33 Famous People Who Have Been Homeless

clipped from homelesstales.com clipped from homelesstales.com Every day, we walk past people in the streets without having the slightest clue that they are homeless because they do not fit the stereotypical image. Even of those that do fit the common-held image, you simply cannot tell by looking at them what past contribution to society they may have made or what contribution they may be capable of producing in the future. You never know what value or talent could be concealed behind the grubby faced facade. The following persons have all experienced homelessness at some point in their lives. Some only briefly and some for many years. Some have risen to fame from poverty while others have declined from wealth to destitution. Some possess extreme intelligence, others artistic talent but all have made positive contribution. John Drew Barrymore spent many years living on the streets and in shelters Halle Berry Jim Carrey Charlie Chaplin Kelly Clarkson Daniel Craig Cary Grant Harry Houdini David Letterman William Shatner Martin Sheen Hillary Swank Ella Fitzgerald