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While most celebs just dress like they’re homeless (although I hear it’s called “Boho Chic”), some of them actually used to be homeless. And really, aren’t those are favorite ones? We love hearing stories about someone who had to work their way out of the gutter to fight for their fame. It's just a little easier to respect someone who had to work hard to get where they are rather than inheriting their status and then becoming a reality star.

Also, we can all probably relate to their stories a little more. To celebrate the spirit of hard work and perseverance, we’re rounding up our favorite celebrities who used to be homeless.

Halle Berry: When Halle Berry left home for Hollywood, her mother did not approve. After being cut off, Mama Berry gave her daughter two choices: come home or find a way to make it. Berry chose the latter, and while she ultimately succeeded, part of her journey included a stint in a homeless shelter. It was probably hell, but it was worth it.

Screw getting a degree, saving your money, or playing the lotto: Just get a job in TV.

The salaries of TV actors and TV reality stars are disgusting. Apparently our country has hit some kind of debt ceiling slash we'll probably have this scary thing called an economic meltdown in the near future, but no worries HOLLYWOOD TV stars, we've still got your $75 million paycheck.

Here are TV highest paid stars:

Simon Cowell used to make $35 million a year as a judge on "American Idol" and although that sum had jaws dropping, he is now reportedly making $75 million per season on his new show "X Factor." Because he is both a producer and a judge, and pretty much created the "American Idol" "X-Factor" singing show format, he makes far more than his coworkers. Nicole Scherzinger will take home $1.5 million per season with Paula Abdul making $2.5 million

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Most ladies Betty White’s age aren’t funny, at least not intentionally. It’s hard not to laugh when my grandma scares herself by breaking wind. But Betty doesn’t have to rely on a bad gastrointestinal system to get laughs—at 89 years old, she’s wittier and more graceful than ever.

The Hot in Cleveland star stopped by The Late Show With David Letterman to give some pointers on how to live a long life. White delivered Dave’s infamous Top Ten List, and this one was titled, “Betty White Tips for Living a Long and Happy Life" ...

The jokes on Lindsay. David Letterman apologized for the Lindsay Lohan fiasco on the Late Show last night, and his non-heartfelt apology got him a ton of laughs.

Michael Lohan called David's office and told someone that Lindsay thought his recent Grammy klepto joke was hilarious and wanted to be on the show. David's camp thought it was a great idea and immediately sent out a press release. Michael then ran the idea by Lindsay, who loved it. But, according to Michael, her publicist Leslie Sloane was against it.

Only problem is Lindsay's camp axed the plans and left Letterman hanging. Michael told Hollyscoop, "Leslie Sloane [Lindsay's publicist] ruined Lindsay's life and career. Every time I set up something positive for Lindsay, they stop it.”

So on Wednesday night David finally addressed the incident on air. "I hope I didn't embarrass you, Lindsay, or your family," he sarcastically joked.

Here's his hilarious, non-heartfelt apology: