Actors possess an impressive level of skill, talent and charm. However, some actors have the brains to back it up and have the college degrees to prove it!
Hollywood abounds with talented, beautiful, and intelligent celebrities. Let’s find out about 25 superstars who excel in their art and boast surprisingly impressive college degrees.
25 celebrities with surprising college degrees
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We all know beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but did you also guess that your favorite stars might have some pretty impressive credentials? From astrophysics to French poetry, these stars are living proof that when it comes to talent and ability, there’s no telling what anyone can do or achieve.
Gerard Butler
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The incredibly handsome and charming Scottish actor is actually a lawyer. He earned a law degree from Glasgow University but moved to London when he was 25. Imagine him arguing in court in a sleek black suit and tie! We don’t drool; you are!
Rebel Wilson
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Rebel recently surprised everyone with her shocking transformation. But shedding pounds isn’t her only talent. The famous comedy star is also a law graduate from the University of New South Wales, which she believes is the Australian equivalent of Harvard. Impressive!
Dwayne The Rock Johnson
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The most electrifying man in sports entertainment has an impressive academic record. The megastar has dual degrees in criminology and physiology from the University of Miami.
Kourtney Kardashian
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In a dramatic turn of events, the eldest Kardashian sibling earned a theater degree in 2002. Kourtney is currently the only Kardashian with a degree, while Kim is pursuing her legal career through an apprenticeship.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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After bursting into the limelight as a world-renowned bodybuilder, Arnold put his education first, graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a Superior degree in International Business and Economics. But life had other plans and he returned to fame with an extraordinary acting career ahead of him.
Angela Basset
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Bassett has a bachelor’s degree in African American Studies and a master’s degree in Fine Arts. The term “beauty with brains” seems to have been invented for her!
Will Ferrell
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Will Ferrell graduated from the University of Southern California in 1990. His major was sports information, a subject that was discontinued just eight years after graduating. Slow clap, Will!
Natalie Portman
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The Black Swan star takes her education seriously. She attended the prestigious Harvard University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. You can even find their published work in scientific journals.
Chris Martin
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The Coldplay leader went to University College London to earn a bachelor’s degree in Greek and Latin. According to him, he only traveled to London with his luggage, but met his three future bandmates there, and the rest is history!
Carrie underwood
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The music sensation wasn’t always set on being a singer. She graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Mass Communications in 2016. She would have become a news anchor if American Idol hadn’t brought her great success.
Rowan Atkinson
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Though Rowan is known for appearing in his evergreen comic book series, Mr. Bean, he’s an electrical engineer in real life. The actor graduated from Oxford with a Masters in Electrical Engineering. However, during his education he took part in writing and acting activities and realized his professional priorities.
Lisa Kudrow
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Lisa Kudrow burst into the limelight with her world-famous role as Phoebe on the hit comic sitcom Friends. But acting wasn’t always her career choice. She initially graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and planned to help her father, a doctor, with his research work.
Ken Jeong
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Ken Jeong is a licensed physician with an MD from the University of North Carolina. However, he later decided that becoming a doctor was not for him and left the practice to pursue a career in comedy.
Eva Longoria
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There’s more to the gorgeous Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria than just good looks. Not only is she insanely talented on screen, but she is also a graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, a subject that studies the mechanics of body movement.
John Legend
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The respected music star majored in English at the University of Pennsylvania. He even started a job at a consulting firm but soon realized his passion for music and never looked back. Well we’re glad he didn’t!
James Franco
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Acting isn’t the only art form James Franco has mastered. He earned an MFA from the University of Columbia and even went to Yale for his PhD. in English. He is the author of several short stories, poems and writings that have been published in various magazines.
Jodie Foster
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Jodie Foster graduated from Yale University in 1985. Her major was literature and she even wrote her thesis on the writer Toni Morrison. Foster has also “promoted” several other talents; This includes fluency in French!
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David Spade
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You may know David Spade as the funniest stand-up comedy dude, but his educational background will probably surprise you. The comedian graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. However, while in college, he starred in several stand-up comedies that would lead to his future career path.
Gabrielle Union
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Insanely talented and beautiful movie star Gabrielle Union has a bachelor’s degree in sociology. After graduating from the University of California, she planned to go to law school. Before graduating, however, she received an offer from a modeling company, where she did an internship during her senior year.
Ashton Kutcher
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Comedian Ashton Kutcher comes from a rather emotional educational background. He studied biochemistry at the University of Iowa, where he hoped to develop a cure for his brother who had a heart condition.
Mayim Bialik
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We’re talking about precise casting! The actress played a genius on the hit sitcom The Big Band Theory and has a PhD. in real life. Your Ph.D. Subjects include a major in Neuroscience with minors in Jewish and Hebrew. Wow, clever!
Freddie Highmore
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Not all child stars become brats! Some, like Freddie Highmore, got a BA in Spanish and Arabic from Emmanuel College, Oxford in 2014. Freddie graduated after finding fame as a child actor. Bravo!
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Rice Ahmed
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Good looks, sharp mind and extreme charisma – Riz Ahmed is a gift to mankind. The actor graduated from Oxford University in 2003 with a degree in philosophy, economics and politics.
Joseph Gordon Levitt
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As if the 300 Days of Summer star needed anything else to impress the ladies. Joseph graduated with majors in French poetry and history. Le parfait!
Brooke Shields
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French has attracted more celebrities than we know. Like Joseph Gordon-Levitt, supermodel and actress Brooke Shields went to Princeton and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in French literature.
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