Top 20 Stories Of Self Made Millionaires

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank, a master star actress, started learning the art of drama as a child. Her first experience as a performer was in a live rendition of "The Jungle Book" as Mowgli. During high school, Swank competed in swimming and gymnastics while taking numerous acting lessons. She was 20 years old when she appeared in "The Karate Kid," the movie that propelled her acting career. When she and her mother moved to Los Angeles from Washington, first living out of their van for a period of time, she strived to act as a professional and got the opportunity to appear in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Within a decade, Swank successfully attained a world-class reputation, a Golden Globe Award, and an Academy Award for Best Actress.

This resulted in receiving more offers to star in many movies. Swank has gotten to work with big names like Al Pacino, Robin Williams, and Morgan Freeman. She's even starred in a legendary Clint Eastwood movie named "Million Dollar Baby." Her collaboration with Morgan Freeman landed her an Oscar as well as a Golden Globe award for best actress; alongside other prestigious commendations. Now having an A-list celebrity status, Swank went on to star in three blockbuster hits, "The Black Dahlia," "Freedom Writers," and "The Reaping."