Fame doesn’t always equal brainpower — but in some rare cases, it absolutely does. From chart-topping musicians and Hollywood A-listers to comedy legends and TV favourites, a select group of celebrities boast intelligence levels that rival leading academics. These are the stars whose talents extend far beyond the stage or screen, with reported IQ scores placing them firmly in genius territory. Some balanced degrees in neuroscience, engineering or astrophysics alongside glittering careers in entertainment.
Others left formal education early, only to prove their intellect in unconventional ways. A few shocked fans by revealing backgrounds in medical research, elite universities or gifted-child programmes — while one even returned to academia after conquering the charts. This countdown ranks ten famous faces IQ levels ranked as reported by brainmanager.io, from “exceptionally gifted” to truly extraordinary. Expect surprising academic credentials, eye-watering scores and proof that some of the biggest names in showbiz are also among its smartest.