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Many people claim to rank among a celebrity’s biggest fans. However, unless you know them on a very personal level, you can’t ever truly be sure what hides behind their public persona. All of us wear different ‘masks’ and subtly change our behavior around different people. Nearly anyone whose livelihood depends on them entertaining the entire globe is no different.

The r/AskReddit online community shed some light on which stars are—in fact—completely different in their private lives compared to how they behave in public, on the screen, or on the stage. From Cher and Adam Sandler to Gordon Ramsay and Sting, scroll down for a deeper glimpse into these beloved stars’ lives.

#1

People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Clint Eastwood knows every person’s name on set from the caterer’s to the electricians. He eats with the employees, takes breaks with them. Stays late with them. Never hid in a trailer. He never had security with him on set. He introduces himself as Clint. No calling him Mr. Eastwood. It’s like he’s honored to meet you. One of the nicest, most down to earth people ever. I’ll never forget meeting him.

MissPhistopheles , Warner Bros. Pictures Report

StPaul9
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He turns up on time, does the take, wants you home on time as well.

Mimi M
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so nice that his career puts him around people, as he seems to thrive on being with them and interacting with them. I can think of worse ways to spend one's older years. Besides, he's a very talented director (Gran Torino is one of my all-time favorites).

Willem Oosterhof
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just made one mistake in life when he started talking to an empty chair at the GOP convention.

John Cole
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A friend of mine worked in a fancy Scottish golf hotel and got asked to take Clints bags to his room. Clint asked if he'd mind opening one to find his glasses. Friend got proper flustered. Clint says "Hey kid, take it easy". Nice guy!

Lew k
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can confirm. My mom was a maid at a hotel where he stayed back in the 80s. She met him a few times and said he was down playing pool and chatting with the staff after hours in the bar. She's always maintained he was one of the nicest people she's ever met.

Riley Quinn
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Westerns were really popular in the 60's, and Clint Eastwood was Rawhides' Rowdy Yates. I've watched nearly everything he's been in since. The fact that he is an outspoken member within the Republican Party made me give him the side eye, but he's anti-Trump to the point of supporting Bloomberg in 2020. Breathe.

Avoidance_Panda
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually makes me so happy to hear...

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Bored Panda was very curious to learn about the gap between our private and public personas, so we reached out to Glenn Geher, Ph.D. He is a professor of psychology at the State University of New York at New Paltz and a published author, and kindly answered our questions.

We asked Dr. Geher about why human beings tend to adjust their behavior around different groups of people and in various environments. He walked us through this.

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"People definitely evolved to adjust behavior based on the nature of situations that they run into. Behavior at a wedding is usually joyful, while behavior at a funeral is typically solemn. People who are good at 'reading the room' and adjusting their behaviors based on the demands of particular situations tend to navigate the waters of the social world better than those who are low on this skill," he explained to Bored Panda.

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    #2

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Many years ago, i was fortunate to have drinks with a group of chefs that included Gordon Ramsay. I know he's been shown to not really be the raging hot-head he is portrayed as. But he really could not have been a nicer guy.

    instant_ramen_chef , Gordon Ramsay Report

    Lost Panda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me happy. I always felt he was probably a really good person and just passionate about perfect cooking.

    CG
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's a mix of being passionate about cooking, and in terms of Hell's Kitchen, pushing the aspiring chefs to be the best they can be.

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the American version that people hate, understandably. But that's the US for you. Even our cooking shows have to be WWE events.

    Mike Loux
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is a consummate professional, and the only reason he blows up at people in his kitchens is because they're doing something stupid and endangering people in the process.

    Mary Kelly
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i've heard that many of the people on staff in his kitchens has been with him for 10-20 years...that is exceedingly rare...if he truly were an a$$shole, people wouldn't stay with him

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've read similar before but I still feel it is a blemish on his character that he is willing to treat people like that to promote his public persona and make bank off of it. And then nobodies try to mimic what they saw the famous rich person do. With villains in movies, everybody knows all of the parts are actors playing a role. Bob Ross managed to be famous by being nice to people.

    CP
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the people know what they are getting into

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    Falcon on Dizzy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he's the opposite of a lot of actors: he acts angry and mean on TV but is actually really nice and a good guy irl

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    #3

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Adam Sandler. He's apparently a really good guy who tries to film his movies in his home state of New Hampshire to boost tourism. He's incredibly loyal to his SNL friends always trying to put them in his movies and is a great Dad.

    Yotsubauniverse , PowerfulJRE Report

    James016
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is really good in more serious roles.

    Abel
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I liked his character in the movie "Punch Drunk Love".

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    Rob D
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A little too loyal. A couple of his big time besties have turned out awful people. There is no one I've kept in my circle of friends that are blatant racists or die hard trumper cultists.

    Jessica Bertram
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No idea why you got downvoted. His bestie, Rob Schneider, is gross as h3ll

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    DrBronxx
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn't really match the title. He is a famously nice guy who is loyal to his friends.

    dev mehta
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still associate him with 'Happy Gilmore'

    Mimi M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any good (serious) movie that he was in to recommend?

    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love Sandler. Can't stand his movies. But I think he's a wonderful person.

    Rizzo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is the nicest, famous guy Tom Wilson knows. ;) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwY5o2fsG7Y)

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    "The field of acting seems to harness this feature of our evolved psychology—with better actors essentially being those who are particularly effective at adjusting their behaviors to conform to certain roles or situations, even if such behavior does not match their natural inclinations," he said in an email.

    Considering how advantageous it appears to be behaviourally flexible, we were wondering whether it was worth bridging the gap between our private and public personas at all. According to Dr. Geher, it's important to consider our relationship with our most authentic selves here. There's a balance that needs to be found.

