TL;DR
- Noah Schnapp graduates from UPenn.
- He earned a business degree while filming.
- Debuted at Cannes Film Festival post-graduation.
- Came out as gay in 2023.
- His character Will also came out in the show.
In a delightful twist of fate, Noah Schnapp, the beloved star of Stranger Things, has officially graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. The 22-year-old actor took to Instagram to share the joyous news, quoting the iconic line from Legally Blonde: “What, like it’s hard?” And honestly, can we blame him for being a little cheeky? Graduating from the prestigious Wharton School with a business degree is no small feat, especially while juggling the demands of filming the fifth and final season of Stranger Things.
Schnapp, who has been a fan favorite since his debut on the hit Netflix series, made the bold decision to live in a dorm during his college years. He wanted “the real experience,” and honestly, who wouldn’t want to relive those wild college days? In an interview with Teen Vogue, he shared that he considered pursuing acting but felt it was becoming a bit repetitive. “I wanted to try something new… business was a pretty clear next thing for me,” he noted in Flaunt magazine. Talk about a glow-up!
Graduation weekend was a double whammy for Schnapp as he also made his dazzling debut at the Cannes Film Festival. Walking the red carpet in a stunning Karl Lagerfeld tuxedo for the premiere of El Ser Querido (The Beloved), starring the ever-so-charming Javier Bardem, he proved that he’s not just a talented actor but a style icon in the making.
But wait, there’s more! Schnapp, who came out as gay in 2023, has been a beacon of representation in the LGBTQ+ community. His character, Will Byers, also came out as gay in a heartfelt scene that resonated with many fans. Earlier this year, he even teased his followers by going Instagram official with a boyfriend, only to later reveal it was a prank. Classic Noah!
As he steps into this new chapter of his life, we can’t help but wonder what’s next for this multi-talented star. With a business degree in hand and a heart full of dreams, the sky’s the limit for Noah Schnapp. Whether he continues to grace our screens or ventures into the business world, one thing is for sure: he’s destined for greatness. Stay tuned, because we’re here for every fabulous moment of his journey!