Here Are The Celebs With The Highest IQ
By Nick Hadji
2 years ago
imagesource/jornalsolIt's a little ironic that the ditzy, 'blonde', Phoebe Buffay, was played by Lisa Kudrow, who could not be more opposite to the character. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Vassar College, intending to become an expert in headaches like her father.
imagesource/rottentomatoesJordana said to People, “When you have to play a little bit dumb or innocent, that can be challenging. I love Tina Fey because she does both.” Panamanian-American actress and model, Jordana Brewster graduated from Yale in 2003 with a B.A in English.
imagesource/thenewyorkpost74-year-old ex-first lady, Hilary Clinton is one of the more obvious celebs on this list, with an IQ of 140, she attended Wllesley College before going on to Yale University. She met future husband and ex-POTUS there before graduating with a degree in Children and Medicine.
imagesource/serienjunkiesEver watched Big Bang Theory? Well, if you were wondering if the characters were actually that smart in real life, Bialik actually is, she's a big of a genius! She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from UCLA where her dissertation was an investigation of hypothalamic activity in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome.
imagesource/USweeklyActor and comedian Steve Martin ranked at 6th place in the list of 100 greatest stand up comics. A lot of people who are quick witted often tend to be smart. A number of studies have in fact found an association between humor and a higher IQ.
imagesource/encyclopediabritannicaAfter graduating from high school as valedictorian in 1981, O'Brien won the National Council of Teacher of writing contest. After High School, he went to Harvard, where he graduated magna cun laude in History & Literature. With an IQ of 160, he's a smart man!
imagesource/wallstreetjournalAmerican stand-up comedian, Jeong, obtained his M.D at the UNC School of Medicine in 1995. Ken Jeong completed his residency in internal medicine at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, before going on to excel in his budding comedy career.
imagesource/theguardianAmerican actress and activist, Geena Davis, graduated with a bachelor's degree in drama from Boston University in 1979. She went on to receive an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in The Accidental Tourist. Not just a pretty face, is she!
imagesource/theguardianDoplh Lundgren received a degree in chemical engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology before going on to earn a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney. After quitting education, he went on to pursue acting.
imagesource/pagesixWoods has previously said he has an IQ of 180, but scored 1579 on SAT which puts his IQ at 157. He dropped out of MIT in 1969, one semester before graduating to pursue his career in acting. If James hadn't have made it in Hollywood, he would have been pursuing a career as an eye surgeon.
imagesource/instylePopular actress Sharon Stone is reported to have an IQ of around 154, making her academically gifted. As a child she entered second grade when she was just five years old and was always ahead of her years when it came to academics and studying.
imagesource/YOUniversityTVSinger Kesha, attained near-perfect scores of her SATs, before later going on to get accepted to Barnard College. Although she started college, she dropped out after 3 months to pursue her career in music. She's the perfect example of how you can have beauty and brains.
imagesource/physicalculturalstudyNicknamed "The Austrian Oak", Schwarzenegger is reported to have an IQ of 132. However, in school he was classed as 'academically average'. His good humor and exuberant character made him the person he is today with everything he has achieved on and off the screen.
imagesource/quoraActress Natalie Portman graduated from Harvard University with an A.B in Psychology. She can also speak German, French, Spanish, Hebrew and English and in the 90s, she was a semi finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search - a program of the Society of Science and the Public.
Image Source / Wired UKIf you're the richest guy in the world, you need a serious noggin to have got you there - unless you're just damn lucky. But Elon Musk, worth billions of course, is also worth a whopping 165 on the IQ scale. Not too shabby.
Image Source / Vanity FairAnother business magnate, Zuckerberg - the brain behind Facebook - also has a high IQ score reflected through his ability to achieve great social media things. He's coming up top at an IQ score of 152 points. He's also one of those who just looks like he's clever, let's be honest.
Image Source / WikipediaIf anyone is appearing on this list, it has to be Stephen Hawking, with one of the most legendary minds. Stephen Hawking has an IQ of 169 points, though this is an estimated IQ score as it turns out Hawking may never have taken an official IQ test - we imagine too busy with being a genius to take one.
