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Superstitions of the stars

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Published March 13, 2015, 4:43 p.m. ET
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Dame Helen Mirren admitted to Jay Leno that she considers "stripper shoes" good luck.
Dame Helen Mirren admitted to Jay Leno that she considers “stripper shoes” good luck. Getty
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"I come from the theater, and you never say the word 'Macbeth' in the theater," Rainn Wilson insists. "I believe in that because I said it once and a light fell from the ceiling and crushed my foot."
“I come from the theater, and you never say the word ‘Macbeth’ in the theater,” Rainn Wilson insists. “I believe in that because I said it once and a light fell from the ceiling and crushed my foot.” Getty
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Missy Elliott told Jet magazine (via The Los Angeles Times), "If a black cat walks in my path, I will immediately turn around and go home, even if I am on my way somewhere."
Missy Elliott told Jet magazine (via The Los Angeles Times), “If a black cat walks in my path, I will immediately turn around and go home, even if I am on my way somewhere.” Getty
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Lindsay Lohan sported an Evil Eye necklace to court during her felony grand theft case.
Lindsay Lohan sported an Evil Eye necklace to court during her felony grand theft case. David McNew / AFP / Getty
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Meat Loaf has a huge teddy bear collection, and he travels with his two favorites for good luck, explaining, "They have feelings like you and me." Alrighty then.
Meat Loaf has a huge teddy bear collection, and he travels with his two favorites for good luck, explaining to The Los Angeles Times, “They have feelings like you and me.” Alrighty then. Getty
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Benicio del Toro keeps his good luck charm on his finger: The actor can often be seen wearing a metal and wood ring. He explains to Talk magazine (via People), "What I like is that I can knock on wood anytime."
Benicio del Toro keeps his good luck charm on his finger: The actor can often be seen wearing a metal and wood ring. He explains to Talk magazine (via People), “What I like is that I can knock on wood anytime.” Getty
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Megan Fox told The Mirror, "I know for a fact it's not my destiny to die listening to a Britney Spears album. So I always put that on in my iPhone when I'm flying because it won't crash as long as I've got Britney on."
Megan Fox told The Mirror, “I know for a fact it’s not my destiny to die listening to a Britney Spears album. So I always put that on in my iPhone when I’m flying because it won’t crash as long as I’ve got Britney on.” Getty
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James McAvoy reveals, "On the first of every month I have to say 'White Rabbit' to the first person I see. My grandmother taught me that, it's good luck to say it."
James McAvoy reveals, “On the first of every month I have to say ‘White Rabbit’ to the first person I see. My grandmother taught me that, it’s good luck to say it.” Getty
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Heidi Klum revealed to Entertainment Weekly that she keeps a bag of her baby teeth for good luck.
Heidi Klum revealed to Entertainment Weekly that she keeps a bag of her baby teeth for good luck. Getty
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There's a reason Tiger Woods likes red. “I've worn red ever since my college days basically, or junior golf days — big events on the last day,” he told The Guardian. "I just stuck with it out of superstition, and it worked. I just happened to choose a school [Stanford] that actually was red, and we wore red on our final day of events. So it worked out. I came out here and I continued it.” Too bad he didn't use it when cavorting with Rachel Uchitel.
There’s a reason Tiger Woods likes red. “I’ve worn red ever since my college days basically, or junior golf days — big events on the last day,” he told The Guardian. “I just stuck with it out of superstition, and it worked. I just happened to choose a school [Stanford] that actually was red, and we wore red on our final day of events. So it worked out. I came out here and I continued it.” Too bad he didn’t use it when cavorting with Rachel Uchitel. Getty
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Cameron Diaz told Cosmopolitan, "I knock on wood constantly."
Cameron Diaz told Cosmopolitan, “I knock on wood constantly.” Ben Stansall / AFP / Getty
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Chris Martin told the Melbourne Herald-Sun (via Clash Music), "For me, there are about 18 things I have to do before I can go out to perform — most of them are too ridiculous to repeat! One is I have to brush my teeth before I go on stage, otherwise I just don't feel smart enough."
Chris Martin told the Melbourne Herald-Sun (via Clash Music), “For me, there are about 18 things I have to do before I can go out to perform — most of them are too ridiculous to repeat! One is I have to brush my teeth before I go on stage, otherwise I just don’t feel smart enough.” Getty
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Serena Williams' superstitions seem to serve her well: The Daily Mail reports the living tennis legend's habits of tying her shoelaces in the same way, using the same shower before each match and bouncing the ball five times before the first serve and twice before the second may have played a hand, at least psychologically, in her victories.
Serena Williams’ superstitions seem to serve her well: The Daily Mail reports the living tennis legend’s habits of tying her shoelaces in the same way, using the same shower before each match and bouncing the ball five times before the first serve and twice before the second may have played a hand, at least psychologically, in her victories. Getty
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Pete Wentz tweeted, "I take The Count from 'Sesame Street' on every flight as a good luck charm."
