Marilyn vos Savant

Reported IQ: 186*

Profession: Columnist, Playwright

Net Worth: $1 million*

At just ten years old, Marilyn vos Savant took the Stanford-Binet test, showcasing her remarkable intellect equivalent to that of a 22-year-old. Her record-breaking IQ score in 1986 catapulted her into fame.

Marilyn became a household name after Parade featured her, leading to the iconic ‘Ask Marilyn’ column. Authored many books, she stirred debates with her problem-solving prowess. Now 73, she continues to share her wisdom in Parade.