The internet hosts a number of enjoyable and also questionable things, including memes, Twitter jokes, and, obviously, celebrity conspiracy theories. Conspiracies in Hollywood have, of course, existed for a long time. Both fans and sleuths have a history of searching through old interviews for hints, looking through pictures, and concocting unbelievable theories about their favorite media personas.
The following stories were dreamt up by a diverse array of people—and many of them have been dismissed as rumors or conspiracy theories, ranging from celebrities giving birth to their sisters to celebrities dying and being cloned and becoming shape-shifting reptiles.
There have been rumors of a Hollywood conspiracy for years, so there’s a wealth to examine. Dig in!
A Doppelgänger Took Over Avril Lavigne's Life
After her parents' divorce, there were claims that sometime in 2003, the real Avril Lavigne committed suicide and was replaced by a double named Melissa Vandella. When the “real” Avril Lavigne passed away, Vandella stepped in and gave her a poppier music style. Lavigne had engaged Vandella initially to confuse the paparazzi.
Several before and after images display various marks on her body as well as changes to the form of her nose and face. Oh, and according to the conspiracy, the Avril actress also includes hints in her lyrics as she tries to let out hints to her followers.
From Beauty Queen JonBenét Ramsey To Popstar Katy Perry
This one is a little dark and upsetting. JonBenét Ramsey, who was allegedly murdered in 1996 when she was six years old in an unresolved case, didn't pass away after all—allegedly. Instead, her passing was staged, and she went on to become Katy Perry, the singer.
Obviously, there is no proof for this idea. A Youtuber once asserted that Perry and Ramsey are the same people because they both have similar eyebrows. When Perry uploaded a photo of herself as a youngster in 2010, some people jokingly thought she resembled Ramsey, which led Snopes to investigate. This is more than a stretch—it’s a snap.
Who Killed John Lennon?
The wildest Beatles theory is the claim that Stephen King, and not Mark David Chapman, murdered John Lennon in 1980. Steve Lightfoot, a Florida resident, was this theory’s progenitor. He popularized the hypothesis by interrupting a town council meeting to discuss it and was promptly led from the room by cops.
Because King somewhat resembles Chapman, Lightfoot believed King to be the genuine John Lennon killer. According to Lightfoot, Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon, who were both displeased with Lennon's nonviolent efforts, gave King the go-ahead to carry out the assassination.
A Surrogate Mother, Not Beyonce, Gave Birth to Blue Ivy
In January 2012 and again in February 2012, Beyoncé provided two alternative times for the due date of her pregnancy. It was then reported that Beyoncé and Jay Z spent $1.3 million "sealing off and redecorating a wing at the top East side hospital" to keep everything private.
It was theorized that she was actually meeting a surrogate mother for Blue Ivy. Her visit to the Australian talk show "Sunday Night" in October 2011 furthered the rumors when, in a video of her sitting down for the interview, her belly appeared to “fold.”
Eliminated By Illuminati
One of the most well-known rappers on the planet in the early 2000s was Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers. However, he took a five-year gap following the release of his "Encore" album in 2004 before releasing "Relapse." Mathers cited drugs, writer's block, and drug-induced writer's block as the root causes.
However, a conspiracy theory article claims that the Illuminati attempted to recruit Eminem but that Eminem rejected them, so the Illuminati "executed him through a car crash," and that's why the new Eminem voice sounds a little different.
Taylor Swift Schreck
The similarities between the two women are apparent, making this one hard to ignore. Could there be more than superficial similarities between Taylor Swift and Church of Satan High Priestess Zeena Schreck? The idea is compelling, even if it’s an absurd notion.
Taylor Swift was born in 1989, which is a while apart from Zeena Schreck, the former empress of the church of Satan, born in 1953. Could there be a blood relation? Are we looking at an immortal hidden in plain sight? Or could these two women have conformed to a highly mainstream beauty standard?
From Film director to Moon Landing Fabricator
For a very long time, there have been rumors that the 1969 moon landing was staged for a long time. According to one version, the United States government paid Stanley Kubrick to fake the Apollo 11 moon landing. Some scholars claim that Kubrick hinted at it in "2001: A Space Odyssey," which came out a year after the moon landing.
