Forget the movies and the music for a moment because the real drama and trauma unfold in the pages of memoirs! Celebrity memoirs can be just as entertaining, if not more, than the movies they star in or the music they create. From jaw-dropping scandals to laugh-out-loud antics, A-listers reveal the craziest moments of their lives. Here are the most unhinged things celebrities have revealed in their memoirs with sheer audacity
Ozzy Osbourne Drank Bat Blood
Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne recalls the famous incident where he bit the head off a bat during a concert in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1982 in his autobiography “I Am Ozzy.” He had thought it to be a rubber toy in the first place, but then immediately had a realization—he had brought home the real thing. Osborne described the feeling as “sudden and disgusting,” feeling warm, soppy liquid fill his mouth.
At 10, Drew Barrymore was Offered Pot by a Friend’s Mom
In her memoir “Little Girl Lost,” Drew Barrymore reveals a shocking incident from her childhood. At the tender age of only ten and a half, while seated in the backseat of a friend’s mother’s car, she was offered marijuana. Despite her initial surprise, she accepted the offer without hesitation and, from then on, started her struggle with early addictions.
Anjelica Huston was Beaten by her Boyfriend
In her memoir “Watch Me: A Memoir,” actress Anjelica Huston shared a scary and disturbing incident from the 1970s involving her then-boyfriend, Ryan O’Neal. He attacked her physically, while on the other hand, he grabbed her by the hair and pounded the front of her head with his skull.
Matthew Perry Revealed Julia Roberts Romance, Keanu Reeves Controversy
In his memoir “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” Matthew Perry spills the beans on his rise to fame on “Friends” and his battles with addiction. He dishes on his romance with Julia Roberts, admitting he ended it before she could dump him. Perry also stirred controversy with remarks about Keanu Reeves, suggesting less talented actors seemed to thrive while stars like River Phoenix faced tragic fates. He later apologized, claiming he used Reeves as a “random name” and regretted it.
Keith Richards Snorted Everything In Sight
Keith Richards doesn’t pull any punches in recounting his wild, drug-fueled escapades in the memoir “Life.” He details everything from drug busts to near mansion fires and an “acid-fueled road trip” with John Lennon. He would snort everything in sight. Richards admits drugs were a constant companion, even during performances, with cocaine fueling their concerts on the 1975 Tour of the Americas.
Anne Heche had Split Personalities.
In her memoir “Call Me Crazy,” Anne Heche sent shock waves among readers when she confessed that she had split personalities. She admitted that while in Los Angeles, no one could realize that she had detached from herself and taken on another entity by the name of Celestia from the fourth unknown dimension.
Elton John’s First Wild Encounter with Cocaine
In his memoir “Me,” Elton John vividly recounts his first encounter with cocaine. After initially puking from the first line he snorted, he quickly returned for more, plunging into a dark period lasting nearly 16 years, marked by addiction, alcoholism, and rage. During this time, he found himself in bizarre situations, like hijacking a Rolling Stones gig while high on cocaine and mistaking Bob Dylan for a gardener, offering him an outfit to change into.
Wild Animals Raised Steven Tyler.
In his book “Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? ” Steven Tyler shares a charming childhood story. He recounts being grabbed by a fox as a baby and taken into the woods. Tyler believes he can still access that magical place whenever he wants, as he knows the secret of the children of the woods. Like Marlon Brando, Tyler owned a pet raccoon named Bandit, which he believes adopted his personality.
Lauren Bacall Revealed Sinatra Ended Their Engagement, Ghosted
When Humphrey Bogart died, Lauren Bacall turned to Frank Sinatra for solace. Then, she began a wild love affair with Sinatra, whose love was sometimes erratic. Their involvement ceased abruptly when Sinatra accused Bacall of the news story that was assumed to be leaked. The man instantly clammed up and snubbed her in a public event. Hurt as she was, Bacall later knew that one of Sinatra’s actions saved her from what would have been a terrible marriage.
Britney Spears Spills Some Bean About Her Past Relationship With Justin Timberlake.
