Hollywood is no stranger to stories of the unexplained. Supernatural stories play out on the Silver Screen all the time. But behind the scenes, some celebrities have experienced encounters with the unknown that are not make believe.
In the new Travel Channel series Famously Afraid, stars share their terrifying, true tales of coming face-to-face with unexplained phenomena. From haunted houses to UFO sightings, demonic possessions and beyond, these stories show that even celebrities get spooked. Famously Afraid premieres Tuesday, November 5 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel.
“For many of these celebrities, it is the first time they are choosing to share their personal accounts with the paranormal,” said Matthew Butler, general manager, Travel Channel.
Episode Format
Each episode will feature personal and unexpected interviews with celebrities and additional witnesses. A huge variety of stars –from championship athletes to Emmy Award-winning actors– offer a front-row seat to the most horrifying and emotionally-draining experiences of their lives.
In each episode, three celebrities tell their seriously scary tales with the paranormal and prove that no one is safe from the bizarre, unexplainable and frightening mysteries that lurk around every corner.
The First Episode
In the premiere episode, America’s Got Talent judge Howie Mandel tells the story of how a spirit in his home targeted his young daughter.
Then, Queer as Folk actor Hal Sparks recalls how he was able to connect a childhood encounter with aliens to one of his first jobs in the entertainment industry.
Lastly, former Dance Moms stars Christi and Chloe Lukasiak detail how a tour through the famous LaLauire Mansion in New Orleans left them both scared beyond belief.
The Celebs
Who else can you expect to see telling their terrifying tales with the supernatural on Famously Afraid?
- Steve Guttenberg (Police Academy)
- Tori Spelling (Beverly Hills 90210)
- Ed Lover (Yo! MTV Raps),
- Montel Williams (The Montel Williams Show)
- Kate Flannery (The Office)
- Richie Ramone (The Ramones)
- R.J. Mitte (Breaking Bad)
- Aubrey O’ Day (Danity Kane),
- Todd Bridges (Diff’rent Strokes)
- Chris Kattan (Saturday Night Live)
- Willie Ames (Eight is Enough),
- Brandi Glanville (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
- Carson Kressley (Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)
- Fred Williamson (Athlete/Actor)
- Geraldo Rivera (News Host)
- Jason Gredrick (Iron Eagle)
- Jillian Rose Reed (Awkward)
- Patti Stanger (The Millionaire Matchmaker)
- John Melendez (The Howard Stern Show)
- Parker Stevenson (The Hardy Boys)
- Ty Pennington (Trading Spaces)
- Jake Busey (Stranger Things)
- Amber Rose (Model/Actress)
- Angie Everhart (Model/Actress)
- Daisy Fuentes (America’s Funniest Home Videos)
Courtney Mroch is a globe-trotting restless spirit who’s both possessed by wanderlust and the spirit of adventure, and obsessed with true crime, horror, the paranormal, and weird days. Perhaps it has something to do with her genes? She is related to occult royalty, after all. Marie Laveau, the famous Voodoo practitioner of New Orleans, is one of her ancestors. (Yes, really! As explained here.) That could also explain her infatuation with skeletons.
Speaking of mystical, to learn how Courtney channeled her battle with cancer to conjure up this site, check out HJ’s Origin Story.
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I’m really looking forward to seeing this. (Sorry I haven’t been commenting – we moved and things are insane here.)
BAST!!!! HI!!! I’ve been wondering about you! You must’ve got my ESP. I was going to send you a message asking if all was alright. Moving…{cringe}. We may be doing that soon so I get it. Hope things are settling. So good to hear from you!
Hi Court! I always love hearing from you, so email me any time. Yeah, moving was a huge ordeal and we’re still topsy-turvy as far as everything goes. I hope your (maybe) move is easy on you. I hope you had a great halloween.