Andrew Garfield may be known for high-intensity roles, but off set he prefers something quieter and more hands-on. He enjoys carpentry, shaping wood and building pieces as a way to stay grounded and focused outside of acting. Add in surfing to clear his head and a streak of deep intellectual curiosity, and it’s clear there’s a thoughtful craftsman beneath the Hollywood spotlight. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Steve Carell’s unexpected passion isn’t flashy at all. He and his wife bought a historic general store in Massachusetts simply to preserve it as a local gathering place, keeping that small-town sense of community alive. It’s a surprisingly grounded move from the star of The Office, and it says a lot about what he values off-screen. | © NBC
Johnny Depp has built a career on playing unforgettable characters, so it’s fitting that his hobby is just as unexpected. He collects Barbie dolls, including rare and limited-edition versions, and takes the collection seriously. What began as something he shared with his daughter eventually turned into a lasting passion, adding another quirky detail to his off-screen life. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Terry Crews is known for action roles and comedy, but art has always been part of his life. He studied on art scholarships, worked as a courtroom sketch artist, and even painted teammates during his NFL days. He also designs modern furniture, showing there’s a serious creative mind behind the tough-guy image. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
Leslie Mann has a party trick that’s a little more impressive than most. She can ride a unicycle, a skill she picked up as a kid and never gave up. It takes real balance and nerve, and she’s even shown it off on talk shows, which somehow makes her playful screen persona feel even more authentic. | © Netflix
Margot Robbie once added “tattoo artist” to her résumé, at least unofficially. She picked up a tattoo gun while filming Suicide Squad and started giving friends and castmates tiny “toe-moji” tattoos, small emoji designs inked onto their toes. She’s admitted they were a little wobbly and eventually retired the hobby, but for a while, getting tattooed by Harley Quinn herself was a very real option. | © Paramount Pictures
Penélope Cruz has one of the most unexpected collections out there, and it’s surprisingly practical. She reportedly owns hundreds of different non-wire coat hangers, turning a simple preference into a full-blown hobby. It may not be flashy, but it proves that even global stars can have wonderfully ordinary obsessions. | © The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon / YouTube
Ryan Gosling knitting by a fireplace sounds like a movie scene, but it’s actually one of his favorite ways to relax. He picked up the hobby while filming Lars and the Real Girl and found the rhythm of it surprisingly calming. In fact, he’s said his ideal day would involve knitting, which adds a quietly charming twist to his already thoughtful image. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Mike Tyson built his reputation on raw power in the ring, but his longtime hobby tells a softer story. He has raised and raced pigeons since childhood, finding comfort in caring for them on Brooklyn rooftops long before he became a world champion. For Tyson, it’s not just a pastime but a connection to his roots, and he’s spoken openly about how the birds taught him compassion. | © PowerfulJRE / YouTube
Taylor Swift might dominate the charts, but she’s just as serious about what’s happening in her kitchen. She’s openly obsessed with baking sourdough bread, a craft that demands real patience and attention, and she talks about it like it’s a full-time side quest. Beyond that, she makes homemade Pop-Tarts with colorful fillings and sprinkles, often sharing them with friends and even the Chiefs team, which makes the whole hobby feel unexpectedly wholesome. | © The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon / YouTube
Katy Perry’s hobby might raise a few eyebrows. She has admitted to collecting small locks of hair from fellow celebrities, including Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift, as unusual keepsakes. It sounds strange at first, but in a way it fits her playful, over-the-top personality and her love of turning even the smallest moment into something memorable. | © Apple Music / YouTube
Brad Pitt found an unexpected outlet in pottery during a turbulent chapter of his life. Long nights at a sculpture studio, shaping clay on a wheel, became a way to slow down and channel his energy into something tangible. What started as therapy turned into a real passion, and now he even has his own studio where friends sometimes join him to get their hands dirty. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
Rod Stewart has spent more than two decades building something few fans would expect from a rock icon. His massive model railway city, complete with skyscrapers and gritty post-war streets, spans an astonishing 1,500 square feet and is largely hand-crafted by Stewart himself. He even books extra hotel rooms on tour just to keep working on it, which says a lot about the level of dedication behind this surprisingly meticulous passion. | © 60 Minutes Australia / YouTube
Nicole Kidman may carry herself with elegance on screen, but her hobby is anything but quiet. She’s a licensed skydiver who took up the sport to face her fears and chase that rush of total freedom. For her, jumping from thousands of feet in the air isn’t reckless: it’s grounding, which makes it all the more surprising. | © Paramount Pictures
Leonardo DiCaprio might be known for intense performances and serious roles, but he also has a soft spot for vintage action figures. He’s reportedly an avid collector of classic Star Wars toys, including rare, unopened pieces from the 70s and 80s. It’s a surprisingly nostalgic hobby for an A-list star, and he’s even turned parts of the collection into charity auctions, proving the inner kid is still very much alive. | © Paramount Pictures
Celebrities aren’t just red carpets and movie sets. Off camera, many of them have passions you’d never guess. Some are wholesome. Some are downright strange
