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The 30 Smartest Celebrities In Hollywood

Melia Robinson,Melissa StangerNov 12, 2014, 19:24 IST

Richard Shotwell/APHarvard grad Rashida Jones is co-writing "Toy Story 4."

Before Matt Damon starred in "Good Will Hunting," he really hit the books at Harvard.

And before James Franco turned on his wild side in "Freaks and Geeks," the math wiz interned at Lockheed Martin.

We rounded up 30 celebrities who are high school valedictorians, Ivy Leaguers, MENSA members, and certified geniuses in their own rights.

These stories of actors, musicians, and TV personalities' brilliance may surprise you.