8 celebrities who dropped out of school and made it big

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart dropped out of high school when her acting career became too intense. She completed her formal education while filming Twilight, the franchise that made her globally famous.

Kristen Stewart (photo: Wikipedia)

Emma Stone

Emma Stone also didn't finish high school. She used her skills, including PowerPoint, to create a presentation convincing her parents to let her quit school for an acting career.

Emma Stone (photo: Wikipedia)

Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling left school after gaining significant success in acting. By then, he had already built up experience through his childhood career and decided to leave school while filming Young Hercules.

Ryan Gosling (photo: Wikipedia)

Rihanna

Rihanna never received a high school diploma, yet she amassed a billion-dollar fortune and multiple Grammy awards. Dropping out was a risky move, but for the Barbadian singer, it paid off completely.

Rihanna (photo: instagram.com/badgalriri)

Gisele Bündchen

Gisele Bündchen quit school at 14 when scouts discovered her in Brazil. Her career skyrocketed, making her one of the most iconic supermodels in fashion history.

Gisele Bündchen (photo: instagram.com/gisele)

Jessica Chastain

Oscar winner Jessica Chastain left school, admitting that education wasn't her priority. She frequently skipped classes, preventing her from obtaining a high school diploma.

Jessica Chastain (photo: Wikipedia)

Jude Law

Dropping out is easier when you have a clear plan. Jude Law landed a role in a TV show at 16, and his parents supported his decision to leave school to pursue acting.

Jude Law (photo: Wikipedia)

Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe's life changed when he was cast as Harry Potter, leading him to miss out on finishing high school. Though he lacks traditional school experiences, he gained unique knowledge and unforgettable memories.

A still from the movie "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"