Some celebrities take “quirky habits” to a whole new level, especially when it comes to food. Meghan Markle told Delish she loves pasta topped with zucchini boiled into a “filthy, sexy mush.” Nicholas Cage eats only animals with “dignified sex,” while Steve Jobs survived on carrots until his skin turned orange. Howard Hughes wrapped spoons in tissue and tape, and Scott Foley swears by peanut butter on scrambled eggs: “It’s so good. Don’t knock it till you try it.” These routines prove that success probably doesn’t come with normal eating habits.
1. Nicolas Cage won’t eat certain animals… for the most Nicolas Cage reason
Nicolas Cage doesn’t eat pork because, in his words, pigs lack “dignified sex.” In a 2010 The Sun interview, he explained, “I think fish are very dignified with sex. So are birds. But pigs, not so much. So I don’t eat pig meat or things like that. I eat fish and fowl.” Cage’s quirks extend far beyond the dinner table. In 2010, he told David Letterman he took magic mushrooms with his cat, Lewis. He returned a stolen Mongolian dinosaur skull in 2015 and already owns a nine-foot pyramid-shaped tomb in New Orleans.
2. Elvis Presley used to eat five hot-fudge sundaes for breakfast
According to What the Great Ate, Elvis Presley always ate double portions of everything. Some people think it’s because he was born alongside a stillborn twin. In his Memphis mansion, Presley kept cooks on call 24 hours a day and even installed closed-circuit cameras in the kitchen to watch them work. He expected his food perfectly prepared, insisting that his cooks or wife Priscilla cut everything into bite-size pieces before he started eating. For Elvis, dining was a full-on production.
3. Fergie drinks vinegar… everyday
In a Glamour interview, the Black Eyed Peas singer explained, “Two tablespoons. For some reason I’ve noticed a difference on my stomach. I just trusted [my trainer] on this one. I’m sharing. I’m all about sharing secrets.” She’s not alone. Megan Fox and Cindy Crawford are also fans of the vinegar ritual. For Fergie, a small daily habit becomes a personal ritual, proving even pop stars rely on odd, precise routines to keep their bodies and schedules in check.
4. Victoria Beckham has eaten the same thing every day for 25 years
Victoria Beckham isn’t a foodie. Her husband, David Beckham, revealed she’s eaten the same thing for 25 years: grilled fish and steamed vegetables. “Since I met Victoria, she only eats grilled fish and steamed vegetables. She’ll very rarely deviate away from there,” he told the River Cafe Table 4 podcast. The couple did share one memorable meal together—David called it “one of my favorite evenings” even though Victoria hasn’t eaten it since. Their son, Brooklyn Beckham, started Cookin’ With Brooklyn in December 2021, saying, “I’m kind of a shy person, so I sometimes have trouble expressing myself… but cooking really helps you connect with people anywhere.”
5. Channing Tatum has a PB&J twist that might make you pause
During a Reddit AMA, he revealed his go-to sandwich: white bread, a hefty layer of grape jelly, and “some Cheetos shoved in there.” The actor admitted the diet and exercise for Magic Mike weren’t easy. On Kelly Clarkson’s show, he said, “Trust me. That might be the reason I didn’t want to do a third one…Even if you do workout, to be that kind of in shape is not natural…not even healthy.” Now that filming is done, Tatum enjoys his offbeat comfort food without guilt.
6. Angelina Jolie enjoys eating cockroaches
Angelina Jolie eats what locals eat when she travels. In Cambodia, she called cockroaches a “meaty … high-protein snack food” but admitted, “there’s this very pointy bit on their stomach you just can’t eat. You have to kind of pop that off.” She first developed a taste for insects like cockroaches and bee larvae during early trips and even tried crickets with a beer. In 2017, she was filmed cooking and eating scorpions and spiders with her children to promote First They Killed My Father, a film set during the Khmer Rouge regime. Jolie encourages her family to eat like the locals, making bugs a regular part of their travel menu.
7. Renée Zellweger snacks on ice cubes to manage her weight for film roles
The Emmy- and three-time Golden Globe-winning actress said, “As long as I get that ‘constant feed’ feeling, it’s semi-tolerable.” Chewing ice gives her a calorie-free way to feel full, though it can damage tooth enamel if done too often. Zellweger has a history of transforming her body for roles, gaining or losing weight as needed, and this unusual habit helps her stay on track without traditional snacking. For her, ice isn’t just a snack—it’s a tool in her method acting arsenal.
8. Mariah Carey sticks to a “Purple Diet” three days a week
What is a purple diet? Eating only purple foods like eggplants, grapes, and plums. The award-winning singer, songwriter, and actress relies on it to maintain her weight. Purple fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants, but highly restrictive diets can be tough to maintain long-term and don’t cover all necessary nutrients. Carey’s routine shows how some stars adopt extreme methods to stay in shape, proving that even top performers experiment with unusual strategies to manage their bodies while juggling busy schedules and constant public attention.
9. Kourtney Kardashian has a unique approach to chocolate
In 2016, Kourtney went viral with her Kit Kat technique. In a YouTube video, she breaks off one piece and eats the chocolate from both ends, nibbles the sides, pulls the top off, and finishes with what she calls the best part: the middle. The Poosh founder is “95% vegan” and often incorporates plant-based habits into her routine, with husband Travis Barker helping guide the way. Videos also show her method for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
10. Shailene Woodley eats clay
The Fault in Our Stars and Divergent star told Into The Gloss that she enjoys eating clay. “So, I’ve discovered that clay is great for you because your body doesn’t absorb it, and it apparently provides a negative charge, so it bonds to negative isotopes. And, this is crazy: It also helps clean heavy metals out of your body,” she explained. Woodley also eats bugs (everything from ants to June bugs) and told Nylon in 2020, “I think the future of food is in insects, so we’ll see what happens.” Her habits reflect a highly unconventional approach to health and nutrition.
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