Leah Remini Earns NYU Associate's Degree After 'Terrifying' 3-Year 'Journey'

Mar. 15, 2025

Leah Remini.Photo:Jesse Grant/Getty Images

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Leah Reminican add a new title to her name!

The actress, 53, revealed on herX(formerly known as Twitter) andInstagramaccounts on Thursday that she has earned an associate’s degree from New York University (NYU).

Next to a photo of her diploma, Remini expressed that she began the “terrifying journey” three years ago “at the age of 50 after only having an 8th-grade education.”

“After three years of hard work, long nights, tears, and wanting to give up so many times, I have earned an associate’s degree from NYU. I’m now working on my bachelor’s degree,” Remini announced.

The King of Queensalum said she had “desperately wanted a higher education for many years but didn’t move forward because I feared I was not smart enough.”

Remini acknowledged various family members, NYU staff, and her “amazing tutor” who gave her the “support” she needed.

Leah Remin at 2019 IDA Documentary Awards.Jesse Grant/Getty

Jesse Grant/Getty

She added that her college experience has been filled with messages from “thousands of people, especially women, who have decided to take the leap at an older age and get their GED or pursue a college education.”

Leah Remini in December 2019.Jesse Grant/Getty Images

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Remini firstannounced that she was pursuing her associate’s degreein anInstagram postin May 2021, expressing at the time that it was something that “didn’t come easy.”

After completing her second semester in June 2023, shetold her followersthatshe was “so glad I decided to dive in.”

source: people.com