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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Kelsey Grammer in High School, 1971
Grammer may be known for his “to-the-manor-born” demeanor, but the Juilliard-trained actor has paid his dues. Grammer once camped out in the alley near the back of a theater behind his motorcycle. His life has also been riddled with tragedy, including the murders of his father in 1968 and his sister in 1975.
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