The Pitch Perfect actress has described her high school self as a "flat chested theater nerd." Then there's the now-infamous story of her college peers creating the Facebook group "Stefani Germanotta,you will neverbefamous"and look at her now! F*** Demi.". Neither can we. Once we played a school talent show gig together, the highlight of my performance career! As we know, things have changed, and he became one of the most popular hosts on television. They told a story about how they interacted with Brendon Urie at one of the band's shows, and then wore the wristband from the concert every day afterward until a bully broke it. Objectively, this is kind of a fun prank but it would be such a pain for the recipient. Getty Images. So that's cool., Of course, no one was surprised to learn this. The pumped-up action staris best known for the popular Fast and Furious film franchise, but back in the day, he was too busy playing Dungeons and Dragons to hit the bench press. 36. Despite his affinity for storytelling, a trait popularized by Daniel Day Lewis in the film, "Lincoln," the president was frequently described as a quiet man. From what I was told, it was very bad lmao. But the evidence is in this dad's yearbook. The Maroon5 singer and The Voice judge has said that his love of music wasn't exactly a ticket to hang with the cool kids in high school. ", Depp has also been quoted as saying, I'm shy, paranoid, whatever word you want to use. 41. One Redditor has said - "My sister's best friend's mom went to high school with Tom Cruise in NJ. While some, like famed rapper Pitbull, have opened charter schools in their home communities, others, like actress Angelina Jolie, have founded schools in disadvantaged communities overseas. The actor Ian Somerhalder, best known for playing Damon Salvatore in the TV series The Vampire Diaries, may be a jerk on screen but he is certainly no jerk in real life. Jennifer was a big band geek in high school, as she revealed in a 2016 interview with Seth Meyers. I was a dorky, quiet kid in high school who didn't have too many friends. Many of the world's most revered leaders have actually been far less outgoing than their public personas would lead us to believe. Robert Pattinson. She actually had kind of a tough time making friends within the program, like she wasn't interested in doing so. I was like a teacher's pet." I mean, just think about how sticky whipped cream is and how easily it melts. After that I would always hum and sing the songs and dress up as Snow White. Everyone said he was really chill and no one believed him when he said he had a modeling contract. document.addEventListener( 'DOMContentLoaded', function() { 22. 8 Jerk - Tom Cruise Was A Liar. Emmanuel Dunand / Getty Images. F**k that guy.. Sep 16, 2020, 8:47 AM. He absolutely adores her father. It's not surprising to learn many former geeks-turned-A-list starstook refuge in their schools' bands and drama club, but you'll also find teacher's pets and straight-A students whoused the same dedication and driveto land onthe honor roll to make it after graduationin Hollywood. I pretty sure he hung out her house one time too, I think their parents were friends. From what we've heard on interviews with Ariana Grande, you would think that in school she was the one getting bullied, but there have been a few accounts from other people who say that the reality was the exact opposite. 2010 The Thought & Expression Company, LLC. Had a few classes with her throughout 3 years. Christian Bale got interested in theater at a fairly young age. Some people who went to high school withMargot said that she was just 'kind of' popular, but not too popular. I had only about 1 or 2 real interactions with him even though we had a few classes together. "I had undiagnosed mental illnesses and no mental health support system" -- stealtoadboots. Richard Branson (Dyslexia) Wikicommons. Hollywood's honor roll used to be on a different honor roll entirely. Kind of a new type of celebrity, I went to high school with theodd1sout, that famous YouTube animator dude. For example, he's a super chill guy but then at the same time he does some real extra stuff, like hosting the SNL after party at a Dave and Busters, where he then flies out like, 60 of his dancers from Toronto. It turns out she switched to home schooling at that point. Nothing too revelatory here, but he says Sandler was pretty much like he acted later on in his movies. Search, watch, and cook every single Tasty recipe and video ever - all in one place! What was it a drawing of exactly? She tries to make it seem like she was bullied and everything, but its all one huge lie. Christian was badly bullied growing up, saying he took beatings from a bunch of guys. Theodore Roosevelt in military uniform. She and her friend both thought he was the best one in the troop and also thought he was insanely nice. Teachers and students claim that Mariah was a diva even from young age. Nonsense. The craziness never stopped with him, though. "I dont think people are aware of how shy he is. That man was John Glenn: he became a war hero and one of the most famous astronauts in history, despite being a college dropout. The star of Netflix's Glow has said she spent her high school years hanging out with fellow drama club members. Award-winning fashion designer, filmmaker, and Jay-Z muse Tom Ford is the who's-who in the world of fashion. Went to middle and high school with Halsey. It was more so the fact that it was a pretty small town and you didn't hear of a lot of people getting modeling contracts. The singer Ariana Grande may seem incredibly sweet and down-to-earth but according to her ex-classmates, she is anything but that. I was somewhere in between." 