From prison birth to Hollywood fame: The journey of a TV icon

She entered the world under extraordinary circumstances. Born while her mother was serving time in a federal prison and with a father entangled in criminal activity, most would assume her life would be defined by hardship.

Yet, from the very beginning, she proved that circumstances do not define destiny.

Grandmother took care of her

Becoming a Hollywood star is no easy feat. It takes grit, patience, talent, and maybe just a touch of luck. The young woman we’re talking about today had a rough start in life, but now she’s one of the most recognizable faces in Tinseltown.

She was born while her mother, Constance, was serving a sentence in a Texas federal prison for drug trafficking. After she was born, her mother spent just three months with her in a facility near the prison before returning to complete her sentence.Continue reading…