There’s anever-ending debate onwhether there’s only one kind ofintelligence that can bemeasured with tests orwhether there are multiple intelligences, asproposed byHarvard psychologist Howard Gardner. The truth isthat sometimes intelligence needs tobequantified, and some tests can determine aperson’s intellectual abilities and potential. They donot focus onknowledge but rather oncognitive skills such asreasoning, logic, and problem-solving.
1. Matt Damon: anIQ of160
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Damon was studying English literature atHarvard; however, when hewas afew credits short ofgraduating, hestarted acting and dropped out.
2. Quentin Tarantino: anIQ of160
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The famous film director, known for films such asPulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, isestimated tohave anIQ of160. Tarantino dropped out ofhigh school because according tohim, the only class heliked was History since “itwas like the movies.”
3. Kate Beckinsale: anIQ of152
The actress, who starred inblockbusters such asPearl Harbor and Click, studied modern languages atOxford before pursuing acting. She revealed that when she was younger, she took atest toknow herIQ and got 152. However, asshe mentioned, this did not help her inthe world ofshowbiz.
4. Sylvester Stallone: anIQ of160
According todifferent sources, the action star was blessed with anIQ of160, which means hebelongs to0.1% ofthe population with asuperior ability for logical reasoning, quick thinking, and fast reactions. This IQisthe same asthe one attributed tothe scientist Albert Einstein.
5. Conan O’Brien: anIQ of160
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The comedian, writer, producer, and podcast and television host graduated from Harvard University with adegree inHistory and Literature in1985. His IQisalso considered quite high, reaching 160points.
6. Mayim Bialik: anIQ of150-163
The actress, who became known for her portrayal ofneurobiologist Amy Farrah Fowler onThe Big Bang Theory, isasintelligent inreal life asher character. She has aPh.D. inneuroscience, speaks fluent English and Hebrew, and can play the piano, guitar, and trumpet.
7. Ashton Kutcher: anIQ of160
It’s kind ofironic that most characters Ashton has played insitcoms generally donot shine for their intelligence. However, inreal life, the That ’70s Show star has cognitive abilities estimated toreach 160points. Outside his acting career, Kutcher has done humanitarian work and has also invested intech startups before they became successful, such asUber and Spotify.
8. Marilyn Monroe: anIQ of165
According toseveral sources, the iconic actress had anIQ of165, which places her above Albert Einstein. Though she had noformal education, the success she achieved inher career isindisputable. This breaks with many ofthe stereotypes that were attributed toher.
9. Gerard Piqué: anIQ of170
The football player studied business economics atEsade Business School, auniversity inBarcelona, Spain. According tohis father, Piqué, who isone ofonly four footballers tohave won the UEFA Champions League twice, has anIQ of170. For reference, wecan mention that the British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking was also said tohave anIQ of160.
10. Rowan Atkinson: anIQ of178
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The comedian, famous for playing Mr. Bean, studied electrical and electronic engineering atthe University ofNewcastle and later obtained amaster’s degree inelectrical engineering atQueen’s College, Oxford. Atkinson has anIQ of178, which almost matches that ofLeonardo daVinci, who issaid tohave had anIQ of180.
You can read more about people who have surpassed Einstein’s IQinthis article. You might also beinterested inlearning about celebrities who shine not only for their beauty but also for their brilliant minds. There are even some who have studied careers wenever imagined.
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