Natalie Portman was often spotted reading on the set of the Star Wars prequels. The book was different each time, leaving the crew wondering how she found the time. The answer: while building her acting career, Portman was also studying psychology at Harvard University.

She always valued education, once saying, “I’d rather be smart than a movie star.” Despite the demanding filming schedule, she spent much of her downtime on set studying—and went on to graduate successfully.

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