Celebrities Who Were Secretly Incredible Athletes

He used to be an average-looking dude! Who would have thought? Phil played quarterback for Louisiana Tech back in his college years. In 2013, he was honored at halftime at a Bulldogs game.

Malcolm Gladwell: Long-Distance Running

Malcolm Gladwell is best known for his inquisitive books on human behavior. He's gotten himself on quite a few bestselling lists throughout his career. In his heyday, he used to be a star runner. 

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The More You Know

  • Cameron Diaz and Snoop Dogg went to high school together. She claims he sold her weed.
  • Before going solo, Britney Spears was in an all-female group called Innosense.
  • Plenty of celebrities have strange habits and even phobias but One Direction singer Liam Payne might take the cake: he’s afraid of spoons… specifically used, dirty spoons.
  • Michael J. Fox's middle name doesn't start with a "J." His middle name is actually Andrew.
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