Most people think that an acting career is unthinkable without education. Of course, a person who has studied acting has a much better chance than those who have a different specialty.
But sometimes it happens that professional actors for years do not receive worthy offers, they play minor characters.
So what determines the fate of the actor? Everything is simple: from the will of chance and perseverance. Some actors fell into the world of cinema by chance and stayed there forever. But only if they were accepted in this world, it means that they are somewhat different from other people. Surely, they have talent, certain abilities.
If a person wants to achieve certain heights and makes efforts for this, sooner or later fate will give him a chance, it is important not to miss him. This article will focus on actresses who were able to break into the world of cinema, although they did not have a special education.
10. Maria Shukshina
It seemed that Mary has every opportunity to become a famous actress. Her dad is an actor, director and writer, her mother is an actress. Already in 1.5 years, little Masha starred in the short story "Brother", then there were a few more roles.
When Shukshina matured, and it was time to choose a university, she preferred the Torez Institute of Foreign Languages. By the way, the girl dreamed of becoming an actress, but her mother dissuaded her from this venture.
Maria received the specialty of translator, for some time she even worked in her specialty. A little later, she graduated from paperwork courses, began to work as a broker on the stock exchange.
Nevertheless, in 1990, Mary was offered a role in the film "Eternal Husband", after which she could not abandon her dream. There were many different roles, a career as a TV presenter. Maria even received the title of Honored Artist of Russia.
9. Oksana Akinshina
Oksana, on the contrary, was born in a family far from the cinema. Her dad is a car mechanic, mom is an accountant. The girl never dreamed of becoming an actress, but she went to a dance club and had a very bright appearance.
Oksana wanted to quickly become an adult, she started drinking alcohol early, smoking, did not obey her parents. The girl studied poorly, but she could boast that at that age she was already making money.
She got a job at a modeling agency. Then she got a role in the film "Sisters", which made her famous. For the sake of an actress's career, the girl abandoned her studies. In 2008, she still received a certificate at a private school. Surprisingly, Oksana did not enter acting, but an art critic.
8. Tatyana Drubich
Tatyana was born in an ordinary family, dad worked as an engineer, mother - an economist. The girl played her first role when she was 12. She did not dream about an acting career, it happened.
Then there was another role, when it was time to think about studying, Drubich chose the specialty of an endocrinologist. But the girl was invited to VGIK, but she was adamant.
After graduation, Tatyana for several years combined the profession of doctor and actress. Once she admitted that she was very sorry that she did not take place as a doctor. Medicine is her vocation, and because of a career in the cinema, she had to be left.
7. Renata Litvinova
Renata's parents were doctors. However, only her mother raised the girl, dad left when she was very young. Since childhood, Renata was fond of films, so she decided to enter the VGIK at the scenario faculty.
After graduation, the girl worked as a screenwriter for some time and did not think about the career of the actress. Once Litvinova was offered a role in the film "Hobbies", she could not refuse.
After the role in the series Border. Taiga novel ”about Renate everyone knew. The actress does not allow herself to go into acting with her head, she still writes scripts, and recently tried herself as a director.
6. Vera Glagoleva
Faith's parents are teachers. As a child, she was engaged in archery, was a member of the Moscow team. She became an actress by accident, the girl looked at the film studio, she was noticed and offered to try to play a role. This work became decisive for her, Glagoleva began to make proposals for cooperation, she starred in many films.
In total, Vera played about 40 roles, all of which were positive. Vera Glagoleva received two titles - Honored and People's Artist of Russia.
5. Meg Ryan
Meg was born into the family of a teacher and casting agent. The girl’s mom wanted her to become an actress. Ryan did not live up to her expectations, she entered the University of Connecticut at the Department of Journalism.
The girl studied for two years, but, before the final exams, dropped out of school. The fact is that Meg worked part time, she starred in commercials, she was given small roles in TV shows and films. The actress does not hide that her mother helped her in this.
The girl liked to act in film, she understood, journalism is not for her. Soon Meg began to receive more interesting offers.
After the release of the movie “When Harry Met Sally,” Meg woke up famous. Now she is not only a sought-after actress, but also a successful film producer, she has her own film company.
4. Nadezhda Mikhalkova
Nadia's father is a famous producer and director. Since childhood, she dreamed of cinema. At the age of 6, she received her first role, at the same time the girl began to study acting, she went to courses, took private lessons.
Nadia dreamed of studying for an actress, but her father was against it. He insisted that her daughter receive a decent education.
Nadia listened to her parents and entered MGIMO at the Faculty of International Journalism. It was hard to learn, but the girl is not one of those who give up halfway. In addition to her acting career, Nadia is engaged in producing work.
3. Nicole Kidman
Nicole's parents were far from the world of cinema. At school, the girl was carried away by acting, she was even recommended to think about the profession of an actress. She participated in productions of the Australian Youth Theater.
At age 14, Nicole received her first role in the film "Christmas in the Forest." After the premiere of the film, Nicole rained down on offers. She played several more roles.
Since then, Kidman is a successful sought-after actress, the whole world knows her. Her filmography is impressive, and many eminent actresses envy the number of prizes and awards.
2. Faina Ranevskaya
Faina was born into a family of wealthy Jews. At home, the girl was taught foreign languages, singing. She also studied at a private theater studio. Faina dreamed of becoming an actress, getting an appropriate education.
But she was very shy, stuttered. For this reason, she was not accepted into any theater university. But she managed to get a job in the theater, she played in many theatrical productions.
The film first appeared in 38 years. By the way, Ranevskaya did not really like movies, she liked the theater more. She is called the greatest actress of the XX century. She made a dizzying career, despite the lack of special education.
1. Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer was born in the family of a businessman and teacher. She loved sports, design, participated in theatrical productions. She did not dream of cinema, the girl dreamed of becoming a doctor.
But when her parents brought her to New York for spring break, Lawrence was invited to a casting. She was offered to appear in commercials. After there were episodic roles, supporting roles.
For several years, Jennifer starred in films, but there was not much success. After participating in the Hunger Games, the whole world found out about Lawrence. It is clear that the girl did not receive any education. She just was not up to it, she stubbornly built an acting career. And not lost.