It seems that even the greatest of men, with the greatest of IQs, have a weakness: women. Bill Clinton’s image of being a “good ol’ boy,” was shattered by one of the White House’s biggest scandals ever. His IQ of 159 couldn’t save him from the hellfire of the media and the American public.
Now would be a good time to remind everyone that despite the stupid things he has done, when it comes to being book-smart, Bill brings a lot to the table. He has earned degrees in foreign services and law, but somehow people seem to know less about that and more about him playing the sax. What a nice lesson in human priorities.
154 - Michael Jordan
When being hugely successful in the Olympics is one of the least famous things you’ll ever do, you know you’ve got the perfect career as a legendary athlete under your belt. So much has been said about Michael Jordan that at this point, it’s almost not worth going into. However, not many people know that he dropped out of university to pursue an NBA career.
He’s been in a number of commercials since retiring from the NBA and is an avid golfer, but at this point, we’re just going to take the opportunity to casually remind you that he was also in "Space Jam." Oh, and to also remind you that he has since completed his Geography degree and has an IQ of 154.
126 - Brad Pitt
Producer and actor, Brad Pitt has one of the world’s most recognized faces. It’s a pretty one, too. We first saw him in "Thelma and Louise" as a hitchhiking charmer who Geena Davis’ Thelma falls for. Prior to the onset of success, Pitt bailed on a journalism degree in order to pursue acting. He has also worked as a mover and an El Pollo Loco chicken mascot before becoming one of the most sought-after men in the business.
Since then Pitt has starred in numerous iconic films such as "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," "Ocean's Eleven," "Interview With the Vampire," "Fight Club," and more. There are simply too many to choose from! Pitt sounds even more impressive when you learn he has an IQ of 126. Looks + brains = Brad.
130 - Angela Bassett
Doing well at Yale doesn’t come easily to anyone. It takes discipline and hard work, and apparently, Angela Bassett knows that all too well. It turns out this movie star has always seen her education as a priority, which is important for someone with an IQ of 130. She did so well in school that she became the first African-American student in the National Honor Society when she was in high school.
Basset got into Yale as part of a special program for students with difficult backgrounds. That was how she got her B.A. in African American Studies. She later completed another degree, this time it was a Master of Fine Arts, which she got from Yale as well. Other than bowing down there's not a lot we can do.
142 - Chris Martin
The noted musician did a great job of balancing school and music back when he was still a student. Chris Martin was previously educated at the esteemed Sherborne School in Dorset. With an IQ of 142, it is quite possible he had to ward off university admissions with a stick. He later earned his degree in ancient Latin and Greek studies with first-class honors at the University College London (UCL). It was at UCL where he met his Coldplay bandmates.
While in college, Martin pursued music and formed a band in 1996 with Johnny Buckland, Will Champion, and Guy Berryman. Their band was initially called Pectoralz. They later changed it to Starfish and finally settled on Coldplay. Definitely the best of the three!