    #4

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Supposedly Robin Williams was very introverted and quiet

    RIP.

    maybethisiswrong , Conan O'Brien Report

    Fire Singer
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While I really like some celebrities their passing had never really hit me. Robin's did for some reason. His made me really ache with sadness for someone I'd never met. :(

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    My O My
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes sense

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't know about in private but in interviews it seemed like he couldn't 'turn it off'. As in, stop being the funny guy and just have a normal conversation. I was actually surprised when I saw him play a serious role in What Dreams May Come because every other time I'd seen the man talking he was making jokes and silly noises.

    Mike Loux
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny how the enshittification of the world really accelerated after he left us. Coincidence? Nah.

    April Pickett
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The world is kind of grey without him.

    Lynne Newell
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I met Robin Williams at a Barbra Streisand concert, and he was very soft spoken and gentle. No, I did not ask for his autograph or a picture. We were there to see Babs.

    James Blanken
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He also made sure that any movie set he was on hired homeless people to try to help them out and get their life going again.

    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's got to be the reason why he was always in character when the cameras were on him. His mania with every interview and guest spot must have been exhausting.

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    #5

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Weird Al Yankovic is supposedly really quiet, overly polite, introverted and mild-mannered offstage. Even to his own friends and family.

    tucakeane , The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Report

    Rob D
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weird Al is awesome. Here, click and smile. https://youtu.be/ve6R_p4hsfk?feature=shared

    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I've just returned from the rabbit hole I went down. Thanks for the video link. Lead me to learn more about the band, etc.

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    Karl der Große
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My dad worked with a guy who was Weird Al's roommate at Cal Poly. He said that the "Weird Al" persona is not a persona at all, and that Al was a manic jokester pretty much all the time.

    Child of the Stars
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somehow, that doesn't surprise me in the least.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I met him at a comedy show 25 years ago. He is indeed a very nice quiet guy off stage.

    Jacob Ross
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have met him. He's very kind. Has time for people even when he doesn't.

    Jon Barnes
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can attest to that. I worked a show he did several years ago in the early century, and he was loud and boisterous in character, but backstage he was just another nice quite and agreeable guy, that tried to stay out of our way to do our jobs.

    Viola Fö
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what's that even to his friends and family? those are the people who deserve it the most..

    James016
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how his parody songs are a sign that someone has made it in the music industry to the point artists get angry at their management when their management refuses permission for Weird Al to make the cover song.

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    #6

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Cher is a notorious introvert. Yet her persona is flashy outfits, outlandish personality and entertainer. She just likes to go home and be alone at the end of the day.

    BobbyFan54 , Cher Report

    troufaki13
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm an extroverted introvert too! Maybe not as flashy as Cher though! I do love to be around people but at the end of the day I just want to go home and be alone 😊

    Kristal
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ambivert is the word that describes both :)

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    Helena
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Introvert here. I love a stage. Hate trying to mingle in a crowd. Totally different things.

    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I totally idolized Cher when I was a little girl. There's still a lot to love.

    Brenda Spagnola-Wilson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Public persona's are very rarely the same as private persons, especially for those constantly in the public eye

    poiplescales
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the flashy clothes and outlandish personality is just that, a persona used to deal with having to interact with people.

    "While adjusting one's behavior based on situational demands is very human and often appropriate, consistently presenting oneself as very different from one's core, authentic self might be stressful for various reasons," Dr. Geher told us.

    "So, while I would say that it is important for people to be able to be behaviorally flexible, being so should not come at the cost of being true to oneself. Once again, I'd say, Shakespeare was right: 'To thine own self, be true.'"

    #7

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Bruce Willis is (was?) a book lover.

    I read recently how Bruce Willis is going downhill with dementia, but what struck me is the article said that he had always been a voracious reader. Don’t know why but it hit me funny, that Mr Action man was a bookworm. (And sadly, is losing that now too).

    Galliagamer , Conan O'Brien Report

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you are stuck hiding in a heating duct it helps to have a good book to pass the time. /j

    Sand Ers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and that’s a hill I’ll die on.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plenty of "action" stars are really super nerdy book people. Vin Diesel makes his cast-mates play Dungeons and Dragons with him. Henry Cavil is another D&D fan and a voracious reader. Certainly there are others. It's pretty rare that somebody is interested in drama and theatre without being a little nerdy.

    Kylie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so sad that he's been hit with this disease.

    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before he was Mr. Action Man, he was the Goofy Cool Guy, David Addison, an unknown actor cast in Moonlighting. Another one of my favorite actors whose career I've followed.

    Lynn Obrien
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe that you are surrounded by love, it doesn’t get any better than that! And I believe when it’s your time and you slip from the tethers of this earth, you will be surrounded by the Greatest love in the universe, and you will find you haven’t lost a thing…lots of love and loved ones and all the books and truthful history you could ever want to know, because Jesus is there. Pure and positive.

    Lynne Newell
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This 61 yo woman who is a bookworm just jumped a fence because I heard another woman crying hysterically down the street. Don't assume that just because we are educated, that we can't be active! It's not funny. And, Bruce can't read anymore. He isn't losing anything. He's lost.

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    #8

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Dean Martin wasn't quite a teatotaler, but pretty close to it. The whiskey he was always drinking on stage or on camera was usually apple juice.

    Kymera_7 , Johnny Carson Report

    Superb Owl
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Frank (Sinatra) spills more alcohol than Dean drinks." Don't remember who it was who said that, but supposed to be a friend of both.

    Kylie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They couldn't find a better picture?

    Der Kommissar
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to Nick Tosches' book DINO, Dean was an alcoholic.

