I've rounded up 15 celebrities who have graced the halls of America's most prestigious schools — some who went back to school after Tinseltown success, and some prior to their big break.
Most School Spirit
University: Harvard
Focus: Business, Owner/President Management Program
As a school requirement, Tyra must live in an on-campus dormitory. She does not have a roommate.
Best Smile
University: Columbia '94
Focus: History
While studying history, Amanda auditioned before the legendary actress and acting teacher Uta Hagen, and after taking Hagen's class, Amanda turned to acting for good.
Best Hair
University: UPenn ’96
Associations: Delta Delta Delta sorority
Elizabeth graduated magna cum laude and earned an MFA from the American Conservatory Theater in 1998.
Biggest Party Animal
University: Princeton ’82
Focus: English literature
David has a MA from Yale and attempted a PhD but never finished his doctoral thesis, titled Magic and Technology in Contemporary Poetry and Prose.
Biggest Sweetheart
University: Brown
Focus: Liberal Arts
Emma is taking a semester or two off to promote the last Harry Potter movie and to work on her career.
Most Likely to Become a CEO
University: Yale '91
Focus: History
Ed acted in school productions with fellow successful celebs Ron Livingston and Paul Giamatti.
Most Artistic
University: Columbia '05
Focus: English literature
Columbia awarded Julia the John Jay Award in 2010, given to five alumni for personal achievements.
Class Clown
University: Yale
Focus: English
Following the Oscars and negative reviews of his performance as host, James decided to take his school newspaper's words most to heart.
Most Outgoing
University: Harvard '10
Focus: Master's Degree in Public Administration
Ashley earned her bachelor's degree in French from the University of Kentucky in 2007. Surprisingly, Ellen DeGeneres issued Ashley her diploma on her show.
Most Likely to Lead a Revolution
University: Columbia '99
Focus: Literature and Eastern religions
Maggie's brother, Jake, also attended Columbia but eventually dropped out.
Best Dancer
University: Harvard '03
Focus: Psychology
Natalie opted out of attending the Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace premiere to study for her high school final exams. She once told the New York Post: "I'd rather be smart than a movie star."
This smart beauty has continued with her intellectual pursuit well after college by taking graduate classes at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Ms. Congeniality
University: Princeton ’87
Focus: French literature
Shortly after Brooke graduated, a New York Times op-ed piece criticized Brooke for not taking any history, mathematics, economics, world literature, or science classes.
Best Eyes
University: Harvard ’97
Focus: Religion and Philosophy
Rashida wanted to be a lawyer at first, but changed her mind after the O.J. Simpson case.
Most Charming/Athletic
University: Brown '01
Focus: Playwriting
John taught English in Costa Rica before attending Brown. He even helped coach youth basketball in Rhode Island, which is why he wins two titles (that and I love him!).
Most Likely to Become Successful
University: Yale ’75
Focus: Drama
Robert Brustein, former Yale School of Drama dean, said of Ms. Meryl: "It was immediately apparent that she was destined for greatness." Well, duh.
Check in on the next blog when we talk more about graduations!
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