Kelly Clarkson has opened up about the struggles she faced early in her music career when she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dreams. On a recent episode of her talk show, "The Kelly Clarkson Show," she revealed that she had to sleep in her car after her apartment burned down. She also shared that she had moved to LA with a stranger she had never met before.

During the episode, Clarkson explained that she had decided to move to LA with a random person who needed a roommate.

Her decision was driven by her determination to pursue her dreams, despite the risks involved. Unfortunately, her new home burned down, leaving her temporarily homeless. She ended up sleeping in her car for a few days before auditioning for "American Idol," which turned out to be a life-changing opportunity for her.

Clarkson also mentioned that many others in Hollywood have similar stories of perseverance and obstacles they had to overcome before achieving success.

She emphasized the importance of truly wanting your dream and the universe putting you to the test to determine if you're truly committed to making it happen.

As we know, Clarkson famously won the first season of "American Idol" in 2002, launching her into stardom. The show provided her with the platform to showcase her incredible talent and catapulted her music career to new heights.

In addition to Clarkson's story, actor Kevin Bacon also shared his own tale of struggling before achieving fame.

He jokingly mentioned that he lived in a run-down apartment in New York City with a monthly budget of only $150. To make ends meet, Bacon had to find a roommate and asked a stranger if he could live with him. They ended up living together for four years and remain friends to this day.

Clarkson's former "American Idol" co-star, Justin Guarini, has also spoken about the challenges he faced during the show and how it affected his ego.

He admitted that being on the reality show made him feel somewhat self-centered at times, but he learned valuable lessons and grew from those experiences.

Both Clarkson and Bacon's stories serve as reminders that success rarely comes easy and often requires sacrifice, perseverance, and resilience. Their journeys to the top inspire others to pursue their dreams no matter the obstacles they face along the way.