These ‘Dumb’ Celebrities Are Actually Really Smart

Sacha Baron Cohen Graduated From Cambridge

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Sacha Baron Cohen rose to fame in the ’90s, breaking through to mainstream success for his creation and portrayal of Ali G, an uneducated and jungle music obsessed character. Since then, Cohen has become a staple of the Hollywood scene, playing dumb characters like Borat.

It might surprise you to know that London-born Cohen attended a private school before going to one of the most prestigious colleges in England, Christ’s College, Cambridge. He graduated with an upper-second-class degree in History, while also being a part of the university dramatic society. It’s hard to imagine him being serious, isn’t it?