Celebrities With Surprisingly High IQs
Hollywood actors and actresses might be more aware of the saying that never judge a book by its cover than most people. There are a lot of incredibly talented stars who have very high celebrity IQs, while some celebrities are often viewed as unintelligent, like Kim Kardashian or Paris Hilton, who don’t perform and are simply famous for being famous.
There is no doubt that celebrities have millions of dollars in the bank, but they also have great memories and are the smartest people on the red carpet. Check out which stars have the highest celebrity IQs in Hollywood.
Shakira
As well as her fun, bubbly personality, Shakira has won three Grammys, 13 Latin Grammys, five MTV Video Music Awards, and seven Billboard Music Awards for her hit songs and albums. Thus, it’s understandable that she has a reported IQ of 140. She has been well-educated throughout her academic career, and has excelled in her classes.
Matt Damon
Matt Damon is known for portraying intelligent characters, but his real-life intelligence has also been a topic of discussion. According to interviews, he boasts an IQ of 160, which has led some to believe that his famous role in Good Will Hunting hits closer to home than originally thought. Since his breakout performance in 1998’s Good Will Hunting, which he co-wrote with Ben Affleck, Damon’s career has flourished with three more Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe win for Best Actor in The Martian.
Goldie Hawn
Because of the “goofy” and “dimwitted” characters that she’s played in the past, it’s easy for people to think that Goldie Hawn is just as aloof in real life. So you might be surprised to learn that she has a very high IQ of 130! Hawn is smarter than people give her credit for. She has won an Academy Award, another Oscar nomination, a Golden Globe and an 8 Globe nominations over the course of her long career.
Nolan Gould
One of the most popular sitcoms in the last 20 years is Modern Family, starring Nolan Gould. In addition to winning Emmy after Emmy with his cast mates, Gould actually has an IQ of 150. We would have ventured to believe it would take a pretty smart kid to memorize all those hilarious lines. His career seems to be just beginning, so we shouldn’t be surprised to see him around for a long time to come.
James Franco
It’s reported that James Franco has an IQ of 130, well above the average in the United States (which is 98). That’s probably why he studied for so many different degrees at the same time. He won two Golden Globes in 2001 and 2018 for The Disaster Artist. He was also nominated for Best Actor in 2011 for 127 Hours.
Cindy Crawford
Aside from her long legs, gorgeous wavy hair, and memorable birthmark near her lip, Cindy Crawford is famous for being one of the most attractive women on our planet. She has an IQ of 154, which makes her an incredibly smart woman. Who says you have to choose between “brains” or “beauty”? Some people have both!
Alicia Keys
As with Cindy Crawford and other people on this list, musician Alicia Keys has an IQ of 154. People will sing along to Alicia Keys for decades to come, as she consistently breaks new ground in composition and lyrics. Her intelligence may seem obvious to her biggest fans, as she regularly breaks new ground in composition and lyrics.
Conan O’Brien
Despite his comedic persona on his late-night talk show, Conan O’Brien is actually a highly intelligent individual with an IQ of 160. He studied at Harvard University and was a contributor to the prestigious humor magazine, the Harvard Lampoon. O’Brien’s talent for comedy extends beyond his own show, as he has made significant contributions to Saturday Night Live from 1987 to 1991 and is hailed by fans for his writing on The Simpsons, which are often considered some of the show’s best episodes.
