10 rich celebrities who once were homeless

The stories of the American dream with a happy ending are known to all. For people around the world, examples of Cinderella who have emerged from poverty to the very top of Olympus are inspirational. In this article we have put together 10 stories of famous and little-known millionaires, who at the beginning of their journey were forced to spend the night where necessary. Who are they, celebrities who have shown persistence and a passionate desire to prove to themselves and others the rightness of their choice? Look at this list: all these people were once homeless.

Jim carrey

The cult comedian always radiated happiness and joy. People who do not know the history of Jim Carrey will never guess that in his childhood the actor had to go through hardships and hardships. It all started when the future actor was only 12 years old, at a time when his father lost his job as an accountant, and the family faced serious problems. For Jim, this situation could be a disaster, the boy dropped out of school and had to live on the Volkswagen bus with his family at one of the camp sites of his native Canadian town. However, early adolescence did not break the adolescent. He chose a place on the lawn and settled in a tent with his older sister. The actor admits that the hardships not only did not break his character, but also forced to develop a sense of humor, the same thing that in a few years brought him millions.

Halle Berry

Next on our list is Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry. Her talent might not have revealed, do not risk taking it at a young age to drop everything and move to Chicago. At that time the girl could not even think that the money that she had saved for the first time would end so quickly. She decides to ask for financial support from her own mother, but receives a cynical refusal. The future actress had no choice but to spend the night in a shelter for the homeless. Any experience is priceless, Holly admits. Those months taught her to survive in any situation, think about her future, persistently go to the goal and only tempered the character.

Phil McGraw

American psychologist and writer Phil McGraw is better known as Dr. Phil. He was only 12 years old when he and his father had to spend some time in a car in Kansas City. His father at that time was deprived of the opportunity to earn real money, he was trained in an internship as a psychologist. Becoming a career father was so intrigued by Phil McGraw that later the young man himself went along the beaten path. Of course, he no longer slept in a car, got a bachelor's degree, a master's degree and a doctor of philosophy and psychology. Father and son even practiced together for a time. Phil's starry hour was an invitation to talk show Oprah Winfrey as a permanent expert. Now, Dr. Phil is broadcasting his own program of the same name, which gives the people advice and valuable recommendations.

Jennifer Lopez

This is now the state of the world-famous actress and pop diva is estimated at 300 million dollars. However, Jennifer Lopez had to go through hardships and privations in his young years. After graduation, the future star did not plan to go to college, she only wanted to sing and dance from morning till night. Jennifer's mother did not approve of her daughter's choice and issued an ultimatum. In response to the conditions, Jay Lo slammed the door and left the house at the age of 18. At first, Jen spent the night in her own dance studio, because she did not have a permanent job or a formal contract. Rent for housing was a luxury for the girl. Hard lessons quickly yielded results, and within a few months Jennifer Lopez was able to get a big touring dance tour around Europe.

Kelly Clarkson

The singer Kelly Clarkson was not always as good as now. Before she won the American Idol competition and overnight became famous throughout the country, Kelly dealt with a string of sad events. When her flat burned in Los Angeles, the future star was forced to spend the night in her own car. According to some reports, the girl slept in the shower of the fitness club, of which she was a member. However, these difficulties were only the tip of the whole iceberg. If we put together all the hardships that Kelly Clarkson was able to overcome on his way to fame, perhaps, he would be typed into several human fates. All these adversities only tempered the girl, she did not cease to believe in her own strength, and eventually Lady Luck turned to face her.

Steve Jobs

The legendary Apple CEO, the inspiration behind many technical ideas, Steve Jobs was not always as successful as during his last years of life. During his famous speech, delivered in the haystacks of Stanford University, Jobs confessed that during his student years he did not even have a room in the hostel. He slept on the floor in his friends' rooms, handed glass bottles of Coca-Cola for 5 cents to buy food, and walked through the city every Sunday to the Hare Krishna temple, because they served good food there.

Sylvester Stallone

The young years of the Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone were so cruel that not many people would agree to swap places with him. After eviction from his apartment, the actor slept for three weeks at one of the bus stations in New York. Favorite girl Stallone could not stand it and ran away. Next to him there was only a dog, which later had to be sold to a stranger for $ 25, because there was not even money for food. To somehow stand up, Stallone agreed to the shooting in a pornographic film.

Hilary Swank

Two-time winner of the Oscar film award is considered one of the most talented actresses of Hollywood. Now, to invite her to the role, the producers must pay a tidy sum, and the overall condition of the actress is estimated at $ 40 million. In the early 90's, on the way to a dream, the young actress moved with her mother to Los Angeles. While Hilary had no offers, and instead of them endless castings, she, along with her mother, had to sleep for some time in the car. Very soon my friend gave me the opportunity to use an inflatable mattress for the night in a house that was for sale.

Jewel

American country singer Jewel has been known for 20 years. After graduating from high school, the girl got a job in one of the computer stores in San Diego, in parallel she was writing songs. After Jewel abandoned her intimate relationship with her boss, she lost her job. The loss of financial stability led to eviction from a rented apartment. Being homeless, the girl continued to write her songs, performing them in local coffee shops for a purely symbolic fee. In the end, persistence Jewel helped in the recording of the debut album, which became 11 times platinum.

Steve Harvey

It's hard to complain when you have your own talk show, a few best-sellers, a happy marriage, luxurious homes and all that many people want. But such a life in Steve Harvey was not always. In the late 80's, he experienced, perhaps, the blackest streak: an unsuccessful marriage resulted in a divorce, and the ex-wife remained the absolute master of the house. At first Steve was forced to sleep in a hotel, and sometimes in his own car Ford Tempo. He thought that in a week everything would change, but this situation lasted for three years. But even in the worst of days Harvey always had faith in the best.