It is always interesting to observe how an ordinary person becomes world famous, passing hard ways through slums to glory.
Perhaps that's why many fans are happy to read and are interested in biographies of their favorite artists, singers and actors. By the way, often, the media use unknown facts for their own interests, publishing any "dirty" news for publicly. We will not rummage in dirty linen - just tell some facts about the life of stars, of which few, who heard. Believe me, you will be surprised!
1. Brad Pitt
Before becoming world famous, Brad went through a rather thorny path. He was born in an ordinary family and in his youth was engaged in transportation of furniture, beckoning to a restaurant and even worked as a driver. He always had a dream of becoming an actor, and he aspired to it. Moreover, he became one of the most famous Hollywood heartthrobers. But look at Pitt in his youth! Immediately and do not say whether he enjoyed increased attention from the girls! Probably yes!
2. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift won the title of one of the most highly paid female singers of our time. But was Taylor so popular in her youth !? Talent future artist Taylor showed up early. At the age of 10 the girl was carried away by composing songs and performing at all concerts in the city. And then dizzying success began: victories in major competitions and recognition on the world stage. But if Taylor acquired her celebrity thanks to her talent, then beauty appeared over the years. And it also played a role in the famous field.
3. George Clooney
George Clooney from childhood was familiar with the television popularity, so a pretty little boy was noticed as a child. Of course, the acting career was not so cloudless, but, nevertheless, Clooney was always in the right circles. The personal life of the actor has always been full of bright and stormy novels. Until the meeting with Amal Alamuddin, the actor claimed that he regrets his divorce from Talia Balsam. To this day, George Clooney is considered one of the most beautiful men. Moreover, the scientists recognized his face as the most attractive in the world. It seems that the years are not dominated by the beauty of the actor.
4. Snoop Dog
Snog Dog is known to everyone as a talented rapper and legend in his musical genre. Many "growing up" musicians are trying to take an example from him. However, do not think that the life of the little Snooppy was cloudless and easy. The boy had a love for music from childhood, and she practically accompanied him. After serving in prison, he came out with new powers for creativity, starting a successful career as a rap singer and actor. As for the personal life of the actor, it seems that he liked girls at a young age. This is all his charisma!
5. Sandra Bullock
The famous "Miss Congeniality" - Sandra Bullock - has never been the ideal of a woman's appearance. It did not fit into the generally accepted Hollywood standards of beauty, although in 2015 she was recognized as the most beautiful woman in the world. Glory and celebrity came to Sandra Bullock far from immediately. Being brought up in a creative family, Sandra never attracted a musical career, so after graduating from college she went to study for a lawyer. But this profession did not fall on the soul and soon Sandra left to conquer New York, hoping to become a model or stewardess. But she worked only as a bartender, cloakroom attendant and a waitress. And only, having moved to Los Angeles and having completed acting courses, Sandra was able to light her name on the starry sky. The personal life of Sandra is filled with short-lived romances. And maybe not for nothing !?
6. Rihanna
Rihanna became famous for her talent. But Rihanna's childhood can not be called easy. For a long time, because of constant headaches, doctors suspected that the girl had brain cancer. Then, getting rid of one suspicion, Rianna's family left their father, with whom the girl's mother divorced because of his addiction to alcohol and drugs. But Rihanna's cherished dream of becoming famous has done its job, despite life's difficulties. After releasing several unsuccessful albums, she made conclusions and, as they say, hit the ten with her fantastic album "Good Girl Gone Bad". Already for several years the name of Rihanna does not go down from the lips of connoisseurs of contemporary music and occupies a leading position in the charts.
7. Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman still had high hopes in her childhood. She was seriously interested in choreography, attended a theater group and even wrote a serious work in chemistry. Soon Natalie noticed a model agent and offered to become a model, but she refused, having decided to devote herself to theatrical art. It is noteworthy that the real name of Natalie is Hershlag. Portman is the maiden name of her grandmother, whom she took when she received one of the first roles in the movie. Since then, Natalie has become one of the most sought after actresses of Hollywood.
