Celebs That Made It Out The Trailer Park To Hollywood
By molly atherton
8 months ago
With so many movie stars and celebrities keeping it in the family these days - nepotism, amiright? - it's hard to remember that some of them actually came from nothing. And, specifically, trailer parks - or even homelessness. A lot of celebs were living in very dire circumstances before they made it to the glitz and glam of the red carpet. Here are some of the celebs who made it from humble beginnings in the trailer park, to the fame and fortune of Hollywood.
Leighton Meester Was Born In Jail!
Actress and Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester was actually born in jail, after her mother was thrown behind bars for drug smuggling charges! Leighton was then made to live with her grandmother until her mother had finished serving the rest of her time in jail.
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That can't have been easy! Leighton managed to get past a difficult beginning (right from the day of her birth, to say the least!) for super stardom. Though Gossip Girl's headband-rocking Blair Waldorf is her biggest known role, she's recently starred in more movies on Netflix, and making her poorer child-self super proud.Content originally Sourced: Femanin.com
Halle Berry Was Broke And Homeless
Hollywood actress and all-time-glam celeb Halle Berry left home at 21 years old to try and find work in New York and fend for herself. Unfortunately, she miscalculated how expensive New York can actually be (who has money at 21 anyway?) - and after her parents didn't bail her out, she ended up living in a homeless shelter to get by!
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She apparently didn't speak to her parents for a year after, either... We have to think maybe her parents were trying to teach her something about responsibility if she'd made the rash decision to go to New York without the right amount of cash...Jim Carrey Called A Van Home
Jim Carrey has to be one of the most successful actors and comedians of our generation, but success wasn't always in his radar. When the actor and comedian was only 12, his father lost his job, leaving the family in a difficult circumstance. Carrey dropped out of school to try and support his family.
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Despite Carry trying to find paying jobs, the family still lost their home and had to live in a van! It's a good thing that they even had a van to call home instead of nothing at all - and our respect for Jim has gone through the roof in him trying to provide at such a young age.Celine Dion Lived In A Tiny House - With 12 Siblings!
Celine Dion is one of the most successful and talented singers in the world, with a voice anybody would recognize anywhere. The legendary singer didn't always have so much money, though, before her fame and fortune - growing up, she was living in a very low income house (a tiny one at that) with 12 other siblings!
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Feeding one mouth is hard enough! Dion has labelled her childhood home as a "very, very, very small house"! Though, a very, very, very small house is still a house, right? Which is more than most on this list had... Still, we imagine that got VERY claustrophobic for her.Shania Twain Was Hungry And Poor
Before she was singing about very much feeling like a woman and wearing iconic leopard print jumpsuits, Shania Twain didn't have it so good. The singer grew up in a very violent household, apparently, which also included her and her siblings being neglected and going hungry.
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To make it worse, when she was only 21, her mom and stepdad both died in a car accident, leaving her to fend for her siblings. Luckily, her singing talents started earning her money and she could leave that sort of life behind. Though, with what she went through, that's memories you'll never forget...Kelly Clarkson Had To Use The Gym Shower
After high school, Kelly Clarkson moved to LA in pursuit of her singing career - but unfortunately before it could happen, her apartment burnt down and she had to live out of her car while using the gym to shower for months. She ended up going on American Idol to try pay the bills - and we all know what happened next!
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While she's an example of a 'nobody' becoming a superstar, we didn't quite realize she had it so rough... She's done incredibly well for herself since those days living from her car, and not just with her singing career - also with her own TV talk show these days, too.Chris Pratt Shared His Van - With Mice!
Before he was Star Lord, and way before his successful acting career, actor Chris Pratt was actually homeless after high school. He ended up going to Maui with a friend, where he couldn't find a place to live, despite how he might have dreamed it would be - so they ended up both living out of a van!
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Cozy to say the least (and by that, we mean claustrophobic). Despite it being less than comfortable... he apparently called it, 'living the dream'! This was even when he shared the van with mice, apparently - who no doubt caught a whiff of food Chris had been eating in there.Demi Moore Was Raised In An Actual Trailer Park
Actress Demi Moore is another huge starlet who wasn't always that way, and struggled in her childhood. Not only was the actress raised in a trailer park, but she was raised by an alcoholic mother and stepfather. She was also relocated a bunch of times which meant she was never one place long enough to make friends.
