2. Steve Harvey
Before becoming the face of Family Feud and a beloved talk show host, Steve Harvey spent periods living in his car for about three years while trying to make it as a comedian. He showered at gas stations, struggled to book gigs, and often went hungry.
Despite the hardships, he never gave up. His big break came when he landed a hosting role on Showtime at the Apollo, which helped launch his mainstream career. Today, Harvey is a media mogul and living proof that persistence pays off.