10 Celebrities Who Didn't Go To College But Succeed To Global Recognition And Success (Part 1)

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

Most people agree that there are many benefits to going to college and getting a degree. However, there are such individuals who have managed to achieve success without attending major and higher educational institutions. And these 10 celebrities are great examples.

1. Emma Stone

Stone was born in Arizona, spent part of her youth in Los Angeles, and now lives in New York. Emma attended a Catholic high school for a while and was also homeschooled at various times. She never went to college and wanted to become an actress instead. In the end, the girl convinced her mother to move to Los Angeles when she was fifteen years old in order to continue her acting career there. And it’s no surprise that her obvious talent and aspiration to become an actress helped Stone succeed in the film industry. In 2009, she starred in The Ghosts of Girlfriends Former, and in 2010, Emma became the heroine of the Achievement in Easy Acting, receiving the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in this film. On top of that, Stone became the next girlfriend of the legendary Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man.

2. Leonardo DiCaprio

Leo DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles and was the only child in the family who spent most of his childhood in Germany, so he speaks fluent German. He began his career by starring in commercials at a young age. Then, when he was only fourteen years old, he dropped out of high school and signed a contract with an agent. But despite this, in the end he managed to get a certificate of maturity. After Leonardo moved on to a soap opera and even a sitcom. In 1995 and 1996, he starred in several films, including The Basketball Diaries and Romeo and Juliet. And in 1997, the young and successful actor achieved international fame, starring in the film "Titanic". It turns out that despite his limited education, his acting talent allowed him to succeed as one of the most famous actors in the world.

3. Demi Moore

Demi attended Fairfax High School in Hollywood, but never graduated, signed with an elite modeling agency at the age of sixteen and went to work in Europe. Later, the girl began to be introduced to acting classes, and then she took up a career in cinema. Moore not only worked as a model, but also co-wrote songs, while starring in a music video. She also appeared in the soap opera General Hospital and starred in films such as Blame All Over Rio, St. Elmo's Lights, The Ghost and her undisputed hit, Soldier Jane. Demi's natural beauty and her ability to work in many areas of the entertainment industry have brought her great success, making her a real world star.

4. Mark Wahlberg (Mark Mark)

Wahlberg was the youngest child of nine. As a teenager, he was involved in several serious legal incidents and even spent time in jail for assault. With the help of the parish priest, he eventually changed his life. As a teenager, he started out as a rapper with the New Kids on the Block boyband and later became known as hip-hop artist Markie Mark. His acting career officially began in 1993, when he appeared in The Substitution under his stage name. It's also worth noting the fact that at the age of forty-two, Wahlberg finally got around to getting his high school diploma.

5. Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen, born in New York City, is the son of actor Martin Sheen. He attended Santa Monica High School but was expelled due to attendance problems and poor grades just weeks before the end of the year. He played his first film role in 1984 in the film "Red Dawn" with the then famous Patrick Swayze. Later, Shin achieved great success in other films such as Platoon and starred in the popular television show Two and a Half Men. And despite the fact that Shin did not go to college, nevertheless, he succeeded in life as an extremely talented and versatile actor, famous throughout the world.

6. Al Pacino

Alfredo James Al Pacino is considered one of the greatest actors of our time. He enjoyed success not only in cinema, but also on stage. Pacino was born and raised in New York. Not only did he not receive a university education, but he dropped out of high school at the age of seventeen. Al played in clandestine theater productions when he was a teenager. And his role in The Godfather in 1972 was a real breakthrough for him, turning him into a mainstream star. He was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning only one of them. Against all odds, Pacino is considered an incredibly gifted actor, and his immense talent apparently led James to overwhelming success.

7. John Travolta

Travolta attended Dwight Morrow High School, but went to work in a touring troupe to perform in musicals. John rose to fame in the 1970s comedy Welcome Back Cotter. His name became a household name after he starred in the films Saturday Night Fever and Grease. Despite the fact that in the eighties his career was not as successful as before, nevertheless, he made another breakthrough, starring in the film "Pulp Fiction", which in the blink of an eye became a cult for those times. Travolta's extraordinary talent, not only in film and television, but also as a singer, allowed him to achieve great success. In addition to his great talent, his persistence during recessions has helped him become an internationally famous and beloved star.

8. Jim Carrey

Funny man Jim Carrey never went to college but became a world-class artist. He had his first glimpse in Living Color, but he became a real star thanks to Ace Ventura: Home Detective and a comedy film called The Mask. Jim also played the Riddler in one of the Batman films. So even the lack of education did not prevent Kerry from becoming the most real Hollywood star.

9. Johnny Depp

Depp is known for portraying quirky, quirky characters such as the protagonist in Edward Scissorhands and Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean. Johnny gained his fame in the 1980s for his role in the television series 21 Jump Street. However, his first job as an artist involved playing guitar as a teenager in garage bands. In pursuit of his dream of becoming a musician, Depp dropped out of school to pursue his musical career. And soon he was offered one of the roles in the sensational film "A Nightmare on Elm Street" at that time. As a result, Depp became one of the most successful and sought-after actors in Hollywood, who became famous all over the world for his eccentric and extraordinary characters.

10. Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe, née Norma Jeane Mortenson, has become a legendary star and one of the most famous women in the world. She spent most of her childhood in foster care and began her career as a model. Monroe attended Van Nuys High School in Los Angeles but never graduated. And in 1946 she received her first film contract, continuing to act in small films "Asphalt Jungle" and "All Eve", which were released in 1950. Marilyn gained her international fame for her roles in films such as Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and The Seven Year Itch. The success of Marilyn Monroe is largely due to her incredible charisma and seductive appearance, which made her not only a successful actress, but also a sex symbol.

Looking at these happy ones, you understand that all good things come to an end sooner or later. But their relationship was watched not only by the paparazzi, but by the whole world.