Shakira – 140
Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer Shakira has more than just serious dance skills and an angelic voice – she’s also got brains. And let’s not forget she’s also got two Grammy awards, five MTV Video Music Awards, seven Billboard Music Awards, and so much more. Furthermore she was a guest speaker at the University of Oxford, joining other honoree speakers like Albert Einstein, The Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, and a handful of US Presidents – kind of puts it all into perspective.
Shakira – 140
Kate Beckinsale – 160
Kate Beckinsale – smart, beautiful, talented, and the queen of practical jokes – the total package. Well while she was modeling and acting, she was also studying French and Russian literature at New College, Oxford and was also a member of the Oxford University Dramatic Society. As she was a Modern Languages student, she had to study abroad and therefore, as it was difficult to juggle college and acting, she dropped out. Worked out for her in the end, eh?
Kate Beckinsale – 160
Geena Davis – 140
Up next is the Thelma & Louise star, Geena Davis. While to most she’s just an actress, author, and producer, she’s also a former archer who was a semifinalist in the 2000 U.S. Olympic archery team. In 1979, she graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s degree in drama. However what’s most noteworthy about Geena Davis is that she’s a member of Mensa, a non-profit organization whose members are all in the top 2% of intelligence – yeah, she’s that smart.
Geena Davis – 140
Tyra Banks – 120
With an IQ of 120, Tyra Banks ranks in the “very superior intelligence” class – see, she’s way more than just a pretty face, folks. When Banks was 15, she began her modeling career and became the first African American on the cover of GQ and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Moreover she graduated from Harvard University with a business degree.
Tyra Banks – 120
Madonna – 140
That’s right, the “Queen of Pop” makes the list. This straight-A student and cheerleader received a dance scholarship to the University of Michigan School of Music, however she eventually dropped out and relocated to NYC. A decision that launched her into stardom and ultimately classed her as the “best-selling female recording artist of all time”.
Madonna – 140
Shaquille O’Neil – 101
For 19 years, Shaquille O’Neil dominated the court, leaving behind a lasting legacy for decades to come. While his skills as a basketball star are irrefutable, Shaq also has some serious knowledge. With an undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University, an MBA from the University of Phoenix, and an Ed.D from Barry University in human resources, there isn’t much he can’t do.
Shaquille O’Neil – 101
Stephen Hawking – 160
No list could ever be complete without Stephen Hawking – the English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, author, and Director of Research at the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology within the University of Cambridge. Yeah, and don’t even get us started on how many notable awards he’s won over the years. We will say that his numerous ground breaking works have earned him a Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a lifetime member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Stephen Hawking – 160
Quentin Tarantino – 160
As far as directors are concerned, Quentin Tarantino is considered the “single most influential director of his generation”. With films like Kill Bill, Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, and so on, he’s earned two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and two BAFTA Awards. All this from a 15 or 16 year old kid who dropped out of high school.
Quentin Tarantino – 160
Sharon Stone – 148
59 year old Sharon Stone is known to many as an actress, film producer, and former fashion model – however did you know that she is considered academically gifted? At just five years old, she began the second grade! Shone, aka Catherine Tramell, is a graduate from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
Sharon Stone – 148
Ashton Kutcher – 160
Before Ashton Kutcher became a model and actor, he was a student at the University of Iowa. Motivated to find a cure for his brother’s heart ailment, Kutcher was studying biochemical engineering. However he was kicked out of school because he was too wild, go figure. Since then, he’s grown into one of the biggest on-screen stars, is a venture capitalist, and is also an ambassador for human rights.
Ashton Kutcher – 160
Emma Watson – 138
Hermoine Granger makes the cut! As if there was any doubt she wouldn’t. Emma Watson earned her English literature degree from Brown University. In addition, she’s also an activist and serves as the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador.
Emma Watson – 138
Natalie Portman – 140
Before becoming an actress, Natalie Portman first studied ballet and modern dance at the American Theater Dance Workshop. Afterwards she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Harvard University. In fact while she was at Harvard, Portman was actually Alan Dershowitz’s research assistant and was co-author of two research papers that were published in scientific journals. Moreover she took graduate courses at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Putting it lightly, she’s one smart cookie.
Natalie Portman – 140
Matt Damon – 160
As one of the highest-grossing actors of all time and with his many accolades and awards, Matt Damon is up next. Damon studied at Harvard University but left 12 credits shy of earning his BA in English so that he could feature in the film Geronimo: An American Legend. While at Harvard, he actually wrote part of the screenplay for Good Will Hunting as a mere exercise for English class. #mindblown
Matt Damon – 160
David Duchovny – 147
Spooky Mulder was a genius and so is David Duchovny. With a bachelor’s degree from Princeton and a master’s from Yale, this actor, singer, and author has got the brains.
