High education is not something we expect of gorgeous actresses. Why would actors need PhDs in neuroscience... right? Some incredibly successful celebrities have also excelled in the classroom, earning some crazy degrees from some very prestigious schools.

Eva Longoria

Eva recently accepted her master's degree in Chicano studies from California State University, Northridge. She adds the degree to her bachelor of science in kinesiology, which she received while at Texas A&M University-Kingsville before heading to Hollywood.



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Eva reportedly started the advanced program while working on ABC's Desperate Housewives, even completing some schoolwork while on set.

Natalie Portman

Natalie graduated from Harvard with a BA in psychology



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Julia Stiles

Another Ivy Leaguer, Julia graduated from Columbia with a BA in English literature.



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