    BrunoVI
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always heard that Martin was abusive towards Jerry Lewis (who was himself a sexual predator). It always made it seem like he was a violent drunk.

    Fran Morasco
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Back in the day. You were not allowed to drink liquor,beer etc in films

    Lynne Newell
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Excellent! I knew this about Dean. He didn't smoke either. If one paid attention to his cigarette, you could see it wasn't lit. It was his character.

    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True, but he was a heavy smoker (cause of death) and a known card hustler. Probably lured by all that time in Vegas.

    CaliPanda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My parents saw him at a famous Pro-Am golf tournament and snapped a photo. He was hungover as h*ll.

    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a mug made of Shirley Temple's face. Dean Martin called it the guide to the perfect martini. Gin to the chin, and vermouth to the tooth.

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    #9

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Billy Idol. He sat in front of me at a Bryan Ferry concert (Formerly of Roxy Music) in San Diego and spent about 20 minutes graciously talking to fans after the show. Incredibly kind, funny and down to earth person. Complete gem of a human.

    I ran into Jonathan BANKS at the Starbucks in Malibu. He played Mike Ehrmentraut on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Very laid back and nice guy who chatted up a few teenage kids. Chill dude.

    waitwutok , Billy Idol Report

    TooTrue
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the UK to chat up means to come on to someone, to make it known that you like them and want to go out with them. To chat up teenagers has a whole different vibe when you read it in England.

    Phillipa Engels
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a brit, can confirm. That's how I read it too, and even though in context it's clearly being said in a positive way, it still made me grimace

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    MirohLoome (he/she/they)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i live in the US and have never heard "chatted up" used as anything other than flirting 😭

    BrunoVI
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always thought it was funny how it seems like Ferry's official name is Bryan Ferry (Formerly of Roxy Music). Especially because he had more success here in the states than Roxy Music.

    Dolly_of TheCowboy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it may have been a Spicks and Specks episode but I swear I remember hearing that BIlly Idol's mum attends all his gigs

    axle f
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...have always liked Jonathan Banks's work...

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    I'm hoping that it's just an idiomatic thing, but "chatted up a few teenage kids" does not sound chill.

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    With the spread of the internet (5.45 billion global users and counting!) and the continued rise of social media (5.17 billion users worldwide), it’s easier now than ever to follow what other people are doing. This doesn’t just mean what your family, friends, and colleagues are doing.

    You can, without much difficulty, constantly stay up to date with what your heroes are doing, whether they’re actors or athletes you admire, musicians who molded your taste in music, or comedians who never fail to brighten up your day. This has massively contributed to the spread of so-called parasocial relationships.

    #10

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Snoop Dogg actually hasn't committed a crime in many decades.

    Kafkaja , SnoopDoggTV Report

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe if you don't count marijuana use. But I live in WA and we (and Colorado) were the first two states to legalize it and that wasn't until 2012. Not saying that SHOULD be a crime, just that it was until a bit over a decade ago.

    CP
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you ignore the murder trial?

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    Mrs.C
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And now he's officially the Grandpa to an entire generation

    BSellen
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't forget he went on trial for murder.

    UKGrandad
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being tried is not the same as committing a crime; for that you need a guilty verdict. He was acquitted, therefore did not commit a crime.

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    zatrisha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I smoked that much, I wouldn't feel like being a criminal anymore.

    Viola Fö
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    he made the Olympics for me. he represented us well. he had a lot of fun and it showed. I love it when people are genuinely happy. most stars are over the top whiners. not snoop. 😉

    CatWoman1014
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was caught with possession of marijuana in Texas a few years ago, less than a decade I believe. He argued it’s legal where he’s from, but still a crime in Texas so this isn’t completely accurate.

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    #11

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Will Ferrell

    I’ve heard from several people I know that have met & worked with Will that he’s nothing like his onscreen characters. He’s actually pretty laid back and soft spoken off camera. Totally what you wouldn’t expect based on some of the roles he’s known for.

    RockNRoll85 , The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Report

    Texmaam
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out "Will and Harper" on Netflix. Is interesting documentary.

    Erin Geiger
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so good, Will is a fantastic human. The burning question I still have is how big were those diamonds? :)

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    Patricia Steward
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why, but he works my last nerve. The only good thing I saw him in was Everything Must Go.

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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me he is a great voice actor. (Megamind ❤️❤️). But if you want to give him a chance and try something else then his usual roles there is a 2006 movie "Stranger Than Fiction".

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    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That Little Debbie "interview" if you want to see it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8rev7S3lC8

    ScootyPuffJr
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you!!! I laughed so had when I scrolled to this pic. But now I really want some Little Debbie Swiss Cake Rolls ASAP.

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    CG
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a fan of his work personally, aside from Ricky Bobby and Anchorman, but it's good to know he's a cool/calm guy off screen.

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    #12

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes John Lennon. Horrible man, talks of love and peace. Like a lot of hippies really.

    anon , BariAndolinii Report

    StPaul9
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Admitted he was abusive, wrote Jealous Guy about it, but labelling other hippies horrible? I mean, I don't like them but Wavy Gravy and the people chilling at Woodstock don't seem abusive.

    Game Guy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not only non-abusive, Wavy Gravy has been trying to make the world better since the 60s. 4 million blind people can now see because of the organization he cofounded, and that's just one in a long list of things he's done.

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    Brenda Spagnola-Wilson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Beatles are my all-time favorite musical group. I was 5 when they officially dissolved. I've never liked John Lennon, but truly despised him once I found out how he treated Julian, his oldest son from his first marriage. John was a sh!tty father to him while alive, & didn't even provide for him in his will. Oko & Sean were supposedly to split everything. There is 12 years between the boys and Sean was a teenager before Julian was able to claim anything. (It's believed that Yoko Ono fought for him as she had encouraged a relationship between the boys.)

