You won’t believe what people think your favorite stars are hiding!

By Riesa Pascal-Porro

From ancient Roman emperors faking their deaths to TikTok detectives uncovering hidden meanings in reversed song lyrics, conspiracy theories have always captured the public’s imagination. In the age of social media, even the most outlandish celebrity rumors gain traction at lightning speed. Whether hilarious, creepy, or downright bizarre, here are 8 celebrity conspiracy theories that fans just can’t let go of—no matter how wild they sound.

Avril Lavigne Was Replaced by
a Lookalike

This theory suggests that Avril Lavigne died in the early 2000s and was replaced by a look-alike. The “evidence” for these doppelgänger accusations? Fans cite changes in her handwriting, voice, appearance, music style, and fashion. Although Avril has denied the rumor, it doesn’t help that her accused “clone” is a real woman named Melissa who has been photographed with Lavigne prior to this alleged death.

Keanu Reeves Is Immortal

It’s undeniable that Keanu Reeves is winning the battle against aging and many conspiracy theorists seem to have an easy explanation as to why. Based on his ageless face and uncanny resemblance to historical figures, Reeves is clearly a time traveler… or a vampire. He seems to have barely aged throughout his 30-plus year career and medieval paintings that resemble him suggest he is and/or was both Charlemagne, a Holy Roman emperor, and Paul Mounet, a 19th-century French actor.

Stevie Wonder Isn’t Actually Blind

This absolutely insane rumor has zero real evidence to support it, but that doesn’t stop skeptics from thinking that Stevie Wonder’s blindness is exaggerated. Those who believe the theory say the hitmaker can’t be blind because he pulls pranks, catches falling objects, and “watches” basketball games among other examples. Instead of sparking wild theories, these rumors should help to remind us of just how much blind people can sense without sight.

Katy Perry Is Actually
JonBenét Ramsey

The child beauty queen JonBenét Ramsey was tragically murdered at 6 years old in 1996 and her killer was never caught. However, some have suggested that Ramsey is not dead at all—she just grew up to become pop star Katy Perry. Yes, you heard that right! Despite the theory being easily debunked by the fact that Perry is six years older than JonBenét, it still resurfaces every few years. 

Paul McCartney Died the 60s

This classic Beatles theory suggests that the real Paul McCartney died in a brutal car crash in 1966 at the height of the band’s fame. To keep selling music, the band simply replaced McCartney with a lookalike. This theory would mean that Paul was dead long before the Beatles officially broke up in 1974. “Evidence” to support this theory supposedly include backward messages in songs and clues buried in strange album art such as Abbey Road. The talented musician has of course confirmed that he is indeed still alive, but some conspiracy theorists still aren’t buying it.

Eminem Died and Was Replaced

I don’t know what it is about accusing celebrities of secret deaths, but even Eminem isn’t safe from these ridiculous claims. Some theorists believe Eminem died in 2006 and was replaced by a clone or body double. It all started with a widely-spread death hoax via his Wikipedia page. Those who believe the conspiracy often point to changes in his face, his voice, his rap style, and his personality as proof. Will we ever know if he’s still the real Slim Shady?

Beyoncé Was Never Pregnant With Blue Ivy

The infamous conspiracy theory that Beyoncé faked her pregnancy with Blue Ivy gained traction after a clip from a 2011 TV interview went viral. In the clip, Beyonce’s baby bump appears to “deflate” or “fold” when she sits down which has led some to speculate she was wearing a prosthetic belly to fake her pregnancy and had used a surrogate to “birth” Blue Ivy. Shifting due dates fueled further speculation as Blue Ivy was born on January 7th when Beyoncé had previously stated that the baby was due in February.

Tupac Faked His Death and Is
Still Alive

It’s only fitting to close with the most famous celebrity conspiracy of all. Since his 1996 murder, fans around the globe have insisted that Tupac Shakur is still alive and well. Conspiracy theorists believe Tupac simply faked his death when he learned of the murder plot against him. They cite everything from posthumous album releases to blurry sightings all around the world including Cuba and most recently in New Mexico. The fact that he had a close association with Machiavelli (who faked his own death) also doesn’t help the case to dispel this enduring myth.