They are some of the richest and most influential women in the world today, but at some point in their life they were homeless and some of them literally slept on the street.

Let’s see who these celebrities are.

Shania Twain – slept in the bus when she was 16 years old

Shania went through some pretty difficult times: when she was 16 years old and living alone in Toronto, she used to sleep in a bus, after she tried to find shelter in an abandoned house. Shania and her brothers lived for 2 years in a homeless shelter after their parents died.

Carmen Electra – Slept on a Bench

Even if her youth is not a secret, many people do not know that when Carmen was 20 years old, she had to live for a long time in a park. This because her boyfriend at that time stole all of her things and savings. ” I remember that I was sleeping on a bench and it was very old!” Carmen Electra said.

Hillary Swank – lived in her mother’s car

When she was only 15 years old, Hillary Swank and her mother, Judy Kay, moved to Los Angeles. The two had no income so, for a while, they slept in Judy’s car. In all that tie Hillary was running from one audition to another hoping to get a part in a movie.

Kelly Clarkson – she lived in a homeless shelter after he house burned down

Kelly Clarkson, Grammy award winner and the winner of the first American Idol season, also went through some harsh times. In 2002 she had to sleep in her car and in a homeless shelter after her apartment building burned down.

Jewel Lived in a Trailer

When she was trying get a job performing in San Diego establishments, Jewel lived in a trailer for some time.

Lil Kim slept in a car

When she was 8 years old Lil Kim and her mother hand to live in a car because her father abused them.