5 Celebrities Who Started From Nothing And Made It Big

Drake says "started from the bottom now we here" and these celebrities truly live that sentiment.

They didn't start out with much, but now they're living a lifestyle most people can only dream about. Here are some of the best rags to riches Hollywood stories:

Did you know that the actress who played iconic Blair Waldorf was actually born in prison as her mother served time for drug charges? Her father also did prison time. Meester's entertainment career kicked off at the age of 10, when she began modeling. 

Drake says "started from the bottom now we here" and these celebrities truly live that sentiment.

They didn't start out with much, but now they're living a lifestyle most people can only dream about. Here are some of the best rags to riches Hollywood stories:

Though she's one of the biggest names in country music now, Shania Twain comes from humble beginnings. She grew up in an impoverished household, suffering abuse at the hands of her stepfather. Later, her mother and stepfather were killed in a car accident, and Twain began performing to make money to help support her siblings. She's now sold more than 48 million records in the United States.

Drake says "started from the bottom now we here" and these celebrities truly live that sentiment.

They didn't start out with much, but now they're living a lifestyle most people can only dream about. Here are some of the best rags to riches Hollywood stories:

The Academy Award winning actress didn't have an easy childhood. Her father walked out on the family when Swank was just six years old. Eventually, she and her mother spent time living out of a car. Her mother would scrounge quarters together to make calls to potential agents or managers, trying to get Swank her big break. Needless to say, the work paid off.

Drake says "started from the bottom now we here" and these celebrities truly live that sentiment.

They didn't start out with much, but now they're living a lifestyle most people can only dream about. Here are some of the best rags to riches Hollywood stories:

Before he was playing drool-worthy Tim Riggins on Friday Night Lights, Kitsch was trying to make it as an actor in New York City. During the early part of his career, he was homeless and would sleep on the subway. Eventually, he moved into an apartment but had no electricity or hot water.

Drake says "started from the bottom now we here" and these celebrities truly live that sentiment.

They didn't start out with much, but now they're living a lifestyle most people can only dream about. Here are some of the best rags to riches Hollywood stories:

Possibly the greatest story of them all belongs to Oprah Winfrey. She dealt with an abusive childhood and was raped by a relative at a young age. Despite early hardships, she has gone on to become the first African American female billionaire.

If you're in need of a little inspiration for your work week, hearing about how these celebrities came from nothing and created incredible careers for themselves should inspire you to get out there and hustle a little harder.

Lauren Levine is a freelance writer who has contributed to publications and websites including The Charlotte Observer, U.S. News & World Report, American Way magazine, The Huffington Post, Hello Giggles, Bustle, Thrillist, Thought Catalog, and others.