People with a high level of intelligence have a special society - Mensa. Individuals with an IQ level higher than 98% of people are accepted there.
Celebrities with high IQs
Many successful people have a high IQ. The famous astrophysicist Stephen Hawking boasts 160 points. Despite the disability and almost complete paralysis, Hawking is one of the most respected scientists, the author of several books and has 14 different awards. The outstanding chess player Garry Kasparov at one time became the youngest world champion, and in this he was helped by an IQ of 190 points. Entrepreneur Paul Allen, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft, apparently also often used the clues of his intuition and was able to develop his business in the right way. His intelligence is estimated at 170 points. Many Hollywood celebrities are also keeping up with their fellow scientists. Dolph Lundgren and Quentin Tarantino have an intelligence of 160 points, Sharon Stone - 154, Reese Witherspoon - 145 points. In Russia, intelligence tests were not conducted among celebrities, but experts note high rates for Nikolai Baskov, Alla Pugacheva, Lena Lenina.Marilyn vos Savant, a writer and journalist from the United States, has the highest IQ level.
Low IQ is not a hindrance to fame
Interestingly, not all famous personalities can boast of impressive IQ levels. How many points can a brutal hero Bruce Willis have? It turns out that only 100 is the average. And the intimidating boxer Muhammad Ali is not even up to the average level - his IQ was 78 points. The level of intelligence of the scandalous actress and singer Lindsay Lohan is also low - 92. Although her friend Paris Hilton scored even less - 70 points. Well, the lowest level was shown by the famous actor and director, famous for his roles in action movies, Sylvester Stallone. The intelligence test of the "Italian Stallion" showed a disappointing result of 54 points. Among domestic stars with low intelligence, experts distinguish Sergey Lazarev, Dima Bilan, Masha Malinovskaya, Zhanna Friske.As it turned out, the IQ of some popular stars exceeds the level of Einstein!
The average IQ is 98. By today's standards, Albert Einstein's IQ would be 160, and Galileo Galilei's IQ would be 182. There are some celebrities on our list who have IQs higher than Einstein's and approach Galileo's.
1. James Franco - 130
The actor is simply obsessed with education. During the filming of Spider-Man 3, he re-entered the University of California at Los Angeles, taking 62 (!) credits per semester. Moreover, after graduation, he simultaneously entered Columbia and New York Universities, and Brooklyn College for a master of arts degree, and then transferred to Yale to receive a degree in philosophy. Like this!
2. Nicole Kidman - 132
Winner of the Oscar for Best Actress, the first Australian actress to receive an award in this nomination, she began studying ballet at the age of 4, then got into the Australian Theater for Youth and the Philip Street Theater, where she also studied vocals and studied the history of the theater, and from 15 She has made her film debut for years.
3. Kate Beckinsale - 132
While studying at Oxford, Kate was offered a role in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. She studied modern languages at university and speaks fluent French, Russian and German. After studying for three years, she left the university for the sake of filming.
4. Arnold Schwarzenegger - 135
Actor, bodybuilder, governor... It's hard to believe, but the performer of the role of the Terminator has an intelligence level that is much higher than average.
5. Tommy Lee Jones - 135
After graduating with honors from Harvard with a degree in English, Tommy Lee decided not to continue his education and came to grips with acting. Considering that he did not study acting, his success in this field is impressive.
6. Natalie Portman - 140
One of the most beautiful and talented actresses is also a very smart woman. She received her bachelor's degree from Harvard and speaks six languages.
7. Shakira - 140
Recognized as one of the most powerful women on the planet in 2013 and 2014 by the Forbes list, Shakira is one of the most intelligent pop stars. She has achieved tremendous success in the musical field, is interested in world culture and education. Shakira is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, is actively involved in charity work and has opened two schools for children.
8. Madonna - 140
Probably "most" is the most appropriate word when it comes to Madonna. The most commercially successful performer (included in the Guinness Book of Records), the most influential woman (included in the list of "25 most influential women of the 20th century" according to Time magazine), the most terrible actress ("Golden Raspberry" 2000). No wonder she is also the smartest.
9. Geena Davis - 140
The former model and actress received a bachelor's degree from Boston University, devotes a lot of time to the issue of gender equality.
