Celebrities are constantly in the public eye, and most of the time, we are aware of the skills and qualities that they possess, whether it be acting, singing, or performing. However, things start to get fascinating when famous people reveal some of their hidden talents and interests to the public. This is due to the fact that we are able to acquire new information about them, as well as the fact that we are reminded that even A-listers can have passions, much like these renowned people who will surprise you with their off-screen abilities.
1. Tom Holland
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Tom Holland tried out for the role of Spider-Man by somersaulting in and out of his audition video. He did this to show the producers he was the best person for the job. He also said he showed off some of his acrobatic skills on every tape he sent. Not only did his ability to do gymnastics help him get the part, but it also helped him do most of the stunts himself.
2. Paris Hilton
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We wouldn't expect a hotel heiress like Paris Hilton to get her hands dirty capturing amphibians, but the heiress has surprised us. She has a soft spot for frogs, so she can justify her opposition to animal killing. The socialite and DJ said she catches these croakers on her ranch or private island. But then she lets them go back into the wild afterward.
3. Keanu Reeves
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Keanu Reeves earned the nickname "The Wall" as a collegiate ice hockey goalie due to his outstanding blocking abilities long before he became renowned as John Wick or Constantine. He won "Most Valuable Player" accolades and was a top prospect for the National Hockey League (NHL) and Canada's Olympic squad.
4. Kesha
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The singer/songwriter made a peculiar request of her followers in 2012, pleading with them to send her their teeth. More than a thousand smiles were sent her way, so her fan base has a lot of faith in her. "I converted it into a bra top and a headdress and earrings and necklaces," she said in an interview.
5. Harry Styles
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The sartorially-inclined Styles (no pun intended) can rock anything, and it appears he can put together an outfit himself. While on tour with One Direction before they broke up, he found a lot of free time on his hands and decided to pick up knitting again. A source close to the group said Styles often did this to relax after a day of hearing screaming fans on the road.
6. Nicole Kidman
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She has already accomplished much as an actor, producer, wife, and mother; perhaps we can add "bug expert" to her list of accomplishments. Nicole Kidman admitted her hidden skill for eating bugs in a video. She then proceeded to consume worms and insects while boastfully declaring, "2 billion people in the world eat bugs, and I'm one of them." To answer your question, she said they tasted delicious, exquisite, juicy, and chewy, and she also mentioned that they were bugs.
7. Dwayne Johnson
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A former professional wrestler, he has Polynesian ancestry. He has always taken pride in his Hawaiian heritage, so when he spotted the chance to show off his ukulele skills in the film Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, he suggested doing so. And as this heartwarming video of The Rock's mom playing the ukulele shows, a talent for music clearly runs in the Johnson family.