28 most intelligent Hollywood stars

What can be more beautiful when a person is not just famous, handsome, but also a real genius? Probably, that's how perfect people look. Want to take a fresh look at their Hollywood pets? Then let's go!

1. Natalie Portman published her works in several scientific journals.

Beauty Natalie began her film career at the time when she studied at the Psychology Department of Harvard University. Then she graduated from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In 2002 Natalie became the co-author of the research work "Activity of the frontal lobe of the brain with object constancy". At the moment he speaks six languages.

2. Emma Watson studied at the Brown University during the filming of "Harry Potter".

In 2011, she was appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador. In September of the same year, the performer of the role of Hermione at the UN headquarters in New York delivered a speech in support of the launch of a campaign calling on men to advocate for gender equality. In 2014, Emma received a bachelor's degree in English literature from the Brown University.

3. Lupita Nyongo studied acting at Yale University.

The Oscar-winning actress wanted to devote her life to cinema so much that she moved to the United States from Kenya in her youth and enrolled at Yale University where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree.

4. Conan O'Brien graduated with honors from Harvard.

In 1985, the host of the "Evening Show with Conan O'Brien" graduated from the Department of History and Literature at Harvard University. He is not only a popular TV host, but also a successful screenwriter, producer, musician. He was a screenwriter and producer of two seasons of The Simpsons.

5. Allison Williams is not just an intelligent beauty from the series "Girls."

Back in 2010 she graduated from Yale University, where she studied English literature and archeology. While studying, the girl played in a comedy theater of improvisation.

6. James Franco teaches film production at New York University.

In high school I took a great interest in painting. The hobby has gradually grown into a serious hobby (it is not surprising, why in one of the episodes of "Spider-Man" the actor writes the picture). After school, he entered the University of California, where he studied English. After his graduation, he entered the drama course at Columbia University and the directing department of New York University. At Brooklyn College, I attended a course in literary creativity.

7. Cindy Crawford studied chemical engineering at Northwestern University.

Cindy Crawford, who signed her first model contract in 1984, invested all her earnings in studies at Northwestern University. But after several years of training, the girl left the university for the sake of modeling. And in 1985 she appeared on the cover of Vogue.

8. John Legend worked in a prestigious consulting firm.

Many universities, among which Georgetown University, called a guy to fill up the ranks of their students. He preferred the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied English with an emphasis on African American literature. And before becoming a celebrity, he worked in the Boston Consulting Group, one of the most prestigious consulting firms in the world.

9. Mindy Kaling - not only a successful comedian, but also a talented playwright.

Before devoting her life to cinema and theater, she studied Latin at Dartmouth College, where she was a member of an improvised comedy troupe. She not only starred in the comedy series "Project Mindy", but also wrote two books.

10. John Krasinski graduated with honors from the oldest university in the United States.

The performer of the role of Jim Halper in the series "Office" actually got the profession of a screenwriter and is a certified dramatist.

11. Matt Damon had time to combine study at Harvard and work on the Oscar-winning painting "Clever Will Hunting".

Although he does not have an influential diploma, his personal collection of awards contains the prestigious Medal of Honor of Harvard University for work in the field of fine arts.

12. Lisa Kudrow was engaged in clinical studies of the nature of the onset of headache.

Performer of the role of Phoebe in the series "Friends", Lisa Kudrow graduated from Vassar College and received a bachelor's degree in biology. After graduation she studied with her father, a well-known specialist in the study of headaches. Then, having published several scientific works, Lisa threw this affair, carried away by acting.

13. Ashton Kutcher could become a biochemist.

In 1996, the boy entered the University of Iowa, after which he could become a biochemist. It is interesting that at that time the main goal in Ashton's life was to create a cure for his brother's illness (he suffered from cardiomyopathy). But a few years later Kutcher dropped out in favor of film career. To date, the famous actor is the adviser on design and software for Apple. And after playing the role of Steve Jobs, the young man had an idea to exchange film career for opening a business in the field of Internet technologies.

14. Edward Norton worked as an analyst in an entrepreneurial non-profit organization.

Two-time nominee for the Oscar Award studied at the Faculty of History at Yale University. Simultaneously with his studies at the university, he combined the study of the Japanese language and a visit to a dramatic circle. After graduation, he worked in Japan in the company of his grandfather Enterprise Foundation.

15. Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal studied at Columbia University.

Jake entered the university in 1998, but after the second year he dropped out of school to study film career. Today he told the press that he plans to finish his studies. And his sister, Maggie, studied English literature at the same university. She also studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Unlike her younger brother, Maggie graduated from Columbia University and received a bachelor's degree.

16. Kevin Spacey could have become a military man.

In Northridge, the future Oscar-winning actor studied at the military academy, but he was never destined to finish it. After a couple of years he dropped out. Then he worked as a stand-up comedian, and later enrolled in the faculty of drama at the Juilliard School in New York.

17. Rashida Jones holds a bachelor's degree from Harvard University in comparative religious studies.

The daughter of musician Queens Jones not only studied religious studies, but also wrote music and played in local theatrical circles. For a long time, the girl wanted to be a lawyer, but soon after becoming disillusioned with the judicial system, she devoted herself entirely to film career.

18. David Duchovny studied at the graduate school of Yale University and was preparing to defend his thesis.

Performer of the role of Fox Mulder in the series "The X-Files" received a bachelor's degree at Princeton University in the field of pedagogy. Then he was going to defend his thesis and get a Ph.D. In parallel with his studies, he became interested in theater and began to play in off-Broadway productions.

19. Kate Beckinsale speaks three languages ​​fluently.

The actress studied Russian and French literature at Oxford University. Although she did not receive her degree, as planned, she still speaks fluent French, Russian, and German. Knowledge of foreign literature and languages ​​helped her expand the range of roles.

20. Ken Jong is not only a talented actor, but also a doctor of medicine.

To many, he is known for the role of Mr. Chow in the movie "Bachelor Party in Vegas". It turns out that Ken studied at a private research university, Duke University, at the medical faculty.

21. Jordan Brewster studied at Yale University, where she studied English.

They say that in her student years this beauty was still a botanist. Unlike many Hollywood stars, Jordan graduated from it and completely devoted herself to film career.

22. Eva Longoria recently received her doctorate.

The American actress and model defended her thesis in the field of fine arts at Knox College. It is impossible not to agree that smart and simultaneously sexy girls look doubly attractive.

23. Nolan Gould graduated from high school in 13 years.

Moreover, the performer of the role of Luc Daphne in the "American Family" is a member of the "Mensa" society, which consists exclusively of ingenious personalities with high IQ. So, the boy has 150 points. And this year Nolan entered the University of Southern California at the Faculty of Cinematographic Art.

24. Kara Heyward is a young actress with a high IQ score.

She, like Nolan Gould, has been with Mensa since 9 years. At the age of 12 she made her debut in cinema (film "The Kingdom of the Moon"). In addition, the girl writes amazing poems, which regularly publishes.

25. Elizabeth Banks graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania.

After that, she completed her studies at a major non-profit theatrical company of the American Conservatory Theater, after which she received her master's degree.

26. Jodie Foster speaks fluent French and Italian.

In addition, the actress understands Spanish and German. Moreover, the Oscar winner has several times dubbed some films for the French hire. As for her education, Jody studied at Yale University, after which she received a bachelor's degree in literature.

27. Sharon Stone entered the institute at the age of 15.

Moreover, she was such an intelligent child that at school she was immediately taken to the second class!

28. Meryl Streep studied at Yale University.

Before graduating with a Master of Arts from Yale University, she graduated with honors from Vassar College. In parallel with the training activities she studied at the Yale School of Drama.