Many people, looking at their idols, do not even suspect that they, in addition to acting and other talents, have an education or even a doctorate in this or that field.
Most of the stars of show business were educated before they became famous, and those who did not manage to do this in their youth try to catch up in adulthood.
In our article, you can find a list of 10 celebrities who have a brilliant education.
10. Meryl Streep
The famous theater and film artist, film producer is loved by the public not only for her talent, but for her education. Education in the field of art, the actress received in 1971, graduating from the Bernards High School.
In the same year she made her debut on the stage of the theater, playing in the play "Seville seducer." In the future, Meryl received a master's degree in art, while studying in it, the actress managed to embody the roles of a wide variety of characters from young cutesy maidens to 80-year-old women.
After leaving school, the actress moved to New York, it was there that her dizzying acting career started. Today she is a three-time winner of the prestigious Academy Award and numerous other awards.
9. Lisa Kudrow
The most famous role of the actress was the transformation in Phoebe Buffe in the television series "Friends". For this role, she received an Emmy Award. In addition to the series, the artist appeared on the big screen, viewers can remember her in roles in comedy films.
She also has a bachelor's degree in biology, as she graduated from Vassar College.
8. Christy Turlington
A supermodel of the 1990s, which repeatedly appeared on the covers of such famous publications as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, ELLE and Glamor, in childhood dreamed of horse riding. Her desire to make money for her dream spurred her to work as a model.
Viewers can recognize the top model by her participation in commercials of brands such as Avon, Versace, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Escada, H&M, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton , “Mango”, “Maybelline”, “Prada”, “Puma”, “Revlon”, “Trussardi”, “Valentino” and many other no less famous.
Despite a successful career as a model, Christie managed to get an education, she is a Master in Public Health.
7. Kanye West
Numerous fans of the famous American rapper do not even suspect that he has a degree in art, which he was awarded at one of the institutes in the city of Chicago.
In addition, the rapper studied well at school and graduated from it in 1997, he also studied at the Academy of Arts, at the State University of Chicago, but he failed to graduate from any of these educational institutions, as this interfered with music.
In his musical career he managed to succeed, today the rapper is world famous and enjoys wide popularity among the public.
6. Rowan Atkinson
The famous "Mr. Bean" embodies the role of a comic character only on television, in fact, he is a talented British actor, writer, screenwriter and producer.
This man is very educated, he graduated in 1975 from the prestigious Newcastle University, majoring in electrical engineering, also has a master's degree in the same field, which he received at Oxford College.
5. James Franco
The conqueror of female hearts, as well as the American theater and film actor, screenwriter and artist, not only has an attractive appearance, but also has a brilliant education.
In his youth, the actor could not get a degree, since he left the university after the first year, giving preference to a career, but he graduated from one of the universities in Los Angeles in 2008. James has a bachelor's degree in English.
4. Ashley Judd
The American actress, designer and model is known to the audience for her roles in the films "Kissing Girls", "Amnesia", "Particularly Serious Crimes."
In her youth, the actress studied at the faculty of French language and literature, but she failed to graduate from the university in those years. However, she was able to return to study in 2007 and earn a bachelor's degree in linguistics.
3. Emma Watson
The pretty British actress and model has received worldwide recognition by playing the role of Hermione in films about Harry Potter. Participation in these films brought the actress not only fame, awards and prizes, but also an excellent financial reward.
For the first time, she appeared on television at the age of nine. Despite a dizzying and successful career in cinema, the actress did not stop paying due attention to education.
She graduated from Headington School for Girls. She also studied acting classes, and in 2014 received a higher education at Brown University.
2. Dolph Lundgren
The American actor, screenwriter, director and film producer of Swedish origin is known to viewers for his roles in such films as “Universal Soldier”, “Punisher”, “The Expendables”. He also directed in such works as The Killing Machine, The Mechanic, and many others.
After leaving school, the actor began to study chemistry at a university in Washington, but he failed to finish school, as he returned to Sweden to go to military service in the armed forces. During the service, he was injured and left her with the rank of corporal.
After that, he entered the institute and graduated from it, having received a higher education in the field of chemical engineering. He then earned a master's degree in the same field, graduating from the University of Sydney.
1. Mayim Bialik
For most viewers, the actress is known for her role as Amy Farah Fowler in the American television series The Big Bang Theory.
There she plays the role of a smart friend, a neuroscientist no less intelligent and always engaged in scientific research, a physicist Sheldon.
Interestingly, in life, the actress also has a doctorate in neurobiology, she received it in 2008.