Celebrities’ Bizarre Flight Rituals: From Jennifer Aniston to Madonna

Stars and Their Quirky Flight Superstitions: From Jennifer Aniston to Heidi Klum

 

Celebrities share a common fear when it comes to air travel—flying can be nerve-wracking. To cope, many stars have developed unique rituals that they believe bring them good luck. Let’s take a look at some of their rather unusual airborne habits.

 

Lauren Conrad, the renowned fashion designer, has found solace in knitting while soaring through the skies. After experiencing lost luggage too often, she opted to minimize her checked bags. Now, she often whips up accessories mid-flight, saying, “By the end of the flight, I usually end up with a new accessory to gift or wear.”

 

Jennifer Aniston has a time-honored practice before stepping onto a plane. She insists on boarding with her right foot first and giving the aircraft’s exterior a tap. “I always have to go on with my right foot first and tap the outside of the plane,” Aniston shared, attributing her method to a bit of luck imparted to her long ago.

 

Heidi Klum carries a rather unconventional good luck charm: her childhood baby teeth. Inspired by her mother’s tradition, the America’s Got Talent judge packs her tiny teeth when traveling, explaining, “For me, this was kind of like my good luck charm. I don’t know why, it’s just something that I did.”

 

Game of Thrones star Kit Harington has a peculiar pre-flight ritual too. He carries a lucky pen from his childhood and insists on touching the aircraft’s side three times before boarding. “Every time I get on a plane, I have to touch the outside of the plane three times before I get in,” Harington revealed.

 

Cate Blanchett’s ritual is a heartfelt one. As her flight begins to taxi, she holds her breath, focusing on her family. “I do this thing where I hold my breath as soon as we start to taxi off,” she confessed, noting that her love for her kids and husband propels this habit.

 

Patrick Dempsey swears by his red Puma sneakers and never flies without them. The Grey’s Anatomy star feels a sense of grounding from his footwear, even when 20,000 feet above the ground.

 

Andy Cohen embraces comfort in the air with his traveling attire. The Bravo executive proudly shares, “I wear a full tracksuit like Missy Elliott. I get made fun of relentlessly. But I don’t care because they’re like pajamas.” He often pairs his getup with a bit of wine to ensure a smooth flight experience.

 

Madonna adheres to her own flight tradition, wearing a red Kabbalah string bracelet. This accessory serves as her talisman against misfortune, significant in her spiritual beliefs as she navigates the skies.

 

Mayim Bialik has a cozy strategy for flight anxiety, indulging in comfort foods and aromatherapy. The Big Bang Theory actress brings onion rings, Coca-Cola, lavender essential oil, earplugs, and her iPod Nano to create an oasis of calm during her travels.

 

Megan Fox has a musical approach to turbulence. When the plane hits rough patches, she turns to her favorite artists, particularly Britney Spears, to soothe her nerves. “For me, that was Britney Spears, like, the archives. The Oops album,” she noted.

 

Naomi Campbell takes flight preparation to another level, meticulously sanitizing her space. The supermodel insists on cleaning everything within her reach, laying down a cheerful seat cover, and wearing hydration masks. “I really think that this helps me, my little routine,” Campbell explained.

 

These stars may be larger than life, but their superstitions remind us that they deal with the same anxieties we do when it comes to flying.