Just days before he passed away in 1999, filmmaker Patrick T. Murray believes to have an audio of Kubrick confessing to this. Despite this, his daughter didn't buy into the conspiracy. She denied that the moon landings were staged and filmed by her father.
Blowin' in the Wind
Is it true that Bob Dylan actually wrote the timeless folk hymn "Blowin' in the Wind"? Our music history might not be more complex than it seems. According to his biography, this hypothesis initially appeared in a 1963 piece that "threw Dylan into a despair for months."
According to legend, Lorre Wyatt, a high school student from New Jersey, was the song's author. Depending on whatever version of the story you take, Dylan either purchased the song from Wyatt or stole it and included it on his second album.
An Unexpected Academy Award Winner
When announcing the best-supporting actress winner at the 1993 Oscars, presenter Jack Palance was unable to read the name from his card. He immediately blurted out Marisa Tomei's name, who had been nominated for "My Cousin Vinny," as he was at a loss for what to say.
In contrast to other late-in-the-year Oscar hopefuls, "My Cousin Vinny" was a psychological drama that was released a year earlier. Tomei had to compete with A-list actors like Judy Davis and Vanessa Redgrave. The idea is that one of those two ladies was the legitimate Oscar winner, and the Academy is too ashamed to amend the record.
Eternal Youth For Lorde
Ever since she first appeared on the music scene a few years ago, critics have noticed that Lorde is skilled WAY above her teenage experience. She joined the Royals at the age of just 16. According to some who believe in conspiracies, Lorde may be far older than she claims to be.
The 1999 movie Virgin Suicides "really resonated with me as a youngster," the singer told Rookie magazine. Lorde stated, "I mean, I'm still a teenager. Many believed that Lorde's huge secret had been revealed in this comment. It’s an old movie, after all! How could she have seen it?
The Immortal Keanu Reeves
Some celebs simply never get old. Even at 58, Keanu Reeves barely changed from how he appeared in his twenties. Some say that Keanu Reeves has an immortal spirit and has lived for thousands of years under a variety of identities, all of which have achieved fame, according to a very reliable website.
If you have any evidence of his immortality, such as an ancient portrait or any other kind of information you may have regarding the identities Keanu used while living forever, keanuisimmortal.com wants to hear about it.
Nicolas Cage Is An Actual Vampire
Aside from being the subject of several fantastic memes, Nicolas Cage is also rumored to be a real-life vampire. When a picture of a man from the 1800s showed up on eBay, sparking a strong resemblance to Nicolas Cage, the legend was created.
Could it be that he has existed for ages and will live on after all of us have passed away? Maybe. However, Nicolas himself once threw a rather significant wrench in this hypothesis when he brought up the fact that vampires cannot be photographed.
Pippa Middleton’s Fake Butt
After her sister's royal wedding, Pippa Middleton became a topic of discussion for months. Pippa wore a form-fitting, white bridesmaid dress on April 29, 2011, when Prince William and Kate Middleton got married. However, some dubious theorists believed that her “behind” was too flawless.
Apparently, Pippa wore some form of buttocks emphasizer to her sister's wedding to Prince William in 2011. French television host and royal expert Stephane Bern called Pippa's bottom "an optical illusion." What's the issue, though? She looked great.
Jennifer Fell Down With A Purpose
Celebrities are highly committed to their careers; to maintain their relevance, they will perform all kinds of stunts. In 2013, as J-Law was making her way to the stage to accept her Best Actress Oscar for her work in "Silver Linings Playbook," she tripped and fell like Cinderella before gathering herself and continuing.
Was the fall staged? According to conspiracists, it was a plot to draw attention to her and her dress designer, Dior. Lawrence's performance of being a typical young girl who trips and makes errors just like everyone else befits the very act of falling.
The Hiddleswift Public Display of Affection
While Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston's romance dominated celebrity rumors for several weeks in 2016, many people still have their doubts. First, there is a rumor that she strayed from Calvin Harris and even used Hiddleston to hide it.
Conspiracy theorists hypothesized that Hiddleston was really the star of a brand-new Taylor Swift music video and that the entire affair was a publicity ploy. Many people claim that their relationship was a PR gimmick. Too many pictures of the couple in front of restaurant windows were snapped, and it appeared as though they were reciting a script while gushing about one another.
