Although now they look successful and famous, they are famous celebrities, some have experienced ups and downs in the process of achieving their current success. Many of them have a dark past that can make people shed tears when they hear the story. ten celebrities who have a dark past will know about this below. Who are they?
10. Charlize Theron
Beautiful, successful, married, and has received many awards for acting in a number of films. artists like Charlize Theron can get all these things because he managed to get out of his dark past. No one thought it was not that the artist classmate Charlize Theron actually lived a hard life when he was little?
As a child, Theron who was born in South Africa had to lead a complicated life where his father often violated his mother. His alcoholic father was shot dead by his own mother, but his mother was not jailed because it was considered as self-defense. theron also lives by stealing food from restaurants and constantly moving places to stay.
9. 50 Cent
Talking about a grim childhood, the name of rapper 50 Cent must be included in this list. born with the real name Curtis James Jackson III. the man who is now known as a rapper, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and investor has an interesting childhood story to discuss. Since childhood, 50 Cent has been involved with criminals and made him go in and out of prison many times.
The beginning of 50 Cent to know the type of drug cocaine is from his mother who is a cocaine seller. 50 Cent also followed in the footsteps of his mother being a cocaine seller. At the age of 8, 50 Cent's mother died from being killed. After his mother died, 50 Cent continued to sell cocaine. at the age of 19, who knows how many times he has been in and out of prison. He even died as a result of being shot 9 times by someone.
8. Christina Aguilera
A person's life can go up and down, including singers like Christina Aguilera. although now he is rarely heard anymore because he rarely sings and creates songs, he used to have success in the 90s. Now indeed his popularity is down and heavy, but still not as heavy as when he was small.
Aguilera who has a beautiful voice was born in New York on December 18, 1980. Having a father who has a military background makes the life of Aguilera suffer. All members of the Aguilera family, especially women, experienced physical violence by the father. to find such a rough father figure, had a profound effect on Aguilera. Sadness over his childhood poured into a song called, Oh Mother and I'm Okay.
7. Kelsey Grammar
Active on television during the 90s, Allen Kelsey Grammer was an actor, voice actor, comedian, singer, producer, director, writer, and activist. With so much expertise, you could say that Kelsey Grammer is a versatile man. two series that catapulted his name in Hollywood are Cheers and Frasier.
The number of deaths approached the people around, making Grammer sad. At the age of 13, Grammer was confronted with the painful reality that his father was shot dead by a taxi driver. at the age of 20, his sister was raped and killed. A year later, Grammar had to lose 2 close friends. One was killed in a November 11 terrorist attack, and the other was killed by his own wife.
6. Ashley Judd
Have you ever watched the film Divergent, Where the Heart is, and Double Jeopardy? If so, then you are already familiar with this artist. Ashley Judd, American artist and politician who has now lived a successful life. Before, Judd's life was far from being successful, his life was very close to alcohol and drugs.
Judd's mother, Naomi, lives in a large mansion for her children and has an affair with a very rude man. not only rude to Naomi, her mother's lover was also rude to Judd. From this man Judd knew about drugs and alcohol. Now, Judd has a side job as a female activist, encouraging women who experience violence to speak out in public.
5. Eminem
It's no secret that rapper and actor Eminem has a terrible childhood. When a number of celebrities are somewhat reluctant and traumatized to tell about his childhood, Eminem actually never shy and covered up his past. it motivates many people that anyone can succeed.
Born in Missouri under the name Bruce Mathers III, Eminem's biological father had left his family since he was a baby. The family burden moved to her mother's shoulder. because of the difficulty of making money, Eminem and his family often moved residence. Frequently moving houses and schools makes it difficult for Eminem to make friends. There was even a bully he received. Through his music, Eminem shared an unpleasant experience of his mother who was stuck with drugs.
4. Jim Carey
Behind his smile and cuteness, Jim Carrey also turned out to save the story of a deep sad past. This humorous Canadian man starred in the film Ace Ventura, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber To. the sad story experienced by Jim Carrey began when he was 12 years old.
