Those big European and American stars who dropped out of high school (4)



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Those big European and American stars who dropped out of high school (4)

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.

David Bowie dropped out of school to pursue his dream of glam rock music, and his music and image have influenced generations.

 

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Ryan Gosling was suspended from school for throwing knives at other kids, was a victim of childhood bullying, and after a period of homeschooling, left school at 17 to pursue an acting career. His acting skills and charisma have made him the man of the hour for many movie fans.

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Avril Lavigne left school as a teenager after signing a record deal to work on her first album, Spread Your Wings. Her vibrant music set the trend for a generation.

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Charlize Theron decided to drop out of school after being teased and bullied by her peers. Her beauty and acting skills made her an Oscar-winning actress.

 

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Nicole Kidman left school at the age of 16 to pursue her acting ambitions. She has a diverse acting style and is well known in the international movie industry.

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Jude Law dropped out of school at 17 to star in the soap opera Families. His good looks and acting skills made him an idol to many women.

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Gisele Bündchen began her modeling career at the age of 14, leaving school to prioritize modeling jobs. She became a top supermodel in the world.

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Ozzy Osbourne left school at the age of 15 to do odd jobs due to various learning disabilities. He became a rock legend with his passionate music.

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Kelly Osbourne followed in her father's footsteps and dropped out of school to pursue a career in entertainment.

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Keanu Reeves was kicked out of high school at 16 because he didn't get along with the principal. His understatement and good looks have given him a huge fan base.

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Daniel Radcliffe After the first Harry Potter movie premiered, the actor had trouble balancing school and work. Therefore, he chose live tutors to complete his studies.

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The stories of these stars show us that there is not just one path in life. They made brave choices at a young age and although they gave up their traditional studies, they have achieved great success in their respective fields through their hard work and talent. Their experiences inspire us to bravely pursue our dreams, defy difficulties and work hard.

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