While some rising stars were earning fame, they also earned an education. And not just any education; some attended prestigious Ivy League universities. Here’s a look at the stars we love to hate because they are not just talented , they’re smart, too.
Harvard University:
Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman majored in psychology and earned a bachelor’s in 2003.
Rashida Jones, star of “Parks and Recreation,” graduated in 1997 with a bachelor’s in philosophy and religion.
Funnyman and TV host Conan O’Brien graduated in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree and studied American history.
“Ruby in Paradise” and “Double Jeopardy” Actress Ashley Judd got her master’s degree in public administration in 2010.
Supermodel Tyra Banks received a business degree in 2012 and even lived on campus.
Columbia University:
James Franco graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in 2010 and is currently working on his doctorate at Yale.
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal graduated in 1999 with a degree in English.
“Dexter” star Julia Styles received an English literature degree in 2005.
Yale University:
Meryl Streep, one of Hollywood’s most iconic actresses, studied drama at Yale and graduated before attending Vassar College and graduating in 1971.
Child actress and Oscar-winner Jodie Foster graduated in 1985 with a degree in literature.
Actor Paul Giamatti studied English in 1989 and received his master’s degree in fine arts in 1994.
Brown University:
“Modern Family” actress Julie Bowen received a bachelor’s degree in renaissance studies in 1991.
“The Office” actor John Krasinski graduated as a playwright with honors in 2001.
Princeton University:
Ellie Kemper, comedic actress known for “The Office” and “Bridesmaids”, earned an English degree in 2002.
Brooke Shields studied French literature and graduated in 1987.
Wentworth Miller of “Prison Break” received a degree in English literature in 1995.
Dartmouth College:
“The Mindy Project” star and writer, Mindy Kaling, earned a bachelor’s degree in 2001 for playwrighting.
Actress and co-host of “The Talk” Aisha Tyler graduated with a political science degree in 1996.
University of Pennsylvania:
“The Hunger Games” star Elizabeth Banks earned a communications degree with a concentration in theater arts in 1996.
Grammy-winning musician John Legend graduated in 1999 and studied English.
