Orlando Bloom dropped out to pursue an acting career. (Photo: Instagram, @orlandobloom_fanpage)
Jim Carrey dropped out of school to help support his family. (Photo: Instagram, @jimcarrey__)
David Bowie dropped out to pursue a music career. (Photo: Instagram, @davidbowie)
Jude Law dropped out to pursue an acting career. (Photo: Instagram, @lawjude)
Demi Moore dropped out to pursue an acting career. (Photo: Instagram, @_demimoore)
Tom Cruise dropped out to pursue an acting career. (Photo: Instagram, @tomcruiseofficial_)
Marilyn Monroe dropped out to marry in order to avoid moving to another foster family. (Photo: Instagram, @marilynmonroe)
Avril Lavigne dropped out after signing a record deal. (Photo: Instagram, @avrillavigne)
Katy Perry dropped out to pursue a music career. (Photo: Instagram, @katyperry)
Charlie Sheen was expelled for poor grades and attendance. (Photo: Instagram, @charliesheen)
Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped out to pursue a bodybuilding career. (Photo: Instagram, @schwarzenegger)
Frank Sinatra dropped out to pursue a music career. (Photo: Instagram, @sinatra)
Elton John dropped out to pursue a music career. (Photo: Instagram, @eltonjohn)
Nicolas Cage dropped out to pursue an acting career. (Photo: Instagram, @hollywood_actress_official)
Johnny Depp dropped out to pursue a music career. (Photo: Instagram, @blackandwhitelyfe)
Recently we made a list of highly educated celebrities you might not have suspected were smart. This list of celebs on the other hand proves that high school dropouts can amount to great things if they follow their dreams.