50. if( navigator.sendBeacon ) { He would take attendance and then leave for the rest of the class, came back 5 minutes prior and would take attendance again. She also signed his yearbook, which he sold on eBay for a couple grand a few years after graduating.. Apparently, thats not true, or at least isnt true according to Reddit There are these backstory rumors that say she was so into Harry Potter she wore glasses to look like him, but both my partner and sister are like, 'No that's bulls*it.' President Barack Obama is known for being a fantastic public speaker, but he also has a wonderful singing voice. If not, have a look at the photo above in it, The Rock is sixteen years old. But I will say that I am totally incapable of buying his stage persona. In my case I was the weird quiet kid in elementary school. And for more little-known red-carpet info, don't miss30 Shocking Facts about Your Favorite Movies. 9 Famous People Who Proved You Don't Need To Be Loud To Make Real Noise, for his role in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. On radio show Real Late With Rosenberg, Pete saidthat people used to pick on him in high school because he would act out due to the death of his father. Most people consider their favorite actors and musicians the epitome of cool. He smiles from ear-ear, gives each fan a great big hug, takes pictures with them, gives them that Johnny Knoxville laugh, and just genuinely appreciates their support. Of course, the principal suspended him immediately. Lena Dunham was very, very unfunny in middle/high school but otherwise just sort of awkward. She was a cute kid and respectful it was years later when she had a hit song that I realized it was actually her. He used to wear a football helmet around for his stunt work or something like that. Sometimes you need to be quiet to make real noise, and always remember, actions speak louder than words. Richard Gere's career skyrocketed in the '80s with his breakout role in American Gigolo and he has since become a critically acclaimed actor over five decades. Luckily, there were some people who went to school with these celebrities and shared some stories about their high school days. Below are nine famous people that commonly strike us as outgoing, but who were actually far more quiet at heart. He dated a girl from my school for a while, I remember him coming to some school dances. Harrison Ford is one of the most successful actors of all-time. Yet, if you look at certain Reddit threads or browse the internet, youll learn some interesting facts that are sure to shock you and perhaps even change your opinion about a certain celebrity. Also one day he saw her crying on the bus because people were calling Britney a slut. Bo burnham. It was in San Francisco, I was 17 and she was 16, we shared a bunk bed and dorm room. Benedict Cumberbatch In one of his numerous interviews, Cumberbatch said that he was lazy in high school. She was always slender build, athletic. I went to high school with Hayden Christensen before he was in Star Wars. 13. Despite his affinity for storytelling, a trait popularized by Daniel Day Lewis in the film, "Lincoln," the president was frequently described as a quiet man. If you'd asked me what I wanted to be, I would have said something like a librarian. However, it seems that his ex-classmates certainly dislike him. He played football..and supposedly still keeps in contact with some old friends here. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. A bit stuck up but she at least faked being nice most of the time. I went to a really small Catholic school with Bill Hader. Thesinger told RollingStone she was"teased for being ugly, having a big nose, being annoying. For others, it's too soon to tell. While in high school that seemed to remain his reputation, after graduation, his personality shifted. I never had a girlfriend in those days either, every girl I asked to a dance would shoot me down. The agency says there are multiple facilities that are temporarily closed right now. Everyone was apparently surprised when he got in The Mickey Mouse Club and was on TV., According to Reddit, the singer and actress Demi Lovato was an awful bully in school even though she has claimed that she was the target of bullies herself One day, this girl who was popular starting saying, Demi should kill herself and it resulted in a suicide petition that got passed around and she had other classmates sign it., However, one Redditor has said She was always super popular and had a reputation for being a bully. There was some drama that caused her family to move to Atlanta and then New York, and I remember her older brother was the ham of the family that wanted to get into acting first. ETA: Her family was also loaded. As he once told Access Hollywood, "When I was 14, 15, I think it was a little less cool tobe in a band.". 10. So it comes as no surprise that Pratt was just as sweet in high school as he is now. 'Your laugh is funny, you're weird, why do you always sing, why are you so into theater, why do you do your makeup like that?'" US residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data. She wouldve been maybe 6-8 at the time and she was just a cute, polite, kind of shy kid. That's the case for Cameron Diaz and Snoop Dogg, who both attended Long Beach Polytechnic high school in the late '80s/early '90s. But unlike other celebrities who were considered jerks in high school, Anthonys arrogance has been forgiven due to his talent. He also said he was a "pariah" in school, but this time in regard to the fact that all three of his older brothers had been kicked out of the same school. 