People often think that actors have a perfect life because of their fame and success. However, several actors have faced difficulties and tragic challenges in their lives before their careers started. Some of these challenges include personal struggles, family tragedies, and significant adversity.

Here are a few actors with wild backstories:
0:39 Charlize Theron's mom killed husband
1:50 Christopher Walken was a lion tamer
2:39 Halle Berry slams abusive father
3:59 Jack Nicholson family secret
4:51 Jackie Chan was abandoned by his parents
6:15 Julia parents couldn't afford the hospital bill
7:05 Liv Tyler didn't know Steven Tyler was her dad
8:18 Robert was introduced to drugs at age 6
9:25 Terrence Howard watched his dad kill a man
10:08 Woody Harrelson's father was a hitman

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