Phobias of the Rich and Famous

News Flash - Celebrities are not far superior to you and me! They have foibles, phobias and fears common to mortal man! (And woman, hear her roar.) So, before you start hob-nobbing with the beautiful people, jet-set, superstars, or glitterati, review this vital research and avoid making the mistake that would get you banned from their next big party.

These celebs are afraid of virtually invisible things: Pop singer Michael Jackson, money man Donald Trump, Deal or No Deal's Howie Mandel, and 90210's Shannen Doherty all have a serious aversion to Germs.
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It's no laughing matter to Jonny Depp and Sean "P-Diddy" Combs who have a major creep-out when they send in the Clowns.
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It might be a good idea to chew with your mouth closed if you're around Oprah Winfrey, who has a phobia of Chewing Gum.
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Bend it with David Beckam, but don't you dare make a mess because he can't stand Disorder
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Don't go see "Little Shop of Horrors" with Christina Ricci, who is already terrified of ordinary Houseplants
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What gives Roger Moore nervous ticks? When he picks up a Gun, he immediately starts blinking.
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Don't go ropin' with Country star Lyle Lovett, he reportedly is afraid of Cows.
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"Lord of the Rings" elf Orlando Bloom has a fear of Pigs- the oinkers, not the cops.
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Hate those eight legged arachnids? So does Rupert Grint, Ron Weasley in the "Harry Potter" films, and tennis star Andre Agassi, who can't abide Spiders
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How did she make it through the 60s? Nichole Kidman has a fear of Butterflies.
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You'd better turn up the lights if you're hanging out with Keanu Reeves, who can't stand to be left in the Dark.
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Reality Check: Former "Baywatch" lifeguard Carmen Electra can't swim and dreads the Water.
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Don't plan a trip to the lake with Michelle Pfeiffer, who also suffers from hydrophobia - the fear of Water.
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Avoid All Aquariums if you're with David Borneaz who is afraid of Fish.
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If you are a typical white anglo-saxon protestant, or a certain stinging insect, you may want to steer clear of actor Robson Green who has a dread of Wasps.
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