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What These 30 Celebrities Wanted To Be When They Grew Up

Tania Calderón / June 18, 2025 - 11:50 pm

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Oprah Winfrey

Aspired to be a teacher: Before her media career, Oprah dreamt of becoming an educator, later using her talk show to inspire and educate millions.

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Dwayne Johnson

Dreamt of being a pro football player: The former WWE wrestler initially pursued a football career before transitioning to Hollywood stardom.

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Taylor Swift

Dreamed of being a singer: Swift's childhood aspiration came true, as she became a Grammy-winning country and pop sensation.

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Beyoncé

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J.K. Rowling

Wanted to be a writer: Rowling's early passion for storytelling led to her becoming one of the world's best-selling authors with the Harry Potter series.

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Elon Musk

Aspired to be an inventor: Musk's childhood fascination with innovation drove him to found companies like Tesla and SpaceX.

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George Clooney

Aspired to be a baseball player: Clooney's early dream was to play professional baseball before finding fame in acting and directing.

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Emma Watson

Wanted to be a dentist: Before portraying Hermione Granger, Watson considered a career in dentistry.

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Bill Gates

Wanted to be a computer programmer: Gates' early interest in computers laid the foundation for Microsoft and his tech empire.

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Morgan Freeman

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We often assume that those who achieve great success have been pursuing it from the very beginning. However, this is not always the truth. Surprisingly, many well-known individuals once harbored childhood aspirations that were vastly different from the paths they ultimately followed. 

The early aspirations of the stars

Take a look at our gallery to explore the childhood dreams of your favorite celebrities.

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