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So she decided to change her luck and go for the big time, and take control of her life's journey... Demi dropped out of school and went on to find a career as a model and actress, which got the ball rolling for bigger roles in Hollywood. Needless to say, it worked!Britney Spears Call Her Aunt's Trailer Her Home
There are many things we've recently found out about Britney Spears's childhood thanks to her new autobiography, so we now know for definite that her life growing up wasn't glamorous (or rich). It was Britney Spears' aunt who lived in a trailer park, but Spears herself ended up living in her aunt's trailer!
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This was due to her parents constant fighting and screaming matches and the atmosphere in her family home. In the end, despite not being able to pay the bills, her parents still tried to support her financially on her quest to become a singer... but that didn't mean problems were over!Tom Cruise Grew Up In Poverty
Actor Tom Cruise, now a Hollywood action star with a series of Blockbuster films under his belt, had a bully of a father growing up, which eventually lead to his parents' divorce. He then lived in poverty with his single mother having to constantly be on the move to try and find work.
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Whilst struggling with poor living, Cruise dropped out of school to try and make it as an actor - and the rest is history! Maybe growing up with nothing made him aim for the best career he could think of that would earn him the most money - and we know how much these actors make don't we...Eminem Not Only Lived In A Trailer - But He Was Evicted!
Most of us have a little insight into Eminem's upbringing thanks to his music lyrics and the movie, 8 Mile. Eminem lived in poverty in a trailer park with his mom and brother - and his rough upbringing is nothing new to fans of his, as the rapper has openly spoke about it in media.
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Before Eminem could manage to find a job at the age of 15, they were all evicted from the trailer. Luckily, his fortunes changed! He's now prime example of rags to riches story, and in particular a guy who's worked hard and is talented at what he does. Safe to say, there's only one Eminem in the world!William Shatner Lived Out The Back Of His Truck!
Star Trek actor and legendary name in Hollywood William Shatner didn't start his 'living long and prospering' part straight away. He may be a successfully known actor now, but did you know Captain Kirk once lived in the back of his truck with a hard shell pulled over him? More shocking is the fact that poverty hit him after his role in Star Trek!
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He ended up going through a divorce and losing the money he'd earned. You'd think a fan or a passerby who knew who he was would offer him a better place to stay than his truck, but maybe he kept the covering to hide him from all eyes!Sam Worthington Lived In His Car
And William Shatner isn't the only celeb who had to make use of his vehicle to live back in the day. Before the success of Avatar and his other movies, Sam Worthington would have to couch surf and live out of his car while trying to find auditions. He also had to sell everything he owned while living in poverty, trying to find his big break.
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Despite sounding difficult he actually always thought of himself as something of a nomad anyway! Sure, he said that back then, but we reckon he also isn't complaining about a more permanent home now he's hit the big time! Especially with the sequel release.Hilary Swank Lived In A Trailer Park
Hilary Swank is not only a successful and well-known actress, she's been the lead in some of the best hard-hitting movies, including Boys Don't Cry and Million Dollar Baby. Actress Hilary Swank grew up in a trailer park, and was bullied for it before dropping out of school.
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When she wanted to pursue acting, her poor mother tried her best to support her - and the pair ended up living out of her mother's car while Swank attended auditions. It's lucky that she did have the car to make use of for traveling to and from auditions, because if not, who knows if she'd ever have been noticed and made it big in movies!Sarah Jessica Parker Was Almost In Poverty With 7 Siblings
Sarah Jessica Parker is best known for her leading role in Sex and the City, of course (and we all loved her in Hocus Pocus, right). But it wasn't always such glam outfits for her. After her mother remarried, Sarah Jessica Parker was in a struggling household with 7 other children - far from the rich lifestyle of her Sex and the City character!
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Despite her family's struggles, she managed to find acting work at a very young age. This then kickstarted her career and fortunately led to a steady income so that she didn't have to worry anymore about having a roof over her head (and a big enough one at that!).Tyler Perry: Homeless And Living Out Of His Tiny Car
Successful writer and actor Tyler Perry had already kicked off his career when he was hit with the reality of living in his car - so it wasn't even before he found fame! He went broke when he was trying to fund a new play - but he didn't let that stop him, luckily.
