The faces we see today on the big screen, walking red carpets, starring in blockbusters,
and performing onstage for millions of fans, behind all the glamor, these celebrities once battled the harsh reality of being homeless.
From Oscar-winning stars to chart-topping singers, these popular names once had no place to call home.
Many of these celebs lived the real-life story of rags to riches. They’ve seen it all before living the lavish lives they enjoy today.
Natasha Lyonne
Natasha Lyonne, the Hollywood crush of the ‘90s who starred in films like American Pie and Slums of Beverly Hills, found herself on the streets after complications with substance use, legal troubles, and health problems.
In 2001, the actress was arrested for a DUI and later, in 2004, charged with “mischief, trespass, and harassment of a neighbor,” according to Inside Movies.
Around the same time, in 2005, her health took a toll and she was hospitalized with collapsed lungs and hepatitis C.
These incidents also led to her eviction from her New York City apartment, which was owned by actor-comedian Michael Rapaport. Following the eviction, Lyonne became homeless.
Recalling that dark period of her life, Natasha shared in an interview, “I was definitely as good as d**d, you know?”
After almost a decade away from the spotlight, she made her comeback with the 2013 hit show Orange is the New Black and later starred in Law and Order: SVU.
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