Wian Prinsloo

There I was, standing in the kitchen, feeling a whirlwind of emotions. It's funny, you know, how a piece of fabric can unravel so much within you.

I discovered the phone entirely by accident, three months back. It was a day like any other, except for the frustrating fact that one of my earrings had gone missing.

Living under the same roof with my mother-in-law had been challenging from the start.

Let me tell you about my son, Ryan. His journey through college was pretty much like any other kid's, filled with ups and downs, late-night study sessions, and the occasional party.

Five weeks ago, my world changed in the most beautiful and challenging ways when I became a mother. My son, with his tiny fingers and soft sighs, became the center of my universe.

Growing up in the cramped, noisy confines of a too-small house, being the middle child in a family of seven feels more like a curse than the blessing my parents claim it is.

Growing up under the roof of a domineering and manipulative grandmother, my early life was marred by unhealthy eating habits, psychological torment, and a profound sense of isolation.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes's daughter, Suri, divided fans with her look in new photos days before her 17th birthday.

I've been married to my husband, Daniel, for almost two years now. Our life together has been pretty wonderful.

While many of us marvel at the seemingly outlandish lifestyles so many celebrities seem to have, we often forget that they had to make a living before they reached the top levels of fame. Here's a look at what 14 different famous faces did before they became household names.