11 Stars Who Beat the Odds

1) JK Rowling(1 of 11)

1) JK Rowling(1 of 11)

Author of the wildly popular and successful “Harry Potter” novels, Rowling’s life may seem smooth sailing, but that wasn’t always the case. During the first novel, Rowling was experiencing clinical depression, which led to the development of the dark and evil characters in the books. After seeking therapy, she said she was able to handle her daily feelings, and has gone on to say that she is a big fan of it, and it has helped her feelings of anxiety of being in the public eye as well.