Celebrity facts

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1. Jackie Chan cheated on his wife with ex-Miss Asia 1990 Elaine Ng Yi Lei and got her pregnant. She gave birth to a girl. He has never admitted to having a daughter with her, though he has acknowledged their affair.

1. Before Ed Sheeran became internationally famous, he put on a free show for his small fan base. Over 1,000 fans turned up to see the show, so Sheeran ended up playing four different shows to make sure everyone saw a gig, including a gig outside on the street after the venue had closed.

01. Marilyn Monroe’s signature breathy voice was a strategy to conceal her stutter. #actor #famous #celebrity #actress #popular #hollywood

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1. Jackie Chan's family was so poor he was almost sold to a wealthy British Couple when he was still a baby.

01. Actress Margarita Carmen Cansino had to lighten her skin, endure hairline electrolysis, and change her name to Rita Hayworth in order to become famous. #women #female #popular #famous #celebrity #hollywood #woman

One celeb even called out some tourists on camera for mistaking him for another actor.