5 Celebrities Who Started From Nothing And Made It Big
Drake says “started from the bottom now we here” and these celebrities truly live that sentiment.
They didn’t start out with much, but now they’re living a lifestyle most people can only dream about. Here are some of the best rags to riches Hollywood stories:
Oprah Winfrey
Possibly the greatest story of them all belongs to Oprah Winfrey. She dealt with an abusive childhood and was raped by a relative at a young age. Despite early hardships, she has gone on to become the first African American female billionaire.
(Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival)
If you’re in need of a little inspiration for your work week, hearing about how these celebrities came from nothing and created incredible careers for themselves should inspire you to get out there and hustle a little harder.
Lauren Levine is a freelance writer who has contributed to publications and websites including The Charlotte Observer, U.S. News & World Report, American Way magazine, The Huffington Post, Hello Giggles, Bustle, Thrillist, Thought Catalog, and others.