    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, I remember reading (over 20 years ago) that Julian got on well with Yoko Ono. I'm glad to see it's true. She never struck me as being the way she was portrayed in the media. People portrayed her as a hanger-on, whereas often John made her go places with him. Yet she got the blame! So I'm a fan of hers even though I was only 3 when the Beatles broke up.

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    keyboardtek
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I grew up in Buffalo during the hippie era. They were mostly nice peace loving back to nature types. I can't imagine where the commenter came up with the idea that all hippies were horrible people. These days living in The South I learned that if one encounters an old guy with a long ponytail , that does not mean he was a hippie. If he has any tattoos, you will find he is a white supremacist and probably was an ex Hell's Angels biker. Not a peace loving type at all.

    john doe
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hippies are a mixed bag like all people, I've met hippies that are genuine in their peace and love mentality, then I've met some that are just incrediblely selfish and would screw over their own mothers for a few bucks. So kinda just like any demographic.

    Cee Cee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never did like Lennon. Always got a shiver whenever I saw him out and about in London way back in the mid-60's.

    Juanita Sullivan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really dislike when I see his picture on positive quotes and ads. The man was a wife beater. This has been a known fact since before he died.

    Jay Cee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A nasty, spiteful man. The Beatles were "discovered" by Brian Epstein who bust a gut getting them noticed. Epstein was gay and spent a "lost weekend" with Lennon in Barcelona but while he was contemplating writing his autobiography and searching for a title Lennon snarked "How about 'Queer Jew'?"

    Lene
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since I was little I've loved the Beatles and yes, John was my fav. The more I read about him the more I was fascinated with how diverse his personality was and I truly think he had more than just a few mental illnesses. I love most of his work (especially his weird poems and short stories) but I also know that I'd have hated to meet him. He died 4 years before I was born so the possibility of meeting him has, for me, always been 0.

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    #13

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Pierce Brosnan is one whose public persona is such a convincing fiction that even he can’t convince people he’s not really James Bondish. An introspective, borderline shy family man, according to those who know him well.

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    Connie Hirsch
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And a great stepdad to his kids!

    Rahul Pawa
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't tell if this is a true statement about his personal life or a reference to Mrs. Doubtfire 😂

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    Mihaela Jukic
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My former boss was a housekeeper for his place while filming Mamma Mia 2...they met when she was cleaning a bathtub, he walked in, introduced himself and they fist bumped. Apparently absolute dear to work for.

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    #14

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Angela from The Office is a silly goofball in real life.

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    Veronica Jean
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My entire sense of reality has shifted

    Viola Fö
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why that's funny but it made me laugh. one time Andy gave her a rose at Michael's dinner party and she was like what am I supposed to do with that? now I have to hold it the whole time. 🤣 was it Andy or Dwight?

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    #15

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes I mean I don’t know her but I was sure in for a fun treat in Jennifer Coolidge’s AD article where it’s “surprise I live in a haunted Victorian home with thick dark curtains I have drawn all the time and these are my ghosts”

    It was awesome. I was fully expecting Legally Blonde pinks and prep, not her in some moody robe pulling the drapes in melancholy before a seance.

    anon , Jimmy Kimmel Live Report

    Patricia Steward
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love her. She does such quirky stuff.

    Christina B
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where can I find her AD article? I love the AD videos!

    cadena kuhn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet she's got one of those rich widow robes

    zatrisha
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can very well imagine her as a cute witch mom.

    Viola Fö
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well she was stifflers mom in American pie. she's versatile. I liked her on two broke girls. 😄😉

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    #16

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Sting is actually pretty funny and doesn’t take himself nearly as seriously as he seems to. Had an hour-long argument with him about alternative medicine years ago, he was a great sport.

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    Lisbeth Guz
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    His cameo in Only Murders in the Building was really funny

    duckie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He once was asked about why he thought he could be an actor. His reply was "if Tim Curry can record rock albums, I can be an actor."

    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Agreed, he’s a nice bloke, always stood a round for the regulars at his local pub.

    #17

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Ran into J.K. Simmons at a farmers market in LA. Super nice dude.

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    HF
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    super nice until he he wants a drum solo or photos of Spiderman

    CG
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Invincible, Whiplash, and Spider-Man are some of my favourite works of his, and man, does he turn on the aggression in those. Few times I've seen him in an interview, he seems cool.

    CanadianDimes
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t think this is different than his public persona

    glowworm2
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's because he portrays some really angry people in movies.

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't he wonderful? His range from silly to menacing is convincingly impressive. Heard him and his wife on The Meyers Brothers podcast. Really enjoyed it.

    James016
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He did the voice of Cave Johnson in Portal 2. Think J Jonah Jameson ramped up to 11

    Montanavanna
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He went to college in my home town. Missoula, MT. We are both alumni of the University of MT. He comes back often for games and whatnot. J.K. is a hero in Missoula.

    Mat Hall
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude is also ripped as heck.

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    #18

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Johnny Knoxville. I’ve met him, and he is way more soft-spoken and polite than you might guess… also just a stand-up guy in general, from the accounts of other folks I know (he was connected to my father’s work). Not a “Jacka*s” at all!

    ZoyaZhivago , First We Feast Report

    My O My
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    This makes me happy

    Sand Ers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t recommend The Ringer highly enough to do it justice. He gets involved in a scheme to fix (as in cheat) the Special Olympics. That’s all I’ll say, except to note that the movie was made with the approval and support of the real Special Olympics.

    James Blanken
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The joke is always on him. That's the best part of that movie!

