Top-tier celebrities are revered for more than just their fame and fortune; many are also active philanthropists. Their net worth is what fans look for to judge how successful they are, regardless of whether they became rich and renowned at an early age or a little later in life.
But not every famous person plans on being famous and wealthy. They persisted in schooling themselves and ultimately graduated with advanced degrees. It is unclear if these graduates pursued higher education as a "Plan B" in case Hollywood didn't accept them or whether they simply recognized the value of knowledge. Learn about the extraordinary education and wealth of a few more famous people today. The list includes some unexpected names. Today, we give you
surprising jobs if you aren't actors.1. Rebel Wilson
Source: Getty Images
Yet another comic with a prestigious academic background.
Rebel Wilson graduated with a law degree from the Australia's University of South Wales, demonstrating that she can portray the blonde airhead on screen and still be in command in the courtroom. Wilson has made a nice sum of money through acting (around $22 million, per Celebrity Net Worth), but if things don't work out, she'll be fine even without acting.
2. Lisa Kudrow
Source: Getty Images
Yet another stunning blonde usually just brings the laughs as the dumb blonde persona has proven she's more than just
funny. The star of arguably the most popular sitcom ever received his biology degree from Vassar in 1985, long before he became famous on Friends. Nevertheless, Kudrow has a $90 million fortune and countless opportunities at her disposal.
3. Ashton Kutcher
Source: Getty Images
Kutcher may play a lovable buffoon or two on screen, but when it comes to his own schooling, he takes it very seriously. Best Life claims he went to the University of Iowa and got a degree in biochemical engineering to help find a treatment for his brother's heart condition. Of course, there's more than one way to spend $200 million on medical study funding.
4. Gabrielle Union
Source: Getty Images
The actor earned her sociology degree from UCLA. The star of Being Mary Jane has spoken openly about the difficulties of paying for college while working part-time. Cosmopolitan claims she put herself through college just like millions of other Americans. Union and her husband, NBA superstar Dwayne Wade, have a combined net worth of $40 million.
5. Meryl Streep
Source: Getty Images
One of the most famous actresses of her day attended Vassar College and earned an MFA from Yale University's Department of Drama. The University of the People claims that Streep didn't become interested in acting until she played Vassar onstage, despite her $160 million fortune. She now holds the record with 21 nominations and three wins at the Academy Awards.
6. David Spade
Source: Getty Images
It may come as a surprise that Spade, a mainstay on Saturday Night Live, didn't simply skip school to become a star. In 1986, he graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in business. Even though he had a "plan B," Spade always intended to be a comedian. He participated in the college's sketch comedy production and spent weekends at Arizona comedy clubs. He is now worth an estimated $70 million, probably more than he would make as a businessman.
7. Will Ferrell
Source: Getty Images
The 160-million-dollar comedian has a degree in Sports Information from USC, where he earned his diploma in 1990. The degree no longer exists, which is ironic given that Ferrell has turned this fact into a running gag. The field of Sports Information, which is now known as Sports Management, is a solid fallback for Ferrell if he ever decides to quit making people laugh.