In Hollywood, people talk. And in the age of mass media coverage with unlimited access to the internet, it is no wonder that fringe ideas are born. Whether it be in the depths of Twitter, or from a journalist trying to get a good story on a celebrity, conspiracy theories can pop up anywhere. The Chainsmokers even had to address a conspiracy theory about them getting plastic surgery!
This being said, celebrities are not immune to the world of conspiracy theories. People believe crazy things about the elite and wealthy that reside in Hollywood. Also, some celebrities have fallen victim to conspiracy theories too. Keep scrolling to find out which of your favorite celebrities are conspiracy theorists.
8 Nick Knowles
This English TV host also specializes in things like writing and music. He is best known for his TV presenting skills on shows like Break the Safe, Who Dares Wins, and 5-Star Family Reunion. Currently, he is the host for the do-it-yourself program DIY SOS which is on BBC. With his experience in front of the screen, it might surprise you that he is a bit of a conspiracy theorist. His main theory that he holds is that the moon landings were faked. He is confident that humans have never been on the moon.
7 Bruce Willis
This, now retired, American actor played in hundreds of films over his career. He is easily one of the most well-known names in Hollywood. He is well-known for his role in the Die Hard series. On top of his acting, he was also a singer. He released his first album, The Return of Bruno, in the late 80s. He has retired from both singing and acting due to developing aphasia which affects his speech. Interestingly, Willis believes in a conspiracy theory about the assassination of John F. Kennedy. He does not believe that Larry Harvey Oswald actually did it. He thinks that the people who are actually responsible are still in power today.
6 Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo is an American actor and environmental activist. His career started out small, but he shot into stardom with his starring roles in films like Shutter Island, Zodiac, and 13 Going on 30. He is also well known for his role as the Incredible Hulk in the Avengers movies and in the Marvel Universe. Interestingly, he holds some doubt and a conspiracy theory about the events that transpired on 9/11. He was shocked by how short the investigation was, and he wants it reopened so that they can "follow the money".
5 Eamonn Holmes
This Irish broadcaster is well known for his hosting abilities on the talk show Eamonn & Ruth. They often talk about global events on this show. Eamonn is known for giving his own opinions that don't always align with popular beliefs. So, the fact that he believes in a conspiracy theory might not be that far of a reach. He believes that the 5G technology that is used by most phones today is the cause for many global events and disasters. It makes you wonder what evidence he has for it that convinced him. He blames the media which made everyone think it is untrue.
4 B.o.B
B.o.B is an American rapper and record producer. He rapidly achieved success in the music industry after he released a debut single with Bruno Mars called Nothin' On You. It topped the charts in the U.S. and made him famous all around the world. B.o.B might say "all across the world" because he maintains the conspiracy theory that the Earth is actually flat instead of round. We have substantial evidence to put this claim to rest, but this rapper is persistent. Along with this, he often tweets about how he believes that people are cloned.
3 Paris Jackson
Paris Jackson, the daughter of Micheal Jackson, has a career as a model, musician, actress, and singer. Her debut album, Wilted, was actually recently released in 2020. Along with her passion for her career, she holds a conspiracy theory about the matters of her father's death. She believes that her father was murdered. His autopsy revealed death from cardiac arrest, but Paris calls foul play. She is trying to bring more light to the situation as we speak.
2 MIA
MIA is a rapper, singer, activist, and record producer. She creates music with activism goals in mind. Her lyrics include themes surrounding the ideas of political criticism, and they have obvious social and political commentary. Her music primarily focuses on immigration and on war. With her intelligent and informed music style, it might surprise you that she is actually a conspiracy theorist. In an interview, she claimed that Facebook was developed by the CIA and that the government manipulates and sensors what people see in the media. This is not an unpopular conspiracy theory, but there is just not enough evidence to back it up. On top of this, she has taken her stance as an anti-vaxxer. She would rather fall into the void than receive the COVID-19 vaccine. And she holds yet another conspiracy theory in her beliefs that the 5G technology we use harms the body. She is covering all the bases with the theories she believes in.
1 Kylie Jenner
Kylie Jenner is one of the most well-known American influencers, beauty gurus, and socialites in the world. She has the most followers out of any woman on Instagram, so she has a massive fan base. She has been regarded as one of the most influential people in the world throughout her career, and continues to be a successful influencer and mother on top of it all. You might find it surprising that she believes a conspiracy theory about chemtrails. She supports the conspiracy theory that the contrails, or the water vapor trails left behind by planes, are actually undisclosed chemicals that the government use to control people or harm everyone's health.
