Unexpected Academic Paths of Famous Stars

Allison Williams: English at YaleBefore her roles in Girls and Get Out, Allison Williams obtained a B.A. in English from Yale in 2010. During her time there, she was active in the improv group Just Add Water and participated in various performance shows, honing the comedic timing seen in her later work. A YouTube performance shortly after graduating helped launch her career. Williams has noted that skills like close reading and literary analysis are directly applicable to understanding scripts, motivations, and subtext.

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