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    Mrs.C
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He filmed Daltry Calhoun with Juliette Lewis in my hometown. They hung out in mom & pop places & were super chill. My brother got JL's autograph for me (even though he's 100% against bothering celebs in public) while they were playing pool with the locals.

    Christina B
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate to say it but Knoxville is much better than Steve-O and has always come off that way...I know Steve-O has struggled with addiction and has made tremendous headway in recovery since but holy cow Johnny is a 'nun' in comparison

    Rhiannon Jane
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Steve-O. It's refreshing to see someone being so honest about their mental health journey, to me he just seems like a bloke who is trying his best to improve himself.

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    Cassidy Moore
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is my birthday twin! I wonder if he is just an emotional Pisces like me 😭

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    Yours (and his) are two days after mine! Hello fellow fishhead!

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    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Search The Graham Norton Show for Johnny Knoxville and Joan Rivers. She had him laughing and cringe-twisting with her comments. He's a great talk show guest.

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    #19

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Nick Offerman smokes weed and is super chill and liberal. Pretty much the exact opposite of Ron Swanson. He does however have the woodworking and whiskey in common.

    maz-o , 800 Pound Gorilla Media Report

    BeesEelsAndPups
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, Nick Offerman and Amy Poehler have a crafting competition show together and it's the cutest thing imaginable.

    Vinnie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From 2017 - https://www.buzzfeed.com/keelyflaherty/ron-swanson-would-not-support-donald-trump

    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whenever I see this sweet, intelligent man playing ruthless characters, I really need to suspend disbelief. But, he's sooo good at it.

    Cuppa tea?
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ron Swanson is super chill and libertarian. So basically Nick himself.

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    #20

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Gilbert Gottfried was a really sweet and kind guy whose regular voice was nothing like his annoying performing voice. I overheard him reading a book to his son at bedtime and it was the sweetest thing.

    Holiday-Astronaut-60 , Kyle Cyr Report

    FrogMan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out him reading “50 Shades of Grey” on YouTube. Absolutely hilarious, but a bit of a mood killer.

    detective miller's hat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was amazing. So was his roast of Joan Rivers years ago, I laughed so hard I almost passed out.

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    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wanted to cover my ears when Disney had Gilbert Gottfried sing (Aladdin)

    glowworm2
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It always blew my mind learning after his death that that wasn't his actual voice.

    JL
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He was part of the second cast of SNL in 1980, before he starting using the voice he's known for.

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    How ? Were you hiding in his son's closet ?

    glowworm2
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to Reddit, OP was friendly with his wife and had dinner with her. She invited them to her apartment to say hi.

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    #21

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes James Gandolfini was a Birkenstock wearing, Jerry listening hippie.

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    Mimi M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's sweet. And a bit sad. RIP.

    Carrie B
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    My alltime favorite male actor.

    #22

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Matt Berry. He's wacky, brash, loud and obnoxious on screen. In most interviews I've seen him in, he's very quiet and is serious when talking about his music especially. In group cast interviews, he always seems to be the quietest, mainly sitting back and letting the others handle the questions.

    Thomisawesome , Amoeba Report

    James016
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is brilliant in everything. I think the still is from the Amoeba Records YouTube channel where famous people pick out the favourite records.

    Chewie Baron
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    His work is fantastic. Just played a few of his scenes from The IT sitcom and I’m laughing!

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    #23

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes When I was about 14, 1994. My parents and I went to MGM and some how my mother and I got lost and went through a staff only area we were desperate to find staff and help us get out. So all of a sudden a big group of people pushed by us. We were walking and looking at the crowd and then I saw this old man. I said mom omg! Did you see that man, he looks like Bob Hope. Bob Hope.. said” young lady, the reason I look like Bob Hope, is because I am Bob Hope” we were stunned, and then they walked by.

    supermommy480 , cavettbiter Report

    Jay Cee
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember the famed Australian war correspondent, Wilfred Burchett, saying he lost all respect for Hope after seeing him being all lovey-dovey on a long distance phone call to his wife at the same time as he "was 'being serviced' under the table by an underage Korean prostitute".

    #24

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Eric Andre

    My former venue was where he filmed his last netflix special. As wild and raunchy as his character and comedy his, once he was in business mode, he couldn't have been more professional, open-minded, and kind. It was truly incredible to see how well he can snap in and out of character.

    One very memorable moment was when we had our initial meeting deciding if it would be at our venue or not, during sound checking he was discussing run of show, etc, someone hands him a mic to sound check and he goes from discussing business logistics with me to looking into my soul and says "Who here likes bukkake" and i obviously laughed and was caught off guard. He called me bukakke for the rest of the week.

    During down time between audiences and filming I got to be around him a lot and he could not have been more friendly, and enjoyable.


    10/10 would hang with him again any time.

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    Erla Zwingle
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can Google it, the answer is right there. No need to weave all this mystery around it.

    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Glad I know this because I really hate his schtick and that's all I know about him.

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    #25

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Neil deGrasse Tyson is a pretty well established as a douchebag. Everyone I know that’s interacted with him in person hates his guts.

    This is also the case and even more so for Bill Nye,.

    LobsterPunk , CBS Sunday Morning Report

    Antonio Castillo
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait a minute. I had the incredible opportunity to meet Mr Nye while working at an airport. My coworker tried to fan-shame me when she yelled out at him...made me seem like a stan. Yes, he got defensive. Once I told him I was a fan, but at that moment I just wanted to help a customer with a problem ( he was trying to find his vehicle ), he lowered his guard and was a very gracious person.

