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Famous Celebrities with Coveted PhD Degree

By Geetika Arora

Celebrities with PhDs? Yes, they exist!

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Actress, neuroscientist, and author, Bialik earned a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA.

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mayim bialik

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Queen's lead guitarist also holds a PhD in astrophysics from Imperial College London.

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brian may

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The actor, writer, and director earned a PhD in English from Yale University.

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james franco

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The NBA superstar earned a PhD in education from Barry University in Miami.

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shaquille o'neal

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The German Chancellor earned a PhD in quantum chemistry from the University of Leipzig.

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angela merkel

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The Grammy-winning musician holds a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and an honorary doctorate from Howard University.

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john legend

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The former presidential candidate and neurosurgeon earned a PhD in neuroscience from the University of Michigan.

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ben carson

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The 'Rocky IV' star holds a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney and a PhD in chemical engineering from the University of Stockholm.

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Dolph lundgren

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The Hollywood actress and inventor earned a PhD in applied mathematics from the University of Vienna.

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hedy lamarr

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These celebrities prove that education and success can come in many forms.

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