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He ended up having to live in his car - which was very tiny, by the way - for a whopping six years when he ended up losing his home and needing a place to stay. To make it worse, he's a very tall guy and the car was a Geo Metro! It would be bad enough living in your car even if it was a relatively big one - but we bet he's bought a bigger one since!Ryan Gosling Lived In A Trailer Park When He Was Young
Ryan Gosling was always well-known, but he seems to be finding more and more success in recent years, especially with the new release of Barbie and more recent Blade Runner. Ryan Gosling not only grew up in poverty, but he was bullied and friendless.
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He was the one who had to support his mother and help her with the bills. He managed to catch a break when he acted in the Mickey Mouse Club, though. Even when he was in the Club, he still had to live in a trailer park because his acting check was the only one to pay the bills, and the only income the family had.Debbie Reynolds Was Homeless
Singin' in the Rain star and mother of Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds actually became homeless when her career had already taken off! After her second husband lost all of the money gambling, she almost became bankrupt and actually had to live out of her car for a while.
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It's bad enough becoming homeless, but to end up being homeless because of your husband and not your own actions when it's not your fault? We know that Carrie Fisher had her own problems, too - which might have been exacerbated by her mother's tough times as well as her success, but in the end it worked out for both!Erin Moran Was Actually Kicked Out Of A Trailer Park!
Actress famous for her roles in both Happy Days and spin off Joanie Loves Chachi, Erin Moran not only lived in a trailer park - but it was so bad she was actually kicked out of one! She'd originally been evicted from her home in California after she'd already become a famous actress, and had to move into her mother's trailer.
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She was then kicked out for misbehavior! It's bad times if that happens... It seems like Erin Moran went from bad to worse even after finding her success. Going from well-known actress to moving back in with your mom then getting kicked out...Jewel Kilcher Lived Out Of A Van Whilst Trying To Find Work
American singer Jewel Kilcher grew up in a house without plumbing with an abusive father. She ran away from home at 18 and was forced to live out of her van for a year while trying to find gig work and plug her music. She was eventually signed for a record deal and the van-life was over!
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We take for granted having plumbing, can you imagine how bad that would be while trying to shower to find work? We suppose a van isn't too bad compared to some of the tiny cars other people on this list have had to contend with! And maybe like Kelly Clarkson she showered at the gym...Danny Bonaduce Turned To Drugs And Became Homeless
Sometimes, celebrities can actually do it backwards and become homeless after they've found their fame. And in the case of a lot of celebrities, that can be because of bad choices or turning to substances - which is exactly what happened to actor Danny Bonaduce.
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After starring in the American sitcom The Partridge Family as a child, actor Danny Bonaduce hit some financial trouble. He moved out of his parents house at 15. He then ended up living out of his car, turning to drugs and also signing autographs for his fans based on where he parked! At least he still made an effort for his fans.James Cameron Was Living In His Car Writing The Script For Terminator
Now a legendary movie name, filmmaker James Cameron is also a rags to riches story (or should we say rags to very, very riches story). He was living in his car while trying to make his filmmaking dreams come true! He ended up selling the rights to Terminator for only a dollar, on the condition that he could direct the movie!
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Needless to say, that was a wise choice... and even better that it let him move out of his car! And, as we know, it only went up and up for him, including the latest Avatar movie and the fact that all his movies go down in history anyway (Titanic, True Lies...)Jennifer Lopez Slept In Her Dance Studio Without A Home
When J-Lo was trying to pursue her career dreams, her mom was less than supportive. A teen Jennifer would sleep in her dance studio instead of returning home to her mother who wanted her to go to college instead! J-Lo chose to be homeless in order to get the career she wanted. Did it work out for her?
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Well, it did, but some might debate that acting talent of hers... not to mention not everyone knows who she is... If you've seen the video of her visiting her old home, then you know! "Jennifer who?" Needless to say, she suffered hard times to get what she wanted, so good for her.Sylvester Stallone Was So Broke He Had To Sell His Dog
Now, living out of a car or having no money is one thing - but the idea of selling your dog? Heartbreak central. Any dog owner can't imagine a life without their best friend, so imagine having to actually sell your dog because you're that broke! That's exactly what Rocky star Sylvester Stallone had to do - but don't worry, it has a happy ending.
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After finding success with Rocky, Stallone managed to buy his dog back - with interest! Honestly, in everything Stallone has accomplished, including Rocky and his action man status, we bet nothing compared to the moment he was able to get his dog back!Drew Carey Lived In His Car For Almost 2 Years!