8. Barack Obama
Barack Obama became famous throughout the world when he became the first black president of the United States. From the very childhood Barak tried to devote time to studying economics, jurisprudence and financial disciplines. Although in his youth he contacted a "bad company" and learned the taste of drugs and alcohol. Moving to Chicago from Jakarta, he actively studied law at Harvard. After receiving legal education, Barak starts working in a democratic party, and then stands for the seat of the senator of the state of Illinois. In 2009, he became the President of the United States.
9. Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep is a vivid example of how talent can outshine the "average" external data. And Meryl Streep's photo in his youth is a direct proof of that. About it, hardly anyone will say that she got her career thanks to "beautiful eyes". Creative career began with the most ordinary theatrical circle. And after the first film, you can say, she woke up famous. The second film brought her an Oscar. Since then she is considered one of the greatest actresses of our time. She has 18 Oscar nominations for her famous acting skills.
10. Lady Gaga
Epatage, glamor, eccentricity - all this can be said about Lady Gaga. But was it at the very beginning of her career !? The real name of Lady Gaga is Stephanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta. As a child, she was a pretty nice girl with a nice appearance. She seriously took a great interest in music, played the piano and sang. From the age of 14 Lady Gaga began performing on the stage, where the first attempts to shock the public with her shocking images and dresses began. After the first successful single Lady Gaga came up with a pseudonym, which very quickly scattered around the world and became famous. To love or hate this singer is everyone's business, but the success of her work can not be denied.
11. Kim Kardashian
I wonder when Kim looks at her graduation photos, she regrets that she spent a lot of time, nerves and money on plastic surgery to change her appearance !? Maybe. Since childhood, Kim grew up in a well-to-do family, which did not need anything. Thanks to the connections of her parents, she was connected with show business since her youth, so it's no wonder that almost everyone knows her name today. Kim Kardashian is known not so much for her talent as for the amazing ability to shock the public with a variety of videos of an ambiguous character. Many of them the girl mounted herself. Today the Kardashian family is the richest family of show business, which made its fortune in scandalous video and outrageous acts.
12. Jessica Alba
This Hollywood beauty trying to imitate millions of women, and men dream of seeing her next to him. Childhood of Jessica Alba can not be called easy: most of the time the girl spent in hospitals because of a large number of different diseases. It seems that nature did not reward Jessica with good health, but gave her an unusual appearance. Jessica - the owner of the Latin American appearance, through which she was recognized as the sexiest woman on the planet in 2006. On her account a large number of films and serials, which made her famous.
13. Fergie
Even literally a few years ago many of us adored the songs of the band "The Black Eyed Peas", the soloist of which was Fergie. Since childhood, the girl has been a diversified child and managed to combine different circles and classes. The greatest popularity and fame was acquired after she became a soloist of the band. After that, she released several solo albums, released her own line of shoes and fragrances for famous brands. Like many celebrities in the past, Fergie suffered from drug addiction and confessed her bisexuality.
14. Britney Spears
American pop-diva Britney Spears almost woke up famous after the release of her single "Baby, One More Time" in 1998. The singer was born in an absolutely normal family. For a long time the girl was engaged in artistic gymnastics and singing in the church choir. Thanks to her mother, Britney constantly visited various contests, performances, she worked with tutors on vocals and choreography. The first solo album of Britney became so popular that it scattered around the world in a moment. Of course, the life of the singer is full of negative actions: scandalous divorce, drug addiction, treatment in a psychiatric clinic, deprivation of custody of her children. But all the difficulties Britney managed to survive and continue his successful creative path.
15. Michelle Obama
Most people know this black woman, like the first lady of former US President Barack Obama. From a young age, Michelle sought a good education, so she taught law and jurisprudence, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation. Barack Obama met Michelle when he went to practice in the company where Michelle worked. She was an attorney for a new student. After the end of the practice, Barak and Michel continued to communicate, and then signed. Michelle was always with her husband, and even during his difficult journey to the US presidency, she helped him in every possible way, wrote speeches, communicated with voters. And conversations with the people Michel led independently, without help and paperwork. This helped Barack Obama, who was a candidate from the Democrat Party, to significantly increase the chances of his victory. Look at the picture of the young Michelle, whose look shows unprecedented enthusiasm and ambition. Do you agree?