Celebrities Who Were Homeless Before Fame

Jim Carrey

Growing up, Jim Carrey didn't have the easiest life. He was born into a family that was of the lower-middle class, as his dad worked two jobs to put food on the table. However, when his dad lost his job, Jim was forced to get a job as the loss of income forced his family to become homeless. Jim and his family were forced to live out of their van. Wanting to help out his family, when Jim was 15 years old he dropped out of school and was forced to get a job as a janitor to help earn an income and make ends meet.