Traded to an older man for money as a child, now she’s a famous actress

This gifted actress had a long, tough road to fame. But it shows she can beat a painful past.

Demi Gene Guynes was born on November 11, 1962. Her dad, an Air Force airman, left her mom after two months. So her mom raised her alone.

Soon after Demi was born, her mom married Dan Guynes. But his job changes meant the family moved a lot.

Demi had health and emotional issues. She had kidney disease and two eye surgeries.

At 13, Demi learned Dan was her stepfather. She then lived with her grandma.