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A simple glance at most human myths and epics would suggest that we like heroes. So most of us tend to also admire certain people we find cool or inspirational, favorite singers and actors, an artist whose works struck a chord. But unfortunately, sometimes ignorance is bliss.

Someone asked “Who are some people you used to admire but later found out were horrible?” and people shared their examples. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote the examples that maybe hit a bit too hard to home and be sure to add your own thoughts in point to the comments down below.

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#1

Elderly woman dressed in a white and blue habit speaking at a podium, symbolizing celebrities admired before revealed human flaws. Mother Teresa. She was awful, making her patients suffer while she took all the pain meds when it was her suffering.

scruffyrosalie , Reagan White House Photographs Report

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    #2

    Celebrity holding a prop chainsaw smiling while wearing dark sunglasses and a cap on a blue background. Remember when people said Elon was going to be the real life Tony Stark.

    FRakanazz:

    Elon had a generational falloff, he went from an ambitious space guy to the stupid guy on twitter who acts like a kid.

    Annual_Owl_1462 , Gage Skidmore Report

    #3

    Young male celebrity in denim jacket and sunglasses sitting outdoors in an urban setting, representing admired celebrities before controversies. John Lennon. I love his talent but he is absurd. WHY IS A WIFE BEATER SUCH A GREAT MUSICIAN

    User , Bob Gruen Report

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    #4

    Elderly man with white hair and black glasses wearing a light blue shirt, representing celebrities admired before revealing dark sides. Had no idea that Woody Allen was a racist, misogynistic homophobe

    User , Georges Biard Report

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    #6

    Man in sunglasses and leather jacket speaking into microphone, representing celebrities admired before revealing true nature. Andrew Tate. At that time I was bad at English and the only thing I knew about him that "he used to insult islam now he's muslim!" But now getting better at English and seeing his tweets... He seems comically evil that it's ridiculous lol.

    Front-Dog9412 , Anything Goes With James English Report

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    #7

    Woman with long black hair and burgundy top, representing celebrities admired before revealing their true nature. Nicki minaj.

    ancient_bored:

    I refuse to believe that was the real Nicki. She used to be such a big supporter of the LGBT movement. I think Trump replaced her with a robot clone, change my mind.

    User , Gage Skidmore Report

    #8

    Man in casual shirt talking on phone inside a worn-down room, illustrating celebrities admired before revealing dark sides. Will Smith. That man broke my heart after being such an important piece of my childhood.

    __Shadowman__:

    To be fair in this world of celebrities and billionaires slapping someone is pretty mild in comparison lol. Doesn't mean it was right though.

    User , Paramount Pictures Report

    #9

    Man in a black blazer and gray shirt smiling indoors, representing celebrities admired before revealing true selves. Neil DeGrasse Tyson

    I recently learned he roofied a girl. It has ruined her life and due to the trauma of it she had to drop out of college while Tyson has been on TV for being such a stand up guy and all his accomplishments.

    Alexandritecrys , Maryland GovPics Report

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    #10

    Actor carrying a child in a pink fairy costume, representing celebrities admired before revealing their true nature. Jackie Chan's treatment of his kids, especially the daughter.

    User , Relativity Media Report

    #11

    Man wearing glasses and suit speaking at an event, representing celebrities admired before revealing their true selves. Bill Gates. Back in the day Windows was good, and his ad for Doom was incredible. Now Windows isn't good, he's a confirmed cheater, and he hasn't made any cool Doom ads.

    timbertham , World Economic Forum Report

    #12

    Man in a suit smiling while reading children’s books, illustrating celebrities admired before revealing their true nature. Dr Seuss. He hated kids and cheated on his ill wife multiple times

    User , Al Ravenna Report

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    #13

    Black and white photo of a celebrity in a leather jacket and jeans, highlighting celebrities admired before controversy. No one is ever topping Michael Jackson.

    movezig123 , Matthew Rolston Report

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    #14

    Man with curly hair in a black jacket, representing celebrities admired before revealing themselves as horrible human beings. Neil Gaiman. can't see him the same way after all the allegations.

    M-the-Great , Kyle Cassidy Report

    #15

    Celebrity performer in a dark hoodie singing into a microphone on stage with purple and pink lighting background. The automatic answer to this is D4vd. Guy seemed like a breath of fresh air (reminded me a lot of X, Juice, etc)



    Well..we all know what this POS ended up doing.

    No_Scientist_1848 , User Report

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    #16

    Elderly man with white hair and beard smiling while holding a microphone in a white jacket, celebrity admired before revelations. Hayao Miyazaki. I admire his work a lot but I don't like him personally. He's a deadbeat dad, to the point where his sons watching his work is the only way they can connect to him

    User , Natasha Baucas Report

    #17

    Portrait of a man in a suit and tie with an American flag in the background, representing celebrities admired before revealed flaws. Bill Clinton. He spoke so coherently and thoughtfully during his gubernatorial campaign and early presidency . Then he blew his chances to pass any meaningful legislation. I admired Hillary but she always was who she was.

    BuffaloOk7264 , Bob McNeely, The White House Report

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    #18

    Black and white photo of a man smiling in a wheelchair, symbolizing celebrities admired before revealing true character. I still don't understand why Hawkings abandoned his family for a grifter? 

    Numerophilus , NASA Report

    #19

    Young man in a purple turtleneck speaking into a microphone with headphones, representing celebrities admired before revealed flaws. Shayy (an undertale speedruner that was actually a groomer).

    ironmajor77 , User Report

    #20

    Close-up of a woman with green eyes and red hair, wearing hoop earrings and a polka dot blouse, representing celebrities admired before scandal. I still think Harry Potter is the best book series ever made, but JK Rowling is pretty horrible on social media. Although I feel like everyone says stuff they don't mean on social media, she doubles down.

    Glum_Lime1397 , John Mathew Smith Report

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    #21

    Close-up of a male celebrity in formal attire, representing celebrities admired before revealing a horrible side. I used to think Putin was chill until he attacked Ukraine.

    User , User Report

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