Users question the IQ claim while praising her talents
3 Sep 21 9:00 AM · 2d ago · 30 comments · 1 source · development 3 of 4
Some commenters express skepticism about the reported IQ of 163, with one noting there is no evidence to support the claim, while acknowledging her genuine talents. Others emphasize how Hollywood's focus on her appearance prevented her intellectual achievements from being properly recognized.
“Jayne Mansfield claimed she had an IQ of 163. There isn't any evidence to support that claim. Nevertheless, she was a very talented lady”
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Jayne Mansfield Actress, musicianMichael Warburton Bluesky user
Mariska Hargitay Actress, Mansfield's daughter
Hedy Lamarr Actress, inventor
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Mariska's documentary about her journey to learn more about her mother's life and some of the surprising discoveries she uncovered along the way is very touching.
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And President Trump has an IQ of 73 and plays the fool.
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So sad that she isn’t remembered for these amazing traits and more as a dumb blonde. Pisses me off that so many gifted and beautiful women have been placed in that box.
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I love intelligent women. I married one.
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An illustration of how the media continue to shape what we see/hear/know…Jayne was marketed as a sex symbol. Yet she was so much more.
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another woman that refused to be limited by others
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She was on the Ed Sullivan show!! Every TV in the country would have been tuned in to see that. Possibly more people than saw her movies
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Now compare Jayne Mansfield to Melania Trump & see what you come up with!
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I still remember as a kid the tragic news of her death.
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A girl? Definition of girl: a female child. She is definitely not a child.
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She never received the credit she deserved. How would anyone know she had so many talents when Hollywood were more concerned about her physical attributes?
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Notice how he pointed out she was "a girl!" She was born way ahead of her time!
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I wonder why Hollywood didn't promote these attributes?
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I had no idea. She was such a talent. Gone too soon.🥲
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I just realized I needed to know this! What a shame that very, very intelligent women get reduced to merely how they look....I appreciate Ed Sullivan showcasing this brilliant woman's talent.
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Thank you so much, Michael. I had no idea. I love this. 
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Jayne Mansfield claimed she had an IQ of 163. There isn’t any evidence to support that claim Nevertheless, she was a very talented lady
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Jayne > Marilyn, but both gone too soon.
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Wow!!! She was so talented. Thx for sharing this. I had no idea she was a violinist. I love how proud of herself she was.
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Amazing lady and amazing role model. Dealt a royal flush in looks but still worked her tail off.
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Who's out of tune? I'm guessing not the guys on the stairs. P.S. She proves that blond bombshells have brains.
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The IQ assessment is pure fantasy. But she was a smart, talented person.
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She also had a daughter named Mariska Hargitay.
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She was talented, intelligent, and also happened to be incredibly beautiful. But none of it mattered because Hollywood did what it does best and reduced her to nothing. The documentary about her life and career is heartbreaking.
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