With his big smile and bigger personality to match, Woody Harrelson is one of the funniest and hottest actors in Hollywood. It seems he has it all: a beautiful wife, three adorable children (Zoe Giordano, Deni Montana, and Makani Ravello), and a bunch of wild celeb friends.
Woody’s projects are also a great success; from Cheers to The Hunger Games, it seems talented Harrelson keeps landing bigger and better roles.
Last but not least, Harrelson is an open-minded individual: he is passionate about numerous global problems and even pushes for tree-free paper. Woody is also a vegan who loves practicing yoga and making people smile.
So, how can there possibly be anything sketchy about Woody Harrelson? No need to wonder anymore! From Woody's family history to his legal troubles, here are 20 things we should stop ignoring about Woody Harrelson.
20 The Truth About Harrelson's Father
Although we all love Woody Harrelson, we can’t ignore the fact that his father Charles Harrelson was convicted of serious crimes. Charles Harrelson was handed two life sentences and spent his life in a maximum-security prison. Yet, Woody told people.com, "My father was one of the most articulate, well-read, charming people I've ever known."
19 Woody Plays Psychopaths Excellently... But Why?
With an absent father and an extremely religious mother, it’s no surprise Woody Harrelson plays psychopaths excellently. According to loglingo.com, Woodrow Tracy Harrelson was raised in a Presbyterian household by his mother Diane. As Woody and his brothers, Jordan and Brett Harrelson, relied only on their mother’s wage, the boys had a childhood you probably wouldn’t envy.
18 Some Interesting Thoughts On Life
Woody’s on-screen transformations are excellent; so are his real-life transformations. Charming Woody shares some interesting thoughts on life - he told polictico.com that "people could be just fine looking after themselves." Yet, we shouldn’t forget that free-spirited Harrelson was very religious in the past and even crossed paths with some controversial political figures.
17 Harrelson Almost Became A Priest
It’s not a secret that Harrelson wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth. According to eightieskids.com, he studied at a Presbyterian college and even considered becoming a priest. As the actor said, "I was getting into theology… but then I started to discover the man-made nature of it." Luckily, Woody found his true calling shortly after.
16 What About His Radical Movies?
Despite his jagged life, Woody is simply brilliant. Moreover, his movie Lost in London was described as the world’s first live movie. While we have to admit that Harrelson’s ideas have always been more than innovative, we can’t ignore the fact that Lost in London was based on the actual havoc Harrelson created in London in 2002.
15 Is A Plant-Based Diet Healthy?
Woody Harrelson is one of the most famous ethical vegans and raw foodists. In fact, according to digitalspy.com, in 2011, Woody was rated as one of PETA’s 20 most famous vegetarians, and in 2012, he was named among PETA’s sexiest vegetarians. Yet, researchers warn people that a poor vegan diet can lead to leaky gut, hormone disruptions, anemia, and emotional problems.
14 Woody Was Caught Dancing In The Streets
Although there are some amazing physical and emotional benefits of dancing, wild Harrelson chose a weird place to practice his hobby. According to digitalspy.com, in 1982, Woody was charged with disorderly conduct for dancing in the street and obstructing traffic, as well as resisting arrest and running away from the police.
13 He Was Caught Cultivating Seeds
Though Woody is a wonderful and funny person, we shouldn’t ignore the fact that Harrelson’s past is full of legal troubles. According to digitalspy.com, in 1996 Harrelson was arrested for the symbolic planting of industrial plants. Note that this plant is a beneficial source of renewable energy, fibers, body care, and much more.pix
12 An Interesting Lawsuit Against Harrelson
If you think that people mature with age and through hardship, think twice. We simply cannot ignore Woody Harrelson’s sketchy past and legal troubles. In 2008, TMZ photographer Levine filed a lawsuit against the actor for an alleged attack; a video showed Harrelson grabbing Levine’s camera and arguing with the photographer.
11 A Random Girl On A Bus Told Woody To Quit Dairy... And He Did
Can we trust strangers? Funnily enough, Woody can. He told digitalspy.com, "I was on a bus and some girl sees me blowing my nose… I had acne all over my face… And she's like, 'Hey, you're lactose intolerant. If you quit dairy, all these symptoms you got will be gone in three days'"… and he did quit.
