Before They Were Stars
Rags to Riches: Snakkle Reveals 13 Celebrities Who Went from Poor to Posh
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. By Katherine Butler
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Tom Cruise in High School, 1980
Tom Cruise experienced a difficult childhood, with parents who were constantly on the move in search of employment. He attended 15 different schools in both the United States and Canada. By the time he settled in New Jersey with his mother and stepfather, Cruise had dreams of becoming a Catholic priest—until he decided to go to New York City at age 18 to pursue acting.
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