Ready? We have 15 unbelievable celebrity stories you’ve never heard before!
Think you know everything about your favorite celebrities? Think again! Celebrities proved to be relatable both on their social platforms and in interviews and even the biggest stars are known for their fair share of crazy moments. There is always something that reminds us they live in a completely different world. Their challenges, triumphs, and unusual stories are far removed from an average person’s experience. But they are still absolutely fascinating.
These are some unbelievable stories worthy of reading:
1. Harry Styles is the first man to appear solo on the cover of US Vogue
Even if men have graced the cover of Vogue before, they always shared the spotlight with women. Breaking the tradition, Harry Styles became the first man in US Vogue’s long history with his photoshoot in December 2020.
2. Oscar Isaac’s Musical Background
Before turning into household names, many celebrities had a surprisingly different life from what we might expect.
Long before becoming a major movie star, Oscar Isaac was rocking out in ska bands. He played in groups such as Petrified Frogs, The Worms, and Closet Heterosexuals. The Blinging Underdogs, one of his most notable bands, even opened for Green Day and The Mighty Mighty.
3. Did Sir Ian McKellen’s grandfather invent the weekend?
We love the weekend! Incredibly unexpected, Sir Ian McKellen’s great-great-grandfather should receive our thanks. McKellen is known for his roles in X-Men and The Lord of the Rings, but his ancestor, Robert Lowes, played a huge role in shaping modern work culture.
McKellen discovered on an episode of Who Do You Think You Are that Lowes earned the title “grandfather of the modern weekend” after campaigning for workers’ rights, which led to Saturday afternoons off.
4. Lady Gaga won a record of prizes.
There are not many artists who achieved the level of success Gaga has. In 2029 she became the first woman in history to win in the same year a Grammy, a BAFTA, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe. Even if she was already a household name, her role in A Star Is Born catapulted her to a new height. The film smashed a single hit: Shallow, receiving widespread acclaim and securing her sweep at the year’s biggest award shows.
5. Tom Hardy was a rapper.
Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most loved actors, Tom Hardy had his sights on a different stage. Famous for his roles in The Revenant, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Inception, Hardy dabbled in rap music during the 90s.
His name? Tommy No. 1. He lost no time and recorded an album called Fallin on Your Arse in 1999. It turned out to be surprisingly good.
6. Michael B. Jordan’s KO
When it comes to dedication to a role, it can’t get more intense than this. In 2015, while filming Creed, Michael B. Jordan took a punch from co-star Tony Bellew, knocking him out. This is a stark reminder that boxing movies are not an easy feat.
You can watch Creed on Amazon Prime.
7. Michelle Yeoh faced racism in the 90s
Her career is a testament to her integrity and talent. She faced a wave of offers for stereotypical and borderline racist roles in the 90s. Well, rather than compromising her principles, Yeoh chose to step back and not work for two years, showing that it is more important to stay true to yourself even if it takes tough decisions.
With racism in Hollywood being far too common, these stories are just reflections of how harsh the industry can be. Michelle Yeoh shared that people in the industry couldn’t really tell if she was Korean, Chinese, or Japanese, or even if she spoke English. They used to talk to her very loudly and very slowly.
8. Tina Turner’s glamming-up skills
Many celebrities have talents that go beyond what they are famous for. Tina Turner, for example, stepped into Angela Bassett’s hair and makeup herself. Basset reveals in 2022 that Turner ignored the assistance of the film’s crew and ended the look in just a quarter of the time the hired stylist had scheduled.
9. Salma Hayek refused by designers
At the start of her career, Salma Hayek needed to get creative. At the 1998 MTV VMAs, no designer landed her jewelry for the event, but she didn’t let this fact stop her. She had on a simple black dress, and all she knew was that the other girls would have fabulous dresses and jewelry. She reminded herself how fabulous she was and embraced her confidence, painting temporary butterfly tattoos on herself. She felt radiant doing so.
10. Abel Tesfaye worked at American Apparel
Not so long before becoming a global superstar, Abel, known as The Weeknd, experienced a surreal moment while working at American Apparel. When his song What You Need was released, no one knew what he was looking like.
Back then, a friend of his hooked him up with a job at American Apparel, and while he was folding clothes, somebody at the store played the song. His coworkers had no idea that the voice they were hearing belonged to him.
11. Ariana Grande’s name is not pronounced as we think
In a 2018 interview with Apple Music, Ariana revealed that her grandfather pronounced their name as Grand-ee. However, her brother changed it to Grahn-day because it sounded more playful in pronunciation, and it quickly became popular. Ariana had admitted that she regrets not keeping the original.
12. Henry Golding is a fully trained hairstylist
More than a talented actor, Henry Golding is unexpectedly also a hairstylist. There is an iconic photo of him holding a hair dryer, and it wasn’t just for show. Before rising to fame with Crazy Rich Asians, he began his career in a hair salon, proving skills both off and on the screen.
13. Nicki Minaj is the first female rapper to perform at Yankee Stadium.
Rapper Nicki Minaj made history as the first female rapper to perform at Yankee Stadium, and despite the trailblazing women in rap who came before her, she only managed to break this barrier in 2010 when she took the stage at the iconic New York venue. This moment also solidified her place as a game-changer in the industry.
14. An insecure The Rock
Yes, larger-than-life stars like Dwayne Johnson have to deal with insecurities. Even standing 6’4 and owning a mustache by the age of 16, Johnson always made an imposing statement with his appearance.
The struggles with self-esteem came from gynecomastia, referred to as “man boobs.”. He addressed the issue by going under male breast reduction surgery. This stays as proof that even the toughest icons are facing personal challenges.
15. Jennifer Lawrence dropped out of school
Lawrence refers to herself as self-educated, as she took a bold leap early in life. She dropped out of middle school at 14 to pursue acting. She doesn’t own a GED or a diploma. However, considering her incredible career, we can objectively say that her risky decision paid off big time.
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