Superstitious Celebrities
Missy Elliott may have the artistic drive to produce six platinum-certified albums, but there’s one thing thing that will stop the rap diva dead in her tracks -- a black cat. As she told Jet Magazine, “If a black cat walks in my path, I will immediately turn around and go home, even if I am on my way somewhere.” (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)
Marvin “Meatloaf” Aday is known for his many quirks, but this one is definitely the most cuddly. The rocker-actor admits he has a huge collection of teddy bears, and always travels with his two favorites -- Mani and Marietta -- for good luck. He explains: “They have feelings like you and me.” Does that sound creepy or cute? The jury is still out.... (Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times)
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She’s known for wearing lucky charm necklaces to ward off aging, but
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The gossip sites lit up last year when the actress apparently asked guests at her baby shower to sport a leather bracelet and say a prayer. Apparently, they were asked not to take off the bracelets until the baby was born. We’re not sure, as we weren’t there, but if Alba ever gifted us a bracelet, we would be happy to wear it for a few months, no questions asked. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)
