Now that it’s May, college seniors are gearing up for graduation. But success doesn’t always need a college degree. Here are 20 celebrities that ditched collegiate life to follow their ambitions.
Ryan Seacrest
America’s favorite broadcaster started out at the University of Georgia, but dropped out to move to California.
Oprah Winfrey
Yeah, you’d better believe it. Tennessee State University drop out Oprah left before graduation to pursue broadcasting gigs already lined up.
Ellen Degeneres
Talk show sweetheart Ellen left University of New Orleans early and held a string of odd-jobs before making her comedic debut.
Tom Hanks
Hanks left Sacramento State University to intern at the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt went to school to be a journalist, but left University of Missouri early to head to California.
Jessica Biel
The actress left Tufts University to play the role of...
Ryan Seacrest
America’s favorite broadcaster started out at the University of Georgia, but dropped out to move to California.
Oprah Winfrey
Yeah, you’d better believe it. Tennessee State University drop out Oprah left before graduation to pursue broadcasting gigs already lined up.
Ellen Degeneres
Talk show sweetheart Ellen left University of New Orleans early and held a string of odd-jobs before making her comedic debut.
Tom Hanks
Hanks left Sacramento State University to intern at the Great Lakes Theater Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.
Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt went to school to be a journalist, but left University of Missouri early to head to California.
Jessica Biel
The actress left Tufts University to play the role of...
- 8/17/2021
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
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