American comedian Drew Carey, host of his own show, improv show and Whose Line Is It Anyway?, had big dreams about landing a spot on the coveted The Tonight Show - but while he was waiting for his big break, he ended up living out of his car for a year and a half until he finally got the call to appear on the show!
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After his successful appearance, his career then kicked off - and he had money to burn. Just goes to show that sometimes all it takes is a certain appearance on a certain show at a certain time! We bet he couldn't wait to get in a real bed as soon as possible!Oprah Winfrey Was Born In Poverty
Now one of the most influential women in the world, Oprah didn't start out that way. She was born into poverty, raised by her grandmother and even struggled against s*xual assault after being taken advantage of by her cousin. Eventually, she managed to attend school and start work in journalism to climb that ladder.
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Oprah Winfrey has to be one of the most successful and richest people on the planet, so just goes to show. More recently, she's of course known for her controversial interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and she's also known for her Oprah's Book Club, as well as other shows.Steve Harvey Lived In His Car - And Didn't Have Enough Money To Run It
It's one thing to only have your car to live in and drive to work interviews, but it's another if you have to live in your car and can't even afford to run it! Before he became a successful comedian, Steve Harvey was forced to live in his car with no money.
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To make matters worse, he actually had to steal gas in order to run it! He later admitted it's something he's not proud of! Though desperate times. He turned his life around and he now has a net worth in the realm of 100 million (we hope he paid it back to the gas stations!). And, of course, can afford a better car or two.Colonel Sanders Sold Chicken From The Back Of His Car!
When fast food joints like KFC and McDonald's have been ingrained in our everyday life, you never really stop to wonder what the successful founders were doing before it all. To say Colonel Sanders was selling chicken from out the back of his car sounds a bit dodgy when you put it like that, but yes even fast food legends struggled at one point!
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Colonel Sanders was living and working from his car before KFC hit the big time. Sanders was 65 years old when he almost gave up but then decided to turn his life around to sell chicken! It just goes to show that you can find success at any age in life.John Paul DeJoria Lived In His Car And Sold Shampoo
Long before he became famous as an entrepreneur and haircare expert, John Paul DeJoria was actually living in his car whilst he tried to make a buck selling shampoo door-to-door. Funnily enough, he went on to create a successful haircare company so he obviously wasn't too shabby at the shampoo-selling gig!
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It's a good thing all these celebs had cars to live from because it seems to be a pattern here, doesn't it? Something they can all talk about at the awards parties... He's known for being self-made, which is always impressive when you earn THAT much money and used to live in your car.Jim Cramer Was A Working Homeless
The actor Jim Cramer has been known for his roles in shows like Mad Money and Arrested Development - but it wasn't all rosy for this actor. Before he had a secure way to pay his rent, he was living out of his car while he tried to find work in Hollywood - which he eventually did.
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Yep, another homeless story where you can only live out of your car! At least he could afford gas by the sounds of it. As well as being an American TV personality, he's also made his money from becoming an author as well as being a hedge fund manager. Needless to say, he found an income in the end!Leonardo DiCaprio was raised in an area of drugs and prostitution
Iconic Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio hasn't always known fame and riches (and hasn't always been known for just dating younger women). He grew up in an area which he refers to as 'Scumsville' which is a neighbourhood in Los Angeles.
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He grew up extremely poor and his surroundings exposed him to things many children shouldn't witness such as prostitution rings working on his street, as well as countless drug deals. It's no surprise, then, that Leo has worked so hard to be a leading Hollywood man in some of the biggest films, to keep that paycheck coming in and leave that life behind!32. Nicki Minaj struggled through her childhood
Nicki Minaj grew up facing and battling poverty. She was so poor she would pray for fame just so that she could provide for her mother. She had a very difficult childhood which she refers to now in her world famous rap songs, using her background to inspire her present lyrics.
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If there's one thing that can be set from coming from such a tough background it gives you a lot of musical material to work with! Now Nikki is one of the most famous and successful female rappers and musical artists in the world, and it's safe to safe she turned her fortunes around and made it.Novak Djokovic lived through two wars as a child
Famous Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic and his family lived in Belgrade through two wars during his younger years. Having to survive to live was something he grew up with. His poverty stricken family struggled greatly make ends meet. Djokovic journaled to get through his hard past. In the end, it was tennis that gave him a way out.
