We’ve decided to see what are some of the best colleges that Hollywood stars chose for their education. Below, we'll present the 5 best ones, along with the names of the stars you may be surprised to hear about.
Natalie Portman: Harvard University
Natalie Portman has become famous as a young girl with her role as Matilda in the movie Léon: The Professional. Even though fame and glamor started this early in her life, she was very determined to get her education.
She attended Harvard University, the oldest higher education institution in the USA and an Ivy League university. She got a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology while maintaining her acting career.
The university has 12 degree-granting schools, such as Harvard Business School, Harvard Law School, and Harvard Medical School.
Other Hollywood stars who graduated from Harvard include Rashida Jones, Tommy Lee Jones, and Conan O'Brien.
Emma Watson: Brown University
Emma Watson, most famous for her role as Hermione in the Harry Potter franchise, is a true inspiration for young girls and women from all over the globe. She got a Bachelor’s degree in English literature at Brown University. Apart from acting, she does humanitarian work and is an active women's rights activist.
Brown University is another Ivy League university best known for its open curriculum that allows students to take courses across departments and create their own curriculum. The acceptance rate at Brown is fairly low, around 6%, which means it’s hard to get in.
Brown is also known for the diversity of their alumni, their commitment to the community, and their efforts to make the world a better place by dealing with all the important social questions.
Other Hollywood stars who graduated from Brown include John Krasinski, Julie Bowen, and Emma Thompson.
Edvard Norton: Yale University
Edvard Norton graduated from Yale University in 1991. before he started to pursue an acting career. He earned a bachelor's degree in history. Only 5 years later, he starred in Primal Fear 1n 1996. and in Fight Club in 1999. After this, his career kept going stronger, and he is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces today.
As for Yale, this Ivy League university was founded in 1701 and has produced a number of famous alumni since- including five U.S. Presidents and 20 Nobel laureates. The programs they offer include law, medicine, business, art, and more. The acceptance rate is around 6-7% each year. Use WritingUniverse if you want to apply and need help polishing your writing skills.
Other Hollywood stars who graduated from Yale include Lupita Nyong'o, Jodie Foster, and Meryl Streep.
Mayim Bialik: UCLA
Mayim Bialik is best known for her role as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler in The Big Bang Theory. She plays a neuroscientist, and funnily enough, she is one in real life as well. Bialik earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience in 2007 after her 12-year-long education at the University of California, Los Angeles.
UCLA is a public research university that was founded in 1919. It’s the second largest university in the USA, with more than 44.000 students. The UCLA School of Law is one of the strongest in the USA, but there are numerous different programs.
Other Hollywood stars who graduated from UCLA include James Franco and Jack Black.
Bradley Cooper: Georgetown University
Bradley Cooper is an award-winning Hollywood actor and producer who became globally recognized for his role in 2009. hit comedy movie The Hangover. But, before becoming an actor, he attended and graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.
Apart from the beautiful campus with historic buildings, Georgetown University is known for its strong programs in international relations, political science, and business. It has four undergraduate schools: Georgetown College, the School of Nursing and Health Studies, the School of Business, and the School of Foreign Service. Former President Bill Clinton is the most famous alumni.
Other Hollywood stars who graduated from Georgetown include Patricia Heaton and John M. Chu.
Final Thoughts
Hollywood stars have both brains and looks. The examples we've listed above prove that you can excel in more than one thing in your life. Hopefully, this inspires you to pursue all your dreams and not make any compromises along the way.
Author’s Bio
Olivia Evans is a college admissions officer and blogger. She writes to inspire students to work hard for their education goals and help them find balance during stressful college years.
