We all put in a lot of effort because we want to demonstrate to ourselves that we can achieve our objectives. When we consider how much better our lives may be, we frequently find ourselves green with envy when considering the lifestyles of renowned actors and actresses.
But, even the most well-known people began their lives as average citizens. Not everyone has had it as easy as they have. They had traveled a great distance, but to get here, they had to put in a lot of hard work.
1. Arnold Schwarzenegger
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He came from a very conservative household, going through a difficult time throughout his formative years. Arnold claims that his father's preference for his older sibling made their connection difficult. On the other hand, he was close to his mom and kept in touch until she died.
2. Kelly Clarkson
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Kelly, who was just 16 when she won the first season of American Idol, came from a troubled family background. When she was six, her parents split, and her father abandoned the family. One of her early songs, "Because of You," is autobiographical, detailing the tumultuous romance she shared with him. Kelly declared that, in addition to legally changing her name after her divorce from Brandon Blackstock, she would be using a new name in her personal life.
3. Shia LaBeouf
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The actor's meteoric rise to stardom may be traced back to his breakthrough role in Even Stevens on
Disney Channel. It's more about chance than talent to become famous occasionally. Yet, LaBeouf also discusses the challenges he encountered as a child. His Los Angeles home was the site of much criticism and financial hardship for him.
4. Terry Crews
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Terry Crews may have more fans than any other actor or TV personality. His reputation was solidified on America's Got Talent, but his rise to fame was far from effortless. Crews's father was frequently nasty to him as a child, and their relationship was strained. It motivated him to get stronger to keep his mom safe.
5. Leonardo DiCaprio
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DiCaprio is arguably the most well-known actor of his time. He's given several mediums, including TVs, smartphones, and tablets, a go. Nonetheless, he faced many obstacles on the road to success. Leo was up in a Los Angeles projects area, where he was exposed to negative influences and peer pressure into dropping out of school at 16. Despite all, he attributes staying out of trouble to the unwavering support of his parents, who, although having been divorced since he was a toddler, was there for him no matter what he chose to do with his life. From a young age, they accompanied him to auditions after school.
6. Sarah Jessica Parker
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She had a difficult time in primary school. Sarah says she wore hand-me-downs and felt different since she was on the list of kids who got free meals at school. A social stigma had been attached to it. I know I wasn't the only one who got a free lunch, but you know it sets you apart, she adds. Sarah Jessica's mother saw her daughter had a gift for singing and acting, so she cleaned recording studios in return for her daughter to take training.
7. Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton's rise to international fame as a country music superstar began with a simple daydream. Growing up in Tennessee, she would perform for farm
animals. She grew up in a disadvantaged household where access to medical treatment was spotty at best. She claims that just one doctor was available, and that he rode in on horseback whenever he was summoned.