Not everyone believes in ghosts, but there are actually quite a few celebrities who have told tales about their strange interactions with the paranormal. Their tales range from the spine-chilling to the heartwarming – and after reading through them all, even if you’re a stone-cold skeptic, you might just find yourself wondering if there’s a grain of truth to them.
From Cher’s friendly encounter with her ex-husband’s spirit to Miley Cyrus‘s truly terrifying brush with a spooky stranger, celebrity ghost tales range from the funny to the creepy. Octavia Spencer says she has a protective ghost living in her house, while Demi Lovato says she once sang to a ghost who she empathized with. Meanwhile, Helena Bonham Carter has revealed that she once consulted a ghost to prepare for one of her roles, and “Ghostbusters” star Melissa McCarthy said she had ghosts for friends as a child.
That’s just a small window into the treasure trove of celebrity ghost stories floating around out there. Keep reading to hear what stars have to say about their various paranormal experiences, and then be sure to check out stars in their creepiest Halloween getups.