Learning is light: Hollywood stars with higher education

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

On October 7, one of the most charming actresses Rachel McAdams celebrates her birthday, she is celebrating her 36th birthday. Rachel is a college-educated celebrity. Since this is not so common in Hollywood, we decided to recall other celebrities who graduated from high schools.

Rachel McAdams

The birthday girl from the very childhood showed a great interest in the theater: from the age of four, Rachel played in amateur performances. Teachers noted her confidence on stage and ease of reincarnation. Not surprisingly, she devoted her career and education to art. So, in 2001, Rachel graduated with honors from the University of York in Toronto and received a BFA degree in theater.

Natalie Portman

Natalie is not just a good actress, but also a very educated girl. Already from school, she got used to being an excellent student in everything (classmates even considered her a nerd). Due to her studies at school, she gave up several promising roles ("Romeo and Juliet", "Lolita", etc.).

After school, Portman chose Harvard as her alma mater, opting for the psychology department.

After high school, Portman chose Harvard as her alma mater, opting for the psychology department: “I don't give a damn if Harvard ruins my career. Better to be smart than a movie star. " After graduating from Harvard University, Natalie continued her studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The actress herself said: “I just decided that education is more important to me than being a movie star. If they stop inviting me to the shooting, I will definitely not be upset."

Eva Longoria

It turns out that desperate housewives are also capable of learning. Eva Longoria, after having achieved success in her work, decided that it was time to take up her mind. Several years of hard study were not in vain for Longoria. About a year ago, the star received her master's degree from the University of California. Longoria's graduate work was a topic related to the history and culture of the Latin American population. Eve studied the southwestern United States during the Spanish colonization.

On her Twitter, the star commented on her graduation: “Higher education was my dream! I'm happy! And neither are my parents … You are never too old or too busy to continue your education."

Emma Watson

After completing filming in the Potterian, Emma's colleagues on the set continued to act in films, but the actress decided to study at Oxford, and then at the American University of Brown. The girl said that she was not sure whether she would be able to make her acting profession the main one, but a higher education would always come in handy. Despite the fact that Emma continued to act in films during her studies, she paid sufficient attention to workshops and lectures. The actress graduated from her studies recently, having received a bachelor's degree in English language and literature. In an interview, Emma admitted that she did not regret choosing an institute at all and she really likes to study (although she did not differ in her exemplary studies at school).

Renee Zellweger

Known for the film "Bridget Jones's Diary", the actress keeps up with her colleagues. After graduating from high school, Renee entered the University of Austin at the Faculty of English. Here she studied theatrical art on a more serious level. It was then that Zellweger first realized how much she loved being an actress.

After graduating from high school, Renee entered the University of Austin at the Faculty of English.

While studying at the institute, she periodically starred in extras of local Texas films, as well as in advertising. Rene graduated from University in 1991, after which she began to actively act in films.

Julianne Moore

After graduating from high school, Julianne entered the college of the city of Frankfurt am Main. She then asked her parents to allow her to get an acting education. Mother agreed and flew with Julie to Boston, where the future star entered the School of Arts at Boston University in the Department of Fine and Dramatic Arts. After graduating from the institute, Julianna received a bachelor's degree, which she is still proud of. In an interview, the actress admitted that no matter what, she would force her children to get higher education.

James Franco

As a schoolboy, James firmly decided that he wanted to become an actor. But after school he entered the University of California at Los Angeles and began to study in the specialty "English". After the first year, he left the institute, but in 2008 he still graduated with a bachelor's degree. After graduating from university, Franco moved to New York to study the Masters of Literature program at Columbia University. He also studied filmmaking at the Tisch School of the Arts, New York University.

James enjoyed university life so much that he began teaching. He first taught the art of shooting short films at New York, and then at the University of California. He is also a Ph. D. candidate in English literature from Yale University.

Ashton Kutcher

According to some sources, the actor graduated from the university, according to others - no. One way or another, his training is worth talking about. Ashton entered the University of Iowa, after which he was to become a biochemist engineer. At first he was an exemplary student - motivated by the desire to find a cure for his brother's illness. On one occasion, he was almost expelled from the university altogether for theft, and was also evicted from the dormitory due to the fact that he caused too much disturbance and noise to his neighbors.

At first he was an exemplary student - motivated by the desire to find a cure for his brother's illness.

Recently, information appeared on the network that Ashton plans to complete his film career in favor of a business in the field of Internet technology. This idea came to him after the role of Steve Jobs. In addition, Kutcher is one of the design, usability and software advisors for Lenovo Yoga tablets. As you can see, for Ashton, the university education was not in vain.

Denzel Washington

After school, this actor entered Fordham University. Here he studied medicine, biology, became interested in journalism and finally became interested in theater. He played in many theatrical productions at the university and was considered one of the best actors in the student troupe. One of the most striking roles during the university period was the image of Othello from Shakespeare's tragedy.

For his hard work and talent, Denzel was awarded a scholarship, which allowed him to continue his education at the American Conservatory of Theater in San Francisco. In 1977, the actor received a journalism diploma, which he is proud of to this day.

Orlando Bloom

The recognized sex symbol of Hollywood and former husband of Miranda Kerr graduated from the University of Kent in 2010. The graduation ceremony took place at Canterbury Cathedral. Orlando himself was in seventh heaven with happiness, having received a diploma: "I am very happy to be at this ceremony, it is a great honor for me to receive a degree here, in the city of my childhood."

Paul Giamatti

The actor liked studying so much that he decided to study at the drama school of the same Yale.

The actor has two higher educations. He received his first at Yale University, earning a BA in English and Literature. While studying at Yale, Paul did not miss the opportunity to appear on stage, playing in all kinds of performances. The actor liked studying so much that he decided to study at the drama school of the same Yale, receiving a master's degree in fine arts. One thing is for sure, if Paul suddenly starts having problems with his acting career, he will definitely not disappear.