10 Random and Unusual Curiosities from International Celebrities

1. Christopher Walken, Lion Tamer

A lot of famous people had unusual professions before they succeeded, but the case of Christopher Walken is quite unusual: at 16, he worked as a lion tamer in a circus!

2. Scarlett Johansson, the inspiring muse

The big hit "I Kissed a Girl" that singer Katy Perry released in 2008 was written after she saw actress Scarlet Johansson on the cover of a magazine.

3. Christopher Lee the metalworker

The late actor enjoyed heavy metal, so much so that he collaborated on albums by the band Manowar and released his own album at the age of 88! In 2010, he won an award from a magazine specializing in the genre.

4. Kate Middleton and Prince William, the Most Prestigious Grooms

The Guinness Book includes the British royal wedding as the most viewed in history: 2 billion people are believed to have attended the ceremony simultaneously over the internet.

5. Benedict Cumberbatch The Kidnapped

In 2005, the British actor and two friends were kidnapped in South Africa. On the return of a ride, they had to stop the car to change the tire when they were approached by 6 criminals. They were tied up and forced into a car. With great lip service, Sherlock Holmes's interpreter managed to get everyone released.

6. Steve Buscemi the Rescuer

In the 1980s, Steve Buscemi worked as a firefighter in New York. On September 11, 2001, after the fall of the Twin Towers, Buscemi volunteered to search for survivors. In 2012, again he acted anonymously in the rescue of victims, this time on account of Hurricane Sandy.

7. Dwayne Johnson, the selfie addict

At the release of “Earthquake: The San Andreas Failure, ” Dwayne Johnson lined up with her fans and took selfie with several of them. In 3 minutes, he was able to take 105 selfies with different people, joining the Guinness Book because of it. And the photos were very visible!

8. Sarah Jessica Parker, the Witch Descendant

Esther Elwell was the last woman accused of witchcraft in Salem in the early 1700s. At the time, the death penalty was over and she can remain free. She's a great-grandmother for none other than Sarah Jessica Parker.

9. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the Cousins

Damon and Affleck have met at school, have been friends for over 30 years and have even won an Oscar together. And they have a common ancestor: William Knowlton moved to the US in the 17th century, which makes Damon and Affleck 10th cousins!

10. Brad Pitt, the forbidden heartthrob

An actor's ad for Toyota was banned in Malaysia because Brad Pitt was so handsome. This could make the people there feel much inferior.