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From beaten and bruised to one of the brightest stars in the world

His mother didn’t believe in babysitters, so he always went with her to work. Later in life, he was frequently teased by his classmates for his passion. But by the 1980s, however, the violent bullies ...

Scarred for life: How trauma forged a Hollywood powerhouse

The stunning bombshell shot to fame with one of the biggest box-office hits of the 2000s. But long before she became one of Hollywood’s hottest actresses, she was just a kid trying to make it. ...

The dark side of stardom: A superstar’s childhood of pain

There are Hollywood stars, and then there are superstars. The man we’re focusing on today is one of the biggest A-listers of all time. He was also named the Sexiest Man Alive twice. But long ...

Battling addiction, loss, and trauma: The incredible rise of a music icon

Growing up in a household overshadowed by chaos and fear is a childhood few could endure and even fewer could emerge from unscathed. From an early age, this young girl experienced a world shaped by ...

Forced medications, lost childhood — but today everyone knows her name

At one point, she was one of the most recognizable faces on the planet. And her transformation from scandal-plagued celebrity to outspoken advocate for the most vulnerable is nothing short of remarkable. But it all ...

Staggering amount ICE agent claims to earn after bragging about salary

Right about now there can’t be many professions on earth that are as controversial or opinion-dividing as being an ICE agent. Immigration and Customs Enforcement task forces have been deployed in great numbers to several ...

Elvis Presley co-star actress Yvonne Lime dies

At just five years old, she was so shy that she would hide behind her mother’s skirt whenever relatives came to visit. But a few years later, that same timid little girl would shine on ...

The hidden trauma that forged one of Hollywood’s biggest stars

The story of this Hollywood legend is far darker and more complicated than most realize. Did you know, for instance, that he once entertained thoughts of killing his own father? Or that a “core trauma” ...

Best friends buried alive in deadly sand tunnel collapse

What began as an ordinary afternoon of childhood adventure ended in unthinkable heartbreak for two Florida families. Worry quickly turned to panic George Watts and Derrick “DJ” Hubbard, both just 14 years old and inseparable ...

The tormented childhood behind this star’s glittering career

She’s described herself as a tormented child, forced to wear a “sexy facade” because that was expected of her. Today, she speaks openly about the abuse she endured — all while building a stellar career ...