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Not all big Hollywood celebrities grew up living a glamorous life. In fact, many A-listers from the likes of action star Sylvester Stallone to Marvel actor Chris Pratt led homeless lives before they succeeded in the industry.
Although it’s quite difficult to believe, this is not entirely an impossible thing – when hard work and talent work together, one can rise above the hardships of life. Even the famous J.Lo, the comedian Jim Carrey, and the stunning Halle Berry knew what being a nomad feels like.
1Chris Pratt
We all knowChris Prattfor his stints in several blockbusters such asGuardians of the Galaxyand theJurassic Worldfranchises, but fans would be shocked to discover that he used to be astripperback in the day. He once toldBuzzfeedthat he loves getting n*ked. “I was very free, so I thought, I may as well get paid,” he said.
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Interestingly, he also ended up living in Maui, Hawaii, sleeping in a van and a tent on the beach. Despite his situation, Pratt believed it was an awesome place to be homeless.
2Sylvester Stallone
One of the biggest action stars of today,Sylvester Stalloneproved his brilliant script forRockysinglehandedly propelled him to success. He was a struggling actor back then who endured a life without a proper sleeping place. “I couldn’t afford a place so I was sleeping in bus stations,” he toldInspire Mepodcast.
Rocky Balboa’s life somewhat reflects Stallone’s comeback story. Now, he no longer has to worry about his own place as he’s got several properties, all thanks to his lengthy and prosperous career.
3Jim Carrey
As one of the greatest comedians in Hollywood,Jim Carreylived a not-so-happy life before he became well-known for his cartoonish acts. His first foray into professional comedy was far from successful and his family had to live in a Volkswagen van and a tent. The Canadian star toldHoward Stern, “We had some tough times, sure. When my father lost his job, I was pissed.”
He faced a lot of rejections, financial issues, and even vocal problems. Still, he persevered, and when he finally established himself in the local comedy scene, he managed to book his first appearance onLetterman, which kickstarted his journey into becoming a household figure.
4Halle Berry
The Oscar-winning actressHalle Berryexperienced living a homeless life in the Big Apple, but this led her to become the strong woman that she is now today. Three months after moving to the city, she ran out of cash. When she asked for help from her mother, she was refused. Berry toldPeople, “That subsequently led to a year of not speaking to her because I was so upset that she wouldn’t help me.”
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Looking back, she realized it was a lesson in disguise and her mom’s sign of tough love. It made her figure out how to live without asking for help from others. “Giving up was never an option,” the star added.
5Jennifer Lopez
Latina singerJennifer Lopezearned global fame for her music act, but the diva spent her early days trying to land adancing job. She recalled in her interview withW Magazinehow she used to argue with her mother: “I didn’t want to go to college. I wanted to try dance full-time. So, she and I had a break. I started sleeping on the sofa in the dance studio. I was homeless.”
She gained recognition after landing a gig in Europe, and her success followed in 1999 after releasing her famous hitsIf You Had My LoveandLet’s Get Loud.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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