10 SHOCKING Double Lives Of Famous People
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- August 26, 2016
- 2:00 pm
10 Celebrities you didn’t know led double lives.
We have come to recognize and honor celebrities for the contributions they make in the entertainment industry. But many famous people also have lives away from the cameras and the paparazzi lenses. These celebrities are living secret double lives that many would be shocked to discover.
We love learning about the hidden talents and secret lives of some of our favorite stars. It really makes us look at them in a new light, and we can appreciate the fact that they are multi-dimensional and well-rounded away from the glitz and the glamour of Hollywood.
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Throughout history, there have been numerous famous individuals who have lived double lives. These public figures, who were known for their professional accomplishments, had hidden secrets that they kept away from the public eye. Their double lives often shocked the world when they were inevitably uncovered. Here are ten shocking double lives of famous people that might surprise you.
1. Lance Armstrong – Professional Cyclist – After winning seven Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong was found to have been using performance-enhancing drugs. He subsequently admitted to doping and was stripped of his titles and banned from the sport for life.
2. Jayson Blair – Journalist – Jayson Blair was a former journalist for The New York Times who was fired for plagiarizing and fabricating stories. He was caught after a story about a missing soldier in Iraq was discovered to be entirely false.
3. Tiger Woods – Professional Golfer – Tiger Woods was one of the most successful golfers of all time until his cheating scandal. Woods had multiple affairs while married, leading to divorce and damage to his reputation.
4. Walter Keane – Artist – Walter Keane was an artist who gained fame in the 1950s and 60s for his “Big Eye” paintings. However, it was later revealed that his wife, Margaret, was the actual artist. Keane had been taking credit for her work for years, and the scandal led to a lawsuit and divorce.
5. Benedict Arnold – Revolutionary War General – Benedict Arnold is notorious for being a traitor during the American Revolution. He conspired to turn over the American fort at West Point to the British.
6. Eddie Murphy – Comedian/Actor – Eddie Murphy had a secret “love child” with Spice Girl singer Mel B in 2007. Murphy initially denied being the father but later admitted it and began providing child support.
7. Barbara Daly Baekeland – Socialite – Barbara Daly Baekeland was a wealthy socialite who was murdered by her son, Antony. They had a complicated and perverse relationship, including incestuous encounters.
8. O.J. Simpson – Athlete/Actor – O.J. Simpson was charged with the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. He was acquitted of the crime, but many still believe he committed it.
9. Marilyn Monroe – Actress – Marilyn Monroe was a beloved actress and sex symbol, but she struggled with substance abuse and depression throughout her life. It was also rumored that she had affairs with both John F. Kennedy and his brother, Robert.
10. J.K. Rowling – Author – J.K. Rowling was a struggling single mother when she wrote the Harry Potter series. What many don’t know is that she also wrote crime novels under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, which became a best-selling series in their own right.
In conclusion, these ten famous individuals show us that public figures can have hidden secrets and double lives that the public may not know about. Their shocking stories remind us all to be careful not to idolize people who may not have our best interests at heart.
