08-03-2014, 11:32 AM
Jim Carey lived in a van after quitting school at 15 to begin working to help support his family as a janitor.
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John Paul Dejoria, the now billionaire once collected cans to make ends meet.
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Tyler Perry lived in his car before getting his break.
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Kelly Clarksonâs move to LA from Texas turned brutal when her apartment complex burned down on the day of her arrival. Not knowing anyone in LA, she was homeless for some time before finding a new place.
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John Paul Dejoria, the now billionaire once collected cans to make ends meet.
Tyler Perry lived in his car before getting his break.
Kelly Clarksonâs move to LA from Texas turned brutal when her apartment complex burned down on the day of her arrival. Not knowing anyone in LA, she was homeless for some time before finding a new place.