The secret backstories of some of the world’s biggest stars read like a blockbuster script
The secret backstories of some of the world’s biggest stars read like a Hollywood blockbuster. Murder, drugs, prostitution, and illegitimate children are just part of being an A-lister these days, it seems.
We know Robert Downey Jr. all too wellProblems with alcohol and drugs but we just found out it was his drug addict father who got him hooked.
It was revealed this week that the world’s highest paid actor was forced into a world of drugs and alcohol at the age of six and found himself hauntingly addicted to it just two years later.
The reveal might seem like the plot of some sick and twisted drama, but it’s just the latest outrageous reality that many stars have been hiding for years. Here we take a look at the biggest and darkest secrets that have been revealed years after the stars rose to fame.
Jack Nicholson’s sister was actually his mother
Prepare to numb your face. Jack Nicholson was raised by what he thought were his parents. He had a 17-year-old sister named June when he was born. Everything seems to be fine so far.
But his life was full of EastEnders when his ‘parents’ died and June revealed it is her actually Jack’s mother. His parents were actually his grandparents.
They kept it a secret because of the stigma attached to June’s underage pregnancy.
Bono has a secret brother
One of Ireland’s most famous celebrities shocked fans this summer when he revealed he has a deeply personal secret and spoke of finding forgiveness and peace.
After more than four decades in the public eye, it’s revealed that the U2 frontman has a half-brother, Scott Rankin, who was born after his father had an affair.
Woody Harrelson’s father was a notorious killer
Woody Harrelson has an amazing resume and can turn to comedy or drama better than most. But how many of you know that Woody Harrelson’s father, Charles, was one of the most notorious hit men of the 20th century? Harrelson Snr committed the first recorded murder of a federal judge and once killed a carpet salesman over a $1,500 disagreement.
Rihanna’s father had a secret family
The Umbrella singer woke up one day to the shocking truth that her beloved father was not only a drug and alcohol addict, but a self-proclaimed sex addict. Then came the big bombshell that he’d secretly fathered three children — meaning the legendary singer had two half-sisters and a half-brother she wasn’t aware of.
Sofia Vergara’s family has a history of drug addiction and murder
She may shine like a ray of sunshine in Modern Family, but all is not as good as it seems. Vergara’s brothers are victims of drug abuse and violence. In 1989 her older brother Rafael was killed in a botched kidnapping attempt and her younger brother Julio slowly slid into drug addiction until he was deported to Columbia in 2011.
Kathy Griffin was sexually exploited by her own brother
She may laugh and smile, but never judge a book by its cover. Kathy Griffin’s autobiography My Life On The D-List describes how her brother was sexually inappropriate towards her.
This led to long-term trauma that she is still dealing with. Kenny was later sent to prison for physically abusing his wife and died while incarcerated.
Richard Pryor grew up in a brothel
OK, this is probably better known than most other celebrity secrets, but it’s still shocking to imagine.
The comedian was the son of a prostitute who raised him in her mother’s house, which also doubled as a brothel.
When his mother abandoned him, Pryor was raised by his abusive grandmother. His father was an absent hustler.
Mariah Carey’s sister arrested for prostitution
The famous singer’s sister has been suffering from bipolar disorder for decades and was arrested for prostitution. She once told a couple of officers to let her go, and in return she’ll give them a “sweet, sweet fantasy,” alluding to her famous sister’s punch.
Rose McGowan grew up in a sex cult
McGowan is a famous actress who likes to keep her past hidden because she was raised by a sex cult called the Children of God.
Her parents and the rest of the cultists believed in free love, which led to her witnessing rampant sexual abuse and mistreatment of women.
She left when she was a teenager.
Jackie Chan’s father was a Chinese spy
Chan inherits his talent or willingness to take risks from his parents.
His mother was a notorious drug lord and his father was a secret agent working for the Nationalist Guard.
As in any great love story, they met when he arrested her for drug possession. Awww that’s cute.
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