Hollywood’s untold stories: From Keanu’s kindness to shocking on-set moments

Hollywood is full of glitz and glamour, but behind the cameras and flashing lights are surprising, often unbelievable stories that reveal the quirky, dangerous, and even heartwarming side of the industry.

Keanu Reeves hanging with a homeless man 

In 1997, Keanu Reeves was spotted wandering the streets of Hollywood talking with a homeless man. Far from the usual celebrity status, Reeves shared snacks, drinks, and even lay on his back, chatting and exchanging stories in a moment of genuine humanity.

Harry Potter outsmarted paparazzi   

Fast forward to 2007, when Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe found his own clever way to push back against fame. The actor wore the same outfit for six months just to frustrate paparazzi photographers, ensuring their shots became useless to tabloids.

Tony Todd’s $23,000 bee sting bargain

Some behind-the-scenes tales are a little more dangerous. During the filming of the cult horror classic Candyman, real bees were used on set. Lead actor Tony Todd, before accepting the role, struck a deal to receive a $1,000 bonus for every bee sting. By the end of filming, he had been stung 23 times.

Jim Caviezel hit by lightning 

Faith-based films also have their share of shocking moments. While filming the 2004 movie The Passion of the Christ, actor Jim Caviezel, who played Jesus, was struck by lightning during production, adding an eerie twist to the already intense project.

Odd pay gap 

And in one of the most shocking pay gaps in Hollywood history, Jeff Daniels was paid just $50,000 for his role in Dumb and Dumber, while his co-star, Jim Carrey, earned a staggering $7 million.

From acts of kindness to battles with paparazzi, from risky stunts to shocking pay disparities, these untold stories remind us that Hollywood is just as unpredictable off-screen as it is on film.