The Sims 4 Aspirations List
By James Olson •
Aspirations List
The Sims 4 features aspirations, or lifelong goals that each individual Sim focuses on. Players can select an aspiration from 10 main categories, each of which has a few different choices. Listed below are the main categories and their subsets.
| Aspiration | Subset(s) | Bonus Trait |
| Athletic | Body Builder: This Sim wants to work and become as strong as they can be. | High Metabolism: It is easier to stay fit and trim when you have High Metabolism. |
| Creativity | Painter Extraordinaire: This Sim wants his/her life to be all about art and painting. Musical Genius: This Sim wants to be an expert musician and songwriter. Bestselling Author: This Sim wants to write books and become a famous author. | Muser: Musers get better boosts to their skills when they're inspired. |
| Deviance | Public Enemy: This Sim wants to make enemies and be a famous criminal. Chief of Mischief: This Sim is all about pranks and mayhem. | Dastardly: Dastardly Sims perform stronger and more successful mean interactions. |
| Family | Successful Lineage: This Sim wants to have a family that succeeds in life. Big Happy Family: This Sim wants to build a large, loving household. | Domestic: Domestic Sims will see their familial relationships grow stronger faster. |
| Food | Master Chef: This Sim wants to master the Culinary Arts. Master Mixologist: This Sim wants to know everything there is to know about Mixology. | Essence of Flavor: Sims with the Essence of Flavor make higher quality food and drink. |
| Fortune | Fabulously Wealthy: This Sim wants to get rich and have a successful career. Mansion Baron: This Sim is all about owning the biggest, fanciest home. | Business Savvy: Business Savvy Sims earn more than the standard rate from Careers. |
| Knowledge | Renaissance Sim: This Sim wants to be good at many things at once. Nerd Brain: This Sim wants to be both book smart and handy. Computer Whiz: This Sim wants to know everything about computers, from playing games to Careers. | Quick Learner: Quick Learners build all Skills faster. |
| Love | Hopeful Romantic: This Sim wants to play the field and go on all sorts of dates with people. Soulmate: This Sim wants to find and live a rewarding life with "The One." | Alluring: Alluring Sims are more successful at romance than others. |
| Nature | Freelance Botanist: This Sim wants to grow plants and become an expert Gardener. The Curator: This Sim wants to collect everything this world has to offer. The Angling Ace: This Sim wants to know everything about fishing. | Collector: Collectors can find rare collectibles more often. |
| Popularity | Joke Star: This Sim wants to tell jokes and become an famous comedian. Party Animal: This Sim wants to throw and attend amazing parties. Friend to the World: This Sim wants to make and keep as many friends as they can. | Gregarious: Gregarious Sims build friendly relationships faster. |
The Best of Real-Life Celebrities in The Sims
Real Life Celebrities In The Sims
Avril Lavigne (Official)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims: Superstar
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rnAs part of the Superstar expansion for the original The Sims, Avril Lavigne could be found in Studio Town. She wasn't playable, but could be interacted with including a unique "Ask for Autograph" dialog option.Beyonce (Unofficial)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnBeyonce is best known for her time spent as the lead singer for the group Destiny's Child as well as her solo debut album Dangerously in Love. She was added to The Sims 4 by users using the powerful character creator, which has resulted in some shockingly realistic look-a-likes available in the Sims Community.Christina Aguilera (Official)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims: Superstar
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rnChristina Aguilera is another example of a real-world celebrity added to The Sims through the Superstar expansion. She could be found in Studio Town where should could be interacted with.Drew Carey (Official)
Occupation: TV Personality
rnGame: The Sims: House Party
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rnDrew Carey is one of the most unique additions of a real person in The Sims. He was included in the House Party expansion for the original game where he would arrive in a limousine if a party is successful. His arrival would prompt buzz among party-goers, improving the morale of attendees. While the player wasn't able to directly interact with him, he would greet Sims automatically.Emma Watson (Unofficial)
Occupation: Actress
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnThe default character creator has a variety of options that have allowed users to crate some remarkably life-like versions of Emma Watson. The best creations manage to reproduce her looks as well as her easy-going personality.Hilary Duff (Official)
Occupation: Actress
rnGame: The Sims 2: Pets
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rnWhile many of the official additions of real-world people into The Sims have been added through the Superstar expansion, Hilary Duff is one of a few exceptions. She was added in the Pets expansion to The Sims 2 where she would appear in the game with a pet Chihuahua. She could be seen walking around the city interacting with people along the way.John Lennon (Official)