10. Steve Martin - 142
It is very difficult to make people laugh, so the role of a comedian hides remarkable brains. Before entering film, Steve Martin studied philosophy at the University of California, Los Angeles.
11. David Duchovny - 147
The X-Files star is not only a handsome man, but also an intellectual. He graduated from Princeton University in 1982 with a bachelor's degree in English literature, and continued his education at Yale, where he received a master's degree. But his dissertation "Magic and Technology in Modern Poetry and Prose" was never completed - David decided to become an actor.
12. Nolan Gould - 150
The seventeen-year-old actor, the star of American TV series, graduated from school as an external student at the age of 13 and is a member of the Mensa society, which unites people with a high level of intelligence.
13. Sharon Stone - 154
The actress and former model attended Edinboro University in Pennsylvania but dropped out to pursue a modeling career.
14. Cindy Crawford - 154
Before her photos appeared on the covers of fashion magazines, tempting prospects opened up for Cindy in the field of education. As the best graduate, she was entrusted with a farewell speech at the end of school, then Crawford received an academic scholarship at Northwestern University, where she was supposed to leave as a chemical engineer. However, without studying for a semester, she dropped out of school for the sake of the modeling business.
15. Quentin Tarantino - 160
Tarantino left school at 15 and went to work in a video store. Having seen enough films, he decided to make his own movie, as it turned out, quite successfully.
16. Dolph Lundgren - 160
Having started his career with a triumph in Rocky 4, Lundgren lived up to his sports heroes in life. In 1980, before moving to the US, he became the captain of the Swedish karate team. In Stockholm, Lundgren received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and continued his education at the University of Sydney, where he received a master's degree. In 1983, he was awarded an MIT Fulbright Scholarship and was due to continue his studies in Boston for a doctorate, but met singer Grace Jones, for whom he became a bodyguard and close friend for several years. He never made it to Boston.
17. Conan O'Brien - 160
The famous American comedian and TV presenter, indirectly known to our public as one of the authors of the television series The Simpsons, received an excellent education. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard in 1985 with a degree in American history and literature. Since 1987, O'Brien began writing scripts for television programs and television shows, and also became the author of several seasons of the popular animated series.
18. Lisa Kudrow - 160
Ironically, a woman with such a mind usually plays very frivolous persons - which is worth only her Phoebe Buffay from the television series Friends. The actress at one time received a bachelor's degree in biology and worked for eight years with her father, who was a doctor. Lisa took up acting almost by accident, deciding to help her father earn money for his medical research.
19. Ashton Kutcher - 160
Yes, that's right, and not through "a", contrary to the rules of pronunciation and our established opinion, the name of this actor sounds. Kutcher is a versatile person, in addition to cinema, he has been modeling in Paris and Milan, in particular, he has appeared in advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein, he is also known as a restaurateur and is quite successful in venture capital investments in Internet start-up resources.
20. Rowan Atkinson - 178
The author and performer of the role of the famous Mr. Bean in life is not at all like his somewhat silly character. After graduating from Newcastle University with a degree in electrical engineering, Atkinson continued his studies at Oxford, where he received a master's degree in electrical engineering. While still at Oxford, the future television star became interested in theater and after graduation began to write scripts and work as a radio presenter.
21. James Woods - 184
The Once Upon a Time in America and Casino star scored a top 800 in text analysis and a 779 in math upon admission to MIT. Shortly before graduating, Woods dropped out to pursue a career in acting.
The Australian mathematician, the author of the Green-Tao theorem, has the highest IQ level, his name is Terence Tao. Getting results over 200 points is a very rare occurrence, because most of the inhabitants of our planet barely score 100 points. People with extremely high IQs (over 150) can be found among Nobel laureates. It is these people who move science forward, make discoveries in various professional fields. Among them are the American writer Marilyn vos Savant, the astrophysicist Christopher Hirata, the phenomenal reader Kim Peak, who can read a page of text in a few seconds, the Briton Daniel Tammet, who memorizes thousands of digits, Kim Ung-Yong, who studied at the university at the age of 3, and other famous personalities. with amazing abilities.
How is a person's IQ formed?
