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
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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
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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.