Stevie Wonder's Vision
People know two things about Stevie Wonder: first, that he is blind, and second, that he is a fantastic musician. Then again, what if he had a great musical talent and was able to see? This plot has a lot of different elements at work.
Bomani Jones from ESPN said that the artist usually goes to basketball events and once caught a microphone stand. Additionally, while presenting an award at the Grammys in 2016, Stevie was observed "looking down" at an envelope. Several third-party accounts describe Wonder as doing acts that are only possible for those with vision.
Nicki Minaj's Versatile Voice
When some highly devoted fans slowed right down some of Nicki Minaj's tracks, they realized how much Jay-voice Z's resembled Nicki Minaj's. Could this be some kind of auditory effect, or is there some truth to this crazy theory?
Some people have said that Nicki Minaj is Jay-female Z's alter-ego. One of the greatest names in the business, Jay-Z, ruled the music industry when he was a man. Why not now, when she is a woman? The blonde woman, too? She is merely a front. That’s the story some people swear by if you can believe it.
Steve Jobs Spotted After Death
Nearly seven years after Steve Jobs tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 56, a photo of a man in Egypt surfaced online in the middle of 2018. The man remarkably resembles Steve Jobs. Check the tweet yourself and make up your own mind.
He's not sporting an Apple Watch, as several people have noted. Think about it now. Would you wear the watch you invented as the president of a large technology company after fabricating your own death and fleeing to Egypt?
Britney Spears Works For The White House
According to some creative thinkers, Britney worked at the White House. Whenever the Bush administration made a mistake, another Brit’s scandal was used to divert public attention. The U.S. President recruited Britney Spears to divert attention from his administration's errors.
Britney's meltdown in 2007, which included shaving her head, is thought to have been entirely the result of her acting as the administration's prop to deflect attention from the president. More specifically, the day before a significant midterm election, on November 6, 2007, Kevin Federline and Britney Spears announced their separation.
Mysterious Cause of Death
In May 1981, Bob Marley lost his battle with cancer, yet a conspiracy theory links his death to a CIA agent. Some hold the belief that Bob Marley was assassinated by the CIA because he and other reggae musicians were uniting to inform the public about the agency's plan to topple Michael Manley, the prime minister of Jamaica.
Ex-agent Bill Oxley confessed to killing the artist on his deathbed, which furthered the conspiracy. Could this have legs, or are we just staring through a haze of smoke? We might never know if the former CIA agent was speaking the truth or not.
Beyoncé And Solange Aren’t Sisters
These "sisters" could be a part of the Knowles family's sinister secret. Solange Knowles, who was born in 1986, according to conspiracy theories, is Beyoncé Knowles' child. The implausible claim continues to assert that Beyoncé Knowles is way older than she says.
This was seemingly "confirmed" by a birth certificate that was purportedly provided by an unnamed Texas civil worker and "dates back to 1974." The 2008 comment by Beyoncé's friend Gabrielle Union, who was born in 1972, that "Beyoncé and I were friends since we were teenagers" is another element that conspiracy theorists have used as "evidence."
A Result Of Deception
Prince Harry has also been the target of rumors regarding his ancestry. James Hewitt, a redhead who had an affair with Princess Diana while she was married to Prince Charles, has long been speculated to be Harry Potter's biological father by the rumor mill. The prince's red hair is still not necessarily proof of his genuine parentage.
However, Harry and James do resemble each other. Earl Spencer, Diana's brother, does, after all, have red hair. Additionally, James, who denies it, didn't meet Diana and only began a relationship in 1986. Harry was born in 1984.
This Khloé Is No K
And we’re not talking about plastic surgery. It appears that this K is not a real Kardashian. For many years, conspiracy theorists have asserted that OJ Simpson is the reality star's biological father. The proof? She previously had a startling resemblance to OJ Simpson's daughter Sydney.
The long-standing theory was revived by Amber Rose in 2015 after a Twitter argument. Khloé acknowledged the truth of the scenario and alluded to the plot by saying, "Some days, I feel like OJ's daughter. Others know that I am Robert's daughter.