Pete Wentz tweeted, “I take The Count from ‘Sesame Street’ on every flight as a good luck charm.” Getty
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"Don't walk under ladders," Emma Roberts urges. "My mom just walked under one yesterday and I was like, 'Oh my God, I can't believe you just did that!' I've never walked under a ladder, ever."
“Don’t walk under ladders,” Emma Roberts urges. “My mom just walked under one yesterday and I was like, ‘Oh my God, I can’t believe you just did that!’ I’ve never walked under a ladder, ever.” Getty
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Axl Rose won't perform in cities beginning with the letter M, believing they're cursed. Ho-kay.
Axl Rose won’t perform in cities beginning with the letter M, believing they’re cursed. Getty
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While still a member of "The View" panel, Star Jones dished, "You never put your purse on the floor because you will never have any money."
While still a member of “The View” panel, Star Jones dished, “You never put your purse on the floor because you will never have any money.” Getty
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Leave it to Christian Bale to be contrarian. "I walk under ladders, I do all that stuff," he says. "I do it on purpose. I like provoking superstitions."
Leave it to Christian Bale to be contrarian. “I walk under ladders, I do all that stuff,” he says. “I do it on purpose. I like provoking superstitions.” Tobias Schwarz / AFP / Getty
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Jennifer Aniston stays fly when she flies with a special trick. "If I walk onto an airplane, I always have to go on with my right foot first and tap the outside of the plane," she says. "I have always done it. For luck. Someone told me to do it and I don't remember when that was. But it's kind of stuck."
Jennifer Aniston stays fly when she flies with a special trick. “If I walk onto an airplane, I always have to go on with my right foot first and tap the outside of the plane,” she says. “I have always done it. For luck. Someone told me to do it and I don’t remember when that was. But it’s kind of stuck.” Getty
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"The Red Band Society" star Dave Annable is either super superstitious or particularly picky. He explains, "I think I'm superstitious about sort of random things. I think I have a weird OCD thing with coffee. I have to have my two Splendas, but the cap has to be measured with the black line in the cup. It's really strange, but I do it every morning. It makes me feel better."
“The Red Band Society” star Dave Annable is either super superstitious or particularly picky. He explains to InStyle, “I think I’m superstitious about sort of random things. I think I have a weird OCD thing with coffee. I have to have my two Splendas, but the cap has to be measured with the black line in the cup. It’s really strange, but I do it every morning. It makes me feel better.” Getty
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Lady Gaga told Vanity Fair, "I have this weird thing that if I sleep with someone they’re going to take my creativity from me through my vagina."
Lady Gaga told Vanity Fair, “I have this weird thing that if I sleep with someone they’re going to take my creativity from me through my vagina.” Getty
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Geoffrey Rush brings a stuffed Daffy Duck with him to awards shows for good luck. It's worked well so far: He has an Oscar, a Tony and an Emmy so far.
Geoffrey Rush brings a stuffed Daffy Duck with him to awards shows for good luck. It’s worked well so far: He has an Oscar, a Tony and an Emmy so far. Getty
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Kristin Chenoweth told InStyle, "I have a fear of walking under ladders. It's probably because it'd be much easier for me to do so than many people. I also say a prayer right before I got out on stage so that lights never fall on me."
Kristin Chenoweth told InStyle, “I have a fear of walking under ladders. It’s probably because it’d be much easier for me to do so than many people. I also say a prayer right before I got out on stage so that lights never fall on me.” Getty
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ABC News reports that Michael Jordan wore his University of North Carolina shorts for good luck during his prime.
ABC News reports that Michael Jordan wore his University of North Carolina shorts for good luck during his prime. Getty
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Paris Hilton admits to being slightly superstitious. "I knock on wood if someone says something that I don't want to happen," the heirhead says. "Or I always make a wish at 11:11."
Paris Hilton admits to being slightly superstitious. “I knock on wood if someone says something that I don’t want to happen,” the heirhead says. “Or I always make a wish at 11:11.” Getty
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Colin Farrell once offered over $25,000 for the return of his lucky belt. A pal told The Sun (via Fox), "Colin has had this lucky leather belt for so long he just can't bear to get rid of it. The thing is literally coming apart at the seams. The belt has undergone numerous alterations, like having extra holes punched in it and extra leather added since he has gone through so many weight changes."
Colin Farrell once offered over $25,000 for the return of his lucky belt. A pal told The Sun (via Fox), “Colin has had this lucky leather belt for so long he just can’t bear to get rid of it. The thing is literally coming apart at the seams. The belt has undergone numerous alterations, like having extra holes punched in it and extra leather added since he has gone through so many weight changes.” Getty
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