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It's horrible enough to be living through poverty, but also trying to survive through wars? His success is more cause for celebration if it means he also gave his own family a safe place to live thanks to the money he's earned from being so skilled on the tennis court.Sean Combs grew up in poverty
Combs quickly became one of the most successful rappers ever and he now has a net worth of around $1 million. But growing up, it definitely wasn't as smooth sailing - or as money-filled as it is now. He was looked after by his mother who found it very hard to put a meal on the table every day.
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She was even too poor to buy her son sneakers. No doubt this encouraged Combs into a career in showbiz. Needless to say, he's long since been able to afford his own sneakers - and we hope he bought his mom a new pair, too! He turned his life around in the music industry.Camila Alves grew up as a struggling Brazilian Immigrant in the USA
The Brazilian model Camilla Alves had a very difficult upbringing. When she was 15 years old, she and her family moved from Brazil to the US where they found themselves struggling greatly, despite maybe thinking the move would bring them bigger and brighter things.
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She would work any minimum pay job just to try and help her family scrape by and get enough money to live and eat - luckily, it all changed for the better. Now, life could not look any more different for her, and she's made a successful career from modelling - as well as bagging herself Matthew McConaughey for a husband!Arnold Schwarzenegger grew up in a town with hunger riots and no plumbing
When Arnold Schwarzenegger grew up in a town alongside his family who struggled for food. The streets of his town were full of hunger riots from people who were going hungry and starving. His home had no plumbing and the family didn't even own a phone.
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Now, he's one of the most successful action stars of all time, worth a whopping newt worth of $400 million. And he's no closer to retiring for a quiet life, either... With the recent release of his Netflix documentary, we got a closer insight into his life than ever, and how he made it out of his childhood home and to the bigtime.Joaquin Phoenix was dragged from place to place as a child
Hollywood actor Joaquin Phoenix had a very disjointed and uprooted childhood. He lived with his family who were a keen part of the cult 'children of God', and so he grew up inside the cult. With the group, the travelled all around South America.
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He had no stability as a child and didn't know where to call home, as well as being influenced by this cult about his lifestyle and about his way of thinking. Fortunately, Phoenix made it out and hit the big time, and now more than ever he's being taken seriously as an actor, especially after his recent role as the Joker.Billy Bob Thornton grew up with nothing to his name!
Famous musician, actor and filmmaker Billy Bob Thornton grew up with absolutely nothing in a poor, rural town in Arkansas - which you definitely wouldn't think when you look at his successful career, and partners like Hollywood royalty Angelina Jolie.
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His family could barely afford food, and at Christmas as a child he would wait for a rock and a stick in his Christmas stocking each year as his gift. We hope that he's using his fortune these days to give himself the Christmas he always deserved! And certainly won't take it for granted when he gets better things in his stocking.Selena Gomez's 16 year old mother had to work 7 jobs to keep her
The reason famous songstress and actress Selena Gomez had such a very difficult childhood is because her mom had her when she was so young and still a child herself. Selena Gomez's mother had her as a teenager when she was just 16 years old.
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Her mom had nothing to her name and she had to fight to keep her daughter, working several jobs just so that she could provide for her baby and Selena's basic needs. Gomez has since revealed that dinner was often spaghetti from the dollar store - which, for a baby, isn't a very nutritious meal! Luckily, they found good fortune.Snoop Dogg grew up around drugs and violence
Not only is Snoop Dogg a successful music artist, he's also known for being very humble in terms of where he lives and how he lives. While most people in the same career as him - earning the same amount of money - have huge mansions and flash cars, Snoop likes to keep it simple.
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Snoop Dogg was solely raised by his mother after his father left his family. Snoop was jut a few months old at the time. He grew up East Side of Long Beach in Southern California which was rife with crime. Snoop Dogg tried to help out selling candy as a kid to help his mother scrape by.Mark Wahlberg grew up in a broken home with 9 siblings
Experienced actor Mark Wahlberg has made an impressive name and career for himself, but it also came after going through an extremely turbulent past. He actually grew up in poverty, living in a small home with a whopping 8 other siblings!!
