15 filthy rich celebrities who were once homeless (With Pictures)

8. J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter writer J.K. Rowling is now worth more than a billion dollars. As the Harry Potter franchise grows, this number will surely continue to rise. But things weren’t always rosy for the single mom living in England; she had next to nothing when she wrote the first novel that would catapult her to riches and fame. The British author’s book was even rejected several times before she finally got her big break. These days, Rowling is richer than the Queen of English and has more money than she will ever know what to do with. Living proof that you should never give up on your dreams!