25 Strange Phobias of the Stars

House plants and butterflies and mirrors, oh my!
By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff
Posted Jul 21, 2013 1:28 PM CDT
25 Strange Phobias of the Stars
Everyone understands arachnophobia. But what about swinophobia—the fear of pigs? That's what plagues Orlando Bloom, and it's just one of the 25 strange celebrity fears rounded up by the Huffington Post:   (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

Everyone understands arachnophobia. But what about swinophobia—the fear of pigs? It's just one of the 25 strange celebrity fears rounded up by the Huffington Post:

  • Katie Holmes: Scared of raccoons.
  • Tyra Banks: Afraid of dolphins.
  • Orlando Bloom: Yep, he's the swinophobe.
  • Woody Allen: One of his many fears: sunshine.
  • Kylie Minogue: Fears clothes hangers.
  • Kris Jenner: Afraid to urinate in public because she's nervous those in neighboring stalls are listening in.

  • Kyra Sedgwick: Can't handle talking foods and has to leave the room if they're featured in a commercial.
  • Diddy: Fear of feet, particularly those with extra-long second toes.
  • Billy Bob Thornton: Creeped out by antique furniture.
  • Pamela Anderson: Afraid of mirrors.
  • Nicole Kidman: Scared of butterflies.
  • Christina Ricci: Fears house plants.
Click for the complete list. (More phobias stories.)

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