In her memoir, The Woman in Me, Britney Spears reveals several details about her past relationship with Justin Timberlake. She discusses their time together from 1999 to 2002, mentioning that she became pregnant but decided to have an abortion because Timberlake “wasn’t happy” about the pregnancy. Spears also addresses the aftermath of their breakup, particularly how Timberlake’s 2002 music video for “Cry Me a River” portrayed her negatively, fueling rumors that she had cheated on him.
Spears publicly apologized to him after the memoir’s release, which led to backlash against Timberlake on social media. She expressed regret for offending him and anyone she genuinely cares about with the revelations in her book. In a recent Instagram post, she praised Timberlake’s new music, indicating her continued respect for his work despite their complicated past.
Carrie Fisher Said She Had An Affair With Harrison Ford During ‘Star Wars’
In her 2016 book “The Princess Diarist,” Carrie Fisher revealed her affair with Harrison Ford during “Star Wars” filming in 1977. Fisher, known for her bold humor, was encouraged to write about the relationship after finding again her old diaries. She recalled Ford, then 34 and married, initiating things in a car after a party. Despite her obsession with him, Fisher felt unable to confide in anyone about their affair due to Ford’s marital status. Ford responded concisely when asked about the revelation, “It was strange. For me.”
Shirley MacLaine Said Debra Winger Farted In Her Face, Intentionally
In “My Lucky Stars: A Hollywood Memoir,” Shirley MacLaine recounts one of her major fights with co-star Debra Winger on the set of “Terms of Endearment.” MacLaine described the time of the shoot when Winger had intentionally farted directly in her face. The friction of their relationship brought out the necessity of establishing boundaries and assessing each other’s presence in front of the camera.
Leah Remini Didn’t Want To Play Hide-And-Seek With Tom Cruise
In her book Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology, Leah Remini tells the hilarious story of Tom Cruise inviting everybody from his party to his house to play hide and seek around the grounds of his humongous property. Remini said that she never wanted to play in stilettos, but Cruise ultimately tagged her as “It.” Not in the mood to play the game, Remini brought her husband along for the ride, only to declare to Cruise that she didn’t even want to play wearing Jimmy Choos. She felt pressured to comply with Cruise’s wishes, even for minor matters.
Anthony Kiedis’s Father Encouraged Him To Drugs
In his autobiography “Scar Tissue,” Anthony Kiedis, the frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, reveals some shocking details about his unconventional upbringing. Kiedis recounts how his father, Blackie, not only introduced him to drugs but also encouraged him to take bare photographs of his girlfriend at just 18 years old. Blackie suggested the idea and handed Kiedis a camera, directing him to capture intimate shots.
Mariah Carey Revealed Becky’s Always Been Racist
In her memoir “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” the star depicted her years as a child in a biracial environment, living with a white mother and black father. She gives an emotional reminiscence from her girlhood in which her white friend Becky recoiled in fear at first sight of Mariah’s Black father. Mariah reflects that this incident really opened her eyes to see how real racial prejudice is and how much her father had really been hurt in the past.
Jessica Simpson Opens Up About Her Addiction After Abuse
Jessica Simpson reveals her battle with addiction in her candid memoir, “Open Book.” She bravely shares how trauma from abuse, combined with career pressures, pushed her towards alcohol and drugs. “I was destroying myself with all the drinking and pills,” she confesses. Simpson proudly states she’s been sober since November 2017, crediting therapy for her healing journey. “Quitting alcohol was a breeze. I was angry at that bottle. Angry at how it kept me numb and stagnant.”
Anthony Kiedis Broke His Back By Jumping From A 5-story Building Into A Swimming Pool.
In his book “Scar Tissue,” Anthony Kiedis retells one of the most daring tricks that ended with severe trauma. Being the reckless young man that he was, one day Kiedis set off with his friend Flea to jump from the apartment houses into the swimming pools in their town. Their bravado would rise to jumping off five-story buildings. Kiedis recalls, “I started jumping off the building backward, doing Superman things.” It was, however, not to go unrewarded, as this reckless behavior was what Kiedis had been through by breaking his back and, in effect, damaging his mobility for life.
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