15+ Intriguing Facts About Celebs That You May Find Hard to Believe

If there's a community of people that the whole world finds worthy of their time and attention, it's celebrities. Don't get us wrong; they do deserve the fame, success, and clout that they have achieved over the years, but sometimes, some people tend to become obsessive when they admire a famous person too much.

What most people fail to realize is that these celebrities are normal individuals. They seem to have the mindset that just because these people have it easy and only have to smile and pose in front of cameras, they no longer deserve any real respect.

One thing's for sure: most of these celebs worked hard to climb the Hollywood ladder. But along with their fame comes the price of sacrificing even the smallest details of their lives—especially the most personal ones.

There are, however, details in their lives that are truly intriguing. And it's not just because they're celebrities; it's because they are also normal people with their own quirky traits that have shaped them into who they are at the peak of their fame.

Like any other person, animal, or fictional character, celebrities are filled with interesting facts about themselves. Read on to discover certain fascinating facts about some of our favorite celebrities that may come as a shock to you!

1. James Cameron had the power to make Jurassic Park, and if he had actually done so, the movie would have been a lot scarier and darker.

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2. Bruce Willis was a musician before he became known as an action movie star.

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3. Melanie Griffith actually grew up with pet lions, including a furry friend named Neil, with whom she cuddled in bed.

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4. Dolly Parton was once a producer on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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5. Brad Pitt voluntarily had his front teeth chipped off for his role in Fight Club.

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6. William Mapother (Ethan from Lost) is the first cousin of Tom Cruise.

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7. Frances McDormand was born with the name Cynthia Ann Smith.

8. Jim Carrey was the first actor to have three number one films in the same year.

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9. Contrary to popular belief, Michael Jackson did not invent the Moonwalk.

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It was actually a professional dancer named Derek 'Cooley' Jaxson. According to ABC News, Jaxson claims he was the one who showed MJ how to do the moonwalk—a move he extracted from another dance move called 'the backslide.'

10. Mick Jagger provided backing vocals for "You're So Vain," a 1972 hit by Carly Simon, but he was uncredited.

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11. Fats Waller, a famous jazz pianist from the 1920s, was kidnapped by gangsters in Chicago for Al Capone's birthday party.

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12. Laurence Fishburne lied about his age to land a role in Apocalypse Now in 1979; he was just 14 when he started.

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13. Before Steve Martin became famous, he won the game show The Dating Game three times.

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14. You may not have noticed, but Bob Ross actually has a missing finger (on his left hand, right on his palette).

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15. Casey Kasem, a famous radio personality, was the voice of Shaggy on "Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!" from 1969 to 1995. He quit the show when he was asked to voice the character for a Burger King commercial.

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16. Suzanne Somers discovered that her male co-star, John Ritter, was earning five times her salary. She was fired from Three's Company just for asking for equal pay.

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18. This shot of Sigourney Weaver from "Alien Resurrection" had no CGI; it was all real.

Some of these facts are certainly surprising. Did you actually notice that Bob Ross had a missing finger all these years?

Either way, this serves as a reminder that even if some people despise celebrities, there's no denying that they are indeed some of the most interesting individuals in this world.

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