More than just brilliant performers, many celebrities have surprising talents we don’t talk about enough. By talents, we mean anything from fine arts and ballet to wild adventures like knife throwing. It turns out our favorite A-listers can’t stop being fabulous, even during downtime. We rounded up a list of celebrities whose hidden talents will surprise you!
Terry Crews
Known for his comedic acting chops and being a TV host, Terry Crews is a delight to watch on-screen. He’s also an incredible athlete with skills that landed him in the NFL. But Crews is also incredibly talented at art. He even did a brief stint as a courtroom sketch artist. While we’re listing the man’s many talents, let’s not forget that he also plays the flute.
Geena Davis
After her role in ‘League of their Own,’ everyone associates Geena Davis with baseball. She’s not very good at the sport, as it turns out. But she’s a champion archer. Geena took up archery in 1997 and aced the sport within two years. She almost made it onto the US Olympic archery team, placing 24th out of 300.
Justin Bieber
Whether you’re a ‘belieber’ or not, there’s no denying this particular truth. The pop sensation has mastered the Rubik’s cube! One of his favorite toys, Justin can solve the crazy puzzle in under two minutes!
Ed O’Neill
Ed O’Neill plays the inimitable Jay in “Modern Family”. We’re used to his wholesome, insanely hilarious persona on screen. What most people don’t know – Ed is also a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu!
Pierce Brosnan
Aside from being Bond and having a license to kill, Pierce is also a fire eater extraordinaire! Way before he got into acting, Pierce learned how to eat fire from a street performer. He got so good that a circus agent picked him up for a three-year show.
Charlize Theron
From playing a serial killer to roles in action and sci-fi – is there anything Charlize Theron can’t do? We also know she’s an accomplished model and a ballerina! She always dreamt of being a prima ballerina, but couldn’t pursue it due to a knee injury.
Keira Knightley
Clearly, she’s got oodles of talent. She’s an Oscar-nominated actress to start. But Keira also has a strange skill. She can ‘play’ famous tunes using her teeth as a musical instrument! She does this by tapping her teeth with her fingers, producing sounds that resemble familiar songs.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is ace at throwing knives. Whether inspired by the incredible Lara Croft we’ll never know, but she’s seriously good at it! She already has an impressive resume as an actress and humanitarian. Adding ‘professional knife thrower’ to the list is something else!
