JUSTIN BATEMAN

An American writer, director, producer, and actress, Bateman’s most famous acting role started when she was a teenager, playing the role of shallow Mallory Keaton on the television sitcom Family Ties in 1982. She maintained her role in the film, which ended in 1989. Here is a story many celebs might relate to. Justin was pursuing a college degree, wanting to finish school first, but she was already cast in Family Ties.

Her career was certainly on the rise, but the actress could not do attend school and do acting at the same time. Justin did fulfill her dream of graduating, as well! In 2016, she received her diploma from UCLA—proof that with dedication and discipline, anything can be done. She’s even trying her hand at directing now, releasing the short film Five Minutes, and has won critical acclaim for it. She really is an inspiration!