Carrey was small, born and raised in Ontario, Canada. in his childhood, Carrey had lived a difficult life because his parents did not work so did not get enough money to support the family. Although Carrey and her parents were later hired by a company, the situation did not just improve. Carrey and her parents still have no permanent home and are forced to live in vans.
3. Rihanna
The song hits Pon De Replay, Umbrella, and a number of other songs sung by Rihanna managed to make it set a new record in the music world. his success was complemented by the acquisition of 8 Grammy Awards, 12 American Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards. His success did not escape from his sad past.
The figure of the father who was supposed to protect the family, was not found by Rihanna. during his childhood, his father always committed violence against his mother. Not to mention coupled with severe cocaine addiction. As a result, divorce is inevitable. Even so, Rihanna still considers her father as a good figure and respects him.
2. Missy Elliot
Always appear energetic in every stage action, Missy Elliot looks like an ordinary singer who has a bright life. As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. Just as we judge people, let us not judge people by their outward appearance. even though he always looks happy, funny and smiling, it doesn't mean he has no problems in his life.
Melissa Arnette Eliott, that's the real name of this American female rapper. Eliott's childhood was bleak because he had to experience sexual violence committed by his own cousin. Because he was little, he did not know that the treatment by his cousin was wrong. physical violence also colors Eliott's life where he witnessed his father's abusive treatment of his mother. Even his father once put a gun at his mother. Luckily his uncle, helping Eliott and broke up the fight.
1. Oprah Winfrey
Speaking of harsh pasts, Oprah Winfrey seems to be said to be the top of the list in this list. Compared to his life, which is now full of money and fame, Oprah Winfrey's past is very sad. drugs, alcohol, and sex, are the everyday foods of little Winfrey.
Divorce parents made Winfrey sad and made her move to the place of her grandparents. At the age of 6, his grandmother became ill and sent Winfrey back to his mother's house. at age 9, Winfrey was raped by a man from a family who was supposed to look after and care for Winfrey. In the early teens, Winfrey could not be separated from the embrace of alcohol, drugs, and sex. At the age of 14, Winfrey gave birth to a premature baby who soon died. only at the age of 16, Winfrey began to rise and try to start a new life.
10. Charlize Theron
Beautiful, successful, married, and has received many awards for acting in a number of films. artists like Charlize Theron can get all these things because he managed to get out of his dark past. No one thought it was not that the artist classmate Charlize Theron actually lived a hard life when he was little?
As a child, Theron who was born in South Africa had to lead a complicated life where his father often violated his mother. His alcoholic father was shot dead by his own mother, but his mother was not jailed because it was considered as self-defense. theron also lives by stealing food from restaurants and constantly moving places to stay.
9. 50 Cent
Talking about a grim childhood, the name of rapper 50 Cent must be included in this list. born with the real name Curtis James Jackson III. the man who is now known as a rapper, songwriter, actor, entrepreneur, and investor has an interesting childhood story to discuss. Since childhood, 50 Cent has been involved with criminals and made him go in and out of prison many times.
The beginning of 50 Cent to know the type of drug cocaine is from his mother who is a cocaine seller. 50 Cent also followed in the footsteps of his mother being a cocaine seller. At the age of 8, 50 Cent's mother died from being killed. After his mother died, 50 Cent continued to sell cocaine. at the age of 19, who knows how many times he has been in and out of prison. He even died as a result of being shot 9 times by someone.
8. Christina Aguilera
A person's life can go up and down, including singers like Christina Aguilera. although now he is rarely heard anymore because he rarely sings and creates songs, he used to have success in the 90s. Now indeed his popularity is down and heavy, but still not as heavy as when he was small.
Aguilera who has a beautiful voice was born in New York on December 18, 1980. Having a father who has a military background makes the life of Aguilera suffer. All members of the Aguilera family, especially women, experienced physical violence by the father. to find such a rough father figure, had a profound effect on Aguilera. Sadness over his childhood poured into a song called, Oh Mother and I'm Okay.
7. Kelsey Grammar
Active on television during the 90s, Allen Kelsey Grammer was an actor, voice actor, comedian, singer, producer, director, writer, and activist. With so much expertise, you could say that Kelsey Grammer is a versatile man. two series that catapulted his name in Hollywood are Cheers and Frasier.