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He then sold and took drugs and he was involved in several assaults and even an attempted murder charge. Thankfully he turned his life around and found success. None of his 8 siblings have found fame in the spotlight like he has, but we imagine if he's on good terms with them he'd have split out his earnings to improve their lives, too!Mila Kunis had nothing as a child
Mila Kunis has been noted as living a happy childhood, despite feeling the effects of poverty in her family. She was quoted saying "My parents went through hell and back. They came to America with suitcases and a family of seven and $250, and that's it."
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She started her acting career at the age of 14, which helped her out of poverty, and luckily gave her a good enough head start to get noticed for TV shows and movies! Despite the hardships her family have been through, they continue to not take a dime off the A-lister.Dolly Parton slept on a bed of straw alongside her 11 siblings
You might be wondering why these families have so many children in the first place if they've fallen on hard times and are struggling for money, but here we are. Dolly Parton (one of the most famous and successful country singers ever) grew up in a family with 11 siblings - things were tough.
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She and her siblings slept side by side on a bed of straw, and the house had no running water, gas or electricity. Partially for this reason, to escape the struggle, she started to perform when she was 12 years old and never looked back - and we're very happy that she didn't!J.K Rowling had public assistance when raising her daughter
No matter what else is going on with the famous author at the moment - and all the controversy along with it - we're focusing on the fact she's not only one of the best rags to riches stories, but one of the most world-changing writers we've ever known. Can you remember a time before Harry Potter?
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Neither can we. JK Rowling, the writer of the Harry Potter series experienced extreme hardship before she wrote and published her novels. She was in an abusive relationship, and when she had her daughter she escaped to England as poor as can possibly be. She had public assistance to help her until she wrote HP.Ralph Lauren, from rags to riches
One of the most famous fashion designers in the world wasn't always front and center of the richest and most glam people in the world! Ralph Lauren grew up in poverty alongside his family. Things were extremely tough and he revealed in an interview that would watch movies as a form of escapism which he believes triggered his passion for creativity, fashion and design.
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Watching movies made him think about his future career... This then led to his creating and owning one of the most successful fashion brands in the world, and the name 'Ralph Lauren' went down in the history books for good!Jay-Z grew up surviving the streets
Jay-Z reveals parts of his turbulent childhood in his rap lyrics. He grew up in Brooklyn's public housing projects, selling drugs to try and evade poverty. He says that he was motivated by survival, getting out of his situation and being able to buy clothes.
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Jay-Z isn't the first rap star to come from hard times and turn to music, only them to become famous and rich - and mad respect to any of them that accomplishes this! And, as we know, not only did he find huge career success, but a very successful marriage to someone equally as rich - his wife and mother of his kids, Beyoncé!Mike Tyson was driven by poverty and had been arrested 40 times by 12 years old
Famous boxer Mike Tyson found his talent and fortune in the ring. Mike Tyson, like many famous boxers, was inspired to start due to the hardships and struggles of his past. He grew up in poverty, surrounded by a world of drugs and dangerous gangs.
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Boxing helped him escape this, and eventually it led to his world wide success. What started off as just a healthy hobby to keep him fit and distract him from his life, soon turned into a legendary career that he could both be proud of, and earn quite a bit of cash from! Although he's now officially retired from the boxing world.Shia LaBeouf was starving as a child
Shia LaBeouf grew up with his artist parents who never reached success. They continued to struggle in their career trying to find recognition but failing to do so. The family grew up in complete and utter poverty. He started his own career of comedy at 10 to try and escape his desperate situation. 10 years old!
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And, let's face it, despite recent weird behavior or whatever you want to call it, he's done some pretty great roles. If you were a fan of Even Stevens, you'll know what we're talking about! Not only that, but his role in the Transformers franchise, and in Holes, too (time for a rewatch...)!Miranda Lambert was homeless as a child
Miranda Lambert is now a successful American singer - but success wasn't always on the cards for her, or at least that's likely what she was thinking during her difficult upbringing. During her childhood, Miranda Lambert's family had a business which went bust due to the 1980s Texas Oil Bust.
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She became homeless temporarily when the family lost their home after this until she moved in with her uncle. She's now a famous singer, songwriter and guitarist in the world of country music, earning her keep - and a generous income - to get what she couldn't as a child.Cristiano Ronaldo grew up cleaning streets for money
Cristiano Ronaldo grew up on the the island of Madeira in Portugal, extremely poor. To make ends meet, he grew up cleaning the streets for money alongside his family. His mother worked numerous hours to be able to buy his first boot, she now continues to live in his home as he wants to repay her sacrifices.