14 Celebrities With Absolutely Wild Backstories
Jackie Chan was abandoned by his birth parents as a child, but through his research for a 2003 documentary, he found out that his mother was a legendary Shanghai gambler and his dad was a gang boss and spy.
The Internet Is Trying To Bring Back "Heroin Chic," So Here Are 19 Celebs Who Called Out The Dangers Of Treating Body Shapes Like A Trend
Recent reports that the "heroin chic" body standard from the '90s and '00s is "coming back" feel like a huge step backward to a lot of people. Both those online and those in the spotlight have been criticizing the trend's revival and the negative impact it could have on women and girls.
23 Behind-The-Scenes Facts The "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" Cast And Crew Shared
The cast jokingly blamed their long 10-month shoot on director Ryan Coogler because "he called this Wakanda Forever, and it just will not end."
13 Hollywood And Historical Couples Who Have The Same First Or Last Name
Recently, Taylor Lautner married Taylor Dome, who plans to take his last name. Previously, Lautner dated another famous Taylor — Taylor Swift.
14 Times Artists Called Out Another Celeb In A Song And Got Backlash From Fans Or The Person They Wrote About
TIL Lynyrd Skynyrd wrote "Sweet Home Alabama" as a diss track for Neil Young.
25 Former Child Stars Who Decided To "Be Normal" And Go To College (And Who Actually Graduated)
At 18, Brooke Shields was one of the most famous people on the planet, but she put her incredibly successful career on hold to attend Princeton University because she wanted to prove she was more than just her looks.
18 Spin-Off Shows People Say Are Better Than The Original TV Series (But You Might Disagree)
"Young Sheldon is 100 times better than The Big Bang Theory. It’s funnier and has more heart, and it doesn’t rely on negative or one-dimensional stereotypes."
14 Celeb Sibling Duos Who Share Their Last Name With Another Brother Or Sister In Hollywood
Kelly and Jack Osbourne are widely known for their family reality show The Osbournes, but their sister Aimée refused to join the cast. However, she carved her own path in the entertainment world as part of a band.
16 Strange, Surreal, And Serendipitous Stories About How Celeb Couples Met
Carey Mulligan and Marcus Mumford reportedly stayed pen pals after meeting at a youth camp when they were kids. Then 15 years later, they got married.
15 Nepo Babies Who Are Like Third Generation Hollywood Royalty
"Nepotism baby" typically refers to a celeb whose parents are famous, making it easier for them to get ahead in Hollywood. For some, however, their Hollywood lineage goes back further because their grandparents were stars way before they were born.
People Who Matched With Celebs On Dating Apps, Tell Us Your Stories
Your celeb crush could be one swipe away...
Servers Who Waited On Celebrities Are Sharing How Much They Were Tipped, And It's Honestly Surprising
"Around 2007, Ryan Gosling was in my hometown and stopped by my pizza place. He came in toward close, but he rounded up a $55 check to $100 and took pics with everyone there who wanted one."
13 Actors Who Were Fired Or Quit After Criticizing Their Show Or Movie (Even Though Some Of Them Were Right)
Charlie Sheen got fired from Two and a Half Men for ranting about the show's creator. Two years later, he got Selma Blair fired from Anger Management for complaining about him.
Which TV Spin-Off Was Better Than The Original Series?
Someone has to say it — Suite Life on Deck was better than The Suite Life of Zack and Cody!
14 Celebrity-Owned Restaurants That Are Actually Worth Visiting And 8 Worth Avoiding, According To Fans Who've Eaten There
These reviews range from "tender, full of flavor, and perfectly done" to "the filthiest, most disgusting, and overpriced meal I've ever had."
Hospitality Workers Who've Helped Out Celebs, How Much Did They Tip You?
I bet Beyoncé tips with $100 bills. 👀
19 Surprising And Strange Connections Between Celebrities (And The Stories Behind Them)
Julia Roberts revealed that, when she was born, Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King covered the hospital bill for her parents, who couldn't afford it otherwise.
15 Actors And Singers Who Started Their Careers Under A Stage Name Before Switching To Their Real Name
Kesha Sebert launched her music career under the stylized name Ke$ha. However, in 2017, she decided to go by Kesha after entering rehab. She dropped the dollar sign because she "let go of [her] facade about being a girl who didn't care" and "realized that was part of the facade."
13 Times Celebs Said Something Controversial, Then Backtracked And Claimed It Was Taken Out Of Context
Kim Kardashian faced a ton of criticism when she offered "advice for women in business" because "nobody wants to work these days." In response, she said, "It became a sound bite really with no context."
17 Major Hollywood Awards And Nominations That Were Revoked And Why
At the very first Oscars, Charlie Chaplin was up for one third of the awards, but the Academy was so afraid he'd win them all that they disqualified ALL of his nominations.