You won’t believe these celebrities are shy in real life

Celebrities specially actors and singers are known for their boldness, confidence and outgoing persona but did you know the shocking truth about few Hollywood's biggest stars? They're shy!

Behind the glamour of the entertainment industry, some of the most famous faces are really show and reserved in real life.

From Oscar-winning actors such as Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep to global top singers such as Lady Gaga, let's delve into names of some of Hollywood's biggest celebrities who are shy in real life:

Robert Pattinson

The charming Twilight star has indeed described himself as shy and revealed experiencing social anxiety.

Pattinson, who is engaged to Suki Waterhouse, mentioned that his shyness can lead to awkwardness in interviews and public appearances.

While he can be shy, he also seems to have found ways to manage his anxiety and be comfortable with his unique personality.

Talking about it once in an interview with The standard, the The Batman actor shared, “I’m definitely much more calm than I used to be. If this was a few years ago or whatever, it would be a whole different story.”

Kristen Stewart

Pattinson’s ex-girlfriend and Twilight costar Kristen Stewart is known for being a shy person, more of an introverted.

She has even openly admitted that her shyness and how it has impacted her career and public persona.

Once, Stewart told Vanity Fair, “I think I’ve grown out of this, but I used to be really frustrated that because I didn’t leap willingly into being at the center of a certain amount of attention, that it seemed like I was an a-hole.”

“I am in no way rebellious,” the Spencer actress shared, adding, “I am in no way contrarian. I just want people to like me.”

Tom Hanks

Unlike his onscreen persona, Hanks has spoken about experiencing shyness and social awkwardness in his youth as he described himself as a "geek, a spaz," and "horribly, painfully, terribly shy" during his childhood and teenage years.

Fortunately, his engagement with acting and theater helped him overcome these feelings and develop a more confident public presence.

Courteney Cox

Cox has described herself as shy at times, as she once mentioned being shy during her early career, which ironically helped her land a role in Bruce Springsteen's Dancing in the Dark music video.

The Friends star also admitted particularly being shy in the context of dating as she once mentioned feeling "too shy" to date again after her separation from David Arquette.

Johnny Depp

The Pirates of the Caribbean actor tends to keep a low profile and avoids excessive media attention and he’s selective about what he shares publicly about his personal life.

Depp once mentioned that he's "shy, paranoid, whatever word you want to use" and that he hates fame, doing everything he can to avoid it.

Adele

The Hello hitmaker is one of the celebrities who has powerful stage presence but chooses to be shy behind the curtains.

In many interviews, the Rolling in the Deep singer has mentioned preferring to keep a low profile and avoiding the spotlight when she's not working.

But its noting here that Adele's shyness doesn't hold her back from being authentic and vulnerable in her music.

Keanu Reeves

Reeves, who is often described as a quiet and reserved individual, has described himself,

The Matrix star has openly discussed his shyness, describing it as part of his nature, however his shyness doesn't hinder his ability to connect with others or his success in the film industry.

Lady Gaga

The Bad Romance hitmaker, unlike her bold presence in her music videos and on-stage performance, has mentioned being shy and introverted in her personal life.

In interviews, Gaga has talked about struggling with shyness and social anxiety, especially as a teenager.

The 38-year-old singer told Daily Star, “People think I'm really confident but actually I'm quite shy and insecure. I never want to talk to anyone at the big celebrity functions because I don't know anyone and I'm shy and get awkward.”

Ryan Reynolds

The Deadpool & Wolverine actor has mentioned being an introvert in interviews as he told New York Times once, “I've always been an anxious person, and I'm a real introvert. People are surprised because I can turn it on at times, but I need my quiet time. I actually get drained by being out there and being that guy.”

Chris Evans

It’s hard to believe Evans is indeed a shy person in real life, as he once told Variety, “I'm more of an introvert, I'm more of a homebody. I'd rather stay home and read a book or watch a movie. Being in the public eye can be a bit overwhelming sometimes, which is why I really value my private time.”

Emma Watson

The Harry Potter actress has openly talked about being shy and socially awkward.

The 35-year-old actress mentioned that she's an introvert and gets anxious when meeting new people, however, she has learned to navigate her shyness, especially in her acting career.