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David Bowie's left eye had a permanent dilation, caused by an altercation with a friend over a girl. During the fight, his friend accidentally scratched Bowie's iris with his nail while throwing a punch, causing the iris to become partially paralyzed.
Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington fractured his pinky finger while playing basketball, resulting in a permanent 45-degree bend. This was showcased by him on 'The Graham Norton Show.'
Due to the countless concerts he has performed in tight shoes, the lead singer of Aerosmith has developed overlapping toes. This is a consequence of his immense success as one of the most prominent rock stars worldwide!
Nick Jonas, despite his captivating smile, actually possesses three front teeth, although it may go unnoticed.
There have been ongoing rumors suggesting that Halle Berry possesses a sixth toe on one of her feet. Internet users have shared photographs that seem to depict an additional digit next to her pinky toe. The condition of being born with an extra finger or toe is known as polydactyly, and it is relatively common. This trait is inherited genetically, and in most cases, the extra digit consists of flesh without any bone, making its removal a simple process.
Joaquin Phoenix possesses a cleft lip which, although inconspicuous, is a common condition affecting one or two out of every thousand newborns in the US. Similarly, Peyton Manning and Jesse Jackson were also born with this trait.
Ashton Kutcher revealed this interesting fact about himself during an appearance on 'The Jonathan Ross Show.' In response to Jonathan Ross' lighthearted teasing, Kutcher commented, “when everything else is this good looking, something has to be messed up.”
Approximately 1 in 2,500 infants are born with syndactyly, a condition that might necessitate surgery to separate digits. However, Kutcher did not require any medical intervention.
At the age of 17, Vince Vaughn experienced a car accident that resulted in the loss of the tip of his right thumb.
At the time, Vaughn was a passionate water polo player, although doctors advised him to quit. It's possible that if not for the accident, Vaughn could have pursued a career as an Olympic water polo player rather than becoming a renowned Hollywood actor!
Lily Allen entered the world with a third nipple that closely resembled a freckle or mole. Allen, quite rightly, displays no shame or reservation about it. During an appearance on ‘The Sunday Night Project,' she openly exhibited this additional nipple located beneath her left breast.
Carrie Underwood, the renowned country music artist, also had a third nipple; however, she opted to have it surgically removed.
Comedian Stephen Colbert frequently flaunts his charming floppy ear, and no wonder – it suits him splendidly!
His unusual ability was caused by a previous issue with his right ear during his childhood. The remedy for this involved a surgical procedure where the ear had to be "scooped out using a melon baller," resulting in his loss of hearing in that ear.
Matthew Perry, known for his role in 'Friends,' lost the upper part of his middle finger in a childhood accident when a door slammed on it.
Actress Gemma Arterton was born with additional digits on both hands, a condition known as polydactyly. Arterton embraces this familial trait, expressing pride in its presence throughout generations: "My granddad and dad had it—I'm genuinely proud of it."
During an appearance on Jonathan Ross's show, the Bond girl revealed that the fingers "didn't have a bone in them," so they were simply amputated.
Kesha revealed that she had a tail when she was born. In an interview with Heat magazine, she shared, "It was a tiny tail, about a quarter of an inch, then they chopped it off and stole my tail,”
When Tom Hardy was younger, he engaged in various mischievous activities, such as car theft. Nevertheless, his pinky finger became permanently bent not due to any wrongdoing, but rather from a harmless activity: cooking. During his youth, Hardy accidentally severed the tendon in his finger while handling a knife in the kitchen.
Daryl Hannah's left index finger is shorter due to an incident in which her finger got trapped in a pulley inside a well.
In 2008, during the Victoria's Secret fashion show in Miami, audiences were taken by surprise when model Karolina Kurkova appeared on the runway without a bellybutton. However, she later underwent surgery to obtain one. According to her representative, her missing bellybutton was likely due to an umbilical hernia.
Tilda Swinton, the Oscar-winning actress, also possesses a third nipple. During her younger days, she mischievously referred to it as a "witches mark" while playfully trying to frighten her brothers.
Actor Taye Diggs was born with an additional finger on each hand, making him one of the notable stars with this condition.
Diggs exhibited the scars from the surgical procedure that eradicated his additional fingers during his appearance on CBS. Diggs maintained a lighthearted demeanor, playfully remarking that he should have retained them as they could have proven quite useful.
Jane Seymour possesses a unique attribute that captivates many: her eyes display distinct hues. One eye shines with a mesmerizing green, while the other boasts a warm brown radiance. Regrettably, Jane faced challenges during her childhood due to the unkindness of others. Fortunately, her remarkable peepers are now cherished by all.
Heterochromia refers to the presence of varying iris colors. In the United States, this condition is found in fewer than 200,000 individuals. While it is typically congenital, it may also arise due to injury, illness, or exposure to harmful substances later in life.
Max Scherzer, a Major League Baseball player, initially had blue eyes but experienced a unique transformation at four months old, as one of his eyes changed from blue to green and subsequently to brown.
His parents found reassurance in watching Jane Seymour on Johnny Carson's show, discussing the condition. They were encouraged by Seymour's beauty and success.
Sources: (Everyday Health) (Illumeably)
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