It seems like every time we turn around, there’s another celeb making headlines for being part of the Illuminati. If you’re famous, it’s pretty much a given that at least one headline about you being in cahoots with the group, colloquially known as the “Hollywood Elite” will pop up at one point or another. These days, celebrities can’t so much as wear a T-shirt with an eyeball on it without being accused of Illuminati affiliation.
Stars have to deal with rumors flooding every aspect of their lives — but we have to admit, the theories about Illuminati involvement are always the most entertaining. And we’ll be honest: it seems pretty clear that a lot of these celebs are intentionally playing into Illuminati “symbols” and references because they get a kick out of these wild stories.
While some celebs like LeBron James and Donald Trump have been “spotted” throwing up Illuminati hand signs, others like Madonna and Selena Gomez have been tied to the All-Seeing Eye on their clothing or artwork. Now, some are even saying that Tom Hanks’ 2020 coronavirus diagnosis is proof of his affiliation with the Illuminati — because he’s involved with their plan to destroy the United States, obviously.
Another key sign of being part of the Illuminati? Never seeming to age. In other words, Beyoncé and Rihanna have a ton of explaining to do.
While these theories definitely entertain us, be wary of going too deep down internet rabbit holes on the subject — once you hit theories about the Antichrist, you’ll know you’ve gone too far. Our sweet spot? Keeping tabs on the running (and long) list of celebs who are believed to be in with the Illuminati operation and why. Let’s take a look.
A version of this article was previously published in April 2020.
Rihanna
During her halftime show at Super Bowl LVII, Rihanna held her hands up over her head and made a diamond with her fingers, the signature symbol of the Illuminati. Though many fans made the connection, and talked about how it noticeably wasn’t shown on TV, other fans chimed in clarifying the symbol was of Rocnation, Jay-Z’s music agency she’s signed to. Maybe it’s a double meaning? Guess we’ll never know!
Beyoncé
Beyoncé’s rumored affiliation with the Illuminati is so prevalent it has been parodied by Reductress. Theorists claim her music videos, performances, and photos highly reference the Illuminati. Along with that, theorists claim she’s the “Queen” of the Illuminati.
Serena Williams
Apparently, phenomenal talent must mean that you sold your soul to the Illuminati for world domination. Serena Williams has been accused of being in the Illuminati due to her record-breaking talent.
Prince
Some conspirators believe that Prince was assassinated by the Illuminati. Now Prince frequently used some symbolism that many have said is linked to the Illuminati, like him adding a third eye to himself on his old Twitter account, having an all-seeing eye ring, etc.
Nicki Minaj
Not only do people claim that Nicki Minaj is in the Illuminati, but she is also reportedly responsible for Whitney Houston’s death. The theory goes that like Prince, Houston was murdered by the Illuminati, specifically by the hands of Minaj. Erm, okay then.
Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen has been the center of many Illuminati rumors. But in an exclusive clip with PopSugar, she set the record straight and how it started. “It started so long ago, like we were in Hong Kong and our plane turning back around was the root of it. I tweeted through the whole thing because I was like, ‘This is amazing!’ And then it became, ‘Oh, Chrissy is being arrested finally.’” John then explained that there’s a theory floating around that all the stars that are part of the Illuminati are getting secretly arrested, so that’s how the rumor originated.”
However, despite also denying it, people still think she’s a big part of the Illuminati.
Jay-Z
In Jay-Z‘s “On to the Next One” video, Hova incorporates a goat skull and employs symbols of Freemasonry. Along with his wife, there are claims that his children’s names are relevant to the Illuminati, his clothing and food choices are also relevant, and more.
Nicolas Cage
When an old picture of a man identical to Nicolas Cage surfaced, theorists claimed it was proof that he sold his soul for immortality. Others claim he’s a vampire. So do with that what you will.
Paris Hilton
Rumor has it that the Illuminati targeted the influential Hilton family to perform mind control on the children, with theorists claiming that’s why Paris ended up in a prison psych ward in 2007.
