7. Steve Harvey
This ultra-famous comedian’s background is slightly different from others on this list in that Harveycomes from a modest and comfortable background. He understood the importance of education and graduated from Kent State University before setting his sights on attaining fame and fortune. He worked random odd jobs and even showered in public washrooms to get by in the early days of trying to make a name for himself. He was ultimately homeless for three years while working his way up the comedy career ladder. It wasn’t until 1990 when he was a finalist in the Second Annual Johnnie Walker National Comedy Search that his fate began to change. After this he performed as part of the Kings of Comedy alongside Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley, and Bernie Mac. This catapulted him to super stardom and solidified his place as one of America’s funniest men. He’s had his own talk show, radio show and wrote the book Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man in 2009 which was adapted for the big screen. There’s no disputing that his hard work and dedication paid off, as he’s currently worth $100 million.
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