Dismissed at first but confirmed to be true: 5 crazy rumours of celebrities will shock you

Rumours or gossip and the world of celebrities often go hand-in-hand, however, some media personalities can't seem to avoid outrageous speculation about themselves, no matter what.

From scandalous affairs to hidden sexualities and secret plastic surgeries; let’s delve into Hollywood’s mind blowing yet most shocking celebrity rumours that were initially debunked – only to later be confirmed as true:

Taylor Swift’s unique way of travelling

There have been rumours about the Love Story hitmaker arriving to Eras Tour stage every night by hiding in a janitor cart.

Then one fine day, fans captured a video evidence of Swift indeed hiding inside the janitor cart as it was wheeled backstage.

Katy Perry’s obsession with celebrity hair

Unusual but true! Katy Perry has always been rumored to do odd things, and one of the speculations was that she collects hair from her fellow celebrity best friends.

Well, it turned out to be true and it was confirmed by the Roar singer herself.

According to the singer, she got to share a dressing room with Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift one day and just asked each of them for a lock of their hair.

They agreed, and then according to Katy, she even put little bows on the locks and put them in her purse.

Ariana Grande's rocky marriage

The 7 Rings hitmaker’s marriage marriage to Dalton Gomez did encounter issues and ultimately ended in divorce.

Rumours of a rocky marriage surfaced in July 2023, with reports of separation and a failed reconciliation attempt which was denied by the singer.

In August 2022, the Wicked actress addressed speculation over her marriage in a TikTok makeup tutorial, saying, “I'm just not wearing my wedding ring. It's getting cleaned. I'm not getting a divorce. Before you start, don't.”

However, it came out to be true after their divorce, which was finalised in March 2024.

Drew Barrymore’s dark past

Drew Barrymore has had a decades-long career in Hollywood since her first movie at age of seven only.

Barrymore was always surrounded by rumours in the 80s and 90s, which were confirmed by the actress herself in 2016 via her memoir titled “Wildflower”.

In the memoir, the Blended actress confirmed many of the rumors including attending Hollywood parties with people who were triple her age, going to Studio 54 when she was only nine, and being addicted to drugs by 12.

Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal’s situationship

Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal had a situationship when the word “situationship” was not even that known.

While the Anti-Hero hitmaker and the The Covenant actor were in a relationship, neither of them spoke publicly about their dating life or their breakup until her 10-minute version of All Too Well was released and the Swifties got to hear exactly what happened in their short-lived romance.

Ellen DeGeneres’ sexuality

Ellen DeGeneres' coming out story is still one of the notable events that place in 1997.

Her character Ellen Morgan came out as gay on the sitcom, Ellen, in the episode The Puppy Episode, which mirrored DeGeneres' own life.

The episode led the media beginning to ask questions as to whether Ellen herself was gay. At first, the host played it coy when pressed on the subject, however, a couple of weeks later, she confirmed being gay in an interview with Time Magazine.

Britney Spears’ controversial conservatorship

Britney Spears’ controversial conservatorship claims were doubted by many people, with some attributing her concerns to her mental health struggles or paranoia.

The Gimme More singer alleged that her conservatorship was abusive and exploitative.

According to the 43-year-old singer, she was forced to work or perform against her will, threatened with lawsuits, and subjected to medication without consent.

Spears’s conservatorship, which began in 2008, lasted for nearly 14 years.

Diddy’s infamous parties

Sean "Diddy" Combs' infamous White Parties were legendary gatherings that drew A-list celebrities, influencers, and high-profile guests. Initially these parties were seen glamorous until his recent arrest made in 2024 that shed light on a darker side.

Started in 1998, the music mogul’s White Parties included guests such has Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Hilton, Justin Bieber, and Jennifer Lopez.

Recent lawsuits filed against the rapper alleged that he hosted "freak off" parties, where guests engaged in explicit activities, often under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The White Parties, once a symbol of luxury and exclusivity, have now become associated with allegations of exploitation and abuse.

Will Smith-Jada Pinkett’s open marriage

The wild rumours about Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith's open marriage have been a subject of much speculation and discussion. While the couple hasn't explicitly confirmed an “open marriage”, they have been open about their unconventional relationship dynamics.

In 2021, the Aladdin star told GQ, “Jada never believed in conventional marriage... Jada had family members that had an unconventional relationship. So she grew up in a way that was very different than how I grew up.”

He went to explain, “There were significant endless discussions about, what is relational perfection? What is the perfect way to interact as a couple? And for the large part of our relationship, monogamy was what we chose, not thinking of monogamy as the only relational perfection.”

“We have given each other trust and freedom, with the belief that everybody has to find their own way. And marriage for us can't be a prison. And I don't suggest our road for anybody.

“But the experiences that the freedoms that we've given one another and the unconditional support, to me, is the highest definition of love.”

Dolly Parton and her countless tattoos

Last but not the least Parton in an interview with Vanity Fair back in 2017 told, “I have a tendency to have keloid scar tissue, and I have a tendency where if I have any kind of scars anywhere then they kind of have a purple tinge that I can never get rid of.”

While further explaining, she said, “So [my tattoos] are all pastels, and they're meant to cover some scars. I'm not trying to make some big, bold statement.”

In 2019, her creative director, Steve Summers, revealed to InStyle that Dolly also wears custom-made, rhinestone-encrusted nude fingerless gloves as a matter of personal taste.