Taylor Swift
Aside from basically being all-powerful in the biz, Taylor Swift reportedly employs lots o’ symbolism in her performances. She’s shown devil horns, triangles, and her use of mirrors has put conspiracy theorists in a tizzy. Along with that, people freaked out when they realized Swift looks a lot like Zeena Schreck, who was the former high priestess of the church of Satan, per Mashable.
Miley Cyrus
Ever since her drastic change from Disney Queen to the free-spirited songstress, Miley Cyrus has been getting Illuminati claims. Some say her tattoos of the all-seeing eye and Leonardo da Vinci’s heart are signs of Illuminati symbolism. Others were freaking out because they claim they can see her eyes change like a lizard in a previous interview with Barbara Walters. So they think she’s a tattooed lizard person.
Jeffree Star
Beauty YouTuber Jeffree Star has had his fair share of conspiracies, so of course he’s allegedly had a brush with the Illuminati. In December 2022, the Jeffree Star Cosmetics founder detailed how he “escaped the Illuminati” on Twitter, saying, “I escaped the illuminati in 2021 and they still haven’t killed me. Every day I wake up grateful.”
“In 2020 I was going to expose everything… In a matter of days, The Hollywood elite tried to ruin my entire career, villainise me and flooded the news with lies to discredit me,” he wrote, per The Pink News.
He also alleged that the Illuminati (or “Hollywood Elite”) have been interfering with other people’s lives, saying, “If you guys only knew the truth about what they are doing to Britney & Kanye… Anyone who challenges the system gets eliminated.”
Selena Gomez
Along with paying homage to the All-Seeing Eye on her album cover, theorists claim Selena Gomez is a slave to the Illuminati’s top corporation Disney and has undergone electroshock dissociation programming. They claim this is what happened because she appeared on the show Brain Zapped.
Lindsay Lohan
Rumor has it Lindsay Lohan had a fight with the Illuminati way back when — and back in 2011, outlets reported that she said the Illuminati was stalking her. She allegedly claimed that this Illuminati stalker has been terrorizing her for years.
Kesha
Kesha once joked in a Rolling Stone interview that she was “really the leader of the Illuminati.” As you can guess, left theorists in a frenzy. She’s also had a lot of Illuminati symbolism in her early music videos.
Emma Watson
Harry Potter’s Emma Watson has framed her eye with the number six in photos, sparking Illuminati chatter.
Jessie J
The symbolism in Jessie J’s “Price Tag” video supposedly speaks to the importance of indoctrination. She’s actually commented on these claims, tweeting “No I do not believe in the Illuminati nor am I involves in it. Fact. Lol,” per Digital Spy.
Iggy Azalea
It is suggested that Iggy Azalea only found fame after she made a deal with Satan to produce raunchy music.
Madonna
Many conspiracy theorists claim that Madonna’s Super Bowl performance was used to show Illuminati symbols and imagery. Along with that, many claimed she uses a lot of imagery in her costumes and music videos, even back in the 1980s.
LeBron James
Along with flashing the Illuminati hand symbols from time to time, conspiracy theorists claim that LeBron James is a part of the Illuminati and was the one who killed Kobe Bryant. this wildly inappropriate claim came from theorists who say the Illuminati wanted Bryant dead, so they sent in James, per IBT.
Fetty Wap
In the most bizarre theory yet, Illuminati theorists claim Fetty Wap traded his eye to the Illuminati for fame. He actually lost his eye when he discovered he had a condition called Congenital glaucoma, which severely damaged his optic nerve, per We Got This Covered.
Céline Dion
In concert, Céline Dion often throws up the Devil’s Horns hand gesture — a nod to the devil, supposedly. Along with that, some conspiracy theorists claimed her gender-neutral children’s clothing line had Satanic themes to it.
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera’s “Your Body” video features pentagrams, symbols of the goat-head demon Baphomet, and more, which led theorists down a dark rabbit hole.
