Actress Ricki Lake got her breakout role in “Hairspray” at just 18 years old, and despite experiencing rising fame, she found herself homeless in her early 20s.
During an Oct. 8 appearance on the “I Choose Me with Jennie Garth” podcast, the 56-year-old admitted the 1988 film brought her success, but she faced financial troubles after hitting a roadblock in her career.