Can you imagine growing up believing that your mom and dad were your real parents, only to find out that everything they told you was a lie? Several famous actors, actresses and musicians were lied to about the identity of their parents. Some of these celebs grew up believing that their grandparents were actually their parents, while others were deceived about their mom and dads' identities completely.
Who is the most famous person who was lied to about their parents? Marilyn Monroe tops our list. Marilyn Monroe never really knew who her dad was, but Martin "Eddie" Mortensen is believed to be her biological father. Todd Rundgren is listed as the father on Liv Tyler's birth certificate. Over 10 years later, she learned that Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was really her biological dad.
Several famous men were also lied to about their parents. Jack Nicholson was brought up by his grandparents, who he believed to be his parents. He learned that his sister was actually his mother as an adult. Bobby Darin was raised by his grandparents, who were trying to hide the fact that their teenage, unwed daughter had given birth.
How do you think these famous people cope with being lied to about their parents? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
6 Celebrities Who Were Lied to About Their Parents,
Bobby Darin
Bobby Darin was raised by his grandparents, who were trying to hide the fact that their teenage, unwed daughter had given birth.
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Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton never met his biological father, who died in 1985. He wrote the song "My Father's Eyes" as a way to work through his thoughts about the situation. He grew up thinking that his grandmother and her husband were his parents.
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Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson was brought up by his grandparents, who he believed to be his parents. He learned that his sister was actually his mother as an adult.
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Liv Tyler
Todd Rundgren is listed as the father on Liv Tyler's birth certificate. Over 10 years later, she learned that Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler was really her biological dad.
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Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe never really knew who her dad was, but Martin "Eddie" Mortensen is believed to be her biological father.
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Ted Bundy
Serial killer Ted Bundy was raised by his grandparents who wanted to hide the fact that he was actually the son of their unwed daughter.
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