As with the rest, the Hollywood elite can benefit greatly from releasing their hobbies from the pressures of their professional and personal lives. People are more intrigued and engaging when they are engaged in activities that enable them to pursue interests and passions. In reality, most A-listers already have an undeniable aura of celebrity that doesn't require the addition of a quirky pastime to make them interesting to fans and colleagues alike when they're not on the red carpet. Hidden Hobbies of
celebrities always make us curious.
Staying grounded amidst the whirlwind of Hollywood life can be challenging. In the long run, both young and seasoned celebrities might feel the effects of the pressure to succeed, maintain the appropriate image, and live a very public life. Some celebrities deal with the pressures of the
Entertainment industry by immersing themselves in the "work hard, party hard" mentality and fueling their lives with the excesses of wealth: flashy vehicles, elaborate parties, designer drugs, and an epic group of bodyguards. Some people are more deliberate and
picky about using their precious spare
time. These
hidden hobbies of celebrities might be shocking. 1. Kate Moss
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Kate Moss popularized the waif style in the 1990s. Moss lost contracts with H&M, Rimmel, and Burberry in 2005 after photos of her using cocaine appeared. Since 2005, she's swapped some vices for unexpected hobbies. Moss swapped her Calvin Klein undies for a swimsuit and traveled to Phuket, Thailand, for synchronized swimming instruction. She is thought to have changed, yet old habits remain. After several beers, she tried to conduct a midnight one-woman synchro act in a pool. Her boyfriend rescued her.
2. Kristen Stewart
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This actress is almost as famous for her troubled relationships as for playing vampire-loving Bella Swan. While she couldn't combine her love with Robert Pattinson and marriage to Snow White and the Hunstman director Rupert Sanders, she's no stranger to juggling. Stewart juggles. Stewart showed off her juggling talents on Lopez Tonight in 2011, confessing she and Robert Pattinson had a prop plan if they won the best kiss again.
3. Johnny Depp
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Johnny Depp plays odd, delightful characters with ease. This talent makes us worry about his off-screen personality. His hobby is outside the box, literally. His Mattel box. Mr. Depp has a large collection of Barbie Dolls, a habit he picked up from his kids. He has customized Barbies and updates their clothes and accessories to reflect showbiz news and gossip. His collection includes dolls of Lindsay Lohan, High School Musical actors Marilyn Monroe, and Audrey Hepburn.
4. Neil Patrick Harris
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Most How I Met Your Mother fans know that the characters' backstories, interests, and talents are based on their real-life counterparts. Cobie Smulders is Canadian, eh? Neil Patrick Harris's magic hobby inspired Barney Stinson's love of magic. Harris always loved magic. He visited magic stores and taught friends and family new techniques. He was president of the 1909 mansion-based members-only Hollywood club Magic Castle.
5. Mila Kunis
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Mila Kunis has been hot for years. She's been a top contender on sexiest women of the year lists for nearly a decade. Mila's approachability is one of her primary selling points. She shares an interest with fans everywhere, which helps. She's often gushed over World of Warcraft. Mila took a self-imposed vacation from the game in 2008 since it interfered with her business and life.
6. Kiefer Sutherland
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Most know him as Jack Bauer or Donald Sutherland's son. He's a fellow wool fan among knitters. Knitting relieves stress and sadness improves fine motor skills, and can prevent arthritis. Everyone's favorite FBI agent unwinds by unrolling yarn. Knitting is a great hobby for performers with long delays between scenes. David Arquette, Ashton Kutcher, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Christina Hendriks knit.
7. Paris Hilton
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Paris Hilton has made a name for herself as a socialite, yet despite her fame, she claims to be quite modest and even a bit of a tomboy. Paris Hilton, hotel heiress and celebrity TV personality, is a vocal opponent of trophy hunting, but she is hiding a murky little secret. The attractive blonde enjoys spending time on her pastures catching frogs. A humane hobby, according to the actress, who captures the little leapers in a bucket and releases them back into the wild after that.