10 Curious Celebrity Facts That Reveal Sides We Rarely See

It often feels like we know everything about celebrities. They share their daily lives on social media, speak openly in interviews, and are constantly followed by paparazzi documenting their every move. Yet there are always small details that remain out of sight — quiet secrets that reveal their hidden sides and help us see our favorite idols as ordinary people, just like us.

1. Scarlett Johansson attended the Oscars with a breast pump.

It happened in 2015, just a few months after the actress became a mother. Scarlett arrived at the Oscars with a breast pump in her bag. As she later explained, for a mother of a five-month-old baby, “every ounce is like liquid gold,” and even an event as glamorous as the Oscars is no reason to deprive a child of something so precious.

2. Robert Pattinson took a stalker on a boring date.

Robert Pattinson had a stalker that waited outside his apartment every day for weeks. One day, he didn’t have anything better to do, so he took her out for dinner. To her surprise, all he did was complain about his life and bored her. Needless to say, they never met again.

3. Reese Witherspoon studied at Stanford.

The stunning star of Legally Blonde and Election spent just one year at Stanford University before leaving to pursue her acting career.

4. Nicolas Cage owned a baby pet octopus.

Cage is known for his unique, offbeat tastes. Among the things he has purchased is a giant octopus named Cool that he bought in 1998 to help him with acting roles.

5. Elvis Presley was a natural blond.

Elvis Presley’s iconic black hairstyle has stood the test of time, with many fans still emulating the look of their idol today. But not everyone is familiar with the fact that he began dying his blond hair black at a very early age.

6. Leonardo DiCaprio was named after Leonardo Da Vinci.

When his parents were admiring a portrait of Da Vinci, he started kicking inside his mother’s womb. This is when his father took the cosmic hint and decided to name the future actor after the Renaissance artist.

7. Ed Sheeran was once homeless.

Ed Sheeran spent 2 and a half years sleeping outside Buckingham Palace and couch-surfing among friends before his music career took off. That’s when he wrote the song, Homeless, which includes the line: “It’s not a homeless night for me; I’m just home less than I’d like to be.”

8. Brad Pitt has a pilot’s license.

In addition to being one of Hollywood’s most successful actors, Pitt is also one of its most interesting personalities. However, he has a surprising hobby that most people don’t know about. He earned his pilot’s license, and he takes flying classes regularly.

9. Madonna was the drummer for The Breakfast Club.

It’s no secret that Madonna is a big fan of reinventing herself. However, not many people know that she also played the drums for a band called The Breakfast Club in the ’80s.

10. Dwayne Johnson had male breast reduction surgery.

“The Rock” has always been known for his impressive physique. By the age of 15, he already stood 6’4″ and even sported a mustache — an appearance so mature that some classmates thought he was an undercover cop.

Despite this fact, he suffered from self-esteem issues caused by “man boobs” or gynecomastia. As a result, he chose to undergo breast reduction surgery. Reflecting on the decision, the actor later explained, “It was an aesthetic thing. I was walking around with my shirt off all the time, so I had it done.”

Don’t forget to check out our other article, where we reveal the smart beauty secrets celebrities use to look effortlessly gorgeous.