We tend to think that the main job of celebrities is to be in the spotlight, and their education is often directly related to their primary job, such as acting, singing, etc. But it turns out that this is not always the case. Some celebrities happen to be versatile people whose interests and skills can be wide-ranging. And we found some celebrities who also have surprising educational backgrounds.
Adam Sandler has a degree in acting.
Meghan Markle has a bachelor’s degree in theatre and international studies.
Shaquille O’Neal is not only a famous athlete, he also has a doctorate in education.
Sacha Baron Cohen graduated from the University of Cambridge with a degree in History.
Dwayne Johnson has a bachelor’s degree in criminology and physiology.
Emma Watson has a BA in English Literature from Brown University.
Kourtney Kardashian might as well be an actress because she has a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts.
Lisa Kudrow is best known for her role as Phoebe in Friends as a silly yet funny blonde, but the actress has a bachelor’s degree in psychobiology.
Rebel Wilson is not only a great comedian, but also has a degree in art and law.
Dolph Lundgren has a degree in chemical engineering.
Miuccia Prada is not only a fashion designer. She also has a doctorate in political science.
Benedict Cumberbatch has a master’s degree in classical acting.
Cole Sprouse is not only an actor but also an archaeologist. He even unearthed a Dionysus mask on an excavation in Bulgaria while studying at college.
Whose academic background surprised you the most?
