Several Hollywood actors have shared their stories of financial struggles before hitting it big in the entertainment industry. From having negative bank account balances to being down to just a few dollars, these actors faced challenging times before landing their breakthrough roles.
Chris Pine, known for his role in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, was on the brink of asking his parents for money when he booked the movie and received $65,000, which he described as life-changing.
Kat Graham, who starred in The Vampire Diaries, revealed that she had only 86 cents to her name before her big break in the series.
Similarly, Annie Murphy, famous for her role in Schitt's Creek, had just $3 in her bank account and contemplated quitting acting before landing the audition that changed her career trajectory.
Charlize Theron was discovered by a talent agent while trying to cash a check at a bank, having moved to Hollywood with only $400 and one suitcase.
Sylvester Stallone famously sold his dog for $40 when he was out of money before selling his script for Rocky, which went on to become a massive success.
Chrissy Metz, who plays Kate Pearson on This Is Us, had only 81 cents in her bank account before landing her role on the hit TV show.
Richard Madden, known for his role as Robb Stark on Game of Thrones, was living on just five dollars a day before booking the iconic series.
Taraji P. Henson moved to Hollywood with only $700 and went on to star in successful films like Hustle & Flow and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Matt LeBlanc, who portrayed Joey Tribbiani on Friends, was down to $11 in his bank account before landing the role that would make him a household name.
Ashleigh Murray, who auditioned for Riverdale, had only $12 in her bank account and was behind on rent before getting the call that would change her life.
Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, had only seven dollars to his name before transitioning from football to wrestling and eventually becoming a successful actor.
Andie MacDowell started her career with $2,000 in NYC and later found success in acting after working various jobs to make ends meet.
David Oyelowo and his wife hit rock bottom with just $3 to their name after moving to Los Angeles, reflecting on the challenges they faced before finding success in the industry.
