Celebrities are pretty fascinating. Even if you're a person who isn't into popular culture or keeping in the know when it comes to famous people, you can't deny that there's just something about a celeb that's alluring. Maybe it's because of the fact that they seem larger-than-life on our TV screens and in movie theatres. Or maybe it's because they generally live a life of glitz and glamour that is so unlike most of our day-to-day. It could also be the fact that most of them are rich as can be, jetting off on private planes and vacationing in luxurious, island resorts.
Whatever it is about celebs, there's a reason they're famous. But aside from their artistic and creative talent, did you know that some of your favorite celebrities are straight-up geniuses?
If you're curious about how smart some celebs are, don't worry. Keep reading to find out which famous person would make the best study buddy.
It's already common knowledge that most celebrities are beautiful, rich and talented.
But did you know there's a good number of them that are also geniuses?
And no, not just as creative geniuses...
There are celebrities out there who are so smart, it's kind of insane.
Kesha
In an
interview with NPR, the pop singer confessed that growing up, "I was very studious. I was in the international baccalaureate program, I loved physics and math, and I was in the marching band. After practice, I would drive to Belmont [a college in Nashville] and listen to Cold War history classes; I just think it's so interesting. I was really curious about a lot of things that are much deeper than partying and dancing."
She also got a nearly perfect score on the SATs.
John Legend
The award-winning singer, songwriter, and
actor attended UPenn where he studied English with a focus on African-American literature. He graduated magna cum laude and also worked at one of the most prestigious consulting firms in the world.
Nolan Gould
He may play a big goof onÂ
Modern Family, but the 20-year-old actor
graduated high school when he was only 13-years-old. He has an IQ of 150 and is also a member of the high IQ society, Mensa.
Kristen Stewart
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TheÂ
Twilight actress
 published an academic paper through Cornell University about "Neural Style Transfer."
Shakira
Not only can the Colombian singer speak six languages, butÂ
she also has an IQ of 140. Her hips don't lie, and neither does her brain.
Ashton Kutcher
TheÂ
That '70s Show actor
studied engineering at the University of Iowa. He actually wanted to go to MIT or Purdue, but was kicked out of the National Honors Society after he broke into his high school for a silly prank. Oops.
Alicia Keys
The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter graduated from high school
at the age of 16 and was valedictorian. She chose to pursue her music career rather than attend Columbia University.
Kal Penn
The comedian and actor
was a guest professor at the University of Pennsylvania and taught two courses. Penn also previously joined the Obama administration in 2009 as an Associate Director in the White House Office of Public Engagement.
Dolph Lundgren
The
Rocky IV actor and martial artist is a
graduate of the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, won a Fulbright scholarship to MIT, and has a master's in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney.
Natalie Portman
Not only is the Academy Award-winning actress a graduate of Harvard University,
but she's also been published in several scientific journals.
Conan O'Brien
It's no surprise that the witty, fast-talking late-night host
graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University. While at Harvard, O'Brien was also the president of "The Harvard Lampoon."