The level of IQ is influenced by several factors, including heredity, environment (family, school, social status of a person). The age of the test subject also significantly affects the result of passing the test. At the age of 26, as a rule, a person's intelligence reaches its peak, and then only decreases.
It is worth noting that some people with exceptionally high IQ in everyday life turned out to be completely helpless. For example, Kim Peak could not fasten the buttons on his clothes. In addition, not everyone has such a talent appeared from birth. Daniel Tammet gained his ability to memorize vast numbers of numbers after suffering from a terrible epileptic seizure as a child.
IQ level above 140
People with IQs over 140 are the owners of excellent creative abilities who have achieved success in various scientific fields. Famous people with an IQ score of 140 or more include Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking. Such geniuses of their era are known for their outstanding abilities, they make an incredibly high contribution to the development of knowledge and science, create new inventions and theories. Such people are only 0.2% of the total population.
IQ level from 131 to 140
Only 3% of the population has a high IQ. Among the famous people who have a similar test result are Nicole Kidman and Arnold Schwarzenegger. These are successful people with high mental abilities, they can reach heights in various fields of activity, science and creativity. Want to check who is smarter - you or Schwarzenegger?
IQ level from 121 to 130
The intellectual level above the average shows only 6% of the population. Such people can be seen in universities, as they are usually excellent students in all disciplines, successfully graduate from universities, realize themselves in various professions and achieve high results.
IQ level from 111 to 120
If you think that the average iq is about 110, then you are wrong. This indicator refers to intelligence above average. People with test scores between 111 and 120 are usually hardworking and have a life long pursuit of knowledge. There are about 12% of such people among the population.
IQ level from 101 to 110
IQ level from 91 to 100
If you passed the test, and the result was less than 100 points, do not be upset, because this average is in a quarter of the population. People with such indicators of intelligence study well at school and universities, they get jobs in the field of middle management and other specialties that do not require significant mental effort.
IQ level from 81 to 90
One tenth of the population has a level of intelligence below average. Their IQ test scores are between 81 and 90. These people usually do well in school, but most often do not graduate. They can work in the field of physical labor, in industries that do not require the use of intellectual abilities.
IQ level from 71 to 80
Another tenth of the population has an IQ level of 71 to 80, which is already a sign of mental retardation of a lesser degree. Individuals with this score tend to attend special schools, but may also graduate from regular elementary school with average grades.
IQ level from 51 to 70
About 7% of people have a mild form of mental retardation and an IQ level of 51 to 70. They study in special institutions, but they are able to take care of themselves, and are relatively full members of society.
IQ level from 21 to 50
About 2% of people on Earth have an intellectual development level of 21 to 50 points, they suffer from dementia, an average degree of mental retardation. Such people cannot learn, but are able to take care of themselves, but most often have guardians.
IQ level up to 20
People with a severe form of mental retardation are not amenable to training and education, they have an intellectual development level of up to 20 points. They are under the care of other people, because they cannot take care of themselves, and live in their own world. There are 0.2% of such people in the world.
People love to evaluate each other. It is easy to compare physical indicators and financial situation, but it is not at all easy to evaluate mental abilities. However, this task has always stood in society: both when hiring a person (especially in government and research organizations), and when enrolling students in educational institutions. Some qualitative characteristics are not enough, for an objective assessment, exact numbers are needed. And how and with what to measure the mind?
Alfred Binet's successful experiments in testing French schoolchildren
At the beginning of the last century, the French psychologist A. Binet, on behalf of the government, developed tests for Parisian schoolchildren. The task was to assess the ability of children to study. To evaluate the test results, Binet introduced a coefficient that showed how much a student was above or below his physical age. If a ten-year-old child solved the problems of an eleven-year-old, then his coefficient was 110 units. When calculating, mental age (in this case 11 years old) was divided by physical age - 10 years old - and multiplied by 100.
The tasks were designed so that the majority of children completed all tests of their age group, that is, the average coefficient for peers was 100. If a student did not cope with these tasks, but mastered only more primitive tasks, then his ability coefficient was less than 100. In this case, to he had to be treated differently at school.
Introduction and development of tests for adults
The results of the French psychologist were very impressive and were picked up by psychologists in other countries. His approach to the numerical assessment of intellectual abilities was taken as a basis and extended to all age groups. For adults, the calculation method was different, but the idea remained the same.
