List of Famous High School Dropouts ranked by fame and popularity. Some of the most famous actors and musicians of all time have had successful careers without receiving a high school diploma. Many of them left school at an early age in order to pursue their dreams, while some left school due to bad grades and bad behavior.
Who is the most famous high school dropout? Lindsay Lohan tops our list. Lohan started acting at an early age, starring in films like “Freaky Friday” and “The Parent Trap.” Though she couldn't attend a traditional high school, Lohan later received her high school equivalency through home schooling. Other famous actors that chose work over school include, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Gosling and Daniel Radcliffe.
Jay-Z dropped out of high school to make money dealing drugs on the street. He went on to create an empire comprised of a music label, clothing line and endorsement deals. Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain dropped out of school to start pursuing a music career and pop punk songstress Avril Lavigne quit school after she landed a record deal in New York.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped out of high school to pursue a career in body building. Who knew he would go on to become the Governor of California?
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz left Long Beach Poly-technical High School after receiving a modeling contract. Diaz made her first film appearance in "The Mask" with fellow high school dropout Jim Carrey.
Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen was expelled from his high school mere weeks before his graduation due to low grades and poor attendance.
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron says that she didn't fit in during high school. Dropping out of high school didn't hold Theron back as she went on to win an Oscar for her performance in the film "Monster."
Gisele Bündchen
Gisele Bundchen dropped out of high school at age 14 to pursue a career in modelling. Bundchen is a student of the world and can speak five languages.
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp actually dropped out of high school to pursue a music career. He made his first film appearance in the horror classic "A Nightmare on Elm Street."
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage, whose uncle is "Godfather" director Francis Ford Coppola, dropped out of high school to get into the family business of film making.
Quentin Tarantino
VHS tapes were Quentin Tarantino's version of higher education. The "Pulp Fiction" director dropped out of high school because he though he could do a better job educating himself.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise dropped out of high school to pursue an acting career in New York. Cruise became a bonafide superstar with his breakout role as Joel Goodsen in "Risky Business."
Katy Perry
Katy Perry dropped out of Santa Barbara Don Pueblos High School at the age of 15 to pursue her musical dreams. The gamble paid off and the "Roar" superstar has since risen up the charts and completed her GED.