Fame in Hollywood is not everyone’s cup of tea. It requires sacrifice, resilience, and relentless hard work. The lavish lifestyle these celebrities enjoy was never a given. Many of them have seen the struggles of life and risen out of the hardships to embrace the stardom they have achieved today. Here is a list of 17 celebrities who were homeless at some point in their lives.
17) Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra made a name for herself with her role in the iconic series - Baywatch. Before finding fame, she had her fair share of struggles. She lived on the streets of Los Angeles and New York before making it in the industry, seeking auditions and opportunities. Her hardships finally paid off when the acclaimed singer Prince discovered her and launched her.
16) William Shatner
After his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek went off the air, William Shatner used to live in the back of a pickup truck. With his dog as a co-passenger, Shatner drove from one studio to another as he had no money to afford a hotel. Today, he has a career spanning decades and has been to the moon.
15) Steve Harvey
Today, Steve Harvey hosts a famous TV show. He is successful and thriving in the industry. However, there was a period in his life when he was homeless. Being a stand-up comedian is considered an unconventional career choice and requires a lot of struggle. For about three years, Steve Harvey lived in his car and used gas station washrooms.
14) Tiffany Haddish
Tiffany Haddish’s life has not been straightforward. Her mother was not well, hence, she and her siblings had to live in foster care. Soon after, her grandmother took her in but kicked her out when she turned 18. After that, she was completely on her own. She had to live out of a car and faced severe financial problems when the famous comedian Kevin Hart loaned her money. Today, because of her experiences, she runs a charity to help foster kids.
13) Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson is a name well-known in the music industry today. She won American Idol, has a successful talk show, and judges the popular music show, The Voice. However, it has not always been easy for her. When she first moved to LA to start her singing career, her rented apartment got burned in a fire, leaving her with no choice but to live in her car and homeless shelters for a while.
12) Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi is Hollywood’s next rising star. With successful projects like Saltburn, Euphoria, The Kissing Booth, and Deep Water, his career has been thriving. This wasn’t always the case. He had to move to Los Angeles from Australia to make a career in acting, and with no means of support, he was living in his car. Before his overnight success, he faced financial struggles and was completely on the edge of giving up his acting dreams.
11) Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone is one of the biggest names in the industry. His filmography includes movies like - Rocky, The Expendables, Rambo, Creed, and so many more. Before landing his role in Rocky, which brought him success, he had to pass the tough tests of Hollywood. He was homeless and had to sleep at bus stations. He picked up a lot of odd jobs before finally achieving stardom.
10) Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry is a billionaire today. But can you believe he, too, had been homeless? He had a very abusive childhood, was a high school dropout, and had even attempted suicide. He wanted to be a playwright, but his plays failed. He had to live out of a car and was cash-strapped. He was determined and finally managed to find success with his popular character, Madea.
9) Halsey
Halsey is a pivotal force in the music industry today. Her songs are widely appreciated for their lyrics. Most of them were inspired by her initial hardships when her parents kicked her out of the house. She was homeless for years, living in her friend’s basement and sleeping in train stations. She has faced mental problems and has even starved. She became an overnight sensation when her song ‘Ghost’ was released on Soundcloud.
8) Jim Carrey
Jim Carry is a success story now with roles in movies like - Dumb and Dumber, The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and The Mask. Life has not always been a bed of roses for him. His childhood was poverty-ridden as his father lost his job, and the entire family had to live in the back of a van. At one point, they even worked as janitors to make ends meet.
7) Chris Pratt
With his roles in Parks and Recreation, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Jurassic Park, Pratt can finally say he made it big in Hollywood. However, his life has been full of challenges. He was a community college dropout living in tents on beaches in Hawaii. He worked as a waiter, where he met Rae Dawn Chong, who cast her in a film and helped his career begin.
6) Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez had always wanted to be a dancer, but her parents didn’t feel the same way. When she refused to attend college, they kicked her out of the house, and she had to sleep in her dance studio. She had no food or cash, but her passion remained unwavering. She was committed to achieving her goals and finally managed to do so. Today, she is a household name, and her career has spanned acting, singing, and dancing.
5) Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars has released albums like - 24K Gold, but life has not always been like that for him. He grew up in extreme poverty in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was homeless and often found himself sleeping in vans, abandoned houses, and even hilltops. When he moved to Los Angeles for career growth, he still had to face severe struggles, but finally, he made it and is one of the most celebrated musical artists today.
4) The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye)
The Weeknd is as big as you can get in the music industry. He ranks number 1 everywhere and has a massive fan following. But before this massive success that he enjoys today, he also saw the bad side of things. He grew up quite poor in Toronto and moved out of his house at the age of 17. He used to sleep on the street and faced many financial struggles before his YouTube covers started gaining attention.
3) Eminem
Eminem is considered one of the best hip-hop artists ever. His verses are considered all-time classics. Before all of that came a whole lot of struggle. As you might know, he had a very troubled childhood. He lived in cars and on the streets. Sometimes, he would break into abandoned houses to get a roof above his head. But these struggles paid off, and today, he is a Grammy-winning artist.
2) Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran is another successful name in the music industry. Before becoming the force he is today, he had to start small. Hailing from a small town in England, he had to move to London for his career. He used to play small open mic gigs, but they didn’t pay enough, and he found himself sleeping in abandoned houses and on the streets. He even slept in front of Buckingham Palace once.
1) Dwayne Johnson
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is a very popular actor today. Back in the day, he had enrolled in the University of Miami on a football scholarship, which he eventually lost. He was financially struggling and, with no goals in sight, ended up living in his car in random parking lots. Things took a turn for the better when he decided to enter wrestling and found immense success after which he slowly transitioned into acting.
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