Celebrities Who Succeeded Without a High School Diploma
Many celebrities have achieved great success despite not completing high school. Their stories show that lack of a formal diploma didn’t hold them back from reaching their goals.
Jeremy Allen White's Unexpected Graduation
The star of The Bear, Jeremy Allen White, recently shared a heartwarming moment involving an old teacher. At the New York City premiere of his new movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, the teacher surprised him with a gift.
“I wasn’t a good student because I didn’t go to school enough,” White said on the October 23 episode of Live with Kelly and Mark, referring to his time at the city’s Professional Performing Arts School, where he never graduated.
After the film, the teacher gave him his high school diploma. White recalled,
“And I was like, ‘Ah, you don’t have to do this, this is crazy, what are you giving me a gift for?’ And I open it up, and it is my high school diploma. So… at 34 years old, I graduated high school!”
Nicole Kidman Reflects on Dropping Out
Nicole Kidman, who has won two Oscars, admitted regret over leaving school early.
“I’m a high school dropout, which I’m not proud to say,” she shared on 60 Minutes. “I had some teachers that I still think of fondly and were amazing to me.”
By the age of 15, Kidman was already committed to pursuing acting and moved to Los Angeles to follow her dreams.
Summary
These stars prove that while formal education can be important, determination and passion can lead to remarkable achievements even without a high school diploma.
Author’s summary: Success does not always require traditional education, as shown by celebrities like Jeremy Allen White and Nicole Kidman who followed their passions despite not finishing high school.