Occupation: Musician
rnGame: The Sims 3: Showtime
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rnUnable to get the rights to add the famous John Lennon to The Sims 3, Maxis decided to try something new. It added a person who looked and acted like the famous John Lennon, but with the name Jimmy Lemmon to avoid a lawsuit in its Showtime expansion. Interestingly enough, he would be first encountered as a ghost in Starlight Shores.Johnny Depp (Unofficial)
Occupation: Actor rnGame: The Sims 4 rn rnMany users have attempted to recreate Johnny Depp's likeness in The Sims 4, with some being more successful than others. A few of the versions available in the Sims Community are remarkably life-like. Julie Taton (Official)
Occupation: Supermodel
rnGame: The Sims 2
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rnAlthough you would probably never be able to tell based on her blocky appearance in The Sims 2, Belgian supermodel Julie Taton was introduced to the game as a free download. She would wear one of the same outfits the real Julie has been seen wearing in real life, and even with the same zodiac sign.Kate Austen (Official)
Occupation: Survivor
rnGame: The Sims: Castaway Stories
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rnKate Austen is an interesting addition to the series as instead of being based on a real character she replicates Kate Austen, one of the characters in the hit show Lost. She bears similar looks and personality to Kate's actress, Evangeline Lilly. It's no surprise that she was added as part of the Castaway Stories add-on which focused on survival.Kate Upton (Unofficial)
Occupation: Supermodel
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnUser created look-a-likes of Kate Upton are an example of how powerful The Sims 4's character creator is. Many realistic versions of the famous supermodel can be seen in the Sims Community.Katy Perry (Official)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 3 DLC
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rnAfter an appearance in the trailer for The Sims 2: Apartment Life, Katy Perry was added as a DLC character for The Sims 3 through The Exchange. Around the same time she was made available exclusively through the collector's edition of The Sims 3: Showtime. She is regarded as one of the best additions of a real-world celebrity in The Sims with a lot of detail put into her character model.Marilyn Monroe (Unofficial)
Occupation: Supermodel
rnGame: The Sims 3/The Sims 4
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rnMarilyn Monroe has never been added to The Sims officially, but users have created many characters over the years that personify her. A character made by a user for The Sims 3 was one of the most downloaded creations for the game with a total of over one million downloads worldwide.Miley Cyrus (Unofficial)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnThe Sims Community has a variety of Miley Cyrus options, ranging from her more conservative style of yesteryear to the aggressive and controversial Miley that the world has come to know recently.Mr. Bean (Unofficial)
Occupation: Actor
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnPlayed by British comedian Rowan Atkinson, Mr. Bean is one of the goofiest characters known to man. He has been recreated by users in spectacular fashion in The Sims 4, with his clumsiness and all.Nicki Minaj (Unofficial)
Occupation: Singer
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnThere aren't many celebrities in the world today with as much spotlight on them as Nicki Minaj. With songs regularly hitting the top 10, she has become a prime candidate for users looking to recreate real people in The Sims 4.Robert Downey, Jr. (Unofficial)
Occupation: Actor
rnGame: The Sims 4
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rnPerhaps best known for his role as Iron Man, Robert Downey, Jr. is one of the most noteworthy actors of today. He has been introduced to The Sims 4 thanks to its powerful Character Creator.Rod Humble (Official)
Occupation: Executive Producer
rnGame: The Sims 2: FreeTime
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rnYou might not recognize Rod Humble. If so, you aren't alone. He's not necessarily a celebrity, but he was the Executive Producer for The Sims 2, meaning that he played a critical role in its development. The team decided to put him in the game for its FreeTime expansion to celebrate him.The Black Eyed Peas (Official)
Occupation: Musicians
rnGame: The Urbz: Sims in the City
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rnBack in the days of GameCube and PlayStation 2, The Sims made its move to console in the form of The Urbz: Sims in the City. It was heavily marketed as including the Black Eyed Peas with Will.I.Am, adl.de.ap, and the rest of the gang.Will Wright (Official)
Occupation: Game Creator
rnGame: The Sims: Makin' Magic
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rnYou may have heard of Will Wright before. That because he's responsible for the birth of games including SimCity and The Sims. He was added to the franchise through The Sims: Makin' Magic, the final expansion for the original game. This expansion was focused on magic, and Will would play a part in performances.Real Life Celebrities In The Sims
