10 Unbelievable Facts About Celebrities That You Wish You Knew Earlier

Even hardcore fans might not have known until today.

Lakeisha

• Published in Film & TV
• March 29, 2023

Before you become uber famous, nobody really cares about how you live and what makes you… you. Before you become a celebrity, no one wants to know what makes you special, what makes you tick, and what makes you happy.

After you become famous, suddenly everyone wants to know what makes you special. You become a staple in many household conversations, an idol, and an inspiration that many aspire to follow.

But still, some parts of you always remain a secret because not everyone wants to dig deeper into your life before you became famous. Coming back to the topic, we all love our favorite celebrities, but how well do we know them?

Celebrities might seem perfect on the surface, but they are also humans like the rest of us. From bizarre childhood hobbies to hidden talents, these stars have some hilarious stories to tell.

Learning more about our favorite celebrities and the unique quirks that make them who they are is always entertaining. So if you want to get a good laugh and learn some surprising celebrity facts, ensure you check out these wild tidbits.

And who knows, maybe you'll even discover some new favorite stars along the way!

Ed Sheeran used to be homeless.

Ed Sheeran was once homeless for over two years, sleeping outside Buckingham Palace and crashing at friends' homes. He wrote a song called Homeless, which reflected his experience with lyrics like "It's not a homeless night for me; I'm just home less than I'd like to be."

Robert Pattinson once took a stalker on a date.

Robert Pattinson recounted a strange incident in which a stalker waited outside his apartment for weeks. Rather than involving law enforcement, he took the stalker to a fancy dinner and vented about his life.

The dinner proved to be so dull that the stalker never returned.

Scarlett Johansson is a talented singer.

Actress Scarlett Johansson is also a gifted singer, having released two albums in her career: Anywhere I Lay My Head in 2008 and Break Up in 2009.

Brad Pitt is a licensed pilot.

Brad Pitt's hobbies include flying, and he has a pilot's license, which he obtained after spending considerable time taking flying classes. Despite being a famous actor, Pitt regularly attends flying classes to pursue his passion for aviation.

Madonna was drummer for a band.

Madonna, popularly known as the Queen of Pop, was once a drummer for a band called "The Breakfast Club" in the 1980s before she rose to fame.

Nicolas Cage once owned an octopus.

Nicolas Cage, known for his peculiar interests, owns exotic pets, including snakes, lizards, and a giant octopus named Cool, whom he purchased in 1998 for companionship.

Leonardo Dicaprio was named after Da Vinci

Leonardo DiCaprio was named after the famous artist Leonardo Da Vinci. His mother chose the name because she felt him kick her for the first time while admiring one of Da Vinci's portraits.

Jodie Foster started acting at 3.

Jodie Foster, known for her role in "Silence of The Lamb," began her acting career when she was three years old. Little Jodie appeared in a sunscreen commercial.

Elvis Presley had blond hair.

Elvis Presley's iconic black hairstyle is recognized by many, but few know that he was a natural blond. He started dying his hair black at a young age, which became his signature look.

Reese Witherspoon studied at Stanford.

Reese Witherspoon is not only talented and beautiful but also intelligent. Before pursuing acting, Witherspoon spent a year studying at Stanford University.

Did you know?

How many of you knew these facts? Being a celebrity doesn’t always mean everyone knows everything about your life.

There are some things that remain a secret until someone who’s really interested finds out. Until then your life after a celebrity is what matters, but what makes you special, not many know.

Lakeisha