The Crown’s Claire Foy Details “Gross” 5-Year Battle With Parasites

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Claire Foy had to deal with a years-long royal pain. 

The actress, known for her role in The Crown, shared that she stopped drinking caffeine a long time ago. She made this change as part of a strict diet she followed to address a severe stomach problem she described as unpleasant.

She revealed on the Table Manners podcast that she once had parasites, then quickly added, with the podcast being filmed during a meal, “Gross. I shouldn’t have said that.”

While Jessie Ware was asking questions, Claire shared that she believes she got sick from something she ate in Morocco.

She explained that she was losing weight without understanding why. Despite being constantly hungry and eating a lot, the weight just kept coming off.

She explained that she’d been dealing with the problem for a long time – at least five years – before doctors figured out what it was. A doctor had also told her that the issue usually appears with another similar problem.

Why did the 41-year-old stop drinking caffeine after finding those disgusting parasites?

She explained that she had to start a special diet and take a lot of unpleasant supplements because she wanted to avoid strong antibiotics. Giving up caffeine was one part of the process.

Claire used to drink a lot of tea – she says at least fifteen cups daily – but she’s managed to stop. She knows, like anyone who regularly drinks caffeine, that the withdrawal headaches can be really bad.

She explained that once you stop something, it’s really difficult to stop, so she decided to just try not doing it anymore.

Claire isn’t the only celebrity trying this! Last year, Heidi Klum revealed she and her husband, Tom Kaulitz, were doing a cleanse to get rid of worms and parasites – something she learned about on Instagram.

In an August interview with The Wall Street Journal, she explained she was trying a deworming and parasite cleanse for the first time. She’d heard it should be done annually and felt she was overdue, admitting she had no idea what to expect.

As for how this cleanse was supposed to work?

She explained that the pills contain various herbs, particularly clove, which is effective against parasites. Papaya seeds also repel them.

The detox program was predicted to last for several months, but after just ten days, the model shared in an Instagram post on July 20th that it was unpleasant.

For more celebrities whose confessions have strayed into the unusual, read on. 

In June 2024, athlete Jason Kelce jokingly tweeted, “What kind of weirdo washes their feet…?” after a fan commented that he appeared to not wash his legs or feet.

The retired Philadelphia Eagles player later doubled down on his comments.

On his podcast, New Heights with his brother Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes jokingly asked, “What kind of person washes your feet?” He then added that he would scrub off any visible dirt.

More than ten years after actor Kristen Stewart shared a story about witnessing a clown’s death in a car accident at the circus when he was a child, he confessed that the story was made up.

Robert remembered telling The New York Times Style Magazine in December 2024 that he reacted with complete surprise, saying, “What on earth? Are you possessed?”

As for what he said during the 2011 Today interview promoting his film Water for Elephants?

He explained that one of the clowns had died in an accident. Their small car, part of the act, unexpectedly exploded, and it was a frightening experience for everyone there, causing them to quickly evacuate.

Grandma knows best.

In an October 2022 episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian shared a personal story about how her grandmother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, unexpectedly played a role in a private moment with her then-boyfriend, Pete Davidson.

Kim Kardashian told MJ, Kris Jenner, and Khloe Kardashian that she and Pete Davidson were at the Beverly Hills Hotel last weekend. They were chatting by the fireplace for hours, and she remembered something her grandmother told her: that having sex in front of a fireplace is a way to truly enjoy life. So, she and Pete decided to do just that, as a tribute to Kris.

Grandma’s reaction? A nod of approval.

Kim found it unsettling to think about her grandmother before intimacy, and MJ responded by saying she understood, but she had been younger once herself.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher have a very close family, including their children, 8-year-old Wyatt and 6-year-old Dimitri, and their love for each other is unconditional.

So much so, that the Black Swan actress revealed they keep an open-door policy at home.

She told TopMob News in September 2022 that this even extends to the bathroom. She explained it’s become normal for her family and kids to openly discuss and accept natural bodily functions.

Mila explained she finally gave in after her family repeatedly asked to come inside. She said she just decided to leave the door open rather than continue refusing them.

Pre-kids, she might not have imagined she’d flush that particular boundary away.

She said she never imagined she’d be comfortable enough to use the restroom with the door open.

Jennifer Garner shared a funny story about a mishap on set. While filming the 2007 movie The Kingdom, she accidentally bit her own tongue during a fight scene – a bit more than she intended!

Jennifer described a scene with Sala Baker where the director, Pete Berg, instructed her to realistically attempt to evade harm. She explained that there wasn’t much planned choreography, and Berg told her to prioritize her own survival during the scene.

She continued, explaining that they both jumped into action, and she ended up climbing onto his back. She even bit his ear – they have a photo to prove it, showing a piece missing! They weren’t messing around.

