For Friday the 13th, Dare You to Check Out These Celeb Superstitions

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Even superstars have superstitions.

Celebrities are finding various ways, such as tapping wood or flipping salt, to maneuver through life’s enigmas. Interestingly, a good number of them in the entertainment industry lean towards astrology and numerology for insights – sometimes even on an unlucky Friday the 13th.

It’s interesting to note that stars like Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, along with Lili Reinhart from Riverdale, were all born on what is commonly considered an unlucky day – June 13 for the Olsens and September 13 for Lili.

And take Taylor Swift, who has embraced the number 13 wholeheartedly.

She shared with MTV in 2009 that she was born on the 13th and celebrated her 13th birthday on Friday the 13th. Her debut album reached gold status in just 13 weeks. The intro of her first No. 1 song lasts for 13 seconds. Interestingly, every time she’s won an award, she has always been seated in the 13th seat, row, or section, or in row M (the 13th letter).

Taylor Swift went on to say, “Whenever the number thirteen appears in my life, it’s usually a sign of something positive.

Therefore, numerous nods in her renowned Easter eggs are based on specific numbers, such as releasing her 2020 album titled “Folklore” and its companion piece “Evermore” during a year that marked her 31st birthday.

Since I turned 13 years old, I’ve looked forward to being 31, as it’s my fortunate number when read in reverse. [This is posted on X (formerly Twitter)].

Additionally, numerous supporters speculate that Taylor’s supposed lucky number may have contributed to Travis Kelce’s victory in the Super Bowl in 2024. Notably, this marked Taylor’s 13th visit to a Kansas City Chiefs match.

Moreover, Travis faced off against the San Francisco 49ers, a team whose numerical value, surprisingly enough, totaled to 13.

Apart from Paris Hilton, the number 11 holds a significant charm for her. She even established her company, named 11:11 Media, based on this number’s mystique. This number sequence in time has a popular belief attached to it, suggesting that it serves as an uplifting message from the universe.

She shared with the Wall Street Journal in 2021 that her preferred moment of the day is when she posts on Twitter at 11:11. This is a ritual for her to encourage herself and her followers to ‘make a wish,’ continue taking chances, and keep dreaming.

For more celebrities who believe in superstitious, keep reading…

The artist has a strong affinity for the number thirteen, often integrating it into both her personal and professional pursuits. Remarkably, she was born on the thirteenth day of December in the year 1989.

Whenever I receive an award, I’ve always found myself at seat number 13, row 13, or section 13, or in row M (the 13th letter), as I shared with MTV back in 2009. In essence, the number 13 appears to bring me luck in my life.

In 2009, the actress shared during her appearance on Conan that she overcomes her fear of flying by playing music by Britney Spears. She joked, “I firmly believe it’s not my fate to perish while listening to a Britney Spears album. That’s why I always have her tunes in my headphones when I fly – I figure the plane won’t crash as long as Britney’s playing.

The supermodel and Project Runway host travels with a bag of her own baby teeth for good luck.

She shared during her 1998 interview on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, “In Germany, there’s no tooth fairy, so instead, I collect my lost teeth in a small pouch.” She added, “It’s just one of those quirky things I do.

The fashion designer and former Spice Girl expressed to Us Weekly in 2011 that she has a strong spiritual connection and carries crystals with her in various colors, which is an interest of hers. She also mentioned that she can be quite superstitious, avoiding walking under ladders and saluting when she sees a magpie.

During her career prior to retirement, this renowned tennis player had some unique habits. She would carry shower sandals to the court, lace up her shoes in a particular manner, don the same pair of socks throughout a tournament run, and bounce the ball five times before her initial serve and twice before her second serve, as reported by Men’s Fitness.

In an interview with Vanity Fair back in 2010, the singer expressed an unusual belief: “If I sleep with someone, they might drain my creative energy through my body, specifically through the female aspect.

As a devoted adherent, I shared with Condé Nast Traveler back in 2012 that I possess a few charms of good fortune. Among them is my trusty pen, which has been by my side since childhood and never left my grasp. Remarkably, I’ve yet to misplace it despite the fact that I’ve lost almost everything else. In truth, I lean towards compulsive behaviors; before boarding a plane, I must touch the exterior of the aircraft three times prior to entering.

She once shared with The Insider that whenever she boards a plane, she must step on with her right foot first and tap the plane’s exterior. She explained this ritual as a superstition she has followed for good luck.

The Coldplay lead singer mentioned to the Melbourne Herald Sun that he has approximately 18 tasks to complete before he can step out for a performance. Many of these tasks are rather amusing to recount, but one in particular is that he must brush his teeth prior to taking the stage, as he simply doesn’t feel intelligent without doing so.

In 2000, the actress confided to Cosmopolitan that she often taps wood throughout the day. However, she also shared that she has taken flights on a Friday the 13th during a storm with a black cat by her side, suggesting that while she is not overly superstitious, she still holds some beliefs in these practices.

The actress reportedly expressed this: “Avoid walking beneath ladders,” she said. “Yesterday, my mother did exactly that, and I couldn’t help but exclaim, ‘Oh my goodness, you really shouldn’t do that!’ I’ve personally never walked under a ladder in all my years.

According to InStyle, the Oscar winner stated, “I deliberately walk under ladders, and I engage in other such acts. I find amusement in challenging superstitions.

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2025-06-14 01:17