6) Tom Cruise

Cruise dropped out at 18, ditching dreams of becoming a priest for something arguably more dramatic—acting. From Top Gun to Mission: Impossible, Tom proved that breaking free from convention can lead to superstardom. His energy and ambition continue to defy expectations (and gravity), especially in those near-to-death stunts.
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Edited by Abhimanyu Sharma