Everyone has heard a rumor or two in their lifetime; you’ve probably even spread a rumor yourself! Even though it’s not the nicest thing to do, swapping scandalous stories is just part of human nature. No one is immune, either—not even Hollywood stars.
These A-listers live most of their lives in the spotlight, and yet their fans still want more. That’s why it’s so hard to let go of the crazy rumors about them… even after the star denies them. Here are 18 rumors about celebrities that are so bizarre that they just might be true!
1. Jennifer Lawrence caused Chris Pratt’s divorce: When Chris Pratt starred opposite Jennifer Lawrence in the movie Passengers, rumors flew that the couple was having a steamy affair. The rumor was so rampant that Chris’ wife, actress Anna Faris, addressed it…
While Pratt and Lawrence both denied an affair, Faris admitted publicly that her concern about her husband’s alleged infidelity was a factor that led to their eventual divorce. Interestingly, Lawrence is still friends with both of them.
2. Kylie Jenner had plastic surgery as a teen: When she was just 14 years old, Kylie Jenner shared a photograph of herself on Instagram and was quickly beset with accusations that she had plastic surgery. Jenner shot down the haters, reminding them that she was a teen and her face was still “developing.” Mkay, girl.
3. Michael B. Jordan is gay: When Michael B. Jordan’s career started to take off, so did the rumors, courtesy of some pernicious Internet trolls. One launched an attack, insisting that he enjoyed a two-year affair with Jordan (pictured, left)—something Jordan’s Black Panther director, Ryan Coogler (right), said was nonsense.
For the most part, Jordan was silent about these rumors. Eventually he took to social media to set the record straight. He explained that he was not gay, though some fans believed that by even addressing the rumors, he was adding fuel to the fire.
4. Renée Zellweger had eye surgery: When this actress was accused of having dramatic plastic surgery around her eyes, she didn’t just clap back at the haters—she wrote an impressive op-ed for Huffington Post about the media’s obsession with looks.
5. Blake Shelton supports Paul Ryan: When country singer Blake Shelton was spotted shaking hands with Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, at a restaurant, everyone believed that the two were in cahoots. Shelton was quick to shut down the rumors, saying they just happened to bump into other… in matching camo gear.
6. Jennifer Aniston was pregnant: Not once has the actress been pregnant—but that didn’t stop tabloids all over the globe from speculating about the state of her uterus. Aniston opted to speak out, addressing her concerns in a Huffington Post op-ed.
7. Matt Lauer and Natalie Morales had an affair: When Today anchor Natalie Morales left the East Coast to become the show’s West Coast correspondent, rumor had it she was doing so to get over an affair with her co-anchor, Matt Lauer. Both denied the allegations.
8. Cher had some ribs removed: Cher isn’t just known for her numerous contributions to pop music; she’s also been outspoken about her plastic surgery. While her physique has always been considered flawless, Cher refused to admit that she had two ribs removed to give her a smaller waist—something the public has speculated about for years.
9. Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello are breaking up: When Vergara went on a vacation in Rome, tabloids used it as an opportunity to imply she was having a hot affair and that her marriage was over. Both she and Manganiello were happy to announce that they are, indeed, together.
10. Kristen Bell and Dax Shepherd had sex in a veterinarian’s office: A tabloid started this one, saying that Bell’s pregnancy hormones made her particularly randy. Bell heard the rumor, denied it, and vowed to never visit that veterinarian’s office ever again.
11. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are divorcing: This is a rumor that just won’t die. It’s like folks can’t believe they can really be happy! Smith eventually denied the rumor on Facebook, but it keeps rearing its ugly head. Could there be truth to it?
12. Nicki Minaj Photoshops her selfies: Let’s face it—we’ve all definitely tweaked a photo or two of ourselves. You’d think Minaj could handle these accusations, but when folks called her out, she recorded a video denial including “testimony” from a professional photographer. The Minaj doth protest too much, methinks.
13. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are divorcing: Rumors swirled indicating there might be trouble in paradise for the Kardashian-Wests. Kardashian refused to let the haters win and let the world know that she and West are as strong as ever.
14. Kanye West is a member of the Illuminati: That wasn’t the only thing said about Kanye West. Because of his ties to Jay-Z, West has been rumored for years to be a member of this top-secret organization said to control the country. West denies this, claiming that the Illuminati would never be dumb enough to let celebrities in.
15. Megan Fox was pregnant with Will Arnett’s baby: When Fox stepped out to promote Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, tongues wagged at the sight of her baby bump—especially since she had just divorced her husband, Brian Austin Green. People said the baby must belong to her co-star, Will Arnett. Fox took to social media to set the record straight—the baby is Green’s.
16. Neil Patrick Harris is having trouble at home: Because Harris has been so open about the challenges of marriage, his own marriage to David Burtka sometimes comes under fire. Harris usually takes the high road, sharing loving Instagram photos of the couple whenever the rumors arise.
17. Tyga got Kylie Jenner pregnant: Kylie Jenner welcomed her daughter, Stormi, into the world proudly proclaiming that the father was Travis Scott. But her ex-boyfriend Tyga believed the baby girl was his and took to Twitter to let the world know. Jenner has ignored his bid for attention.
18. Taylor Swift dumped Calvin Harris for buying sex: When deejay Calvin Harris was spotted leaving a cheap massage parlor known for illegally selling sex, he was quick to deny the rumor. Still, that didn’t change what people were saying about it…
However, his relationship with singer Taylor Swift ended not long thereafter. Could there be a connection? If there is, we’re bound to hear a song about it sometime soon, knowing the way Swift finds her inspiration!
Because these stars spend so much time in the spotlight, it can be hard to separate the truth about their lives from the fiction. Thanks to the tabloids, that doesn’t stop anyone from trying!
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