Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker, renowned for her role as 'Carrie Bradshaw' in the iconic television series 'S-x and the City,' is a multifaceted actress, producer, and fashion icon.
Despite her current status and considerable fortune—estimated at 150 million dollars, equivalent to over 700 billion pesos according to GQ—Parker's journey began in adversity.
Parker faced a challenging upbringing marked by her parents' separation and financial struggles. Reflecting on her past, she shared poignant memories of poverty, revealing, "I remember being poor. There was no way to hide it. Sometimes we didn't have electricity. Sometimes we couldn't celebrate Christmas or birthdays." Parker's family, including seven siblings, dealt with the challenges of unpaid bills and the constant threat of utility disconnections.
To make ends meet, Parker benefited from state-provided meal tickets, offering insights into her unique school experiences. Recounting her feelings of being different from her peers who paid for lunch, she stated, “It was a stigma,” highlighting the adversity she overcame on her journey to success.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Renowned American actor, film producer, and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio stands as one of the wealthiest and most recognized figures in Hollywood, earning a spot on the list of the year's highest-paid actors multiple times. Despite his current fame and fortune, DiCaprio's early life was marred by adversity.
In 2015, DiCaprio ranked 89th on Forbes' list of highest-earning celebrities, with a substantial income of 29 million dollars, equivalent to over 140 billion Colombian pesos. However, his childhood was far from luxurious. At just one year old, his parents' divorce left him in the care of his mother, Irmelin, navigating a perilous upbringing.
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, DiCaprio revealed the dangers of his childhood, living in areas with prostitution. Recalling a specific incident at the age of five, he said, “I remember being five years old, when a guy with a raincoat, some needles, and crack cornered me.” Despite the challenges, acting emerged as a saving grace for DiCaprio, leading him to resist the temptations that surrounded him.
