6 of the Nerdiest Celebrities That Might Shock You

You might not imagine that celebrities could be nerds, but that’s not the case at all. In fact, some of the nerdiest celebrities might shock you. These popular actors and actresses, while they might not have hidden it from the public, have still shocked fans with their admissions to their nerdy behavior. From Michael B. Jordan to Mila Kunis, these are the nerdiest celebrities that might shock you.

6. Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan is easily one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, along with being one of the most talented. Most known for his stunning performances in Black Panther, Creed, Sinners, and more. He’s also known for being a huge anime fan and has been open about the anime that helps shape him, such as One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto, Bleach, and Hunter X Hunter. And recently, after Sinners, Jordan has brought up a live-action anime he would like to direct.

5. Rosario Dawson

Known for her roles in The Lego Batman Movie, Sin City, Unstoppable, and Ahsoka, Rosario Dawson is one of the biggest nerds in Hollywood. But while she might be a lead in one of the biggest Star Wars shows, she’s admitted to being a huge Star Trek nerd. And back in 2024, she recalled having to turn down a changeling role in Star Trek because of her role in Ahsoka. She’s such a huge nerd that she even speaks Klingon.

4. Mark Hamill

But while Dawson is a fan of the opposite franchise, Mark Hamill is a true Star Wars fanatic. Hamill, known for his powerful role in the Star Wars original trilogy, has admitted that even if he didn’t play in the movie, he would be a superfan of it anyway. “I tell you, if I had not been cast in Star Wars, I would have been there first day, first show,” Hamill said in 2017.

3. Mila Kunis

Mostly known for her outstanding roles as Jackie in That 70s Show and Meg on Family Guy, Mila Kunis is also one of the nerdiest celebrities around. During Comic-Con 2012, the actress opened up about her hobby, saying, “COD is, like, really, really fun. Once you get through Call of Duty’s first-person, then you unlock the Nazi zombies, and your whole purpose becomes just to kill these Nazi zombies…” She’s also been open about playing World of Warcraft, and her love for it was so intense that she had to force herself to walk away from the game.

2. Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Another one of the most nerdiest celebrities around is Joseph Gordon-Levitt, known for several fantastic movies such as Inception, Don Jon, Looper, and 50/50. The beloved actor is also known for being a big fan of the popular card game, Magic: The Gathering. Gordon-Levitt joined Geek & Sundry host Erika Ishii to play a game back in 2018, and fans were so excited to see how much he geeked over the popular game.

1. Henry Cavill

While it might not be a secret or shocking for those who have listened to interviews, one of the nerdiest celebrities is Henry Cavill. Cavill has been open and honest about his love for all things nerdy. Not only is he vocal about building his own PCs, but he is also extremely passionate about video games. He opened up about his love for games when he played Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher. Not only did he play the games, but he read the books. And now? He’s turning his focus to a Warhammer 40,000 series, another popular video game that he’s been a long-time fan of.