These celebrities have a PhD
Condoleezza Rice:
She has a master’s degree in economics and a PhD in international studies from the University of Denver.
David Duchovny:
Not only does this The X-Files and Californication star hold an English degree from Princeton, he also began a PhD at Yale University.
Martin Luther King Jr.:
It should come as no surprise that this Nobel Peace Prize winner and legendary orator held a doctorate in systematic theology from Boston University.
Ken Jeong:
Many people don’t realize this beloved comedian is also a licensed doctor, having studied at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Medicine.
Peter Weller:
In 2013, Weller received a PhD in art history from UCLA.
Miuccia Prada:
Not only did she train to be a mime, she also earned a PhD in political science from the University of Milan.
Mayim Bialik:
The actress who came to be known as Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory is as smart as the TV character she played.
Michael Crichton:
The man behind Jurassic Park wasn’t just an incredible author, he was also a medical doctor.
Rachel Maddow:
An international Rhodes Scholar, the host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show is also a Doctor of Politics.
Sai Pallavi:
At just 29, Pallavi may be one of the youngest famous people to hold a PhD—a medical degree from Tbilisi State Medical University, in Georgia.
James Franco:
In fact, he is known to have enrolled in a PhD program at Yale University.