Celebrities With Impressive Hidden Talents

Hailey Bieber

Before her modeling career, Hailey Bieber dreamed of becoming a professional classical ballerina. She showed much promise, attending New York's American Ballet Theatre as a teen—but a foot injury ended her training.

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber is a man of many talents, but one that is lesser known is his ability to solve a Rubik's cube in less than two minutes. In the past, he's even been spotted bringing his Rubik's cube to the gym with him to pass the time.

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Geena Davis

After being inspired by watching the Olympics, Geena Davis took up archery. She hired a coach and practiced for five hours a day, six days a week—and she ended up winning many local, national, and international competitions.

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Neil Patrick Harris

In his spare time, Neil Patrick Harris practices his magic tricks as an amateur magician. He once demonstrated his skills on a Jerry Lewis telethon, surprising many viewers.

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Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford is not only an actor, but also a licensed pilot. He began training in the 1960s but had to stop due to lack of funds. Later, after becoming famous, he resumed his training and earned his private pilot license in the 1990s at 53 years old.

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Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson loves pigeons and actually owns over 2,500 of them. After retiring from boxing in 2005, he focused much of his time on training pigeons with the ultimate goal of becoming a champion pigeon racer.

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Pierce Brosnan

In addition to acting, Pierce Brosnan is also a talented painter with around 300 artworks. In 2023, he showcased his work in his first solo art exhibition "So Many Dreams" in a Los Angeles art gallery.

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Angelina Jolie

Don't mess with Angelina Jolie—she learned knife-throwing while playing Lara Croft in Tomb Raider and has collected weapons since childhood. She once demonstrated her skills with a butterfly knife on the Conan O'Brien Show, shocking the audience.

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Patrick Dempsey

When he was young,  Patrick Dempsey competed in juggling competitions. In 1981, he placed second in the Juniors division at IJA behind Anthony Gatto, who is considered to be the best technical juggler in history.

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Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon has been obsessed with ping pong, or table tennis, for some time. Even though she admits not being great at the sport, her passion for it led her to establish a chain of ping pong bars dedicated to the game.

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Steve Martin

Steve Martin has been a banjo player for almost 60 years. He initially integrated the instrument into his comedy acts, then later developed a passion for it. His banjo playing has even earned him multiple Grammy awards.

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Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien has been described as a "guitar addict." The comedian is apparently a seasoned guitarist and is obsessed with collecting guitars, especially those that were once held by legends liek George Harrison.

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Christina Hendricks

Christina Hendricks had been taking accordion lessons for four to five years before starring in Mad Men. She told the Los Angeles Times that it was an instrument that had always caught her interest.

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Colin Farrell

Believe it or not, before he became a Hollywood actor, Colin Farrell used to be part of a line dancing troupe called 'Step in Line.' Some reports say he was also a line dancing instructor at a nightclub back in Ireland.

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Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis is an expert harmonica player. In fact, he once put on a jazz performance at The Apollo Theatre and occuasionally toured with his band The Accelerators in between filming movies.

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Margot Robbie

After keeping it a secret for years, Margot Robbie admitted on The Tonight Show that she has a passion for tattooing. She told Jimmy Fallon that she'd done almost 50 tattoos already and that she owns her own tattoo gun.

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Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling rose to fame for his topnotch acting talents, but he is also a great dancer and singer. Even before his "I'm Just Ken" performance at the Oscars, he was exploring his singing and dancing skills as a member of The Mickey Mouse Club.

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Hugh Jackman

Hugh Jackman is a juggling enthusiast, admitting to keeping eggs in his bag in case the opportunity arose to juggle. He has also made several television appearance where he has showcased his juggling talents.

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Taylor Lautner

Taylor Lautner began training in extreme martial arts at just six years old. In 2003, he won first place at many martial arts competitions, and even became a three-time Junior World Champion by the time he turned 12.

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Elliot Page

Just like Patrick Dempsey and Hugh Jackman, Elliot Page is a proficient juggler. He once juggled a bunch of fruit on Conan O'Brien's show, impressing the audience with her skills.

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Bob Dylan

Aside from being a musical genius, Bob Dylan also dabbles in the art of iron work. He began welding in the '90s, creating architectural sculptures using metal scraps. Some of his art was featured at MGM National Harbor.

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Nick Offerman

Aside from his acting career, Offerman is known for being a professional boat builder and also runs a side business creating wood crafts. He creates wooden items like furniture, canoes, and boats in his woodshop.

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Jason Lee

Jason Lee had a successful skateboarding career before he shifted to acting in 1994. Even though he stopped skateboarding in 1995, Lee still kept his passion for it via his management of Stereo Skateboards with co-founder Chris Pastras.

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Leslie Mann

On The Drew Barrymore Show, Leslie Mann revealed that she knew how to ride a unicycle. She said she got one as a gift when she was around 10 years old for Christmas and that she was good enough to even ride it backwards.

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Chris Pratt

When he's not on a Hollywood set, Chris Pratt is out on some river or lake fishing. He claims to have been a fishing nut ever since he was a little boy, and from the look of his photos, he's pretty darn good at it.

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Demi Lovato

In 2023, Demi Lovato was promoted to purple belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, demonstrating her talent. Many athletes have commended her for her impressively quick progression in the sport.

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Terry Crews

He may be the host of America's Got Talent, but he really should be a contestant himself—Terry Crews is an incredible portrait artist, impressing fans with his timelapsed work on social media.

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Matthew Perry

The late Matthew Perry, known for Friends, was also a talented pianist. He played piano to reduce stress, claiming it was his preferred way to unwind and relax.

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Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks loves collecting antique typewriters and often shares his collection on social media. He values them for their nostalgic value and showcases his passion for them by showing off his letter writing skills.

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio has amazed his followers with his talent for yo-yo tricks, showcasing his excitement for the toy. Online videos and photos have demonstrated his effortless mastery of a variety of yo-yo tricks.

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Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis actively plays World of Warcraft, expressing her passion for the game in interviews. She often engages with fellow fans at gaming events, sharing her dedication to the game.

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Vin Diesel

Vin Diesel's deep love for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) has been a passion since his teenage years. His enthusiasm for D&D has been openly discussed in interviews and public events.

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Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves is not only a skilled actor but also a successful bass guitar player. He has been playing the bass guitar for numerous years and isometimes plays with bands and musicians on stage.

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Bob Barker

Bob Barker, well-known for his role as the host of "The Price Is Right," is also proficient in martial arts and holds a black belt in karate. Even though Barker appears gentle on TV, he has undergone intensive martial arts training.

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