Fake news has been around for a long time, even if the term itself is relatively new. It’s a term used to describe any type of news that’s untrue, including rumors or outright lies. The media is often responsible for publishing made-up stories, and people are often quick to believe and spread these rumors as if they were true.
Determining what’s fake and what’s real has become harder than ever, as false information can spread just as quickly as the truth. Celebrities are often the target of these rumors, and misinformation can have serious consequences if left unchecked. Recently, ExpressVPN published a report on which celebrities are most commonly associated with fake news. Based on that report, here are the five celebrities most commonly associated with fake news.
Tom Brady
Tom Brady, the former quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, takes the top spot as the Fake News King. After spending 23 seasons in the NFL, Brady retired in 2023, and it seems like people have posted a lot of fake news about him online.
As one of the most famous professional athletes in the world, Brady attracted a lot of attention from the media. Rumors swirled surrounding his career, including potential moves to other franchises. In addition, his recent split with his long-time partner Gisele Bundchen, a supermodel, drew plenty of gossip worldwide.
Joe Rogan
Joe Rogan rose to fame as the host of the American reality show Fear Factor, but he’s also well known for being the main commentator of the UFC. Aside from working with the UFC and doing stand-up comedy, Rogan also started the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, which is listened to by millions of people.
Rogan’s podcast is famous for its controversial guests, and the host can sometimes take the opinions and thoughts of his guests as facts. As such, he’s become associated with fake news, particularly due to his takes on the Covid pandemic.
Elon Musk
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, Tesla, and now Twitter, is currently the second richest man in the world. The former investor in PayPal, born in South Africa, is also a somewhat controversial figure who seems to enjoy posting memes and getting into online arguments as much as he enjoys running his businesses.
Naturally, for someone who enjoys the limelight so much, Musk has been the subject of plenty of fake news. His companies also draw a lot of criticism from people online, with lots of current news and rumors about the difficulties Tesla has been having with self-driving vehicles.
Tom Holland
Tom Holland is best known for his appearances in the Marvel Spider-Man films. The British actor is only 26 but has already been in movies that have grossed billions of dollars worldwide, and he’s been described as one of the most popular actors of his generation.
For such a huge star, it’s no surprise that there are so many rumors about his life. Most rumors feature stories about his relationships, particularly with his current girlfriend and co-star, Zendaya.
Kanye West
Kanye West is one of the world’s biggest and most popular hip-hop stars. His albums have won numerous awards, and his work is celebrated by some of the biggest names in the industry. In addition, he built a successful fashion empire and collaborated with many major brands.
However, Kanye has also been in the media a lot due to his fractured relationship with Kim Kardashian, the mother of his children. Not only that, but his recent issues with mental health and subsequent antisemitic comments have landed him in hot water and generated a lot of real and fake news.
