Quiz: Can you guess where these celebrities attended university?

Having a degree may not be a prerequisite to becoming a celebrity and yet, many household names today started out as humble students. 

It’s clear that academic achievements are important to some A-listers – especially those who obtained their degrees after becoming famous – all while balancing a busy work schedule with classes, midterms and finals. 

While this often leaves us mere mortals admiring their accomplishments from afar, it’s worth remembering that with hard work and perseverance, earning a degree or a graduate degree is more than possible.

So, how well do you know your celebrities and their educational backgrounds? Let’s find out: 

1. Which university did British actress Emma Watson attend?

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Brown University

University of Fribourg

London School of Economics

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2. Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria obtained a Master’s in Chicano studies from...

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Texas State University

California State University

Texas A&M University

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3. The Office actress Mindy Kaling attended…

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Cornell University

Dartmouth College

Princeton University

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4. Natalie Portman studied at which renowned university?

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Yale University

Tel Aviv University

Harvard University

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5. Hasan Minhaj was a graduate of…

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University of California, Davis

Stanford University

Trick question - he didn’t attend university

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6. James Franco is known for his academic pursuits. What are some of the institutions he attended?

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Columbia University

New York University

University of California

All of the above

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7. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is an alumnus of…

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University College London

Imperial College London

London School of Economics

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8. Lupita Nyong'o pursued a Master's in Acting from...

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New York University (Tisch School of the Arts)

Yale University (School of Drama)

University of California, Los Angeles (School of Theater, Film and Television)

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Quiz: Can you match these celebrities to their universities?

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It’s not a crime, but it looks like keeping up with celebrities just isn't your thing!

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