Destined for Stardom: Celebrities Who Predicted Their Own FameYears before these celebs ever stepped foot on set or in a music studio, they predicted that they would one day be famous...and they were actually right. Following their dreams took a lot of confidence — and a little bit of manifestation! For some celebrities, they always knew they were bound for stardom, even before they began their careers.

Unlocking the Secrets of Celebrity Prophecy

Kim Kardashian: The Teenage Visionary

At just 13 years old, Kim Kardashian displayed an uncanny foresight about her future. In a video from her 8th grade graduation, a young Kim can be seen joking with the camera, confidently predicting that she would one day become famous. "Does everyone get a tape of this? Because I hope you do, so you can see me when I'm famous and ... you'll remember me as this beautiful little girl," she said, showcasing a level of self-assurance that would later propel her to the heights of celebrity.

Will Smith: Turning Heartbreak into Stardom

Will Smith's path to fame was fueled by a personal tragedy. After being cheated on as a teenager, he made a vow to find fame and fortune, driven by a desire to prove his worth. "When I was 15, my girlfriend cheated on me. And from that moment, in this bizarre psychological twist, I wanted to be the most famous entertainer on Earth," Smith revealed in an interview. True to his word, he achieved stardom, becoming one of the most recognizable actors in the world.

Noah Centineo: A Prophetic Encounter

For Noah Centineo, his rise to fame was marked by a serendipitous encounter. While still an aspiring actor, Centineo met late-night host James Corden and boldly declared that he would one day be a guest on his show. True to his prediction, Centineo made an appearance on Corden's program just a year later, much to the host's surprise. "I went up to you and I said, 'James Corden, I'm going to be on your show.' And you said, 'When?' And I said, 'Eventually,'" Centineo recounted, showcasing his unwavering belief in his own destiny.

Tobey Maguire: Driven by Destiny

Tobey Maguire's path to fame was paved by a deep-seated conviction. From a young age, he was certain that he would achieve great success. "I'm self-aware enough to understand that it's statistically very hard to achieve the position I'm in. But I also think I have a lot of ingredients that are right for the path that I've chosen," Maguire told The Guardian. This self-belief, coupled with his determination to become the best version of himself, propelled him to the pinnacle of his profession.

Jennifer Lawrence: A Lifelong Premonition

Jennifer Lawrence's rise to stardom was fueled by a lifelong premonition. Even before she embarked on her acting career, Lawrence knew that she was destined for fame. "I've never said this before because there is no way to say it without it being completely misunderstood, but ever since I was really little, I always had a very normal idea of what I wanted: I was going to be a mom and I was going to be a doctor and I was going to live in Kentucky. But I always knew that I was going to be famous," she revealed to Vogue. This unwavering belief in her own destiny would eventually lead her to the heights of Hollywood.

Lady Gaga: Manifesting Stardom

Lady Gaga's path to fame was rooted in a deep understanding of the power of self-proclamation. When she released her debut album "The Fame" in 2008, Gaga explained that the concept behind the album was a person's ability to manifest their own fame. "You have the ability to self-proclaim your own fame. You have the ability to experience and feel a certain amount of self-worth that comes from a very vain place by simply your choices ... your opinions about music, the way that you walk down the street, the way that you carry yourself at parties. I mean, you can literally choose to have fame, and that's what this whole album is about," she said in an early interview. Gaga's belief in her own ability to create her own destiny would ultimately lead her to global superstardom.

Oprah: Destined for Greatness

Oprah Winfrey's rise to fame was fueled by a deep-seated belief in her own greatness. In a 1988 interview with Barbara Walters, Oprah reflected on her childhood, revealing that she had always known she was destined for greatness. "Somewhere I have always known that I was born for greatness in my life. Somewhere I've always felt it. I remember being on my grandmother's farm and knowing at four years old. I just always knew," she said, attributing her tough upbringing as the driving force behind her success.

Snooki: Embracing Her "Dumb" Destiny

For Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, her rise to fame was a self-fulfilling prophecy. When the Jersey Shore phenomenon catapulted her to stardom, Snooki admitted that she wasn't surprised. "I don't know why, I just feel like I always thought I was going to be famous for being a dumb—, and it happened," she shared during an appearance on Bethenny. Snooki's unwavering belief in her own unique brand of fame allowed her to embrace her destiny and become one of the most recognizable reality TV personalities of her time.

Jim Carrey: Envisioning Unparalleled Fame

Jim Carrey's path to fame was marked by a bold vision of his own future. Even before he achieved mainstream success, Carrey expressed a desire to become so famous that he would be recognized anywhere he went. "You're the crowd's man after a while. It's not Jim Carrey who can walk down the street just doing anything he wants to and get away with it because nobody knows you. After a while, hopefully it'll be to the point where I can't walk out in the street. Won't that be fun? Where it'll be impossible to walk anywhere without being recognized," he said in an early interview, showcasing his ambitious aspirations for stardom.

Eddie Murphy: Teenage Prophecy

Eddie Murphy's rise to fame was fueled by a teenage prophecy. At just 19 years old, he confidently declared that he would be famous within the next two years. "I want to get famous by the time I'm 21. I'm 19 now. I give myself two years," Murphy said in a behind-the-scenes video from a comedy competition. True to his word, Murphy joined the cast of Saturday Night Live shortly after, kickstarting a legendary career that would cement his status as one of the most iconic comedians of all time.

Chris Pratt: Destined for Riches and Renown

Chris Pratt's path to fame was marked by a bold prediction made during his high school days. Recounting a conversation with his wrestling coach, Pratt revealed that he had always known he was destined for fame and fortune. "My high school wrestling coach reminds me about this time I came into his office, and he said, 'Chris, what do you want to do with yourself?' I was like, 'I don't know, but I know I'll be famous, and I know I'll make a shit ton of money,'" Pratt told Entertainment Weekly. This unwavering self-belief would eventually lead him to the heights of Hollywood stardom.