10 Movie Stars Who Refused To Let Their Dark Past Ruin Them
Not all Hollywood stars are born famous. In fact, some of the biggest names in Hollywood started with a rough life. Some grew up in poverty and others have to deal with dysfunctional families. But these movie stars who refused to give up fight hard for their dreams. They didn’t give up and got rewarded with the sweetest prizes ever.
Here are 10 movie stars who refused to give up their dreams and let their dark past take a hold of them. Scroll down and check out their inspiring stories below!
Their financial situation only got worse from that point on. This and the heavy judgments from their acquaintances took a toll on them. Sydney tried hard to make as much money as possible, thinking it would help her to buy her parents' house back and fix her family. She recalled that time, saying: "I had no idea getting into this industry how many people have connections. I started from ground zero, and I know how fucking hard it is.”
Nowadays, she is one of the EGOT winners. Davis is the 18th person in history to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
In one of her interviews, Sarah told the New York Times, "My friends know me so well, and they know how terrified I am of being broke, and they think it is hilarious and humorous."
The actress told Fashion Magazine, "I realized that there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel; you just don’t quite know when you’ll be bathed in it."
Swank got her breakthrough role as the lead in Boys Don't Cry. Her performance won her an Oscar and started her rise to fame.
However, Berry refused to give up her dream. She worked hard to prove her mother wrong, and succeed. The actress shared with The Jess Cagle Interview, “It was to prove to her and everybody else. And shelter life was part of figuring it out for a minute until I could get a waitressing job. Then I got a bartending job, and until I could figure that out, that's what I did."
After she got her role in That '70s Show, the actress was kicked out of her high school for missing too many days due to her filming schedule. Refusing to give up, she found a different school that was able to fit the show’s schedule.
A few years later, Meester started acting at a local playhouse in Florida. Her mom got her an agent and moved the family to New York, but their lives didn’t get any better. When Leighton was in high school, they moved again to Los Angeles where they had to live in "the slums." She got her breakout role as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl after a few years.
Those are 10 movie stars who refused to let their dark past take them down. We hope that from their stories, you can find inspiration to pursue your dreams and achieve greatness. Speaking of which, these stars also had to fight tooth and nail for their goals. Find out their stories here!
Here are 10 movie stars who refused to give up their dreams and let their dark past take a hold of them. Scroll down and check out their inspiring stories below!
1. Sydney Sweeney
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Their financial situation only got worse from that point on. This and the heavy judgments from their acquaintances took a toll on them. Sydney tried hard to make as much money as possible, thinking it would help her to buy her parents' house back and fix her family. She recalled that time, saying: "I had no idea getting into this industry how many people have connections. I started from ground zero, and I know how fucking hard it is.”
2. Viola Davis
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Nowadays, she is one of the EGOT winners. Davis is the 18th person in history to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
3. Selena Gomez
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4. Sarah Jessica Parker
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In one of her interviews, Sarah told the New York Times, "My friends know me so well, and they know how terrified I am of being broke, and they think it is hilarious and humorous."
5. Annie Murphy
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The actress told Fashion Magazine, "I realized that there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel; you just don’t quite know when you’ll be bathed in it."
6. Hilary Swank
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Swank got her breakthrough role as the lead in Boys Don't Cry. Her performance won her an Oscar and started her rise to fame.
7. Halle Berry
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However, Berry refused to give up her dream. She worked hard to prove her mother wrong, and succeed. The actress shared with The Jess Cagle Interview, “It was to prove to her and everybody else. And shelter life was part of figuring it out for a minute until I could get a waitressing job. Then I got a bartending job, and until I could figure that out, that's what I did."
8. Jennifer Lopez
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9. Mila Kunis
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After she got her role in That '70s Show, the actress was kicked out of her high school for missing too many days due to her filming schedule. Refusing to give up, she found a different school that was able to fit the show’s schedule.
10. Leighton Meester
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A few years later, Meester started acting at a local playhouse in Florida. Her mom got her an agent and moved the family to New York, but their lives didn’t get any better. When Leighton was in high school, they moved again to Los Angeles where they had to live in "the slums." She got her breakout role as Blair Waldorf on Gossip Girl after a few years.
Those are 10 movie stars who refused to let their dark past take them down. We hope that from their stories, you can find inspiration to pursue your dreams and achieve greatness. Speaking of which, these stars also had to fight tooth and nail for their goals. Find out their stories here!
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