Top 20 celebrities with the highest IQ as of the year 2024

September 2024 · 9 minute read

IQ is an acronym for intelligence quotient. It is a number representing an individual's reasoning ability. A person's IQ score is determined from a set of standardised tests designed to assess human intelligence. Discover the celebrities with the highest IQs in the world today.

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It is easy for people to assume that celebrities are not brainy people because most are seen playing characters different from who they are in real life. On the contrary, the world has sharp and brainy celebs drawn from different fields. Discover the celebrities with the highest IQ in the world today.

Celebrities with the highest IQ

Below is a look at the celebrities with the highest IQ ever. They are drawn from various fields, including politics, music, and acting.

20. Nolan Gould - 150

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Nolan Gould is an American actor best known for his role as Luke Dunphy on Modern Family. During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show at age 13, he announced that he has an IQ of 150. Did you know Nolan Gould is a member of Mensa?

19. Lisa Kudrow - 152

Best known as Phoebe Buffay on Friends, Lisa Kudrow is one of the female celebrities with the highest IQs. The actress graduated from Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology. Her IQ is 152.

18. Alicia Keys - 154

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Songbird Alicia Keys is a classically trained pianist. The singer-songwriter started composing songs when she was 12 and was signed by Columbia Records at 15. She has a high IQ of 154.

17. Ben Affleck - 154

Actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck has won two Academy Awards. He is best known as Bruce Wayne/Batman in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Zack Snyder's Justice League, and Justice League. He is among the famous people with the highest IQs in the world, with a score of 154.

16. Sharon Stone - 154

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Known for primarily playing femme fatales and women of mystery, Sharon Stone is among the celebrities with the highest IQ in Hollywood. Her score is 154. The actress and painter received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995.

15. Danica McKellar - 154

Danica McKellar is an actress, mathematics writer, and education advocate. She is best known as Winnie Cooper in The Wonder Years and the voice of Miss Martian in Young Justice. Danica McKellar's IQ is 154.

14. Cindy Crawford - 154

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Actor Cindy Crawford was among the most popular supermodels during the 1980s and 1990s. She subsequently expanded into acting and business ventures. Her IQ is 154, making her one of the female celebrities with the highest IQs.

13. Donald Trump - 156

Former US president Donald Trump has an IQ of 156. He was the 45th President of the United States of America. Besides being a politician, he is a media personality and businessman.

12. Geena Davis - 158

Geena Davis is the recipient of an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. The actress and producer has an IQ of 158. Did you know Geena Davis studied drama at Boston University?

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11. Dolph Lundgren - 160

Actor, filmmaker, and martial artist Dolph Lundgren has an IQ of 160. He is the holder of the rank of 4th dan black belt in Kyokushin karate. He is an alumnus of the Royal Institute of Technology and the University of Sydney.

10. Conan O’Brien - 160

Television host, comedian, writer, and producer Conan O’Brien is best known for hosting late-night talk shows for almost three decades. He started with Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. He currently hosts Conan on TBS and has an IQ of 160.

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9. Sylvester Stallone - 160

American actor and filmmaker Sylvester Stallone has an IQ of 160 and is among the celebs with the highest IQs in the world. He is one of only two actors in history to have starred in a box-office No. 1 film across six consecutive decades.

8. Ashton Kutcher - 160

Actor Ashton Kutcher began his acting career portraying Michael Kelso in That '70s Show. He has an IQ of 160. Besides acting, he is a producer and entrepreneur.

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7. Reggie Jackson - 160

Reggie Jackson is among the Black celebrities with high IQs. He has a score of 160. Reggie Jackson, a former professional baseball right fielder, played 21 seasons in Major League Baseball for the Kansas City/ Oakland Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, California Angels, and New York Yankees.

6. Matt Damon - 160

Actor, film producer, and screenwriter Matt Damon has an IQ of 160 and is ranked among Forbes' most bankable stars. Oe is one of the highest-grossing actors of all time. Damon attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin School.

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5. Quentin Tarantino - 160

American film director, screenwriter, and actor Quentin Tarantino has an IQ of 160. His films are characterised by stylised violence and references to popular culture. Did you know he prefers to start most of his films with a scene before the main titles are shown?

4. Mayim Bialik - 163

American actress, game show host, and author Mayim Bialik is best known as neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler in The Big Bang Theory. She has a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Neuroscience from UCLA, and her IQ is 163.

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3. Lady Gaga - 166

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, alias Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and versatility in the entertainment industry. She has an IQ of 166.

2. Rowan Atkinson - 178

Rowan Atkinson is an English actor, comedian and writer with an IQ of 178. He is best known as Mr. Bean. Rowan Atkinson first came to prominence in Not the Nine O'Clock News, a BBC sketch comedy show.

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1. James Woods - 180

Actor James Woods is the celebrity with the highest IQ in the world. His score is 180. He is known for fast-talking, intense roles on stage and screen. Interestingly, he dropped out of MIT in 1969, one semester before graduating, to pursue an acting career.

Recap of the celebrities with the highest IQ

RankingNameProfessionIQ
1James WoodsActor180
2Rowan AtkinsonActor, comedian, and writer178
3Lady GagaSinger, songwriter, and actress166
4Mayim BialikActress, game show host, and author163
5Quentin TarantinoFilm director, screenwriter, and actor160
6Matt DamonActor, film producer, and screenwriter160
7Reggie JacksonFormer professional baseball player160
8Ashton KutcherActor, producer and entrepreneur160
9Sylvester StalloneActor and filmmaker160
10Conan O’BrienTelevision host, comedian, writer, and producer160
11Dolph LundgrenActor, filmmaker and martial artist160
12Geena DavisActress and producer158
13Donald TrumpPolitician, media personality, and businessman156
14Cindy CrawfordModel, actress and television personality154
15Danica McKellarActress, mathematics writer, and education advocate154
16Sharon StoneActress and painter154
17Ben AffleckActor and filmmaker154
18Alicia KeysSinger and songwriter154
19Lisa KudrowActress152
20Nolan GouldActor150

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Who has the highest IQ in the world?

Australian mathematician Terence Tao is said to have the highest IQ score in the world in 2024. He has an impressive score of between 225-230.

What celebrities have really high IQs?

Celebs with really high IQs include James Woods, Rowan Atkinson, Lady Gaga, Mayim Bialik, Quentin Tarantino, Matt Damon, Reggie Jackson, Ashton Kutcher, Sylvester Stallone, and Conan O’Brien.

Celebrities with the highest IQ in the world are drawn from different fields, including music, acting, and politics. Check how your favourite celeb ranks above.

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