With a culture so obsessed with celebrities, it feels like we know everything about our favorite celebs. However, it turns out even the most documented members of hollywood have a few secrets.
Take a look at these ten celebrities with surprising hidden talents.
10. Bruce Willis
Today Bruce Willis is known for dodging bullets on the big screen, before before he was a household name, he played the harmonica for Loose Goose, an R&B band. The star still plays the instrument, and occasionally tours with a band.
9. Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon is an avid ping pong player when not working as an actress. Sarandon is even a part owner of the New York ping pong club SpiN.
8. Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais is known today for his comedy, but the English celebrity is also an accomplished writer, producer, director, and actor. However, Gervais’ first attempt at fame was in the music industry as a pop star in the ’80s. The songs he released while in the pop duo Seona Dancing never reached the top 40 in the UK.
7. Angelina Jolie
Angleina Jolie frequently plays tough female characters in action films like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, but her fascination with danger doesn’t stop with her acting career. The actress is an avid collector of throwing knives.
6. Ed O’Neill
Today Ed O’Neill is known best for his role on the hit show Modern Family, but when the actor isn’t on set, he enjoys taking Jui Jitsu lessons. O’Neill has been taking lessons for over 20 years, and earned his black belt in 2007.
5. Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan has is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician. His work has been influencing music and culture for more than five decades, but his artistry doesn’t stop with music. Dylan loves creating iron sculptures, and his first solo exhibit featuring his work was in 2013.
4. Christina Hendricks
Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks is a talented accordion player. Her talents were shown in the show’s “C’est magnifique!” episode.
3. Colin Farrell
Before finding fame and fortune as an actor, Colin Farrell taught country line dancing in Ireland.
2. Geena Davis
Geena Davis is a famous actress, writer, film producer, as well as an accomplished archer. Davis competed on the U.S. Olympic Archery team in 1999.
1. Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris is known for his acting talent, but one of his lesser known talents and passion is magic. Harris has even served as the President of the Board of Directors of Hollywood’s Magic Castle, and won the Tannen’s Magic Louis Award in 2006.
Are you surprised by some of these hidden talents? Let us know in the comments.
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