Justin Timberlake
Nearly every Justin Timberlake video is rife with Illuminati symbolism, so say theorists.
Amanda Bynes
Illuminati theorists claim that Amanda Bynes is under the influence of Illuminati mind control.
Kim Kardashian
She denies it, but Kim Kardashian’s rise to fame is credited to some illicit pact with the Illuminati. Also, theorists claim her 2013 Christmas Card is rife with Illuminati symbolism.
Tom Hanks
According to Cosmic Book News, Tom Hanks being diagnosed with coronavirus proves that he’s a high-ranking Illuminati member helping to perpetuate “the Coronavirus hoax” (what) and destroy the United States.
Adele
Theorists say Adele was reportedly recruited by the Illuminati early in her career and often uses one-eye symbolism. They also claimed that as a part of an “initiation,” Adele kept praising Beyonce during her 59th Annual Grammy Awards speeches, who many think reigns over the Illuminati.
Alicia Keys
The occult Illuminati symbolism Alicia Keys supposedly uses in her videos includes the all-seeing eye and Satan Horns.
Lady Gaga
Along with using a plethora of alleged Illuminati symbols in her music videos and performances, theorists believe Lady Gaga sold her soul. They claim she’s an “Illuminati puppet” who hired people who follow Satanic worship in her music videos.
There’s also a theory that she allegedly murdered an up-and-coming singer named Lina Morgana. The pair actually worked together on nearly a dozen songs, but Morgana was on her way to the top. The theory goes that Gaga murdered Morgana to steal her look and is “holding Morgana’s soul.”
Britney Spears
Like Amanda Bynes, theorists claim Britney Spears allegedly underwent trauma-based mind-control programming. Others claim she’s a clone and the Illuminati is holding her hostage, this is believed by theorists because of her archived music video.
Katy Perry
From “Firework” to “California Gurls,” Katy Perry allegedly subverts all her videos with Illuminati symbolism.
Kanye West
Kanye West definitely plays up the Illuminati rumors with a Horus necklace and plenty of occult imagery throughout his career. However, he’s steadfastly denied these accusations.
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie‘s natural seductiveness could mean she is reptilian, say Illuminati theorists. Nope, just really good cheekbones. Also, some incredibly heartless theorists say her double mastectomy is a plan that coincides with the Supreme Court ruling to approve the BRCA1 patent. This patent allows testing for the genetic possibility of breast cancer in women, so theorists believe these are related.
Will Smith
Will Smith isn’t the only Illuminati member in his household — theorists claim the whole fam is. But recently, conspiracy theorists claim his infamous slap on Chris Rock was an Illuminati humiliation ritual.
Barack Obama
Not only is Barack Obama rumored to be in the Illuminati, but theorists also claim he is supposedly the Antichrist.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump is known for gesturing wildly during his speeches — but did you also know that he’s (allegedly) invoking the V-Shaped hand signal known to Devil worshippers? Theorists truly believe this.
Justin Bieber
While he’s continuously denied the wild claims, there was a time when conspiracy theorists thought that Justin Bieber was a member of the illuminati. In particular, such conspiracy theories noted an owl tattoo that he has on his forearm, and even spread rumors that the ‘real’ Bieber died in a car crash and has since been replaced.
There was also that insane rumor that Bieber is a lizard person, allegedly transforming in front to hundreds of Australian fans.
That Poppy
Singer That Poppy blew up on YouTube years ago for people thinking she was a robot. Theorists alleged that she was a part of the Illuminati due to her use of Satanic imagery in her music and YouTube videos.
Sean “P Diddy” Combs
Conspiracy theorists claim that Sean “P Diddy” Combs is not only a member of the Illuminati but also claim that he killed Biggie and Tupac in a sacrificial ceremony, per Ranker.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous” album cover allegedly had some Illuminati imagery, but the biggest conspiracy theory from Jackson is that he was murdered by the Illuminati. Many believe the Illuminati killed him for speaking out about what happened.
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