Dave Duchovny – 147
Conan O’Brien – 160
Conan O’Brien is more than just a funny man! He was valedictorian of his high school and a graduate of Harvard University with a major in history and literature. Oh and he graduated magna cum laude – who’s laughing now?
Conan O’Brien – 160
Ken Jeong – 130
Back during his high school days, Ken Jeong was on the High IQ team, played violin, and was on the student council. Furthermore, this genius graduated at the mere age of 16 which earned him the Greensboro’s Youth of the Year award. Graduating from Duke University, Jeong then earned his M.D. at the University of North Carolina – that’s right, this comedian is actually a licensed physician! Although he gave up medicine so he could pursue his dream of acting.
Ken Jeong – 130
Kevin Spacey – 137
Kevin Spacey is a jack of all trades, not only is he an actor but he’s also a film director, producer, screenwriter, and singer. Guess we should mention that he was also co-valedictorian of his high school and that he graduated from Juilliard where he studied drama.
Kevin Spacey – 137
Lisa Kudrow – 154
Regina Falange intended to be just like her father and research headaches, heck she even worked with him for eight years. (Bonus fact: she earned a research credit on the comparative likelihood of left-handed individuals developing cluster headaches.) Anyways, as you know, she didn’t become a physician instead Lisa Kudrow became a kick a$$ actress and comedian.
Lisa Kudrow – 154
Alicia Keys – 154
Already Alicia Keys has earned 15 Grammy Awards, 17 NAACP Image Awards, and has sold over 35 million albums and 30 million singles worldwide. Furthermore her activism in various causes is completely inspiring – so is the fact that she graduated when she was 16 AND was the valedictorian.
Alicia Keys – 154
Colin Firth – 160
Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, two BAFTA Awards, and three Screen Actors Guild Awards – and all before his Oscar winning performance in The Kings’s Speech. Firth studied at the Drama Centre London after he became fascinated with acting at the age of 10.
Colin Firth – 160
Jodie Foster – 132
Considered one of the best actresses of her generation – Jodie Foster got her acting start when she was just three years old. That was also the same year she learned how to read! She was already a successful actress when she earned her bachelor’s degree in Literature from Yale University – oh, she graduated magna cum laude no less.
Jodie Foster – 132
Arnold Schwarzenegger – 135
Most of us know the 70 year old Austrian-American as an actor, businessman, philanthropist, former Governor of California, and former professional bodybuilder. Man, that’s a long list of achievements. But hey, it gets even better, Schwarzenegger attended the University of Wisconsin, Superior, where he earned his BA in international marketing of fitness and business administration. Lastly his IQ score of 135 places him in the “very superior intelligence” class – nicely done.
Arnold Schwarzenegger – 135
Cindy Crawford – 154
One of the “original supermodels”, Cindy Crawford was valedictorian at her high school. With her brains, she earned an academic scholarship at Northwestern University to study chemical engineering. Although after one semester, she dropped out to become a full-time model.
Cindy Crawford – 154
Jordana Brewster – 130
Best known for her role in the The Fast and the Furious franchise, Jordana Brewster is an actor and model. In 2003, she graduated from Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in English – definitely not an online colleges kind of gal.
Jordana Brewster – 130
James Woods – 180
James Woods, the actor and producer attended the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His major? Oh just political science although he did considered a career path as an eye surgeon. However Woods dropped out to pursue an acting career instead.
James Woods – 180
Claire Danes – 140
Claire Danes has three Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards to her name – and she’s only 38. For two years, she studied psychology at Yale University but dropped out to pursue acting. Hmm, we’re noticing a pattern here?
Claire Danes – 140
Bill Gates – 180
61 year old Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates easily makes the list. As you surely know, Gates was a student at Harvard but he dropped out to start his own company – and the rest, as they say, is history. With a net worth of 90 billion, Gates is an extraordinary philanthropist.
Bill Gates – 180
Dolph Lundgren – 160
Sure, most of us know Dolph Lundgren as an Swedish actor, director, screenwriter, producer, and martial artist. But did you know that he has a degree in chemistry from Washington State University, PLUS a degree in chemical engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology, PLUS a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney. Cause that’s not intimidating. Oh yeah, he was also offered a Fulbright scholarship to MIT but he turned it down to pursue acting. Maybe some online colleges could enter the mix at some point, who knows.
Dolph Lundgren – 160
Kesha – 140
Uhh, we’re going to go ahead and assume you’re familiar with the legend that is Kesha. If not, you best be looking her up on YouTube! Anyways, this 30 year old singer scored a near-perfect result on her SATs and was offered a full scholarship to Barnard College, however she dropped out just before graduation so she could pursue a musical career.
