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It's Friday the 13th: What Do Celebs Fear?

Some fears normal; others just weird

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(Newser) – Friday the 13th is a good time to delve into the scary world of celebrity fears—and they run the gamut from the average (Johnny Depp is afraid of clowns) to the bizarre (Roseanne fears letting anyone touch her toes). More from the list, compiled by New York Post columnist Cindy Adams:

  1. Stephen King: bugs
  2. Clay Aiken: housecats 
  3. Christina Ricci: being yelled at by strangers if she leaves her house
  4. Eminem: owls

  1. Jim Carrey: pets
  2. Lyle Lovett: cows
  3. Meg Ryan: underground garages
  4. Liv Tyler: not knowing the time
  5. Frankie Muniz: sushi
  6. Cher: dentists
  7. Keanu Reeves: the dark
  8. Jackie Chan: water
  9. Sarah Michelle Geller: being buried alive
For the complete list, click the link below or check out the quotes and pictures on the left.

Cameron Diaz has been known to open doors with her elbows, the Post reports.
Cameron Diaz has been known to open doors with her elbows, the Post reports.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
George Clooney, shown with his father, veteran journalist Nick Clooney, is afraid of earthquakes.
George Clooney, shown with his father, veteran journalist Nick Clooney, is afraid of earthquakes.   (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Winona Ryder has been scared of swimming since nearly drowning at age 12, the Post reports.
Winona Ryder has been scared of swimming since nearly drowning at age 12, the Post reports.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles,File)
Kim Basinger suffered from agoraphobia and didn't leave her house for four months, the Post reports.
Kim Basinger suffered from agoraphobia and didn't leave her house for four months, the Post reports.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Ricky Martin fears snakes, the Post reports.
Ricky Martin fears snakes, the Post reports.   (AP Photo/Miguel Tovar, file)
Pierce Brosnan has claustrophobia, the Post reports.
Pierce Brosnan has claustrophobia, the Post reports.   (AP Photo/Peter Kramer)
Germaphobic Henry Winkler carries around antiseptic wipes to sanitize surfaces, the Post reports.
Germaphobic Henry Winkler carries around antiseptic wipes to sanitize surfaces, the Post reports.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
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I fear small places, airplanes, elevators, the world around me. I'm just a fearful person. - Steven Spielberg

Spiders. When I was four and living in LA, this black spider lived under our barbecue. I can still see the red spots on its belly. - Kate Bosworth

I could maybe handle Roy Horn's tiger, but a house cat ... never. - Clay Aiken

Balconies of tall buildings. I don't like visiting someone in a penthouse and they say, 'Here, come out and look at our view from the 56th floor.' Please, could we go inside? - Al Franken

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