    Aroace tiger (she/they/he)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ive heard many negative stories about him too, a lot towards children

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've met Mr Tyson a few times, and he was always very gracious. I didn't fan out on him or anything, we met in a professional setting and he was with his wife (who is also a scientist). But he didn't strike me as a jerk.

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just seeing how pedantic he is on Twitter you get a sense of it.

    Cassidy Moore
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nooo this cant be true right? 😭

    David Morgan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neil knows a lot. Unfortunately he's well aware of that and he strikes me as obnoxiously pompous. When he's trying to communicate his love of science, he's fine. He just keeps making it about him.

    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's on History's The Universe, which I often binge watch while I play games, and I can't stand his persona. From everything I've heard, that's who he really is. He just gives me the ick.

    #26

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Marky Mark was doing an interview at the height of his music career, leaning way back in his chair looking all gangsta, talking with his arms and hands, using what we used to call ebonics but I think has a different name now. The interview ends, he thinks the camera cuts but it’s still running, he drops the act, sits up straight, eyebrows go up, shakes hands and graciously goes into a thank you so much for having me spiel.

    SnoBunny1982 , Red Carpet News TV Report

    Anony Mouse
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is after the hate crimes, but before the acting career.

    Mike1228
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My gf is a stage manager for many shows. One show while she brought him out to his seat, he thanked her, and then asked if she was cold because she looked it. She replied something about the studio always being cold. He bit the taping on pause while he sent someone from his entourage to BUY her a coat (studio is in Times Square). Shooting resumed after she got her jacket. Fast forward OVER a year later he is back in the show, saw my gf and immediately sent his entourage to buy her a coat. She thanked him but said she had one in the control room, and he said the last interview went so well he didn't want to mess up the karma, smiled and winked. CRAZY nice guy. BTW, she says only Henry Winkler is a nicer guy in her 25+ years of showbiz experience.

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    Chewie Baron
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    He was on a British late night 90s show once with British rapper Mark Morrison (Return of the Mack), and they both came out with the most disgusting homophobic rhetoric which was very vicious, the host who was interviewing them, Mark Lamarr, at one point stopped the interview, read the riot act at them for their outdated views and stormed off the set, cutting immediately to an ad break. Since then, Mark Lamarr has been a hero of The Gays™️ ever since.

    James016
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mark Morrison! What ever happened to him, one hit, acted like a colossal bell end and then disappeared

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    ArcanaPanda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure the Asian community wouldn't think the "gangsta" thing was an act. It's funny how Marky Mark tried to co-opt minority culture when in real life he was a big old white racist thug.

    Stacy Jones
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe the correct term is now AAE (African-American English). But, please, somebody let me know if I'm wrong! I would love to know the correct term.

    Brenda Spagnola-Wilson
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mark Wahlberg is the brother of Donnie Wahlberg. Donnie was/is a member of NKOTB (New Kids On The Block) and is also an actor (Blue Bloods - tv). Both can actually sing extremely well

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
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    Marky Mark? Is OP stranded in the 1980s? He's Mark Wahlberg, a famous actor.

    DrBronxx
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clearly this story is from when Mark Wahlberg was known as Marky Mark. Also, you mean 1990s.

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    #27

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Lady Gaga has a quite reserved personality and likes solitude. Not something you'd expect to hear about the meat dress girl from 13 years ago.

    coasterkyle18 , Lady Gaga Report

    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've said this before, but the two times I saw her on Graham Norton she was just the sweetest. He was pulling something out, and she leaned off the couch and said, "Should we help you?" with her arms out. In another interview this 80+ British actress was talking about how she'd lost weight and her dress didn't fit. Gaga grabs a pin and starts pinning the dress on better so she'll look great. And she kept talking about how awesome this lady was! I don't listen to her music much but boy am I a fan of her as a person.

    Chewie Baron
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    June Brown, British Icon for playing Dot Cotton in EastEnders.

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    duckie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She also accompanied Liza Minelli on stage when Liza was already very frail, and she was all sweet and supportive.

    Mark Kelly
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Musicians are almost like actress. They have their own character.

    #28

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes So I’m a housewife in Tx, don’t like rap music or keep up with it. My parents were on an elevator in San Antonio, when about 10 big guys in lots of gold jewelry and earrings and gold watches. So my dad wears a gold Pres Rolex. And this man kept staring and it made my dad nervous. As he got off, he told both parents, he loved their Rolex’s, and his name was Nellie, my dad said I like your …..gold. He said there was so much jewelry, he couldn’t think of to say. So my dad calls me and my husband, and says he was on an elevator with Nellie. I had no idea who Nellie was. I asked if she was nice. I loved her in Little House on the Prairie. My husband knew he was a rapper, my dad said oh good- now I don’t have to google him. My dad said he and his whole group were very nice.

    supermommy480 , Nelly Report

    ArcanaPanda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm originally from San Antonio and know the quality of education available in most of the public schools there. Unless you live in a very rich neighborhood/area, this is what you get. My parents sacrificed a lot to keep me in Catholic school so I would have a better education and come across as more literate, as did their parents (and they were raised in a heartbreakingly impoverished part of town -- Mom's family didn't have a vehicle so they had to go everywhere via public transportation, Dad's bedroom was a water closet with exposed pipes for his "closet", the neighborhood had one household with a TV until just before the 1960s, etc.).

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    Michael None
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nellie's mother's house used to be not very far from the d**g store I worked at. One day he and his entire crew came in wanting some Black n mild's. Not one single one had an ID and we were required to ID everyone buying tobacco he ran to the magazine isle and found one with his picture in it and showed it to me. My reply "Sir this is not a legal form of identification". He was super chill about it and his crew were all really friendly.

    שני מוריק
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last time I read something about him it wasn't good

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    #29

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Andy Samberg looks like the exact opposite of his roles during interviews, very professional.