Paul McCartney's Tragic Accident
Anxious Beatles fans have concluded that Paul McCartney, the band's lead singer, was actually lost in a 1966 car accident and was replaced by a lookalike. When the words of the tune "Revolution 9" are reversed, they strangely resemble the phrase "Turn me on, dead man."
Additionally, there is murmuring at the conclusion of another of their popular songs, "I'm So Tired." This sounds slightly similar to "Paul is a dead man, he’s a-missed, he’s a-missed" when played backward. Fans sure do love their theorizing!
Anne Hathaway’s Husband
People on social media have speculated that Anne Hathaway's actual husband might be William Shakespeare himself, perhaps reborn into a new body, in part because the actress shares a name with the Bard playwright's wife.
Adam Shulman, who might in some way be related to the legendary English poet, is, in fact, Anne's husband. Fair enough, it's rather eerie how similar they are. Shakespeare and his wife allegedly struck an agreement that stated, "I get to be renowned in this life, and you will become famous in the next."
Justin Is A Shape-Shifting Lizard
It all began when Perth Now published an article with the headline "Hundreds of Fans Claim They Saw Justin Bieber Turn Into Giant Reptile." Another website immediately jumped on the bandwagon, publishing "comments" from witnesses that included statements like, "He was hanging out with this enormous guy, his bodyguard, I assume.
“We were just gazing because he started turning into a giant reptile. Bieber may be a little touchy about getting his photo taken, but this seems a bit extreme when his bodyguard yelled that he'd kick our teeth in if we didn't put our phones away.” Wild stuff.
The Most Controversial Kanye/Taylor Feud
Rumors about Taylor Swift seem to follow her everywhere; some of them involve “staged” publicity stunts. Some individuals even claim that her eight-year feud with Kanye West was wholly fabricated, in addition to the accusations that her whole relationship with Tom Hiddleston was staged for the paparazzi.
Although it is unlikely that these celebrities would have gone to such a great extent to deceive the public, stranger things have certainly happened. Oh, and some people allege that they are both members of the Illuminati!
Your Body, Your Rule
Taylor Swift covers up the fact that she lacks a belly button by donning high-waisted clothing, not as a fashion statement. Although not the first conspiracy involving the singer, this one is undoubtedly the oddest.
Hundreds of photos showing her wearing waistline-high clothes above her belly button serve as proof. In 2015, Taylor disproved the myth, saying, "I don't like revealing my belly button. You really commit to the midriff thing when you start exposing your belly button.
Death of Marilyn Monroe
This is a tried-and-true classic. The passing of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe is one of history's greatest mysteries since so much about her is still a mystery. Many folks believe that she may have been killed, despite investigators finding that she most likely committed herself.
The theories surrounding her supposed involvement with the Kennedy family, her claim that she "knew" that UFOs existed, and the CIA killing her because she uncovered top-secret information about Area 51 all contribute to the possibility that she was murdered.
Zac Efron’s Father Figure
This one is more of a fan theory for people who like Stranger Things and High School Musical. Fans began to speculate that Dacre Montgomery, who plays Billy in Stranger Things, was actually Zac Efron’s father during season 2 of the Netflix show.
This was due to Dacre Montgomery's uncanny likeness to the actor. This sparked a flood of memes, comments, and tweets from impressed followers. Their likeness is definitely uncanny. This would imply that Zac might show up in a later season, but only time will tell.
Larry Stylinson Relationship
Louis, a former One Direction member, welcomed his son Freddie into the world in 2016. He and the baby's mother have avoided the spotlight ever since. Some fans claimed that Tomlinson and Briana Jungwirth had stolen pictures of other people's children for their Instagram accounts and that their child had never actually been born.
The infant, according to fans, is either a doll or not real. The conspiracy known as "Babygate" was said to have been used as cover to divert attention from the alleged covert relationship between Louis Tomlinson and bandmate Harry Styles (codenamed "Larry Stylinson.")
Original Megan Fox
Internet conspiracy theories about Megan Fox's serial cloning and possible robot ancestry first surfaced in the late 2000s. Fans claim that movie studios have replaced the original Fox with a clone and will continue to do so in the future. There is a Megan Fox, who was born on May 16, 1986, in Tennessee, and who is still alive and well at the age of thirty-six.