39. Through their successes, we learn that being shy absolutely doesn't mean being powerless. I dont mean to sound snarky, it really is a weird house. I've only ever seen him as witty and full of energy, but that might just be a face he puts on for show. Before Freddie Prinze Jr. became a '90s teen heartthrob and Neil Patrick Harris entertained television audiences on How I Met Your Mother, the two were . One Redditor has said Taylor Swift went to middle school with one of my best friends. xhr.open('POST', 'https://www.google-analytics.com/collect', true); "I was a geek, I was into musical theater, which isn't perceived as the coolest thing. I don't care much for those kinds of shows, especially since the hosts don't ever really seem to be that funny. At the time, Depp was the star of "21 Jump Street" and just in the beginning stages of his career. Thats because being a jerk is not in his DNA. My aunt has run into him a few times when he's been back home and he's always been really nice. Was kinda cocky as a result though because he KNEW he was hot stuff. For the next few months, wed frequently run into each other and exchange smiles and greetings. On Instagram, she once joked about never having been prom queen, saying that nerds laugh more anyway. Went to middle school with Raven-Symone (post-Cosby, pre-Thats So Raven). One Redditor has said Went to the same high school as Ian Somerhalder. Lizzo has admitted to being a band geek, saying that band was cool in the early days; but as she got into middle and high school, it was less so. Charlizedescribed herself as a "geek" growing up, saying she had thick glasses, that boys didn't like her, and that she was even bullied. My high school was relaxed as fuck but he was the ultimate DGAF teacher. 32. When Branson was about seven years old, his mother decided to try and remedy this, so she forced him out of her car three miles from their home and told him to find his way back by talking to people. Her dad was in the private jet business and her family lived in a nice house on the lake. Spielberg is a quiet leader, spending most of his time working behind the camera. 4. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. I'm not saying that her accounts of being bullied were made up, since I feel like everyone gets bullied at one time or another, but her stories may not have the whole truth in them either. Jake said he was a nerd as a young teenager, saying people treated him a "certain way" based on his thick glasses. I was not cool.". Hayek didn't get off to such a great start, however. They said she was a total jerk all through high school and was Ms. Popular Cheerleader. Anywho, he came in town for his parents 50th and we were all invited. She was beautiful and confident and extra and she LOVED herself. While this hasn't been confirmed or denied, I feel like I should believe it because this is Will Ferrell we're talking about, after all. In fact, Somerhalders ex-classmates remember the actor as a very chill person who avoided being the center of attention. She was cool, although very annoyed at me since I bugged her alot in elementary school. Simply the Worlds Most Interesting Travel Site, Celebrities Were Just As Awkward In High School (And We Have The Receipts To Prove It! He could shred the guitar even then. 1. Scott Halleran / Getty . 46. From Quiet to Manic. 24. He wasnt nice either Ill be honest. Somehow it doesn't surprise me that Angelina Jolie was one of those weird girls in high school. Ryanapparently wasn't a "heartthrob" growing up, largely due to the fact that he did dance rather than sports. I coached her younger twin sisters in softball and their parents were really good about supporting all their kids equally even though Karlie was clearly the one going places. Kim Kardashian fans' same reaction to bathroom. Really, I wouldn't expect anything else but to hear that playing pranks was something that a young Will Ferrell would do. ", The actor and self-proclaimed "late bloomer," who gained fame starring in High School Musical, didn't exactly draw on his own experiences for the role. He also worked at a restaurant with my aunt. Much better actor than wrestler. He apparently called it his "trademark symbol. recalls that his dad has a fun drawing made by the legendary Brad Pitt himself. 49. If you find that hard to believe, dont worry youre not the only one. She said she didn't want to go to school sometimes because of the bullying. So I think she has these origin stories that are trying to make her seem more relatable to nerdier/geekier fans of hers, but it's all just promo stuff to make her seem more relatable.. According to Redditor@serve11's dad, Ferrell used to get in trouble a lot after hijacking the loudspeaker and imitating the teachers. Afterthe actressgraduated from Harvard and began her acting career, she still found time to nurture her love of technology and often talks abouthow she has tried out every the state-of-the-art gadget out there. Years later he scored the ultimate revenge of the nerd by marrying Sofia Vergara. Albert Einstein As one of the world's most recognized and revered physicists, Einstein has often been quoted as saying, "The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative. Super quiet and shy. If anything, he was rather devious. It was a fu**ing suburban hell hole. Getty Images. The actor Chris Pratt, probably to this day best known for his role as Andy Dwyer in the TV show Parks and Recreation, seems like a real sweetheart. 5. He likely saved himself a world of hurt by graduating high school at 13. Zack Efron went to a neighboring high school. However, Ratajkowskis past classmates have confirmed she has always been sensible and friendly. The original Footloose was filmed at my high school, so I kind of went to HS with Kevin Bacon and Sarah Jessica Parker for a few months. If only this. I wasn't the popular one,"theformer Mrs. BenAfflecktold The Mirror. if( 'moc.enilnoefiltseb' !== location.hostname.split('').reverse().join('') ) { As a teen, she attended a strict Catholic boarding school in Louisiana, but wound up being expelled after two years. Around 2008 when I was in fourth grade, KUTWK had already launched by then and the Kardashian sisters were universally famous, but Kendall and Kylie were still quite young and no one knew them. at the Disco. 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