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Both brothers starting acting as children, and later attended NYU’s Gallatin School. Cole studied geographical information systems, and Dylan studied video game design.
The former highest-paid child actress became famous through 'iCarly.' She later began studying psychology at the University of Southern California.
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On May 23, 2020, the actress opened up on Instagram about undergoing treatment for her mental health for the past two months, and added that she's still working on getting her bachelor's degree from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, "trying to get a 4.0 GPA."
Twenty-one years after enrolling in New York University back in 1999, the 'Jurassic Park' actress completed her degree. She wrote on Instagram that it's been a dream of hers to complete her formal education, but unfortunately due to the pandemic the grads couldn't have their ceremony that year.
The Migos rapper announced on Instagram that, at the age of 29, he finally graduated high school with the class of 2020. He posted a photo in a cap and gown, and released a song to celebrate.
Three-time Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion received her bachelor's degree in health administration at Texas Southern University on December 11, 2021, after pursuing her career and her education simultaneously for several years now. Despite already achieving global fame as a rapper, she vowed to finish college not only for herself but for the influences in her family, including her grandmother and late mother.
With her degree, Megan says she always dreamt of opening a care facility to help the elderly. The 'WAP' singer also says that attending college has helped to keep her grounded through her journey to success. "I might have an amazing night but knowing I have to finish a paper, project or my homework to graduate, keeps my head on straight." She's become a strong advocate for higher education, inspiring her millions of fans and even awarding several scholarships to students.
Four-time NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal left Louisiana State University to pursue his career. In 2000, he returned and was awarded a bachelor's degree.
Thirty-three years after dropping out of California State University, Spielberg returned to finish his arts degree at the film school.
'Black-ish' star Anthony Anderson officially earned his diploma from Howard University in Washington D.C. on May 7, 2022. At 51, he shared several photos of the momentous occasion on Instagram the next day and explained in the caption that his graduation was "30 years in the making."
"To quote Biggie, 'IT WAS ALL A DREAM!'" Anderson began his post. "Words can’t begin to describe the emotional roller coaster I’m on right now. It’s literally been 30 years in the making. This spring I was finally able to complete the work to graduate from Howard University with a BFA degree from the Chadwick A Boseman College of Fine Arts! Yesterday was a full circle moment. It’s never too late! Things happen when they’re supposed to happen!"
Anderson thanked the people who helped him along the way, including his son who inspired him to return to school and finish his degree after being accepted into Howard University himself.
Golden State Warriors basketball star Steph Curry has made an incredible name for himself in the NBA, but he sacrificed the completion of his college degree to get there. Thirteen years later, he finally received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Davidson College, where he originally attended from 2006 to 2009. The athlete celebrated the achievement with a series of photos on social media, calling the degree a "dream come true."
"Class of 2010….aka 2022 but we got it done!" Curry wrote in his caption. "Thanks to my whole village that helped me get across the finish line. Made the promise when I left and had to see it through."
Millie Bobby Brown is still a young adult herself but one already so famous that she could understandably skip out on school and continue her acting career. But the 20-year-old has started college, and it's at Purdue University, which is funnily enough in Indiana, the same state where 'Stranger Things' takes place. Brown told Allure she's studying human services, a degree where "you learn about the system and how to help young people," she said. According to the school's website, the program trains students for a variety of careers in community- and home-based programs as well as health-related social services and mental health organizations.
Educational qualifications are often viewed as a means to an end, whether that's an obvious vocational route, or an attempt to increase the earning potential of an individual. However, sometimes the thirst for knowledge and love of learning are reason enough to head back to school!
In the case of these celebrities, financial gain would certainly not have been their incentive. Rather, a sense of achievement, or perhaps setting an example for their children, might have been the motive.
Have a look through the gallery to find out who decided to go back to college and expand their minds.
Celebrities who went back to school after they became famous
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Educational qualifications are often viewed as a means to an end, whether that's an obvious vocational route, or an attempt to increase the earning potential of an individual. However, sometimes the thirst for knowledge and love of learning are reason enough to head back to school!
In the case of these celebrities, financial gain would certainly not have been their incentive. Rather, a sense of achievement, or perhaps setting an example for their children, might have been the motive.
Have a look through the gallery to find out who decided to go back to college and expand their minds.