The path to fame is not always easy. You need to go through hundreds of trials and difficulties, try not to give up, and firmly follow your goal. This principle was adhered to by many famous personalities who were not afraid of difficulties and reached great heights.
Joanne Rowling
The famous writer and author of a series of books about the magic boy had a difficult childhood: she did not communicate with her father, and her mother was seriously ill. After graduating from university, Joan started looking for a place in life and changed several employers. In 1990, on the train from Manchester to London, the girl got the idea to write a book about the school of witchcraft. But life threw up all the new tests, and Joan was able to finish the book only after 5 years. The novel went to print in 1997 and, despite its tiny circulation, was voted the best children’s book of the year.
Kristina Asmus
Christina Asmus has been doing gymnastics since childhood, but at some point, she realized that she wanted to connect her life with theater and cinema. Parents approved the choice of their daughter, and Christina entered the Moscow Art Theater School for the first time, but six months later she was expelled. Despite all the difficulties, Christina worked on herself, and soon she was lucky: she was approved for one of the main roles in the series, which later brought her great popularity.
Jennifer Lopez
J. Lo’s path to success was thorny and difficult. The parents of the future star were not rich, but they tried to give everything to their children. As a child, Jennifer practiced dancing and singing, which later bore fruit. After receiving secondary education, the girl got a job in a law firm, but soon gave up this activity and began to dance at a famous school. The parents did not share the interests of their daughter, so Jennifer left home. She worked as a dancer for world stars, then starred in several films. Jennifer’s talent did not go unnoticed, and soon she became popular.
Celine Dion
Celine Dion had a passion for music since childhood. She even got her name after the song “Céline”. She often sang at family gatherings, and at the age of 12, she made a demo of her song for the first time. One day, her brother Michelle saw the contacts of the music manager, to whom they sent Celine’s record. After listening to her, the man was delighted with the girl’s voice and decided to make a star out of her. This is how Celine began her musical career.
Jennifer Aniston
Before becoming a successful actress, Jennifer Aniston worked as a courier and a waitress, and also participated in several Broadway productions. Jennifer got her first television role in 1990 and then starred in a horror film that was heavily criticized in the press. The girl even thought about quitting her acting career, but plans changed when she was approved for one of the main roles in the TV series Friends. After that, Jennifer’s career took off.
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah grew up in a very poor family, and according to her, she didn’t even have toys. But despite this, the future celebrity knew what she wanted from life. At the age of 17, she won a public speaking competition and received a grant to study at the university. Then she worked as a co-host of a news program, and at the age of 29, she was offered to become the host of a morning program with a very low rating. Oprah breathed new life into this program, and within a month the ratings had grown so much that they beat the most popular talk show. Subsequently, the program was renamed The Oprah Winfrey Show.
