J. K. Rowling

Before They Were Stars

Rags to Riches: Snakkle Reveals 13 Celebrities Who Went from Poor to Posh

By Katherine Butler on May 22, 2012

If the Real Housewives have taught us anything, it’s that big dreams and Botox are as ubiquitous in Beverly Hills as a lost tourist looking for the Hollywood sign. But not everyone in Tinseltown has lived the luxurious life since birth. In fact, some of our favorite tabloid residents of Malibu and Bel Air came from humble beginnings, calling home to shelters, trailer parks, and even the back of a car. Here are 13 stars who went from rags to rich and famous.