The number of deaths approached the people around, making Grammer sad. At the age of 13, Grammer was confronted with the painful reality that his father was shot dead by a taxi driver. at the age of 20, his sister was raped and killed. A year later, Grammar had to lose 2 close friends. One was killed in a November 11 terrorist attack, and the other was killed by his own wife.
6. Ashley Judd
Have you ever watched the film Divergent, Where the Heart is, and Double Jeopardy? If so, then you are already familiar with this artist. Ashley Judd, American artist and politician who has now lived a successful life. Before, Judd's life was far from being successful, his life was very close to alcohol and drugs.
Judd's mother, Naomi, lives in a large mansion for her children and has an affair with a very rude man. not only rude to Naomi, her mother's lover was also rude to Judd. From this man Judd knew about drugs and alcohol. Now, Judd has a side job as a female activist, encouraging women who experience violence to speak out in public.
5. Eminem
It's no secret that rapper and actor Eminem has a terrible childhood. When a number of celebrities are somewhat reluctant and traumatized to tell about his childhood, Eminem actually never shy and covered up his past. it motivates many people that anyone can succeed.
Born in Missouri under the name Bruce Mathers III, Eminem's biological father had left his family since he was a baby. The family burden moved to her mother's shoulder. because of the difficulty of making money, Eminem and his family often moved residence. Frequently moving houses and schools makes it difficult for Eminem to make friends. There was even a bully he received. Through his music, Eminem shared an unpleasant experience of his mother who was stuck with drugs.
4. Jim Carey
Behind his smile and cuteness, Jim Carrey also turned out to save the story of a deep sad past. This humorous Canadian man starred in the film Ace Ventura, The Mask, and Dumb and Dumber To. the sad story experienced by Jim Carrey began when he was 12 years old.
Carrey was small, born and raised in Ontario, Canada. in his childhood, Carrey had lived a difficult life because his parents did not work so did not get enough money to support the family. Although Carrey and her parents were later hired by a company, the situation did not just improve. Carrey and her parents still have no permanent home and are forced to live in vans.
3. Rihanna
The song hits Pon De Replay, Umbrella, and a number of other songs sung by Rihanna managed to make it set a new record in the music world. his success was complemented by the acquisition of 8 Grammy Awards, 12 American Music Awards and 12 Billboard Music Awards. His success did not escape from his sad past.
The figure of the father who was supposed to protect the family, was not found by Rihanna. during his childhood, his father always committed violence against his mother. Not to mention coupled with severe cocaine addiction. As a result, divorce is inevitable. Even so, Rihanna still considers her father as a good figure and respects him.
2. Missy Elliot
Always appear energetic in every stage action, Missy Elliot looks like an ordinary singer who has a bright life. As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. Just as we judge people, let us not judge people by their outward appearance. even though he always looks happy, funny and smiling, it doesn't mean he has no problems in his life.
Melissa Arnette Eliott, that's the real name of this American female rapper. Eliott's childhood was bleak because he had to experience sexual violence committed by his own cousin. Because he was little, he did not know that the treatment by his cousin was wrong. physical violence also colors Eliott's life where he witnessed his father's abusive treatment of his mother. Even his father once put a gun at his mother. Luckily his uncle, helping Eliott and broke up the fight.
1. Oprah Winfrey
Speaking of harsh pasts, Oprah Winfrey seems to be said to be the top of the list in this list. Compared to his life, which is now full of money and fame, Oprah Winfrey's past is very sad. drugs, alcohol, and sex, are the everyday foods of little Winfrey.
Divorce parents made Winfrey sad and made her move to the place of her grandparents. At the age of 6, his grandmother became ill and sent Winfrey back to his mother's house. at age 9, Winfrey was raped by a man from a family who was supposed to look after and care for Winfrey. In the early teens, Winfrey could not be separated from the embrace of alcohol, drugs, and sex. At the age of 14, Winfrey gave birth to a premature baby who soon died. only at the age of 16, Winfrey began to rise and try to start a new life.