Celebrities with strange addictions
Ben Affleck
The Oscar winner went to rehab to seek treatment for alcoholism, but it's another addiction that reportedly cost Ben $20,000 a night during the height of his dependency. Ben Affleck addicted to online gambling, Ben Affleck's history of alcoholism,
Katy Perry
We applaud good hygiene, but Katy Perry may be taking her cleanliness too far. That being said, we might be compelled to pick up this addiction too if our job depended on us being photographed practically 24/7. Katy Perry brushes teeth six times a day,
Jennifer Aniston
This strange obsessive compulsion might help Jen Aniston kick some serious butt at the hokey pokey: When she gets on a plane, there is one thing she absolutely must do before she can shake it all about. Jennifer aniston plane boarding ritual putting right foot first,
Lady Gaga
Let's just say there's a reason why "gaga" is in her name! The singer was once so consumed by her semi-foul fetish that she wasted away an entire day satisfying her bizarre craving. lady gaga rubs her feet together "is that weird",
Robert Pattinson
As an insult, "True Blood" star Stephen Moyer once likened fellow vampire actor Robert Pattinson to this particular beverage. But R-Pattz is so obsessed with this product that he probably took it as a compliment. robert pattinson addicted to diet coke, robert pattinson stephen moyer feud, robert pattinson kristen stewart,
Nicole Kidman
Nicole has always rocked a super-slender figure, so that makes her "three or four nights a week" addiction all the more shocking. Nicole Kidman addicted to cake, keith urban cocaine alcohol addiction,
Scarlett Johansson
It's a good thing Scarlett had a team of trainers to get her into tip-top shape for "The Avengers" -- otherwise the actress's food addiction may have kept her from squeezing into the Black Widow's bodysuit. "You will have to roll me down the red carpet next time you see me. … I can't stop eating them. I just can't get enough," she's said of her addiction. Scarlett Johansson addicted to buffalo chicken wings,
Cameron Diaz
Cameron's muscular arms are a product of an intense workout regimen, but there's another activity that the actress has likened to "crack cocaine" for her. She showed off some of her skills in "There's Something About Mary," but that movie came out years before Cam turned her hobby into a full-fledged obsession. cameron diaz golf like crack,
Salma Hayek
Salma is one hot mama, but there's nothing sexy about her controversial addiction. The actress once said of her peculiar compulsion, "I'm like an alcoholic. It is like, I don't care if I cry, I don't care if I am fat, I am just going to do it for one more week, one more month." salma hayek addicted to breastfeeding, salma hayek breastfeeding another baby,
Charlize Theron
Charlize once said of her nicotine addiction, "I thought, 'I don't smoke like normal people; I smoke to die.'" When she kicked the smoking habit, she found an odd high elsewhere. According to the director of her 2007 film "In the Valley of Elah," Charlize's new addiction even distracted her from work. charlize theron addicted to deal or no deal,
Ozzy Osbourne
The crazy train that is Ozzy Osbourne's life has included a number of hardcore addictions, including drugs and alcohol. But the rocker has also been known to jones for something a bit more child-friendly. The only problem is that Ozzy can't get the goods in America, so he has them shipped from the U.K. ozzy osbourne addicted to sugar puffs, ozzy osbourne drug addiction, jack osbourne diagnosed with multiple sclerosis,
Avril Lavigne
She says she feels naked without it, but no, Avril Lavigne isn't addicted to putting on clothes. Her "obsession for years" is part of her daily beauty routine. And, as they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. avril lavigne addicted to black eyeliner, avril lavigne nail polish,
Megan Fox
Before she was a big Hollywood star, Megan Fox's addiction to collecting this particular clothing item was relatively modest. Since then, she's accrued the wealth to compulsively expand her collection. megan fox is addicted to shoe shopping,
Jesse Eisenberg
Stars often make lots of big purchases when they become rich and famous, but Jesse Eisenberg hasn't exactly bought a bunch of extravagant toys -- unless you count multiple balls of yarn. It started out as a charity effort, but the "Social Network" star has since become totally addicted to this good deed. Jesse Eisenberg addicted to foster cats,
Olivia Munn
The "Newsroom" star suffers from an anxiety disorder that compels her to act out this bizarre behavior -- and, no, it's not biting her fingernails! Olivia Munn addicted to pulling out eyelashes, Trichotillomania pulling out eyelashes,
Jane Lynch
The "Glee" star battled with alcoholism for years, but when she gave it up she turned to a different substance to sooth her. "I'd close the drapes, take a swig … toast with a simple 'bye bye' and go into a deep sleep," she wrote in her book "Happy Accidents." jane lynch addicted to cold medicine, jane lynch memoir,
Jack Black
Jack Black has really mellowed out of late. When he gave up the last of his real vices -- smoking -- he picked up a replacement habit that's not nearly as bad for him. The new obsession started back in 2008 after he and his wife welcomed their second son, and it seemed perfect for any late night on diaper duty. jack black addicted to green tea,
Kristin Chenoweth
They're more valuable than gold during laundry time, and for Kristin Chenoweth, collecting this shiny object has become quite a compulsion. She says she cleans, photographs and never parts ways with them -- and no, we're not talking about boyfriends. kristin chenoweth hoards quarters, kristin chenoweth talks about Botox,
Paris Hilton
"Better than sex" is how Paris Hilton has described her obsession, and coming from someone like Paris Hilton, that says a lot. The hobby-turned-habit started on her birthday in 2007, and she's been flying high on her addiction ever since. paris hilton addicted to skydiving,
Anna Kendrick
Like all 20-somethings who grew up during the dawn of the digital age, Anna Kendrick has a healthy addiction to online gaming. Of the particular game that has her wasting her hours, Anna said, "It's disgusting how much I play. … It's not like, 'Oh, what level am I on?' It's like, 'Do I need therapy to break myself from playing?'" Anna Kendrick addicted to Angry Birds,
