Madonna
At 20, Madonna left college and headed to New York City with just $35 in her pocket to become a modern dancer. She took on various odd jobs for several years while relentlessly pursuing her music career.
In 1982, she released several singles that gained enough attention to propel her to stardom with hits like "Like a Virgin" and "Material Girl." The rest, as they say, is history. The Queen of Pop continues to make headlines and release albums.
