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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Sarah Jessica Parker—Today
After her 1982 breakout role as the lead in TV’s Square Pegs, Parker worked steadily in both TV and film. She appeared in hits such as L.A. Story (1991) and Honeymoon in Vegas (1992). In 1998, she landed her seminal role as Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City. Today, the actress is said to be worth $90 million.
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