17 celebrities who were not popular at all when they were in school
Before becoming famous, certain celebrities had bad experiences when they were young.
Many of them were even mistreated in school, teased by their peers. With fighting and being bullied or left out, kids are mean to each other. Fortunately, when they grew up, some of them chose to follow their dreams, no matter what others had to say to them.
Here are 17 celebrities who were pointed at in school and yet have become hard to miss today.
1. Jake Gyllenhaal
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Once a puny kid with a surprised look on his face, Jake Gyllenhaal has not only become a talented actor but a professional heartbreaker too. He’s regularly on lists of the most eligible bachelors and hottest men on the planet. He’s already had relationships (like with Kirsten Dunst and Taylor Swift), but no one has been able to conquer his heart for good yet.
2. Richard Madden
Richard began his acting career at the age of 11, when he was just starting to get rid of his chubby cheeks. But he’s best known for playing the role of Robb Stark in “Game of Thrones.”
3. Aaron Taylor-Johnson
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You might find this impossible to believe, but it’s true! The geeky Dave Lizewski from the movie Kick-Ass and the handsome Vronsky from the recent adaptation of Anna Karenina were played by the same actor! And as you know it, when one has talent, success smiles down on him.
4. Zac Efron
At only 29 years old, Zac already has a 15-year career in the movies. And what’s really impressive, the older he gets and the more films he does, he just gets better and better looking.
5. Matthew Lewis
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We all saw Matthew grow up right before our eyes playing the role of Neville in the Harry Potter saga. The chubby boy with big teeth has suddenly transformed into the hunk from the Hugo Boss ads. His time at Hogwarts probably cast a few magic spells on his real life!
6. Chris Evans
Who would’ve thought that this ordinary teenager would become a big movie star? In fact, Chris Evans is famous for playing Captain America in The Avengers. Since his childhood, Chris dreamed about being in movies. He is one of those lucky few whose dreams have come true, not without a lot of hard work.
7. Sebastian Stan
When he was young, this Romanian-American actor appeared in some small roles in TV shows. Today, Sebastian is an integral part of the Marvel comics universe. He plays Bucky Barnes in The Avengers.
8. Daniel Sharman
Daniel once was an unremarkable teenager, playing small roles on TV. But now he isn’t afraid of any role, including playing the god Ares in Immortals.
9. Josh Peck
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Josh Peck became famous for playing a chubby teen in the comedy series “Drake & Josh.” Then one day he hired a personal trainer, went on a diet, and soon turned into a slim and handsome guy. Lately, we’ve seen him in The Wackness and Red Dawn.
10. Nicholas Hoult
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When he was a kid, Nicholas played a small role alongside Hugh Grant in the movie About a Boy. These days he almost overshadows Hugh! In fact, he’s known for playing Beast in X-Men, and for his appearance in Warm Bodies.
11. Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest is the permanent host of the television show “American Idol.” In 2009, he became the highest-paid reality show presenter in history, after renewing his contract for $45 million.
12. Liam Payne
When he was young, Liam often suffered the jeers and bullying of his classmates. The he pulled himself together and decided to join a basketball team. Today, Liam is one of the five members of the famous British band, One Direction.
13. Henry Cavill
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It turns out that back in his school days, Superman was teased and harassed by his classmates. He used to have a nickname: "Fat Cavill." In our opinion, his old friends should bite their tongues!
14. Jude Law
Looking at photos of Jude in his childhood, it is difficult to believe that this boy has grown up to be an actor, and especially a big heartbreaker!
15. Joe Manganiello
Once scrawny with glasses, Joe Manganiello has now become one of the most handsome actors in Hollywood. His acting successes include the TV series “True Blood” and movies like Magic Mike and Justice League. He is also married to the beautiful Sofia Vergara.
16. Justin Timberlake
When Justin got rid of his acne and curly hair, his career took off. Now he is one of the most successful music performers in the world. He’s also an actor, a dancer, a composer, and a happy husband and loving father.
17. Craig David
It is so hard to imagine that this chubby little guy on the left is the same person as the young muscle hunk on the right. British singer and songwriter Craig David not only created a significant name for himself in music, but also won the struggle with himself to achieve the perfect body by losing weight.
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