This list contains information about celebrities who grew up poor, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, musicians, and politicians grew up poor. Some of these famous folks grew up in trailer parks, while others lived in public housing. One famous comedian even lived with his family in a van for some time.
Who is the most famous person who grew up poor? Jennifer Lopez tops our list. Jennifer Lopez grew up in the Castle Hill neighborhood of The Bronx in a small apartment. She is now reportedly worth $300 million. Tom Cruise grew up in near poverty with an abusive father. He is now reportedly worth $380 million. Oprah Winfrey was born in Mississippi to an unmarried teenage mother. She lived in poverty for much of her early life. Oprah is now reportedly worth $2.9 billion.
After his father lost his job, Jim Carrey's family lived in a van. He is now reportedly worth $150 million. Hilary Swank grew up in a trailer park in Bellingham, Washington. She is now reportedly worth $40 million.
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Demi Moore
Demi Moore's stepfather frequently changed jobs, causing her family to struggle financially. She is now reportedly worth $150 million.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez grew up in the Castle Hill neighborhood of The Bronx in a small apartment. She is now reportedly worth $300 million.
Leighton Meester
When she was young, Leighton Meester was raised by her grandmother while her mother was serving time in prison on drug charges. She is now reportedly worth $5 million.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio was raised by a single mother who worked several jobs to support them living in Los Angeles. He is now reportedly worth $220 million.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Caraey grew up in Long Island where her family struggled financially after her parents divorced. Carey is now reportedly worth $510 million.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey was born in Mississippi to an unmarried teenage mother. She lived in poverty for much of her early life. Oprah is now reportedly worth $2.9 billion.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez's mother was 16 years old when the pop singer was born. Her mother struggled to support Gomez financially when they were in Texas. Gomez is now reportedly worth $16 million.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise grew up in near poverty with an abusive father. He is now reportedly worth $380 million.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj has said, "Growing up in Trinidad, I didn’t know that we were poor, ten people living in a three-bedroom home and all the dogs and cats my grandmother had, none of that seemed really abnormal." She is now reportedly worth $50 million.
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber grew up supported by a single mother living in low-income housing in Canada. He is now reportedly worth $200 million.