1. Mayim Bialik
You probably know Mayim Bialik as Amy Farrah Fowler from “The Big Bang Theory,” but did you know she’s a real-life neuroscientist? Yep, she earned her Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA! Talk about brains and beauty.
2. Ken Jeong
Ken Jeong is famous for his hilarious roles in “The Hangover” series and “Community,” but before he made us laugh, he was saving lives as a licensed physician. He even used to practice internal medicine!
3. Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman isn’t just an Oscar-winning actress; she’s also a Harvard graduate. She holds a degree in psychology and has co-authored several scientific papers. Brains, talent, and beauty—she’s got it all.
4. Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal is known for his amazing basketball career, but did you know he’s also a doctor? Shaq earned his Ed.D. in Human Resource Development from Barry University. He’s a giant on and off the court.
5. Brian May
Brian May, the legendary guitarist from Queen, is also an astrophysicist. He completed his Ph.D. in astrophysics, and he’s co-authored some pretty impressive research papers. Rock on, Dr. May!
6. Lisa Kudrow
We all love Lisa Kudrow as Phoebe Buffay from “Friends,” but Lisa has a background in biology. She worked on her father’s research project studying headaches and even co-authored a scientific paper. Who knew Phoebe was such a brainiac?
7. Dolph Lundgren
Dolph Lundgren is best known for playing tough guys in movies like “Rocky IV,” but he’s also a chemical engineer. He has a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney. Talk about muscles and smarts.
8. Hedy Lamarr
Hedy Lamarr was a Hollywood star in the 1940s, but she was also an inventor. She co-created a frequency-hopping system that laid the groundwork for today’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies. A true pioneer in both film and science.
9. Greg Graffin
Greg Graffin, the lead singer of the punk band Bad Religion, is also a professor. He holds a Ph.D. in zoology from Cornell University and teaches life sciences. Punk rock and academia—a unique combo!
10. Danica McKellar
Danica McKellar, known for her role as Winnie Cooper on “The Wonder Years,” is also a math whiz. She graduated summa cum laude from UCLA with a degree in mathematics and has authored several books to make math more accessible to kids.
11. Kal Penn
Kal Penn, famous for his roles in “Harold & Kumar” and “House,” also worked in the White House. He served as an Associate Director in the Office of Public Engagement during the Obama administration. Acting and politics—quite the résumé!
12. Terry Crews
Terry Crews is not only an actor and former NFL player, but he’s also an accomplished artist. He even received an art scholarship to attend Western Michigan University. His talent extends far beyond the screen and field.
13. Geena Davis
Geena Davis, the Oscar-winning actress, is also an archer. She nearly qualified for the U.S. Olympic archery team in 2000. From acting to archery, Geena proves she can hit the mark in any field.
