Lady Gaga to Ben Affleck: 7 Celebrities You Didn't Know Are Geniuses

Producer: Peuli Bakshi Editor: Nisha Dubey

Intelligence and talent often go hand-in-hand, and some celebrities have proven that. Here are some global stars who have exceptionally high IQs.

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Lady Gaga: Having an IQ of 166, this pop sensation is a certified genius, having attended the prestigious Convent of the Sacred Heart school in Manhattan.

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Rowan Atkinson: Having an IQ of 178, the actor, best known for his role as Mr. Bean, is a graduate of Oxford University, where he studied electrical engineering.

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Ben Affleck: Having an IQ of 154, the actor and director attended Occidental College, in LA, where he studied Middle Eastern affairs.

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Natalie Portman: Having an IQ of T 140, his Oscar-winning actress is a Harvard University graduate with a degree in psychology.

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Matt Damon: Having an IQ of 160, the actor and screenwriter attended Harvard University as an English major before pursuing his acting career.

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Lisa Kudrow: Having an IQ of 154, she is best known for her role as Phobe in 'FRIENDS'. Kudrow is a Vassar College graduate with a degree in biology.

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Ashton Kutcher: Having an IQ of 160, the actor and entrepreneur attended the University of Iowa, studying biochemical engineering.

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