10 Celebrities Who Came From Nothing

Ask anyone off the street whether it’s worth it to be a starving artist and they’re likely to say no. It’s these exact people and that precise fear that causes so many fledgling talents to ultimately take sensible career routes, leaving their dreams behind to become regular Dick and Janes. Others choose to follow their passion, but go their whole lives without striking success. For a few talented individuals, taking a risk to follow their dreams has paid off, and for the stars in our list, it has paid off in a big way.