15 Celebrities and the Schools and Universities Where They Graduated

Graduating from school or university is the dream of many people. These steps, full of challenges, help us grow and are the key to developing our intellectual abilities. But of course, not everyone can find time for such dedication. Some celebrities bucked this trend and achieved renowned academic titles.

O awesome.club researched the trajectory of some celebrities who graduated and went beyond. Check out who they are right now.

The actress, protagonist of Harry Potter, graduated in Literature at Brown University (one of the most traditional in the USA) after five years of studies. The young woman was able to reconcile work and academic career very well.

Ben Affleck graduated and received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from Brown University as well. The Oscar winner for Best Screenplay received this recognition for his exemplary work in the seventh art.

The American singer has an honorary doctorate from the Berklee College of Music (USA) for his contribution to the recording industry.

The famous rapper received the same honorary degree as Timberlake and became the first hip-hop artist to achieve the feat at the Berklee College of Music.

The famous sister of the Jenner-Kardashian clan graduated from Laurel Springs School and the celebration was apotheotic, with the presence of many celebrities.

Kanye West studied a few semesters at the American Academy of Art in Chicago and at Chicago State University, but dropped out to dedicate himself entirely to music. However, six years later he received an honorary degree from the Art Institute of Chicago for his work in the recording industry.

Eva majored in Chicano Studies at California State University (“chicanos” is the term used to designate US citizens of Mexican descent). They say that during the recording of Desperate Housewives she was working on her thesis on “Success is born from diversity: the value of Latinas in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) careers”.

Dakota is no longer the little girl we saw in Big Girl, Little Woman. For many people it is curious that she has already finished school, which is why many media wrote and photographed the star during graduation.

Zendaya is another celebrity who grew up and graduated. She is a clear example that, even with a tight schedule (at the time, she was filming the series Agent KC), anything is possible.

The British actor received an honorary degree from the University of Kent, which recognized his work in the film industry. The actor graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, but was unable to attend the graduation because he had commitments related to Lord of the Rings🇧🇷

The brothers, protagonists of Zack & Cody: Twins in Action, distanced themselves from the entertainment industry in order to finish university studies. The actors studied, respectively, Video Game Design and Archeology at New York University and attended the graduation ceremony.

The Australian singer received an honorary doctorate from Anglia Ruskin University in London for her contribution to raising awareness of breast cancer, which she suffered from in 2005.

the actor of The Office graduated in 2001 in Dramaturgy at the aforementioned Brown University. Before starting his studies he taught English in Costa Rica. In 2019, John returned to the university as a guest and delivered a beautiful speech to the graduating seniors.

the actress of The Silence of the Lambs knew how to combine work and studies and graduated in English Literature from Yale University, with a degree magna cum laude, i.e., “with great honours.” In 2006, Jodie received an honorary doctorate, related to film, from the University of Pennsylvania.

Legend received a degree in American and African American Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he has an Honorary Doctorate of Music for his contribution to the recording industry.

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