Kesha – 140
Mayim Bialik – 163
Not only is Mayim Bialik’s The Big Bang Theory character a genius but so is the actress. Let’s see, she chose to study at UCLA although she was accepted to Harvard AND Yale. At UCLA, she earned her B.S. in neuroscience, minoring in both Hebrew and Jewish studies. Not long after and she also earned her doctorate (Ph.D) in neuroscience.
Mayim Bialik – 163
Barack Obama – 141
Former President Barack Obama is an incredibly intelligent man, but you knew that already. A graduate from Columbia and Harvard Law School, Obama was a civil rights attorney and professor. You know, before he became the first black POTUS. Additionally, in 2009, he earned a little thing we like to call a Nobel Peace Prize.
Barack Obama – 141
Bill Clinton – 148
Before Bill Clinton became the 42nd President of the United States – he was just a student. Earning a Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University before he briefly studied politics at Oxford University, shortly after he transferred to Yale Law School, where he of course met Hillary.
Bill Clinton – 148
Donald Trump – 156
What? How could we ~not~ include the current President of the United States? Donald Trump earned an economics degree from the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. From there, he became a highly successful businessman and TV personality.
Donald Trump – 156
Garry Kasparov – 190
First of all, Garry Kasparov is regarded as the greatest chess player of all time. Apart from chess, he’s also a writer and political activist. Currently, Kasparov is the chairman for the Human Rights Foundation and he chairs its International Council. Genius? Undoubtedly.
Garry Kasparov – 190
James Franco – 130
James Franco, the actor, filmmaker, and graduate of SEVEN universities. Nope, not a typo, seven! He’s graduated from UCLA, Columbia University, New York University, Brooklyn College, Warren Wilson College, Yale University, and Rhode Island School of Design. All that’s left it seems is online colleges, maybe?
James Franco – 130
Meryl Streep – 143
Listen, Meryl Streep is regarded as the “best actress of her generation” which isn’t surprising considering she’s been acting since 1971 – plus her roles are so powerful that her list of accolades and awards is a million miles long. Okay, that’s not true but you get the point. Lastly, Streep earned her bachelor’s degree from Vassar College (cum laude) and a MFA from the Yale School of Drama.
Meryl Streep – 143
Michelle Obama – 125
No one can deny that the Former First Lady is intelligent, graceful, witty, fashionable, and so much more. And maybe that has something to do with being on the honor roll, National Honor Society, and graduating as salutatorian from high school. Or maybe it has something to do with the fact that she graduated cum laude from Princeton University and earned a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School. Online colleges never were in the books for Michelle Obama but maybe a presidential bid in 2020 is.
Michelle Obama – 125
Sylvester Stallone – 160
Maybe Rocky Balboa wasn’t all that smart but Sylvester Stallone certainly is. And although this action star may have been a poor student, that didn’t stop him from attending and graduating from Miami Dade College and the University of Miami. So with an IQ of 160 and his “genius or near genius” class, Stallone is unstoppable.
Sylvester Stallone – 160
Nicole Kidman – 132
Up next is the Australian actress, producer, and singer Nicole Kidman. That reported IQ score of 132 lands her in the “very superior intelligence” level!
Nicole Kidman – 132
Steve Martin – 142
Before Steve Martin turned into a comedy legend, he was a student at Cal State and was a philosophy major. He was actually so inspired by school, that he even considered becoming a professor, however those dreams changed when he transferred to UCLA in order to major in theater.
Steve Martin – 142
Nolan Gould – 150
From just age three, Nolan Gould has been in the entertainment world. Although most of us know him best from the TV show Modern Family, while his character may be a bit “dumb”, Gould certainly isn’t! In fact, he’s a member of Mensa! Moreover, since 2012, he’s accelerated 12 grades in school and at age 13, he graduated from school by passing his GED. Gould has said he hopes to take some classes on online colleges.
Nolan Gould – 150
Ben Stein – 150
So Ben Stein’s early success came when he was a speechwriter for U.S. presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. Moreover, he graduated from Columbia University, after which he started his career in law. Heck, he also graduated as the valedictorian from Yale Law School. Only later did he become an actor, comedian, and also an Emmy Award-winning game show host.
Ben Stein – 150
Aisha Tyler – 156
Did you know that Aisha Tyler is a graduate from Dartmouth College? Well you do now! In fact, while at Dartmouth, Tyler co-founded and sang in the Dartmouth Rockapellas – yup, it was an all-female acappella group with the intention of spreading social awareness through music. Huh, cool.
