Movie and show business stars who have amassed millions of fortunes are enjoying life. Many of them live in luxurious, expensive mansions, in which it is easy to get lost from habit. But not all famous people were born rich.
Here are ten successful and famous people who were once poor and homeless.
10. Hilary Swank
As a teenager, the actress moved to California with her mother, and at first they had to live in a trailer. Thanks to her hard work and acting talents, Swank has won two Academy Awards. And she, the owner of the 40 millionth fortune, will hardly have to spend the night in the car.
9. Steve Harvey
Popular comedian Steve Harvey told People Magazine that at the beginning of his career (in the late 1980s), one or two concerts failed, and he suddenly found himself homeless. Harvey lived in his Ford Tempo car for three years until he received an invitation to appear on the series It's Showtime at the Apollo.
8. Jennifer Lopez
At the age of 18, the beautiful Jay Lo left home. She wanted to become a ballerina, and her mother wanted her daughter to go to college. The recalcitrant Lopez had to sleep on the couch in the dance studio. She is now one of the most successful singers with over 55 million albums sold.
7. Jewel Kilcher
This American singer recorded her debut album, Pieces of You, when she was 19 years old. Once the boss offered Jewel to sleep with him, and when he was refused, he did not give the girl her check. Because of this, she was unable to pay for the rented housing and was forced to live in a car for a month. Jewel later recalled that she nearly died in the emergency room because she did not have insurance and the doctors did not want to take it. But such tests did not break the future celebrity, and the path "from dirt to jewels" was successfully passed.
6. Christopher Gardner
The millionaire's childhood was marked by poverty, domestic violence, alcoholism, and illiteracy. Already as an adult, he lived on the street with his little son. At the time, Gardner was trying to pursue a career in finance despite lacking any experience. Today he is the CEO of Gardner Rich & Co LLC and has released two bestselling books under his own name. Based on the autobiography of Christopher Gardner, the film "The Pursuit of Happiness" was shot. Will Smith played the main role in it.
5. Daniel Craig
Before playing the role of 007, Craig had to master the role of a homeless person. The inhabitants of London shelters for the homeless would know that the future James Bond is sleeping next to them.
4. Seuss Orman
Financial advisor, motivational speaker and TV presenter Seuss Orman lived in a van for four months. This was in 1973. However, difficult times did not harden her heart. In the book “9 Steps to Financial Freedom,” Orman said that she donated money to charity when she herself did not have enough money to live on.
3. Dr. Phil McGraw
When America's most famous psychologist Phil McGraw was 12 years old, he lived in a car with his father, who was training in Kansas City as a psychologist.
2. Halle Berry
Deciding to become an actress, Halle Berry moved to Chicago.Once, when she did not have money, her mother did not help her and the future Storm from the X-Men had to be in a homeless shelter for some time.
1. Jim Carrey
The inimitable "Mask" topped the list of homeless stars. When Jim was 12 years old, his father lost his job, and this hit hard on the budget of a family of 6. The actor later recalled that "it was a really traumatic blow to the stomach." To help his family financially, after school he had to work in an enterprise that produced steel rims and tires. The Kerry family lived in a camper for a while.
But don't feel too sorry for Jim. In 1996, he was the first comedian to receive $ 20 million for The Cable Guy. Plus, the world-renowned comedian once admitted that difficult times helped him develop a sense of humor.