Turns out celebrities are just as weird as the Insanimals. Here are 6 true facts about famous people that sound made up but aren’t.

1. Morgan Freeman has a pilot’s license.
He earned it at age 65. Most people are thinking about retirement at 65. Morgan Freeman said “actually, let me learn to fly a plane.” Absolute legend behavior.

2. Chuck Norris’s real first name isn’t Chuck.
It’s Carlos. “Chuck” is a nickname. Somewhere out there, a tough guy named Carlos is very confused about his own reputation.

3. One guy did the voices of Yoda, Miss Piggy, AND Cookie Monster.
His name is Frank Oz, and yes, that means Yoda and Miss Piggy technically have the same voice. We’re not sure what to do with this information either. 🍪

4. Jim Carrey slept in tap shoes as a kid.
Why? In case his parents needed cheering up in the middle of the night, he wanted to be ready to jump up and dance. 10-year-old Jim Carrey was already committed to comedy.

5. Shakira got banned from her school choir.
The reason? Her teacher said her voice sounded too much like a goat. That “goat voice” later became one of the most famous singing styles in the world. Huge win for goats everywhere. 🐐

6. Nicki Minaj is afraid of heights.
A very famous, very confident superstar… who does not like ladders. Even the coolest people have something that freaks them out.

Your turn.
Which fact surprised you the most? And be honest — does anyone in YOUR family have a weird habit as random as sleeping in tap shoes? Tell us in the comments. 👇