Aisha Tyler – 156
Tommy Lee Jones – 135
Let’s just start with this adorable fact, Tommy Lee Jones attended Harvard University and graduated cum laude(!) with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Which explains his IQ score of 135, landing him in the “very superior intelligence” level.
Tommy Lee Jones – 135
Robin Williams – 140
Ugh, it is bittersweet to include the great, late Robin Williams in our list. But alas, here we are. After high school, Williams was enrolled at Claremont Men’s College in Claremont, California with the intent to pursue a degree in political science; however he dropped out in order to pursue acting. He did go on to win two Emmys, seven Golden Globes, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and also four Grammys.
Robin Williams – 140
Aaron Rodgers – 130
Guys, Aaron Rodgers is more than just the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. He’s also in the “very superior intelligence” level when it comes to his IQ.
Aaron Rodgers – 130
John Kerry – 123
The former 68th Secretary of State is up next. John Kerry attended Yale University, with his major in political science. Sounds about right!
John Kerry – 123
Paris Hilton – 120
If you thought that Paris Hilton was just a TV personality, well you’re partly right. But did you know that her estimated IQ is 120? And, you guessed it, that earns her class of “very superior intelligence.” Go figure, as the saying goes, “Never judge a book by its cover.”
Paris Hilton – 120
Ivanka Trump – 139
Surely you know that Ivanka Trump is a TV personality, fashion designer, author, and businesswoman? Thought so. Which means that you also know she’s an advisor to the President of the United States, Donald Trump. Ivanka attended Georgetown University for two years, then she transferred to the Wharton Business School at the University of Pennsylvania (just like her dad), graduating cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Nice.
Ivanka Trump – 139
Megyn Kelly – 133
Up next is the journalist, political commentator, and former corporate defense attorney, Megyn Kelly. Her IQ score of 133 places her in the “very superior intelligence” category.
Megan Kelly – 133
Malia Obama – 139
19 year old Malia Obama is currently attending Harvard University but has no plans to pursue a career in politics. Well, maybe she’ll change her mind or heck, maybe she’ll even look into online colleges at one point.
Malia Obama – 139
Al Gore – 134
Yup, the politician and environmentalist makes the list, folks. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Al Gore wasn’t the 45th Vice President of the United States for no reason. He even has a Nobel Peace Prize to his name. YEAH. Oh yeah, he went to Harvard so of course his impressive track record makes sense.
Al Gore – 134
Sasha Obama – 146
16 year old Sasha Obama definitely has both of her parent’s brains! With an IQ score that’s more than 140, she is classified in the “genius or near genius” level. No online colleges needed here, she can get into any school with her smarts.
Sasha Obama – 146
Scarlett Johansson – 148
Yup, more than just an actress and a pretty face, Scarlett Johansson has got the brains. Seeing as her IQ score is over 140, she lands in the “genius or near genius” level.
Scarlett Johansson – 148
Britney Spears – 104
Granted 104 may land Britney Spears in the “normal or average intelligence” class, but that kind of applies to most people now doesn’t it? We can’t all be geniuses! The 35 year old singer is a pop icon with numerous awards to back up her skill.
Britney Spears – 104
Kanye West – 115
Maybe you’re surprised to see Kanye’s name wind up on our list but hey, stranger things have happened. From age five, Kanye has been writing poetry and from age seven, he’s been rapping and writing music. So say what you want about the guy, but you can’t deny he’s got wit.
Kanye West – 115
Miley Cyrus – 120
What could we possibly tell you about Miley Cyrus that you don’t already know? Maybe that her birth name is actually Destiny Hope Cyrus, unless you already knew that. Anyways, to wrap her, her IQ of 120 lands her in the “very superior intelligence” class. Nice work, Miley, nice.
Miley Cyrus – 120
Flavor Flav – 138
“Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh boyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!” William Jonathan Drayton Jr., aka Flavor Flav, has an estimated IQ of 138 which puts him in the “very superior intelligence” class. So while we may know the hype man for his comedic and rapping skills, there’s more than meets the eye with Mister Flav.
Flavor Flav – 138
Masi Oka – 189
Most of us recognize Masi Oka from the hit NBC show Heroes as Hiro Nakamura and also from the CBS series Hawaii Five-0 as Doctor Max Bergman. Oka attended Brown University and graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Science degree in computer science and mathematics.
Masi Oka – 189
Danica McKellar – 154
42 year old Danica McKellar didn’t need online colleges seeing as how she graduated UCLA. Plus, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, summa cum laude, in 1998. Moreover she published five non-fiction books about math! In order to encourage young girls to develop confidence in mathematics.
Danica McKellar – 154
