These Celebrities Graduated With Some Unexpected Degrees

Sigourney Weaver- English

Weaver is way smarter than many people realize, earning her bachelor's in English from Stanford University in 1972. She also earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale University's drama school only two years later. It was here that she appeared in a production of The Frogs alongside Meryl Streep. The two appeared as the mob of soldiers, but have gotten much more impressive roles since. 

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