28 Celebrity Grads Who've Rocked a Cap and Gown
Meet Hollywood's resident scholars.


It's that time of year again when Pomp and Circumstance plays on a loop, tasseled caps go flying, and students celebrate their academic achievements with an endless circuit of parties. And celebs are no exception. These scholarly stars donned their robes and marched toward the podium to get that hard-earned piece of paper. (Celebs, they're just like us!)

Kylie, 2015
Laurel Springs High School

Zendaya, 2015
Oak Park Highschool

Gabby Douglas,2015
Oak Park Highschool

Kanye West, 2015
School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Emma Watson, 2014
Brown University

John Legend, 2014
University of Pennsylvania

Ben Affleck, 2013
Brown University

Ariana Grande, 2012

Dakota Fanning, 2011

James Franco, 2011
New York University

Selena Gomez, 2010

Justin Bieber, 2008

Kate Middleton, 2005
University oKate Middleton, 2005f St. Andrews

Prince William, 2005
University of St. Andrews

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, 2004

Christy Turlington Burns, 1999
New York University

Ciara, 1997

Brooke Shields, 1987
Princeton University

Jay-Z, 1979

Elizabeth Taylor, 1950
I am an experienced editor, writer, and creative strategist, specializing in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for digital media outlets, as well as video and social platforms. While I currently operate as a freelance contributor/consultant, with such clients as The Zoe Report, my 10+-year background in the industry was cultivated at the dot-coms of elite publications, including Harper’s BAZAAR, ELLE, and Marie Claire.
-
Demi Lovato Put a Curly Spin on Her Mullet
So much shaggy hair inspo.
By Samantha Holender
-
The Best Korean Movies on Netflix Now
See you guys never.
By Quinci LeGardye
-
Justice Clarence Thomas: LGBTQ+ Rights and Contraception Are Next
"We should reconsider all of the Court's substantive due process precedents..."
By Jenny Hollander
-
Who Is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Fiancé Riley Roberts?
AOC's husband-to-be is an "easygoing redhead" who lives with her in D.C.
By Katherine J Igoe
-
68 Times the Kardashians Posed Fully Nude and Owned It
And we mean fully nude—as in, not a shred of clothing.
By Bianca Rodriguez
-
Who Is Jonathan Owens, Simone Biles's Fiancé and NFL Player?
"The easiest yes!" Simone wrote about the couple's engagement.
By The Editors
-
Surprise! Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas Are Parents
They welcomed a baby via surrogate.
By Neha Prakash
-
Meghan and Harry Share First Photo of Their Daughter Lilibet Diana
The Sussex's holiday card is here!
By Rachel Epstein
-
The 50 Best Celebrity Couple Halloween Costumes Ever
Honestly, we're impressed.
By Charlotte Chilton
-
Alicia Keys Gets What She Wants
With her jazzy new album, Keys, the singer stopped worrying about everything except what matters: Her own opinion.
By Jessica Herndon
-
Brooke Shields on Reinventing Yourself, Making Friends in Your 40s, and More
The actress and CEO shared inspiring advice during a panel at 'Marie Claire's' "Power Trip: Off the Grid" conference.
By Rachel Epstein