Gallery: From Homeless to Hollywood: Inspiring Stories From Celebrities Who Overcame the Odds

March 22, 2018 |

Andrew LaSane

Sometimes when you see stars shining on the red carpet and on television, it's hard to believe that their lives haven't always been so glamorous. The 25 actors, actresses, singers, rappers, and athletes on this list all literally started from the bottom and found a way to beat homelessness and chase their dreams.

About Andrew LaSane

Andrew LaSane is a Charleston-born, Brooklyn-based writer with a Masters in Media, Culture, and Communications and a deeply rooted love of pop culture. He has written about television, film, fashion, politics, science, and various other topics for several publications including Complex, Thrillist, Mental Floss, and Merry Jane.

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