The first intelligence scale for adults was created in 1939 by D. Wexler. IQ (intelligence quotient, intelligence quotient) shows how much a particular person is better or worse at solving intellectual problems relative to the average level. The number 100 is taken as the average level. It is believed that IQ gives an assessment of a person's intelligence. If it is equal to 90-110, then the person has average abilities. If IQ is in the range of 120-130, then the person's abilities are above average. If IQ is more than 140, then the person is a genius. Those people who show results below 70 in tests are considered mentally retarded.
The term IQ was coined by the German psychologist Wilhelm Stern in 1912. What is the IQ level of famous people? Politicians, rulers of states, scientists? For example, what is Einstein's IQ? We will talk about this further.
Eysenck tests - the most famous, but not the most accurate
Before we find out what kind of IQ Einstein had, let's talk about the most popular test with which you can determine his level. One of the first to actively develop IQ tests for adults was the German-born British psychologist Hans Jurgen Eysenck (1916-1997). He conducted research, wrote articles and books, and gave lectures. Not all scientists agreed with his views, but Eysenck's tests at that time were the most thoughtful and easily applicable, therefore they were widely used in various studies.
Eysenck tests were intended for people with secondary and higher education aged 18 to 50 years. The maximum IQ coefficient on the Eysenck tests is 180 points.
Each test consists of text, digital and graphic tasks, the solution of which is found using logic. The complexity of the tasks is increasing. The test consists of 40 questions, which take 30 minutes to solve. The tasks are designed in such a way that the verbal, mathematical and visual-spatial abilities of the test-taker are fully manifested. All assignments are not required.
Eysenck's tests are widely used now, although there are many tests created by other scientists (D. Wexler, J. Raven, R. Amthauer, R. B. Kettell.) and give a more accurate assessment of the level of intelligence. But they are all more labor intensive. There is currently no single standard for IQ tests. And what is Einstein's IQ according to the Eysenck test? You will know about it soon.
Relationship between IQ and occupation
Psychologists conducted mass testing of people in different social groups and got quite expected results. The average IQ of unskilled workers is 87. Rural and semi-skilled workers have an IQ of 92. Office workers, salespeople, skilled workers, and foremen have an IQ of around 101. Managers and administrators score 104 points. For people with higher education, IQ is 114 points, for candidates of science it reaches 125.
It must be understood that these are the average values of the level of intelligence in a group of subjects. They do not claim that among the farmers there will not be a person with an IQ of 110, and among the graduates of the institute there will not be people with a coefficient of 90.
And what indicator did the scientist Einstein Albert have? According to the above information, his IQ should be at least 125. Well, now you will find out the answer to the main question.
IQ level of Einstein and other historical figures
The creator Albert Einstein is perhaps the most famous scientist of our time. Most people who know about him consider him a man of genius. So how much IQ does Einstein have?
By the time of his death, research on IQ calculations was still gaining momentum, and Eisenck's tests Einstein did not pass. But scientists really wanted to answer this question, and they came up with indirect methods for assessing intelligence. The Swenson-Krein method, for example, analyzes behavior and verbal statements. Einstein's IQ test showed stunning results. According to all calculations, it turned out that the IQ of the great physicist was in no way less than 160, or even all 200. The scatter is explained by different assessment methods and a different set of initial data. Each researcher defends his method and his results. There is no consensus on this issue.
IQ level of other historical figures
In the same indirect way, the intelligence of other historical figures was assessed. Philosopher Benedict Spinoza had an IQ of 175, Blaise Pascal had 171, Isaac Newton had 190, Leonardo da Vinci had 180, Charles Darwin had 165. You can find data from other scientific and political figures of the past. The question is what to do next with this information ... Einstein himself was very skeptical about the possibility of evaluating the mental abilities of a person in numbers.
People with the highest IQs
There is a Mensa International club in the world, where people with a high IQ value are accepted. Each person can pass the test and, if they have a high IQ, be accepted into this club. To date, the club has more than 100 thousand members from all over the world. Among them are scientists, artists, politicians, students, drivers.
The highest scores are:
- Terence Tao (mathematician, Australia, IQ 230).
- Marilyn Vos Savant (journalist, USA, IQ 228).
