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Mensa, the elite high IQ society, often brings to mind luminaries like Stephen Hawking or Marilyn vos Savant. However, there are several unexpected celebrities who also qualify for Mensa, requiring an IQ in the top 2% of the population. This list highlights some of these intellectual stars, with some names being more surprising than others. Each entry has been verified across multiple sources to ensure accuracy. For instance, while Sharon Stone is frequently cited as a member, she has clarified that she is not and never has been part of Mensa. The list is unordered, as not all IQs are publicly available.
15. Scott Levy
Better recognized by his wrestling alias, Raven, Scott Levy pursued criminal justice at the University of Delaware and initially aspired to become a lawyer. His reported IQ stands at an impressive 143.
14. Asia Carrera
With an IQ of 156, Asia Carrera is a renowned figure in the adult film industry, having starred in more than 250 hardcore movies. Before her adult career, she showcased her musical talent by performing piano at Carnegie Hall at just 13 years old and later studied at Rutgers University.
13. Myles Jeffrey
Jeffrey is a talented young actor known for his extensive voiceover work. At just six years old, he scored in the 99th percentile on an IQ test, officially classifying him as a genius.
12. Glenne Headly
An accomplished actress and spouse of John Malkovich, Headly honed her craft by studying drama in New York City and earned a scholarship to attend the American College of Switzerland.
11. Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino, known for his love of cinematic violence and being a high school dropout, boasts an impressive IQ of 160.
10. Steve Martin
Steve Martin pursued a degree in Philosophy at Cal State and once entertained the idea of becoming a professor. His IQ is estimated to be around 142.
9. Geena Davis
Davis participated in a student exchange program in Sweden, becoming fluent in Swedish. She studied drama at Boston University, is skilled in playing the piano, flute, drums, and organ, and has an IQ of 140.
8. Laura Shields
An accomplished English model and actress, she holds an honors degree in chemical engineering from Leeds University and has a reported IQ of 158.
7. Alan Rachins
Rachins is best known for his role as a lawyer on *L.A. Law* and as Dharma’s free-spirited father on *Dharma and Greg*. He attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania before leaving and later graduated from Empire State College in 1974.
6. Joey Beauchamp
Beauchamp, a footballer for Oxford United, is recognized on British Mensa’s fact sheet among “famous members,” though his specific IQ remains undisclosed.
5. Natalie Portman
Portman is proficient in five languages, holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Harvard, and furthered her education with graduate studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
4. Jimmy Savile
A renowned British DJ, actor, and TV personality, Savile gained fame for hosting the BBC program *Jim’ll Fix It*, where he fulfilled the wishes of viewers, primarily children. He was also the first and last presenter of *Top of the Pops*. Savile received an honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD) from Leeds University and was named an honorary fellow of the Royal College of Radiology (FRCR). His IQ was measured at 149 during Mensa’s entry tests.
3. James Woods
Woods excelled in his SATs, gained admission to MIT (though he left to pursue acting), and reportedly has an IQ of 180.
2. Dolph Lundgren
Lundgren studied at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden, and earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney, Australia, in 1982. The following year, he was granted a Fulbright Scholarship to MIT. His IQ is recorded as 160.
1. Jodie Foster
Foster was the valedictorian at the French-speaking Lycee Francais de Los Angeles and later graduated magna cum laude from Yale with a degree in literature. Her IQ is reported to be 132.
+ Lisa Simpson
With an IQ of 156, Lisa has been a member of Mensa Springfield since 1999.
