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# Nerdy Hollywood Infographics
This Chart Details Your Fave Geek Celebrities and Their Nerdy Ways

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-17 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geek-celebrities
References: [bitrebels](http://www.bitrebels.com/geek/celebrity-geeks-list-infographic/) & [webhostinggeeks](http://webhostinggeeks.com)

You may think that the stars of [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywoodthemed-games) are unlike anyone else, but this chart will help identify your fave geek celebrities and how they're nerdier than you may have imagined. First off, you'll find it interesting to learn that there are a number of [celebrities that love to game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kim-kardashian-fortnite) including Mila Kunis who indulges in games like World of Warcraft and Call of Duty in her spare time. Moreover, Robin Williams and Vin Diesel are self-professed fans of Zelda and Dungeons and Dragons, respectfully.

It might surprise you, but [Natalie Portman is a studious girl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-science) who can speak five languages and even graduated from Harvard University. On this note of education, there's Cindy Crawford who actually turned down a chemical engineering scholarship to focus on modelling.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.3/10
- Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Celebrity Geek Culture:** Identifying and celebrating the intersection of celebrity and geek culture presents opportunities for cross-marketing and merchandise partnerships.
- **Gaming as Entertainment:** Increasing recognition of gaming as a mainstream form of entertainment creates opportunities for product development and brand collaborations.
- **Alternative Career Options:** Highlighting high-profile individuals who turned down traditional paths for unconventional careers creates opportunities for mentorship and unique recruitment strategies.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can capitalize on the continued popularity of celebrity culture and the increasing visibility of gaming.
- **Gaming:** The gaming industry can expand its reach and appeal by leveraging celebrity endorsements and partnering with non-traditional gaming influencers.
- **Education:** Highlighting successful individuals who pursued alternative paths to success can inspire and motivate students to explore unconventional career options.

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