10 famous people who studied Psychology
There are several famous characters that before being singers, actors or television presenters, they studied their university years in different psychology faculties.
And even though we're used to seeing them on the big screen or on stage, since their talent has allowed them to reach the highest level in the world of entertainment, for a time they wanted to dedicate themselves to our profession .
Celebrities and celebrities who studied psychology
In today's article we have developed a list of 15 famous people who studied psychology . It will surprise you ... So do not miss it!
1. Mark Zuckerberg
Mark Zuckerberg is best known for being the creator of Facebook.
What many people do not know is that, in addition, cHe has a degree in Psychology from the prestigious Harvard University . His mother, Karen Kempner, is a psychiatrist, and it may have influenced her decision to pursue this career. According The Harvard Crimson, the official magazine of the university, Zuckerberg also graduated in Computer Science, but Forbes magazine assures that he only took computer courses.
2. Juan y Medio
Juan José Bautista Martín he is better known as Juan y Medio. This name is a consequence of the phrase of the mother of a friend of his, who one day told him: "You're great, Juan! Get out of the way that more than Juan you look like Juan y Medio ".
In addition to humorist and presenter, this one He has a degree in Psychology and Law . And although he is the host of the "Innocent Innocent" gala, this is not an innocence. The one in Almeria has a quite admirable curriculum.
3. Natalie Portman
The North American actress Natalie Portman studied Psychology while working as an actress . He started his studies at Harvard University in 1999, and in 2003 he finished them. She is known for her role in films such as Star Wars or Thor.
4. Monica Lewinsky
Monica Lewinsky was a White House intern in the mid-90s. She became famous for the sexual scandal that he starred in 1998 with Bill Clinton . The case went around the world and almost cost the presidency to the head of the Democratic government. Although her fame was not the result of her work as a psychologist, she graduated in Psychology in 1995.
5. Katherine Hepburn
Katherine Hepburn was a well-known American actress who died in 2003. Her successes include her 4 Oscar awards statuettes . In addition to his long career in the film world, he studied a degree in Psychology at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania.
6. Wes Craven
This film director is famous for its horror films, among which stand out Nightmare in Elm street or scream. The first is the popular movie that includes the character of Freddy Krueger. Craven graduated in English and Psychology from Wheaton University in Illinois, and completed two Master's degrees at Johns Hopkins University: one in Philosophy and another in Writing.
7. Verónica Forqué
Verónica Forqué started working in movies with her father, a director and producer, at the beginning of the seventies. As an actress got five Goya awards . He combined his studies of Dramatic Art with a career in Psychology, although the latter never finished.
8. Gloria Estefan
The Cuban-American singer, composer and actress is considered the "mother of Latin pop." Throughout her career, Gloria Estefan has sold more than 100 million records worldwide . But it was not until she finished her degree in Psychology at the University of Miami, when she joined the band of Emilio Estefan, her future husband. She never practiced as a psychologist, but her successful career in music helped her achieve seven Grammy awards.
9. Marcia Cross
Marcia Cross became popular after his role in the series Desperate wives. He studied Psychology at Juilliard University and then he did a Master's Degree at Antioch University in Los Angeles.
10. Hugh Hefner
It seems incredible, but the founder Playboy, the famous adult entertainment magazine, studied Psychology. After performing military service in the US military, Hugh Heffner He entered the University of Illinois to study.
