These 7 Shocking Facts About The Most Beloved Superstars Will Have You Rethinking Your Admiration For Them

Warning: Don’t read if you want your heroes to remain heroes!

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• February 9, 2023

Throughout time, there have been individuals that have gone beyond the norm and impressed everyone around them. Many of them have gained fame, with several people worldwide loving them. 

From individuals who paved the way for others in the entertainment industry to those who invented new forms of arts, the list of celebrities that have graced our screens is endless.

However, like all humans, these celebrities aren’t perfect. Some have interesting behaviors that were very well hidden because they knew if they got out, it would ruin their careers.

We guess that’s why it’s advisable never to meet your heroes. 

In the golden age, for example, studios and managers had to work hard to keep lots of information from the public. It’s safe to say these celebrities had no intention of making their jobs easy.

From loving children to illegal activities and even child abuse, the controversies that rocked that period were crazy. 

We found some of the most controversial facts about the most loved stars in history. If you’re interested in learning the dark sides of some of your favorite celebrities, you’ve got to read this.

Grab some popcorn, get comfy, and get ready to go on the craziest ride!

1. Johnny Stompanato

Johnny Stompanato, a well-known gangster, was killed in his girlfriend's (Lana Turner) home in 1958 by her 14-year-old daughter, Cheryl Crane. She confessed to killing Stompanato with a knife after he got violent with her mother.

2. Elvis Presley

There’s nothing admirable about Presley’s love for young female virgins. He usually got his staff to find girls who were 16 or younger for him, despite this being illegal. 

Well, when you're rich and famous, you could get away with a lot of things.

3. Charlie Chaplin

What many don’t know about this classic actor is that he was a chronic womanizer. He once revealed that he had slept with more than 2,000 women. 

4. Clara Bow

Clara Bow was the victim here. A tabloid at the time, Coast Reporter, took an interest in her because she was the most famous silent actress then.

Unfortunately, she was a victim of their blackmail. And if the actress didn’t pay up, they would write terrible stories about her. 

5. Gloria Grahame

Gloria Grahame’s ex-husband, Nicholas Ray, made a jaw-dropping revelation about her. He accused the actress of sleeping with Anthony, his 13-year-old son from a previous relationship.

6. Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable, and Montgomery Clift

After starring in The Misfits, Marilyn overdosed on set, Clark died after the production, and Montgomery died of a heart attack after refusing to see the movie if it ever aired again.

7. Alfred Hitchcock

Influential English filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock doubled as a stalker. Unfortunately, Tippi Hedren was his victim.

He was so obsessed with the starlet that he followed her around and even kept her away from her co-stars during the making of The Birds.

There’s no doubt that these celebrities did incredible things that are still valid to date. However, there’s no denying how horrible these revelations make them look.

We're sure many people may reconsider their hero status after reading this piece.

Which of these revelations did you find most shocking? Let us know in the comments below!

Jesse