Celebrities in High School
#14 Fergie
The glamorous Black Eyed Peas lead singer wasn’t always so glamorous. In her high school days, she spent more time on her hair than worrying about what and what not to wear in the halls of Glen A. Wilson. Fortunately for her, once she picked up her pom poms all eyes were on her - literally.
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Tyra Banks
Always fond of her education, Banks graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in 1991 with the hopes of studying film and television production. Right out of high school is when her career had its jump start as she signed with Elite Model Management at the young age of 16 setting the stakes high for models of today’s generation. Despite her skipping out on college to further her career, she eventually nailed her own show hosting “America’s Next Top Model,” proving she’s been at it for ages!
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Fergie
The glamorous Black Eyed Peas lead singer wasn’t always so glamorous. In her high school days, she spent more time on her hair than worrying about what and what not to wear in the halls of Glen A. Wilson. Fortunately for her, once she picked up her pom poms all eyes were on her - literally.
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Patrick Swayze
The American actor and dancer we all known and love today has always been the type to be involved in extracurricular activities. In high school, Swayze was at the top of the artistic and athletic pyramid including himself in activities such as ice-skating, classical ballet, football, and staring in various school productions. One thing’s for sure, he definitely gave Waltrip High something to remember.
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Snoop Dogg
Given the birth name Calvin Broadus, Jr., Snoop went on to attend Long Beach Polytechnic High School as the troublemaker of the group. Often associating himself with gang activity and constant run-ins with the law, Snoop’s transformation today is incredible.
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Ashton Kutcher
After moving from city to city in his hometown of Iowa, Kutcher was a student at Washington High School before being enrolled in Clear Creek High School where he took a strong liking to acting. He had a rough patch when his parents divorced at the age of sixteen, but he was able to take his angers out on his high school football field.
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Pamela Anderson
Graduating from Highland Secondary School in 1985, Anderson has always been a showstopper. Ever since the age of 16 the Canadian actress and model has lit up every room she’s walked into. Of course, the blonde hair doesn’t set in until she gets a bit older.
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Denzel Washington
Washington was a pure diamond in the rough, and when a guidance counselor at his local high school suggested that Washington apply to a private boarding school to straighten up his act, he was astonished to be accepted with a full scholarship and head to Oakland Military Academy in upstate New York. From there, he continued to shine on and is now one of the most prestigious actors and film directors.
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Halle Berry
This aspiring beauty queen was at an all time high during her high school days. Being Bedford High’s very own class president, cheerleader, and prom queen, Berry was clearly awarded for her good looks.
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Ben Affleck
Growing up in Berkley, California, Affleck had no problem adjusting to his families move to Cambridge, Massachusetts where he met buddie actor Matt Damon. Together they attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School and have remained close ever since.
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Gwen Stefani
Can you believe this singer-songwriter had her singing debut at a talent show at Loara High School? This California born singer loved to perform and even had a place on the Loara swim team. A hard working woman now and a hard working woman then she also held two jobs at the local Dairy Queen and behind the make-up counter at a department store. She definitely kept herself busy.
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Cameron Diaz
Cameron may have been a cheerleader at Long Beach Polytechnic High School, but despite her good looks and thin body frame she still remained an equal to everyone else. And yes she was well aware of rapper Snoop Dogg who also attended the school.
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Charlize Theron
This blonde bombshell did a complete 360 being one of the most bullied kids since the age of 7 through her high school years. As if her fellow students at the National School of Arts teasing her weren’t enough in her hometown in South Africa, her nerdy glasses certainly didn’t help the taunting. Eventually, Theron was able to put it all behind her, and we’re glad she did.
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Jennifer Garner
Graduating from George Washington High School in Charleston, Garner was your typical church going girl and the self-claimed band geek everyone loved. Although kept from make-up and other fashion forward trends, growing up was smooth and she was proud of it!
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Matthew McConaughey
Voted most handsome by the rest of his Longview High classmates, McConaughey was also praised for his success in sports.
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Angelina Jolie
Talk about coming out of your shell! Despite the evidence that Jolie wasn’t the hottest of the bunch growing up, she’s definitely making a statement in today’s biggest headlines with beau actor Brad Pitt. Among experimenting black clothing and knives throughout her high school in Beverley Hills, her wild side quickly became known.
