Celebrities With Surprisingly High IQs

Aisha Tyler

As a result of her impressive career, Aisha Tyler has accumulated an impressive resume. You may be familiar with her from Friends, 24, or even The Ghost Whisperer. If not, you might recognize her voice in Archer, an animated series by FX about secret agent Lana Kane. We didn’t know before today that a perfect woman existed, but now we do. She is not famous for the fact that her IQ is reportedly 156.

Emma Watson

They might use a spell like Reveilio intelligensa in Harry Potter to figure out Emma Watson’s IQ. Watson played the young wizard in the movies, and she really carried out those traits in real life. During the course of her studies at Brown University and Worcester College, Oxford, Watson earned a degree in English Literature. But we don’t need a magic spell to know she’s smart. Reports indicate she has an IQ around 138.

Rowan Atkinson

Known for playing one of the dumbest (and funniest) characters of all time, Mr. Bean, Rowan Atkinson rose to fame. While studying electrical engineering at Queen’s College, Oxford, Atkinson conceived the character. Even though Atkinson is a buffoon, he is said to be quite a genius, with an IQ of 178. If true, he’s one of the smartest celebrities in the world.

Nicole Kidman

We’re not surprised that Nicole Kidman has been reported to have an IQ of 138 over the years. She has been able to capture role after role in Hollywood for decades. Her dedication to her profession makes it easy to see why she’s such a respected and acclaimed actress, and it doesn’t look like she’ll be slowing down anytime soon.

Robin Williams

The world lost a bright, shining light when Robin Williams took his own life in 2014. With his unforgettable roles in Happy Days, Good Morning, Vietnam, The Fisher King, and Aladdin, he provided joy and entertainment to millions throughout the years. It was reported that his IQ was somewhere around 140, and he was a sensational stand-up comedian, award show host, and guest on late-night talk shows. The world misses that little bit of genius he brought to life.