 

Ghouls just want to have fun.

I was absolutely stunned watching The View recently! They were talking about this woman who believed her house was haunted by… well, sexual ghosts, and Sara Haines asked the question I didn’t even know I needed to ask: Can you actually get pregnant from a ghost? It was such a bizarre, unexpected moment, but honestly, it got everyone thinking!

Oh my god, can you BELIEVE Joy Behar?! When someone asked about the whole ghost pregnancy thing, she just casually dropped that she’s been with ghosts before and, get this, never got pregnant! It was the most amazing, hilarious thing ever. I’m still laughing about it! Joy is a legend, seriously.

“I’m going to leave that comment as is,” Whoopi Goldberg responded. “I’m not sure everyone heard what Joy said, but I’m choosing not to address it further.”

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always fascinated by the dynamics between on-screen personalities, and Hoda and Jenna have a truly special connection! I recently learned something pretty surprising about them – while getting ready for their show, Hoda found out Jenna actually prefers to go without underwear! It just goes to show you never really know what’s going on behind the scenes, even with people you work with every day!

Hoda Kotb recalled a funny moment on the Today with Hoda and Jenna show from November 2022. She and Jenna Bush Hager realized they both needed to quickly change outfits, and as they headed back to the dressing room, Hoda noticed Jenna doesn’t wear underwear.

Jenna’s rationale? Well, no underwear might just be more convenient to her.

She explained that the style creates a more flattering shape and also makes packing easier, adding that there are many other benefits as well.

Looks like someone hasn’t been keeping up.

Britney Spears related to a recent viral moment from Keke Palmer, where Palmer said, “He could be walking down the street and I wouldn’t know a thing.” Spears confessed she didn’t recognize Pete Davidson or Scott Disick, showing she understood the sentiment.

Britney shared a funny video from March showing Pete Davidson—who was dating Kim Kardashian at the time—and Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, Scott Disick, having a night out together. She said the video had her laughing a lot.

I just had to share this again! Britney posted it, and honestly, I don’t know who’s in the video either, but it seriously cracked me up! She said it made her laugh so hard, and I totally get why!

Before Chris Evans became famous as Captain America and was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2022, Jana Kramer dated him and thought he was a handsome and charming guy.

Oh my gosh, I just heard the most amazing thing on Jana Kramer’s podcast! Apparently, it happened over ten years ago, but she finally talked about it! She couldn’t say exactly how many times they went out, but she definitely remembers the last time they were together. I’m still reeling! It’s like a dream come true to hear her talk about it, even after all this time.

Jana, who was around 26 at the time, said Chris asked her to come over when he had some friends visiting from Boston.

Jana recalled that the last thing she remembered was her partner going to the bathroom right after she’d eaten asparagus, which changes the smell of your urine. They didn’t end up intimate that night; he stayed up late with friends, and the next morning, she quietly left his house, feeling embarrassed.

She added, “I never heard from him again.”

Not all of these confessions are amusing.

In December, television writer Elisabeth Finch confessed that she had fabricated a story about having a rare form of bone cancer. She originally shared this false diagnosis with ELLE magazine eight years prior, and it even became the basis for a plotline on the TV show Grey’s Anatomy.

Elisabeth recently confessed to telling a lie at age 34 that she deeply regrets. She explained to The Ankler newsletter that the lie grew over time, becoming a heavy burden she carried for years. She also clarified that she has never been diagnosed with cancer.

Finch, who was temporarily removed from his role on the ABC medical show before ultimately quitting, admitted, “I messed up badly. It was completely unacceptable, and I take full responsibility.”

Beauty is pain, but Kim Kardashian might be able to stomach it.

The reality star told The New York Times she’d consider almost any procedure to look younger, joking that she was open to trying anything.

She admitted in June that she’d consider doing almost anything, even something disgusting, if it meant looking younger. She even said she might eat something truly awful daily if that were the case.

Kim Kardashian told Allure in July 2022 that she was mostly kidding when she made the comment, but admitted it wasn’t a completely awful idea.

Kim thought for a moment and then said, ‘Honestly, I’d probably eat something awful if someone promised it would make me look younger – even if it meant eating a bowl of poop every day.’

She wondered how much she could possibly eat. “Perhaps just a small bite,” she said. “I definitely couldn’t manage a whole bowl.”

Jelly Roll could’ve used some saving from himself.

During an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show in April 2025, the singer behind “Save Me” shared a particularly embarrassing story, and he didn’t shy away from the details.

“I pooped myself one time,” he admitted. “I did, I’m sorry.”

To be honest, Jelly Roll (whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord) didn’t intend to cause such serious harm.

He firmly believed it was just a misunderstanding. “I sincerely apologize,” he said. “I saw the audience change from supportive to completely against me.”

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