40+ Celebrities Played Sports Before They Were Famous!

Published on 01/03/2023
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Channing Tatum – Football

Channing Tatum had an ordinary adolescent life before becoming one of today’s most popular matinée heroes. He attended Tampa Catholic High School and graduated as the most athletic student in 1998. He won a football scholarship to Glenville State College in West Virginia as a result. He dropped out and started working at different jobs until he was discovered; the rest is history. Tatum made his film debut with the dance film “Step Up.” He later appeared in films such as “21 Jump Street,” “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” and “The Lost City.”

Channing Tatum – Football

Channing Tatum – Football

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Tom Cruise – Soccer And Wrestling

Tom Cruise is one of the world’s most famous and well-paid actors, with his films grossing over $10 billion worldwide. People are unaware of his tragic past, which contributed to his success. During his adolescence, he loved wrestling over soccer. He was sidelined by the wrestling team due to a knee injury. This event motivated him to join their high school musical “Guys and Dolls” as the lead character. Cruise decided to pursue a career in acting at the time and went on to become a Hollywood legend. “Risky Business” and “Mission: Impossible – Fallout” are two of his most successful films.

Tom Cruise – Soccer And Wrestling

Tom Cruise – Soccer And Wrestling

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