- Christopher Hirata (astrophysicist, USA, IQ 225).
- Kim Ung-Yong (mathematician, South Korea, IQ 210).
Most famous people in the world also have a high IQ. For example, Microsoft founders Paul Allen and Bill Gates have IQs of 170 and 160, respectively. A. Schwarzenegger has an IQ of 135, the ex-president has an IQ of 137. Brad Pitt has an IQ of 119, Angelina Jolie has an IQ of 118.
Interestingly, people with average intelligence are also popular. Here are the owners of low IQ, who are known and loved by everyone:
- Bruce Willis - American actor, IQ = 101.
- Britney Spears - American pop singer, IQ = 98.
- Muhammad Ali - American boxer, IQ = 78.
- Sylvester Stallone is an American actor, screenwriter, and director with an IQ of 54.
What dependencies have been revealed by psychological studies of intelligence in different population groups
- Intelligence actively develops in childhood and adolescence and reaches its peak at about 26 years of age. In the future, it remains at the same level or falls. But with the right lifestyle and regular training, the IQ increases.
- To a greater extent, IQ is determined by genetic characteristics (about 80%), but living conditions, especially in childhood, also affect its value.
- There is a connection between the IQ value of the inhabitants of the country and its economic condition, the development of democratic institutions and religiosity.
- Crimes are more often committed by people with an IQ of 70-90, and this indicator does not depend on race.
- Poor nutrition in childhood reduces the intelligence quotient. Iodine deficiency and marijuana use also lower IQ. The decrease can reach 10-12 points.
- Breastfeeding a child helps to increase the level of his intelligence.
- People with a high IQ have a longer life expectancy and are less likely to get sick.
- As a rule, beautiful people have a higher IQ.
Is it worth taking the test yourself?
Despite more than a century of history of studying intelligence, scientists have not come to a consensus on what intelligence is and how to measure it correctly. With a general definition of intelligence as the ability to act intelligently and successfully cope with all life circumstances, according to most psychologists, but then discrepancies begin. Therefore, all IQ estimates should be considered approximate, which characterize a person only in part. You now know what was the IQ of Einstein and other famous personalities. Everyone should take the test though. What if they get accepted into the Mensa International club?
Incredible Facts
We often talk about celebrities with high IQs. We admire their intelligence, education and erudition.
Beautiful, famous and… smart.
They evoke sympathy not only thanks to its beauty but also high intelligence.
And what about those stars who are not bright and whose IQ level is not so high?
Celebrities with low IQ
Here are 11 stars with unacceptably low IQs:
1. Paris Hilton (Paris Hilton)
The antics and phrases of this socialite repeatedly confirmed her low IQ level.
2. Kourtney Kardashian
The representative of the star family Kardashian was recently recognized as one of the most stupid celebrities.
3. Kim Kardashian
It seems that a rare member of the Kardashian family has a high mind. Kim Kardashian is no exception.
4 Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj has also been listed as a celebrity with a low IQ.
5. Nicole Scherzinger
Another star better known for her looks than her intelligence is Nicole Scherzinger.
Unfortunately, the former lead singer of the Pussycat Doll is not rumored to be highly intelligent.
stupid celebrities
6. Jessica Simpson
In one of her interviews, Jessica's mother once stated that her daughter's IQ level reaches 160.
However, few people believed this statement, given how funny Jessica puts words into phrases and how ineptly she conducts dialogues with journalists.
7. Britney Spears
The pop princess herself stated that her IQ level is 104. This is also hard to believe, because her relatives and friends have repeatedly said that Britney does not shine with intelligence.
According to rumors, Miley's IQ level can range from 100 to 130, with the number 119 appearing most often.
However, this is hardly possible, given how stupid and ridiculous the star is behaving in life, as well as in conversation with reporters.
9 Mariah Carey
How could Mariah Carey end up on the list of famous low IQ people?
And this is most likely true. And although, from some sources it is known that the IQ of the sexy singer is as much as 126, it seems that this is not true.
The numerous mistakes that the star makes in her speech indicate that she is not at all as smart as she would like.
10 Courtney Love
Somehow Courtney let slip that her daughter's IQ level is much higher than hers. True, the star did not dare to voice her IQ level.
