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Superstitious Celebrities

Missy Elliott may have the artistic drive to produce six platinum-certified albums, but there's one thing thing that will stop the rap diva dead in her tracks -- a black cat. As she told Jet Magazine, "If a black cat walks in my path, I will immediately turn around and go home, even if I am on my way somewhere."

Missy Elliott may have the artistic drive to produce six platinum-certified albums, but there’s one thing thing that will stop the rap diva dead in her tracks -- a black cat. As she told Jet Magazine, “If a black cat walks in my path, I will immediately turn around and go home, even if I am on my way somewhere.”  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

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Meatloaf travels with teddy bears

Marvin “Meatloaf” Aday is known for his many quirks, but this one is definitely the most cuddly. The rocker-actor admits he has a huge collection of teddy bears, and always travels with his two favorites -- Mani and Marietta -- for good luck. He explains: “They have feelings like you and me.” Does that sound creepy or cute? The jury is still out....  (Robert Lachman / Los Angeles Times)

Tony Romo's bad luck charm -- Jessica Simpson

Although Jessica Simpson is not particularly superstitious, she has been accusing of bringing on some bad juju to the world of football. In 2007, Jessica sat in the stands ready to cheer for then-boyfriend Tony Romo, who proceeded to play (what commentators called) the worst game in his entire career. After throwing three interceptions, fumbling the ball twice, and ultimately watching his team lose 10-6, many called out Jessica as the Cowboys’ bad luck charm.  (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images for QVC)

Cameron Diaz loves her lucky charms

She’s known for wearing lucky charm necklaces to ward off aging, but Cameron Diaz isn’t as superstitious as you might think. Back in 2000 she tried to refute her reputation telling Cosmopolitan, “I knock on wood all day long.....constantly. But I’ve also flown on Friday the 13th in a storm with a black cat on my lap, so I’m not that superstitious.”  (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

Chris Martin brushes his teeth before going on stage

Coldplay front man Chris Martin turns to dental hygiene for his pre-concert ritual. “For me, there are about 18 things I have to do before I can go out to perform -- most of them are too ridiculous to repeat! One is I have to brush my teeth before I go on stage, otherwise I just don’t feel smart enough,” he confessed. Hmm, we wonder what the other 17 rituals could be.  (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Jessica Alba's lucky bracelets

The gossip sites lit up last year when the actress apparently asked guests at her baby shower to sport a leather bracelet and say a prayer. Apparently, they were asked not to take off the bracelets until the baby was born. We’re not sure, as we weren’t there, but if Alba ever gifted us a bracelet, we would be happy to wear it for a few months, no questions asked.  (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

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