The interest in celebrities and their private lives has immensely increased in the last two decades, thanks to the emergence of mass communication and information-sharing channels like television and the internet. And even though we now know about famous people more than we probably ever should, the urge to learn even more is still growing.
The proof is this TikTok video in which one user asked others to share stories about celebrities before fame, as she was curious to find out who they truly are. If you’re curious too, scroll down to find some pretty unexpected truths about public figures shared by people who knew them before they made it big.
#1
My grandmother’s best friend was Dolly Parton’s housekeeper. She also cooked for her when she wanted traditional southern food. It goes without saying she is exactly who we think she is….a legend
78points
#2
I was in Billie eillish dance academy. Once I forgot my water bottle and she gave me hers. Also my mom would be late to pick me up and she always offered me a ride
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68points
#3
Martin Lawrence went to my h**h school. The art teacher there was a big support for him and he told her if he ever got famous, he would buy her a car. And he did! She loved talking about it
61points
#4
My mom used to clean horse stalls for Patrick Swayze. He was there one day when I was a baby, held me, and said “throw this one back, she’s too small” 😂 My mom says he was so lovely all the time.
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61points
#5
Ariana grande made fun of me for having cankles when I was 11. I never forgot it. She was a popular mean girl
47points
#6
Dated Chadwick Boseman before he blew up big and he didn’t know his worth. Super generous only took me to 5 star restaurants. He was definitely pro black before Black Panther
47points
#7
Went to h**h school with Snoop and Cameron Diaz. They are the same as they were, not an act at all
47points
#8
P!nk and she’s exactly the bada*s you’d think. She was so cool and kind and low-key and genuine.
46points
#9
Went to highschool with Post Malone. He is just as nice of not nicer than the videos you see of him. Just a very genuine person all around
44points
#10
Kamala Harris and I came into our sorority together at Howard University I was a sophomore, she was a senior. I could tell back then that she would be very successful! She has stayed in touch with all of us.
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42points
#11
My grandpa fought in WWII with Chsrles Schulz (Peanuts creater). He would draw cartoons on all the guys’ letters home. I’ve seen one of his early drawings— pre-Peanuts!
42points
#12
Viola Davis voluteered at the info desk at my church. I would chat with her during services bc I had a 1yo who hated the kids room so we would just wander around the lobby she was the kindest person
42points
#13
Carrie Underwood is the original mean girl. Truly so stuck up and hateful despite the sweet southern act. NO ONE locally likes her
MsChelleR: I knew Carrie Underwood before American Idol. Her family owned a chicken farm which made her family have more money than some in our small town. She was so rude. A bully in every sense of the word.
nikolledenise: My grandparents lived near Carrie underwood. She is absolutely as mean as people say she was back then.
Megan Fritz: Knew Carrie Underwood when she was in Checotah and going to school in tahlequah. She’s always been evil as h**l and doesn’t portray herself the way she did back then.
MsChelleR: I knew Carrie Underwood before American Idol. Her family owned a chicken farm which made her family have more money than some in our small town. She was so rude. A bully in every sense of the word.
nikolledenise: My grandparents lived near Carrie underwood. She is absolutely as mean as people say she was back then.
Megan Fritz: Knew Carrie Underwood when she was in Checotah and going to school in tahlequah. She’s always been evil as h**l and doesn’t portray herself the way she did back then.
41points
#14
Adam Sandler. My dad knew him and said he’s the most humble celebrity he’s ever met. Super nice and kind
38points
#15
Went to school since elementary school with Blake Lively, she has always been a privileged person, self entitled, pick me girl.
37points
#16
I went to h**h school with Megan Thee stallion. She’s always had that body shape, always been pretty. She was voted class favorite twice and literally a fight broke out over her. She’s been THAT GIRL.
jocelyn: Went to h**h school with Megan thee Stallion and she’s just as sweet and funny as she is online and how she’s portrayed.
jocelyn: Went to h**h school with Megan thee Stallion and she’s just as sweet and funny as she is online and how she’s portrayed.
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34points
#17
My great grandma (Age 97) was great friends with Marilyn Monroe when they were young, she was an extra in a couple of her movies and till this day has pictures hanging up in her garage of her
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32points
#18
Went to school with Halsey when she was a freshman and a sophomore. She is exactly who she presents to be. Sweet and sadly troubled.
30points
#19
I went to middle school with Simone Biles, she was a year younger than me and her backpack was too big for her 😂 but she was the sweetest!
30points
#20
I went to school with T Pain, he was the class clown. Truly one of the funniest people I’ve ever met. I ran into him after he made it big and he gave me a hug and introduced me to his wife and kid
28points