10 Globally Famous Figures Known for Their Unusual and Eccentric Habits

Friday, May 22, 2026

SAEDNEWS: We often see successful and famous people as almost perfect, larger-than-life figures. We turn them into idols and forget their real human nature. But each of them has unusual habits or traits that may surprise—and even make you laugh—when you hear about them

10 Globally Famous Figures Known for Their Unusual and Eccentric Habits

According to Saednews, We often see successful and famous people as almost “superhuman” figures—flawless icons placed on a pedestal. But sometimes, stories about their unusual habits bring them back down to earth and remind us that they are, after all, human like everyone else.

Here are ten surprising habits of well-known figures:


10. Mark Zuckerberg eats only animals he has personally hunted

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, is known for setting yearly personal challenges. In 2011, one of his challenges was to eat meat only from animals he had hunted himself.

Despite his immense wealth, he emphasized being more involved in food preparation and understanding where his food comes from. Reportedly, he sometimes participates in butchering the animals and uses as much of them as possible.


9. Ronald Reagan liked pulling on people’s earlobes

Ronald Reagan, the former U.S. president, was known for his charisma and friendly personality. However, friends and family recalled a peculiar habit: he had a fascination with gently pulling or touching people’s earlobes, even during conversations or meetings.


8. Kanye West sleeps everywhere

According to Kim Kardashian, Kanye West has an unusual tendency to fall asleep in almost any situation or place, even inappropriate ones.

She mentioned that he would sometimes fall asleep during meetings or visits, leaving her alone with unfamiliar people. Kanye often explained it as fatigue or “jet lag,” even when he hadn’t traveled recently.


7. Jeff Bezos dismantled his childhood cradle

Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, showed early curiosity about how things worked. As a child, he reportedly took apart his cradle with a screwdriver because he wanted to sleep in a regular bed.

This early behavior was seen by his parents as a sign of his strong curiosity and ambition.


6. Donald Trump believed exercise could be harmful

Donald Trump has reportedly expressed skepticism about exercise, suggesting that physical activity could drain a person’s limited energy rather than improve health.

He preferred adjusting diet habits instead and reportedly believed humans have a fixed energy reserve, similar to a battery.


5. John Quincy Adams swam naked in the Potomac River every morning

John Quincy Adams, the sixth U.S. president, had a strict morning routine that included swimming in the Potomac River at around 5 a.m.—completely naked.

He maintained this habit throughout his life. In one famous story, a journalist allegedly took his clothes while he was swimming to force him into giving an interview.


4. Eminem turned down a film role because he didn’t want to leave Detroit

The science fiction film Elysium originally offered its lead role to rapper Eminem. However, he reportedly declined because he did not want to spend long periods away from Detroit.

The role later went to Matt Damon.


3. Lady Gaga holds strong Catholic beliefs about marriage

Despite her bold and controversial public image, Lady Gaga was raised in a Catholic environment and still holds strong religious beliefs.

She has reportedly expressed traditional views on marriage and sexual relationships, which contrast with her public persona as a pop icon.


2. Bill Gates memorized employees’ license plates

In the early days of Microsoft, Bill Gates reportedly memorized the license plate numbers of employees’ cars to monitor attendance and work habits.

This helped him track who was arriving early, staying late, or working efficiently.


1. Ulysses S. Grant was extremely private about nudity

Ulysses S. Grant, a key military leader and U.S. president, reportedly disliked being seen naked by anyone except his wife and doctor.

Even during military life, when shared bathing was common, he insisted on complete privacy and would bathe alone whenever possible.


These unusual habits show that even the most powerful and famous individuals often have surprisingly ordinary—or oddly specific—human quirks.