    VonSpuntz , Late Night with Seth Meyers Report

    DennyS (denzoren)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I imagine he'll be pretty much like Jake Peralta in real life....but maybe more responsible with his finances (pre-Amy).

    Riley Quinn
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just love the repartee between him and Seth Meyers. Looking forward to seeing his dramatic acting as Davy Scherman in "Lee". He looks great in the trailers.

    Vinnie
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can imagine he's also very professional in his work - it's a necessity for television work, especially SNL.

    #30

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Justin Bieber has a home in my bestie's neighborhood. It's on a lake with no public access point other than a little walking trail.

    He comes to the marina in a golf cart, plays cards with the people in the seasonal trailer park, and even celebrated my bestie's next-door neighbours 50th anniversary with them.

    I've only seen Hailey a couple of times, and she was super quiet, walking a dog, buying a coffee at this little bakery shop near the quarry.

    mollymuppet78 , Justin Bieber Report

    Chicken Nugget
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good to know he's turned his life around

    JenniB
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puslinch Lake, I live a couple kms away. The area is filled with actual neighbourhoods but also many seasonal trailer parks that are so beautiful and chill....

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    #31

    I knew Joan Rivers somewhat and she was the sweetest, most lovely lady.

    The mean and catty persona was a complete act.

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    Montanavanna
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How did she ruin lives? I am genuinely curious. She was brash and bold in her critiques but I can't think of anyone whose life she ruined. Spill the tea, girl!

    Svenne O'Lotta
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care if it was an act. She ruined people's lives. Evil, despicable woman.

    #32

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Victoria Beckham is hilarious and seems like a cool person, she knows her posh reputation and plays around with it lol.

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    Slapdash1
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hear her parents were very working class /s

    ArcanaPanda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean, according to the rules of British class they kinda were. Her father didn't become wealthy until she was either a preteen or a teen, so before that they were very much "working class", and over there that means they stayed "working class" for life. Class over there is as hardened as steel, not like here in the U.S. at all.

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    #33

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Nicole Kidman is not the cold heartless b***h the media makes her out to be.

    She "recently" (5-10) years ago realized how bad her public image has been and is trying to correct it by slumming it on lower rated talk shows and doing those AMC commercials.

    IRMacGuyver , A24 Report

    Stephanie A Mutti
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The AMC commercials are NOT helping her

    Sunny Day
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Correcting her public image" doesn't mean her image was incorrect. It just means she's calculating as well.

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    #34

    John Dunsworth. Played the most iconic drunk of our times in Mr. Lahey, but didn’t touch the stuff himself, and was incredibly caring and kind to everyone he met. May he rest in peace.

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    Dave Walters
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless Mr Lahey, Sunny-vale trailer Park Supervisor. An absolute Sh!t Eagle!

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    #35

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Maynard James Keenan. My son has stayed at his vineyard in Arizona with friends, and Maynard's "condescending, aloof a*****e" persona is an act. He's actually gracious and sweet to people he's comfortable with, and portrays the public-facing avatar through his media appearances. If he says "f**k you" to you, you're supposed to say "f**k you, too!", and then you both laugh.

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    SCP 4666
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he has a Jewish space laser shirt 😲

    ScootyPuffJr
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can buy them here: https://dissentpins.com/products/secret-jewish-space-laser-corps-t-shirt

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    Brittania Kelli
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's friends with Tori Amos, so knew he must be a good egg.

    Mimi M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He isn't. Google up 'Maynard James Keenan rapist'. Multiple allegations.

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    detective miller's hat
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pretty sure if I ever met him, I would probably just faint.

    Illifred
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ran into him and Danny Carey at Heathrow. I went "I'm so sorry... ooooh! It's you!" and he was like "No no, it's YOU!". Then the three of uns laughed. Sweet.

    Mimi M
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's a fücking rapist. Google it.

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    #36

    Kind of dated but Art Garfunkle.

    His stage persona has always been a cool, intelligent, sensitive and hip dude who's wise about the world, but in reality he's an aging, grumpy, insecure closeted bisexual.

    His signature afro has also been a wig for years.

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    cerinamroth
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, we're all ageing - and I'm sure I'm not the only one who can sometimes be grumpy and insecure. Why do people expect celebrities to be any different? They aren't gods!

    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's 82 and in recent pictures he doesn't appear to be wearing a wig. His hair is fairly short and mostly missing. When he and Paul Simon parted ways it seems like Simon had more success on his own than Garfunkle did. I say that wondering if stuff like that contributed to the 'grumpy / insecure' mentioned above.

    ScootyPuffJr
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Makes sense. Paul Simon was the one who wrote all their songs.

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    #37

    Obviously not a living celebrity but I heard that Lucille Ball had a very dry sense of humor when off set. It was all business and no nonsense.

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    David
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I watched I Love Lucy as a boy. "Okay", but not really my thing. Kind of too silly IMO but in the 60s we had fewer choices. Then a few years later I watched the original Star Trek. Then many years later I learned that if not for Lucille Ball we probably wouldn't have had a Star Trek. Not a huge fan of her humor style but I am grateful to her for helping to get the ST franchise going. https://www.startrek.com/news/how-lucille-ball-helped-star-trek-become-a-cultural-icon

    🇫🇮 Goth Nurse 🇫🇮
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvote for Star Trek! I am not a fan of the humour of I love Lucy either, though.

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    Slapdash1
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She ran a movie studio in the 50s and 60s which tells you a lot about her skills and guts. She singkehandedly made Star Trek happen because she liked it and no one else wanted to make it. Beat the executives into making it because she wanted to.

    Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My!
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lucy herself said she had no sense of humor and didn't understand why people thought she was funny.

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    #38

    Jeff Goldblum owns a box at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and is an avid collector of Nascar memorabilia. He can often be seen crushing a case of Keystone Lite during the Indy 500.

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    Brian Droste
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But that really don't tell what his true personality is.

    Lila Allen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He is an utter sweetheart...but the man can make ANYTHING into an innuendo

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    #39

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes The lead singer for anti-flag. Not a mainstream celebrity, but well known in punk circles.

    Their music is very pro human rights, and it turns out he r*pes teenage girls.

    walmartballer , Anti-Flag Report

    #40

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Mike Myers (aka Austin Powers) has a legendary reputation for being a douche.

    JoJCeeC88 , The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Report

    David
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's too bad. I've still enjoyed his movies though.

    wv10014
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Really? I met him a couple of times in the West Village and he was always pleasant- and funny.

    ArcanaPanda
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of his brothers is kind, though. The one who's a musician/music journalist. And he seems to have a functional relationship with Mike, so maybe away from the public eye he's nicer.

    Chewie Baron
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he’s a Scouser.

    Miki
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh noooooooo ;((((

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    #41

    People Call Out 30 Celebrities They Claim Act Completely Different Behind The Scenes Daniel Tosh has severe social anxiety and basically plays a character when he performs.

    Youngandidiotic , Comedy Central Stand-Up Report

    #42

    Garrison Keillor. His stage persona is of a gentle, calm grandfatherly type, but behind the scenes he's been said to be a diva and a jerk (and that was before the #MeToo allegations).

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    Richard Graham
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Google it. Garrison Keillor was fired by NPR, and all reruns of his show were pulled, for many many inappropriate comment and touching of women on his staff. Basically he was a dirty old man.

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    #43

    I've posted this before, but Zach Braff is one the biggest a holes my best friend ever worked with in the industry. He's been an actor for 30 years and worked with some legendary people, yet he singled out him.

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    Bec
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If he would stop making commercials, that would be great.

    DennyS (denzoren)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gosh this lets me down. I really liked Scrubs.

    Curbz81
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got into the scrubs rewatch podcast and it made me love Donald Faison even more and Zach Braff even less. In the first season or two he was super douchy, even put down Donald a couple times. He seems to have changed his tone, he probably read enough bad reviews that he realized he had to play nicer.

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    #44

    Johnny Carson was a classic introvert, but you wouldn’t know that from watching his show.

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    Stephanie Did It
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One indication was that he did not like to be touched. He would let the exotic animals climb all over him during those segments, but he did not allow his guests to touch him physically.

    Lila Allen
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The couple of times someone hugged him you could see him freeze or flinch

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    Bec
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It showed when he retired, he really left the public eye.

    #45

    Rachael Ray is so nice, sweet and bubbly on 30 Minute Meals and her other TV shows, but I heard in real life that she is super nasty to fans and people in general.

    A shame, really. I used to have a crush on her, and it broke my heart to learn that she wasn't the nice person she portrays on TV.

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    #46

    Well I didn’t actually meet Brandy, (the singer), but she and her family went to one of Cal State Northridge’s college graduation ceremony and she was casually walking around with no security or armed men. She literally just came through the crowds and walked around/spoke to people as if she were one of the college kids herself. She just looked down to earth and chill.

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    Child of the Stars
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella that she did with Whitney Houston is my favorite version of that fairy tale!

    Rob D
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    Nobody graduating college now would have a clue who she is. But cool she's nice.

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    #47

    People who know Howard Stern have said he's really quiet and thoughtful when he's off the air. His persona has changed a lot since the early/mid-90's when he first became famous, but I think if you would have told anyone back then that this brash, sexist shock jock was the complete opposite off the air, no one would have believed you.

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    Carrie B
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't matter if he's actually a nice guy. He sanctioned misogyny and sexism and body shaming throughout the 80s and 90s. I don't hate him. I actually got satellite radio because of his switch, but he did damage.

    Svenne O'Lotta
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, same situation as Joan Rivers. I don't care what your personality is, you made the world a worse place just to make a buck.

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    #48

    Nathan Fielder - He tries to come across as 'stiff ' or a bit socially awkward in a lot of his character work over the years

    He's come out of his shell quite a bit in recent weeks on talk shows and the like. Jimmy Kimmel actually ended up describing him as "one of the loosest guys he knows".

    olgoods Report

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    #49

    Most YouTubers (if you want to count them as “celebrities”.) They often caricaturize their own personalities on-camera so much that it’s pretty jarring to hear them speak casually on podcasts and stuff.

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    CG
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've only met one face to face, though they're very small YouTubers. Anime Nightclub 3 (or ANC3) were pretty cool, if not a bit nerdy IRL (though they were at an anime convention). Got to talk to the three guys, and got a selfie with them. Also talked to a Vtuber at a panel, and she's very different when she's not streaming or putting up clips, and different in a good way.

    Brian Droste
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Some of these people I never heard of before.

    MirohLoome (he/she/they)
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah i feel like tommy would be chill(er) off camera

    DennyS (denzoren)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only Youtuber I really watch if RWJ and I imagine he's the same in real life.

    #50

    I’d say as a rule of thumb, people with really nice personas tend to actually suck while people who are OK with being perceived as d***s are generally pretty cool. That said, Larry David is the absolute same person as his character.

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    David
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Disagree. But I do think some people try to pretend to be nice for image. But it seems like a lot of nice people are actually nice. Never met but based on stuff people say - Bob Ross, Mr. Rogers, Dolly Parton, Keanu Reeves.. and others but I'm not very good with names

    Sand Ers
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As names go those are pretty good ones.

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