Those big European and American stars who dropped out of high school (1)



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Those big European and American stars who dropped out of high school (1)

In the bright starry sky of Hollywood and the music industry, there are many big names who made a major life decision at a young age - dropping out of school. They have abandoned the traditional academic path and embarked on a journey full of challenges and opportunities in order to pursue their dreams.

Johnny Depp's decision to leave high school to pursue a career in music may have been surprising, but it launched his legendary acting career.

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Kim Carrey dropped out of school at the age of 15 due to financial difficulties and worked as a janitor with his family to help them. The hardships of life didn't stop him from pursuing his dream and he became a household name as the King of Comedy.

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Cameron Diaz left Long Beach Polytechnic High School after getting a modeling contract. Her beauty and grace allowed her to quickly make a name for herself in the fashion industry, and soon after, she co-starred with Kim Carrey in the movie “The Mutant Man,” launching her illustrious acting career.

 

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Katy Perry decided to leave Santa Barbara's Don Pueblos High School at the age of 15 to pursue a singing career. Her courage and determination paid off and she is now a world-renowned pop star.

 

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Tom Cruise initially went to school dreaming of becoming a pastor, but his love for show business led him to leave high school and move to New York City to pursue his acting dreams. His hard work and talent made him a top Hollywood star.

 

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Nicolas Cage left Beverly Hills High School at the age of 16 to pursue a career in acting. His unique acting style and brilliant interpretation of various roles have won him the love and praise of the audience.

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Robert Downey Jr. grew up as a child actor and left high school at 16 to move to New York City to pursue his passion for acting. His career came to a head again with his role as Iron Man in the Marvel movies.

 

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Jay-Z grew up in the ghettos of Brooklyn, left high school early to make a living dealing drugs, and eventually found great success in music. His music not only has a strong rhythm, but also reflects the reality of society.

 

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Michelle Williams The “Age of Love” star attended a variety of high schools, but ultimately chose to take the General Educational Development (GED) test in order to have more time for auditions and performances. Her subtle and infectious acting skills have impressed audiences in numerous film and television productions.

 

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Christina Applegate left high school to pursue an acting career and soon landed a role on the acclaimed television series Drag Race. Her lively performance brought much joy to audiences.

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