Image Source / Biography (Bio.)The legendary talk show host Oprah Winfrey has always spoken with evident intelligence, and the multi-talented woman is also a TV producer, actress and author. The talk show powerhouse's IQ comes in at 141 points.
Image Source / POPSUGAR UKThe 48-year-old is a legend in modelling and her career has seen her be a television personality, writer, actress, producer as well as a model. Her intelligence score is also as impressive as her career accolades, too, as she's bringing in an IQ score of 122.
Image Source / CNBCThe mind behind Microsoft, American business magnate Bill Gates, is bringing in an IQ score of 160 points. The software developer has also built a career on being an investor, author and philanthropist, and founded his huge computer company with friend Paul Allen.
Image Source / WikipediaThis stunning starlet has an IQ score of 133. As well as her acting career, she's also been a model (understandably) and has worked minor roles in television before switching to hit movies like Underworld. She was still a university student when she made her film debut.
Image Source / bio. Biography.comFreud is a name often referred to for many 'important' studies or having a superior mind. Sigmund Freud actually had an IQ score of 156, and he used that big brain of his to become the founder of psychoanalysis, where patients are treated through the psyche.
Image Source / The GuardianThe legendary skating pro Tony Hawk comes in with a high IQ score of 144 points. Nicknamed Birdman, and not because of his high-flying intelligence points, he's also an entrepreneur and owns his own skateboard company aptly named Birdhouse.
Image Source / www.charlesdickenspage.comCharles Dickens was a famous writer that most people will know, either through their own love for his books, having been forced to read his works at school, or just at the very least knowing Oliver Twist and A Christmas Carol. His IQ actually comes in at a huge 180 points!
Image Source / DazedMiley Cyrus has accomplished a lot in her 29 years, and most of us will have grown up with her playing Hannah Montana and swinging around on a wrecking ball. The talented singer and actress comes in with an IQ score of 120.
Image Source / SpotifyReal name Peter Gene Hernandez, Bruno Mars is a popular American singer and songwriter, as well as using his 123 IQ score to be a record producer, talented musician as well as a dancer. He's also a music video director.
Image Source / The Fast and the Furious Wiki - FandomVin Diesel, the muscles from the Fast and Furious franchise as well as other hit action movies, has an IQ score of 140. His appearance in a huge franchise like Fast and Furious has seen him become one of the highest-grossing actors in the world.
Image Source / New ScientistWhen you're talking about big brains, then you're obviously going to be thinking of Einstein. In fact, calling anyone clever these days usually means calling them Einstein. So it's no surprise he had a high IQ score of 160!
Image Source / Encyclopedia BritannicaThe former President of the United States has to have a high intelligence for such an important role in politics. Barack's IQ score comes in at 137, which he used to his advantage when he was the 44th president sitting in the White House.
Image Source / WikipediaActor George Clooney comes in with a high IQ score of 127 - though it's probably not as big as his wife's, who has become famous for her legal work and her career accomplishments in her own right. Clooney has worked as an actor as well as a producer, and won a number of awards.
Image Source / DeadlineAisha Tyler shows off a high IQ score of 154 which she has put to good use building a successful career as an actor, comedian, talk show host and director. She's known for many great TV shows like Archer, CSI, Friends and Criminal Minds.
Image Source / Biography (Bio.)Steve Jobs, the co founder of the phone brand most of us have in our hands, had a huge IQ score of 160 which he used to become a successful American entrepreneur, business magnate, investor and industrial designer whilst co-founding Apple.
Image Source / MARCAPop music legend Britney and icon of pop culture for most of us growing up also has a high IQ score of 104. As well as her singing career, she's also been a successful dancer and the mind and voice behind most of our favourite party pop playlists.
Image Source / PinterestIf you're a fan of Modern Family, then you might be surprised to hear that the man behind the less-than-intelligence character of Luke, Nolan Gould, actually has a super high IQ score of 150! These days, the 23-year-old is sharing a picture or two of his toned up bod.