Former Celebrities: Find Out Why They Gave Up Stardom

Published on 07/22/2021
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas – Harvard Graduate

Jonathan Taylor Thomas was a teen heartthrob who was super cute. His most well-known roles include Randy Taylor on Home Improvement, young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King in 1994, and Pinocchio in New Line Cinema’s The Adventures of Pinocchio in 1996. He made the decision to stop acting in order to pursue his education. He received his education at Harvard, Columbia, and St. Andrew’s University in Scotland. Those are some incredible schools, JTT!

Jonathan Taylor Thomas – Harvard Graduate

Jonathan Taylor Thomas – Harvard Graduate

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Carrie Henn

Carrie Hen played the adorable girl alongside Sigourney Weaver in Alien. Henn received the Saturn Award for “Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress.” She was nominated for the Young Artist Awards the same year. She was solely responsible for that. She chose to be a teacher and continues to do so!

Carrie Henn

Carrie Henn

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