“He Shoved My Uncle in a Locker”: Surprising Stories of Celebrities’ School Days Before the Spotlight

#1: Prince

Even though it might seem like all celebrities thrive in the spotlight and are effortlessly cool, that’s not always true. In fact, many actors, singers, and artists were once just awkward, misunderstood theater kids who didn’t quite fit in during high school. Is it really surprising that someone as musically gifted as Prince was shy as a kid?

With so much talent, it’s easy to see why he wouldn’t click with the “cool” crowd. It often takes years for people like him to realize that being different is something to embrace, not something to be ashamed of.