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A quick look at this platform reveals a universal truth across cultures: the shared love for ghost stories. Whether you believe in the supernatural or not, most people have experienced something unexplainable at some point. From witnessing mysterious lights in the sky to hearing phantom footsteps, everyone has a tale to tell.
Humans naturally seek to understand the unknown, often attributing strange occurrences to ghosts. Whether it’s mist, birds, or other natural phenomena, people are quick to label them as supernatural. Celebrities, too, enjoy sharing their eerie encounters. Here are ten stars who’ve had their own offscreen experiences with the paranormal.
10. Fairuza Balk
Fairuza Balk is often linked to the occult in pop culture. She starred as Dorothy Gale in the 1985 film Return to Oz, a (frightening) follow-up to The Wizard of Oz. Additionally, she portrayed a witch in The Craft, standing out as one of the film’s most memorable characters. Fairuza follows Wicca, also known as Pagan Witchcraft, but she firmly distances herself from any dark practices.
On the TV series Celebrity Ghost Stories, Fairuza recounted an eerie experience in a rented house. She woke up to the sound of footsteps outside her room, initially assuming it was her companion. However, she soon realized no one was there. Venturing into the kitchen with her companion, they witnessed pots and pans swinging wildly and a menacing, smoke-like figure forming. Despite her familiarity with the supernatural, Fairuza was deeply frightened.
Upon confronting the house owners, Fairuza and her companion learned that a couple who had previously rented the house had been tragically murdered there.
9. Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers, who passed away, was celebrated more for her sharp humor and biting wit than for her timeless beauty and numerous plastic surgeries. Her luxurious New York apartment was a sight to behold, often stealing the spotlight. Her death in 2014 left a void in the entertainment industry, one her daughter Melissa has been striving to fill ever since.
Joan once shared a story about visiting a new apartment in the 1980s. Recently widowed, she was investing all her resources into renovating the dilapidated space.
One evening, Joan decided to inspect the unfinished apartment. However, her dog refused to enter, which puzzled her. She then noticed the apartment was unusually cold for a summer night. Spotting strange writings on the walls, she asked the elevator operator about it, who suggested it might be the ghost of Mrs. Spencer, J.P. Morgan’s niece.
Joan began showing respect to the former owner, leaving flowers and pleading to be allowed to stay. Over time, they developed a peculiar friendship, and Joan claimed they communicated regularly.
8. Joan Collins
At 84 years old, Joan Collins has lived a remarkably full life. She’s worked as a columnist, authored numerous books, and enjoyed a successful acting career. Currently in her fifth marriage, she shows no signs of slowing down. She even achieved a UK Top 10 record back in 1963.
Given her vast life experience, Joan Collins is likely well-versed in distinguishing fact from fiction, especially when it comes to the supernatural. She’s worldly and sharp, not the type to be easily swayed by claims of “paranormal activity.” That’s why her admission of being “terrified” by a ghost carries significant weight—it’s not something she’d say lightly.
During a dinner party, Joan encountered a poltergeist that escalated its antics from forming a body outline with almonds to hurling a knife and a large urn across the room, nearly hitting guests. The butler linked these events to the tragic death of a woman murdered by her husband in that same room. Her spirit, it seemed, was determined to keep others out. He pointed to her portrait, which had hung in the room for decades.
7. Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller, father of Ben Stiller, has been a prominent figure in show business since the 1960s, often collaborating with his late wife, Anna Meara, who passed away in 2015. At 90 years old, Jerry remains active and is best known for his role alongside his son in Zoolander.
Despite Jerry’s impressive career, which has been somewhat overshadowed by his son’s success, he never received the validation he sought from his father. When Jerry learned of his father’s death, he assumed he would never hear the words of approval he yearned for. However, his father had a final, unexpected message for him.
One midnight, a mysterious force opened Jerry’s bedroom door, and his father’s spirit appeared. “You did good, Jerry,” his father said, offering the long-awaited praise before vanishing forever.
6. Oprah Winfrey
If you’re unfamiliar with Oprah, you’ve likely been disconnected from the world for the past few decades. Renowned for her heartfelt interviewing style and her journey from personal struggles to becoming a wildly successful talk show host, Oprah has a Midas touch. Now semi-retired and with wealth beyond measure, she stands as the ultimate success story.
Oprah once shared her own eerie experience with a ghost during an off-air moment at one of her TV show tapings. Fortunately, the cameras captured her recounting the story to her audience.
While hosting her The Color Purple co-star Akosua Busia at her Chicago home, Oprah woke up to see a ghostly figure leaving the guest room and floating through her bedroom. Terrified, she got up to investigate, praying it was just a trick of the light. However, it was an unidentifiable shape that passed through the room and vanished through a wall.
The next morning, Akosua revealed she had a restless night, battling a ghost that she eventually pushed away—directly into Oprah’s bedroom! Needless to say, no one received a car that day.
5. Emma Stone
Emma Stone, the charming redhead who rose to fame in 2007’s Superbad, has since become one of Hollywood’s most sought-after stars and currently holds the title of the world’s highest-paid actress.
Despite her numerous accolades, including Oscars, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes, Emma Stone isn’t exempt from ghostly encounters. In 2014, she shared with David Letterman that her late grandfather has been leaving her quarters as a paranormal gesture of affection. A firm believer in the supernatural, Emma finds it touching rather than strange that a grandfather she never met would express his love from beyond the grave.
4. Kendrick Lamar
When renowned rapper and activist Kendrick Lamar encountered the ghost of the legendary Tupac Shakur, the experience inspired him to create a song about the supernatural event.
The track, “Mortal Man,” was born from Kendrick’s encounter with Tupac’s silhouette, which appeared to him late at night. The figure urged him, “Keep doing what you’re doing, don’t let my music die.” Kendrick incorporated a sample of an interview with Tupac into the song, ensuring the legend of Tupac continues to thrive.
3. Laura Linney
Laura Linney is a highly skilled yet underappreciated actress known for delivering consistently stellar performances. With numerous awards to her name, she excels in singing, television, theater, and film. A Julliard graduate, Laura has built a long and distinguished career in the arts.
During her performance at the renowned Belasco Theatre in New York, Laura Linney spotted a blonde woman in a blue dress standing in the upper balcony, an area inaccessible to the public, observing a dress rehearsal.
She kept the sighting to herself initially but later learned the figure was likely the ghost of a chorus girl who had passed away in the theater. The spirit is said to appear at every dress rehearsal, destined to haunt the theater forever. Sadly, she doesn’t offer critiques.
2. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga, known for her role in the horror series American Horror Story, has a genuine fascination with the paranormal, both on-screen and in real life.
During her 2010 world tour, the petite New Yorker was reportedly haunted by a relentless ghost named Ryan. His persistence was so intense that she eventually held a seance to banish him.
Despite her efforts, Gaga’s ghostly troubles persist. Recent reports reveal she not only bought ghost-hunting equipment but also enlisted professional ghostbusters to help evict her spectral visitors.
1. Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves, an actor who has endured significant personal tragedy, is often associated with Hawaii but is actually Canadian, born in Lebanon. He has faced the loss of his only child, a subsequent breakup, and the death of his ex-partner, the mother of his late child. Additionally, he has supported his sister through a long battle with cancer.
During his childhood, Keanu experienced a paranormal event while with his nanny. Around the age of seven, in his family’s new New York apartment, both he and his nanny saw a jacket float through a doorway and vanish into thin air.