According to this belief, she is a completely different person. Why? Because of how drastically different she looks between decades. Plastic surgery is another optional explanation, but doppelgangers make more sense to some people.
Simon Monjack and Brittany Murphy’s Death
It's absolutely bizarre how things turned out after Brittany Murphy and her husband, Simon Monjack, passed away just five months apart from one another. While anemia and pneumonia were both given coroner's reports as causes of death, various other hypotheses surfaced after their passings.
One such theory suggests that their deaths must have been the consequence of some nefarious plan after a toxicology examination revealed readings that were positive for "ten heavy metals," prompting many people to suspect that she had been poisoned.
Tupac’s Escape Plan
Tupac Shakur's continued existence is arguably one of the greatest conspiracies in music history. A resolute group of folks will not accept that Shakur died from the four gunshot wounds he received on September 7, 1996, in Las Vegas. According to information provided by Tupac's bodyguard, the controversial artist used assistance to fake his own death and escape to Cuba.
What lends credence to this? To begin with, no one ever discovered the identity of the shooters. Second, 2Pac consistently donned a bulletproof vest. And weirdly, the person who cremated the rapper retired right away.
From Besties To Best Test
Some of you may not be aware that Lady Gaga's ex-best friend Lina Morgana died in 2008 of an apparent suicide. This is why there is a conspiracy theory that claims Lady Gaga, who was dissatisfied with her lack of success, decided to kill her best friend.
Their matching hairstyles and practically identical music videos are just a few examples of the resemblance. Some visuals are too difficult to ignore—even if it is well-known that "creative expression can be subjective" and that music video styles are often copied and recycled in the industry.
Who’s the Biological Father?
Although Katie Holmes has taken measures to keep her daughter's existence hidden, what if more is going on? Some fans believe the real reason Holmes kept Suri away from her "dad" is that Cruise isn't her father at all, even though she used her ex-peculiar husband's conduct and Scientology beliefs as justifications.
The theory goes that she is actually Chris Klein's child with Holmes' ex-wife. Given that Suri was hidden for her first five months of existence, it would make sense since Holmes' relationship with Klein came exactly before her relationship with Cruise—sort of.
Lindsay Lohan has a Twin Sister
This odd idea has it that Lindsay Lohan had such a twin sister, but she died. Let's go back to 1998 when Lohan had her blockbuster cinematic debut in "The Parent Trap." That would imply that Lindsay Lohan and "Kelsey," her actual twin, were both present for the filming of the movie.
Disney hid the fact that "Kelsey" Lohan had tragically died in a car accident after the filming was over so the hugely successful movie could come out without controversy. According to proponents of this hypothesis, Lindsay's use of illegal substances is a result of her shame and sorrow over her murdered and forgotten sibling.
Michael Jackson Is Still Alive
Michael Jackson, the musician who made the entire world move to his music, died 13 years ago this year. The cause of the singer's cardiac arrest-related death remains unknown. There are many different explanations for Michael Jackson's demise.
Paris Jackson, MJ's daughter, shared a picture of herself in a car on Instagram. The image was immediately cited as "evidence" by social media users and conspiracy theorists that Michael Jackson himself was in the vehicle. A whole website is devoted to reports of the King of Pop being "seen." Some even contend that he staged his demise in order to increase sales.
'Twilight' Kids Romance
Do you recall the day Kristen Stewart was busted kissing her director behind Robert Pattinson’s back? Nothing to worry about; everything was planned. Allegedly, Stewart and Pattinson staged their breakup in the most noticeable way possible to protect their privacy throughout the remainder of their lives and to gain attention for their respective movies.
Stewart is thought to have been seen dating women, although according to Edward X Bella fanfiction enthusiasts, one of those women was actually her relative helping them out, and the two are still together.
Kurt Cobain
The tragic death of Kurt Cobain continues to break the hearts of his admirers to the point where they decided to create an entire documentary around a tragic and absurd theory. The argument presented in Soaked in Bleach is that Courtney Love persuaded one of Kurt Cobain's pals to murder him and make it appear as though Kurt did it.
According to the theory, Courtney Love became so terrified that Cobain would desert her that she freaked out and had him executed in order to keep all of his money. We just want to know how Courtney had the resources to pull this done.