#5: Unlikely Start
Her journey to stardom began with rejection. After moving to New York City to attend acting school, she was told she lacked talent and wouldn’t make it as a performer. But instead of giving up, Lucille used the criticism as motivation to prove her doubters wrong.

She took on odd jobs, from waitressing to modeling, to support herself while pursuing acting roles. Slowly but surely, she began landing small parts in theater and film. Despite setbacks, her tenacity and willingness to keep trying set the tone for her entire career, marked by grit and determination.