When we think of celebrities, we picture red carpets, flashing cameras, and a life of luxury. They seem to live on a different planet, one filled with film sets, recording studios, and exclusive parties. But when the lights dim and they head home, many stars have hobbies that are delightfully quirky or just plain bizarre.
It turns out that behind the larger-than-life personas, these famous figures are people who need a way to unwind, get creative, or simply have fun. Get ready to discover the unexpected pastimes of some of the world's biggest names.
Taylor Swift
When she's not selling out stadiums or breaking chart records, Taylor Swift keeps busy in the kitchen. On her fiancé Travis Kelce’s podcast New Heights, she told viewers, “I’m really talking about bread 60% of the time now. It’s become a huge, huge factor.” Her specialty? Sourdough bread, a notoriously tricky bake that requires patience and precision.
But her culinary skills don't stop there. She’s also known for whipping up her own homemade Pop-Tarts, complete with custom fillings and festive sprinkles, which she often shares with friends and family, and the entire Chiefs team.
Margot Robbie
Imagine getting a tattoo from Harley Quinn herself. For friends of Margot Robbie, that’s a real possibility. The acclaimed actress picked up a tattoo gun on the set of Suicide Squad and discovered she had a knack for it. She admits she's not a professional, and her work is a bit wobbly, but that hasn't stopped her from giving "toe-mojis"—small emoji tattoos on toes—to her castmates and friends.
She even brought her tattoo kit on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon While she has since decided to hang up her tattoo gun, for a while there, getting a permanent piece of art from Margot Robbie was a very real, if slightly risky, opportunity.
Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp is known for his eccentric and unforgettable characters, from Captain Jack Sparrow to Edward Scissorhands. It seems that his love for unique personalities extends to his personal life. The actor is an avid collector of Barbie dolls.
This isn't just a casual hobby; he has a serious collection that includes limited-edition celebrity dolls and other rare finds. Depp has explained that he initially started playing with the dolls with his daughter, but he continued the collection long after she outgrew them.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson, one of the most ferocious heavyweight boxers in history, has a surprisingly gentle passion: pigeon racing. Long before he was "Iron Mike," a young Tyson found solace and companionship in caring for pigeons on the rooftops of his Brooklyn neighborhood.
This lifelong hobby, known as "the poor man's horse racing," involves breeding, training, and racing pigeons over long distances. For Tyson, it’s more than just a sport, but as a way to connect with his past. He has spoken fondly of his birds, writing in an Instagram post, "I always loved pigeons ever since I was a child. They teach us the importance of being compassionate.”
Beyoncé
While Beyoncé may be "Queen Bey" to her fans, at home she’s Queen Bee, as a keeper of her very own beehives. The music icon revealed in an interview with British Vogue that she keeps two beehives at her home, housing around 80,000 bees. Her motivation is both practical and personal.
She started beekeeping to harvest her own honey to help with her daughters' allergies. This sweet hobby produces hundreds of jars of honey a year.
Rod Stewart
For over two decades, rock legend Rod Stewart has been secretly working on a masterpiece. It's not a new album, but an enormous and incredibly detailed model railway city he calls "Grand Street and Three Rivers." Spanning 1,500 square feet, his creation depicts a gritty, post-war American industrial city, complete with skyscrapers, bridges, and bustling streets.
Stewart meticulously hand-crafts most of the buildings and scenery himself. He even books an extra room in hotels while on tour so he can work on his models. This hobby showcases his incredible patience and artistic vision, proving that his creativity extends far beyond the stage.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio may be one of Hollywood's most respected actors, but a part of him is still a kid at heart. He is an avid collector of vintage action figures, particularly from the Star Wars franchise. His collection is said to be extensive, featuring rare and unopened figures from the 1970s and 80s.
While he’s also a serious art collector, this hobby points to a more nostalgic side. He has even used his passion for good, auctioning off some of his collection for charity.
Nicole Kidman
While many celebrities enjoy calm, relaxing hobbies, Nicole Kidman prefers something a bit more thrilling. The Oscar-winning actress is a licensed skydiver. She discovered the exhilarating sport as a way to conquer her fears and feel a sense of freedom.
For her, jumping out of a plane thousands of feet in the air is a form of meditation and release. It’s a bold and adventurous pastime that seems to fit her daring spirit. While she may appear poised and elegant on screen, her hobby shows she has a wild side and isn't afraid to take a leap of faith—literally.
Brad Pitt
After his high-profile split from Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt turned to a new, therapeutic hobby: pottery. He reportedly spent many late nights at a friend's sculpture studio, learning to shape clay on a potter's wheel. The creative process was a way for him to focus his energy and find a sense of calm during a difficult time.
Now Brad Pitt has his own studio, which he allows his own friends like Leonardo DiCaprio to use and join in all the pottery fun.
Katy Perry
This might be the most unusual hobby on the list, and you might even say a bit creepy. Pop star Katy Perry has a peculiar habit of collecting locks of hair from other celebrities. She has admitted to keeping snippets from stars like Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift in her purse. On the Brightside, she did at least ask first.
While many might find it strange, for Perry, it seems to be a quirky way of holding onto a memento from her peers. It’s a playful, if slightly bizarre, habit that fits her colorful and often campy personality. You have to wonder what other famous locks she has in her collection.
Will Smith
Will Smith and Tom Cruise are some of the biggest names in Hollywood. And while you might think they are rivals, they are actually friends. Tom Cruise even introduced Will Smith to one of his favorite hobbies – fencing. The two belong to a fencing club, along with their mutual friend, David Beckham.
The three amigos use fencing as an opportunity to bond and hang out together amidst their busy schedules.
Ryan Gosling
Yep. Ryan Gosling, sitting by a fireplace, calmly knitting a scarf. It might sound like a scene from a movie, but it's real life. The actor learned to knit on the set of the film Lars and the Real Girl and fell in love with it. He described the process as a relaxing and meditative experience, a way to unwind after a long day.
He finds it so calming that he says his perfect day would involve knitting. This gentle, old-fashioned hobby adds another layer to his persona, making him even more thoughtful and endearing.
Leslie Mann
Actress Leslie Mann, known for her comedic roles in films like This Is 40 and Knocked Up, has a talent that is sure to turn heads: she can ride a unicycle. She learned this unique skill as a child and has maintained it throughout her life. It’s a hobby that requires an incredible amount of balance, core strength, and fearlessness.
Mann has even performed her unicycling skills on talk shows, much to the amazement of hosts and audiences. It’s a fun, quirky talent that perfectly matches her playful and energetic personality.
Penélope Cruz
Some collections are valuable, some are nostalgic, and some are just plain practical. For actress Penélope Cruz, her collection is the latter. She collects coat hangers. While it might sound odd, she reportedly has over 500 different types of non-wire hangers.
This peculiar interest started as a simple preference, but it has since grown into a full-blown collection.
From the sky to the pottery studio, the kitchen to the beehive, these celebrities show us that there's always more to them than meets the eye. Their hobbies remind us that everyone needs an outlet to just be themselves.
