Oprah Winfrey's childhood was plagued by poverty, abuse, and instability.

Jim Carrey's early childhood struggles saw him homeless at one point.

J.K. Rowling spent her jobless days writing her stories while depending on govt welfare.

Arnold Schwarzenegger has often said that growing up poor made him more hungry for success.

Years before Halle Berry won an Oscar, she slept in a homeless shelter.

Mark Wahlberg's teenage years consisted of a broken home, dealing drugs, and fights.

Tom Cruise grew up in poverty, moving frequently due to his father's unstable job situation.

Eminem had a difficult childhood in poverty and was allegedly abused.