17 Super Private Celebs (& 5 Who Give Us TMI)

Celebrities become famous for a variety of reasons. Some act in films or television shows. Some are singers or other types of entertainers. And some are just famous for being famous. All of these stars are constantly in the spotlight, though, which is bittersweet.

Fans love seeing their favorite celebs in the wild and learning behind-the-scenes details about these fascinating people. However, they are just humans! They want to run to the grocery store, drive through the line at Starbucks and take their kids to the park… without being surrounded by flashing cameras.

It is what it is, though, and there are some celebrities who work really hard at being really private-people like the Olsen twins, Angelina Jolie, and Matt Damon. On the other hand, there are those who love the attention and sometimes give too much information (and a couple probably come to mind easily and quickly).

This list is full of both of these types, as we have rounded up some of the most private stars out there who hide away and conceal themselves as much as possible, as well as five more who seem to really enjoy sharing info, taking selfies, and getting caught by the paparazzi.

22 The Elusive Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen

Back in the day, Full House was one of the most popular shows on TV, and the most popular twins out there-Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen-shared the starring role of the youngest child on this series, Michelle Tanner. After that, they had their own films, created some memorable movies and even went on to start a big fashion brand.

In today's time, fans can enjoy the reboot of this show, Fuller House…  but the Olsen twins are not in it. They are not in anything anymore, and they try to stay out of the spotlight as much as possible.

21 The Private Superstar Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie is one of the biggest names in Hollywood. She comes from a famous family, she has had notable relationships, and she stars in some of the most well-known films. However, she, too, prefers to stay under the radar.

When she is seen out and about, she seems to often opt for large, dark sunglasses. She isn't all over social media like many other celebs are. And the private details of her life are not really known or shared. Yes, despite being a super famous superstar, Jolie definitely likes to keep it low-key, shielding herself and her children from the public.

20 The Teen Drama Couple Leighton Meester & Adam Brody

Leighton Meester's most popular role was playing Blair Waldorf in the hit series Gossip Girl. Adam Brody's most popular role was playing Seth Cohen in the hit series The O.C. And after these two teen dramas ended, Meester and Brody ended up getting together in real life!

They got married and they have a daughter, but many fans may not know that since it is not info that is splashed around everywhere. This couple is very private, but it can be respected that they want their daughter to have a somewhat normal life, away from the prying eyes of the world.

19 The Mysterious Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman is another known name in the industry, but how many details about her personal life are known? Once again, she is not always on the cover of magazines that are revealing drama in her life. She is not always tweeting life updates or snapping selfies.

She is definitely in the spotlight-with big roles in films such as Black Swan and V for Vendetta-but when the cameras stop rolling, she seems to enjoy hiding away, going back to being “normal” and keeping her personal life, her actions, her home, and her relationship with her children and husband private.

18 The Guarded Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher are known for their That '70s Show characters (among other characters and works), and many fans of the show were thrilled to see this couple get together in real life. Together, they have two children, and they work hard to shield these kids from the paparazzi.

Sure, when these stars are in new movies, they go out and do interviews and walk red carpets, but outside of that, Kunis remains undercover, out of sight and offline. As seen here, she has even lashed out at photographers before, which makes sense, under all that pressure.

17 The Secretive Ryan Gosling & Eva Mendes

Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are an item, and they have two children. Mendes seems to be focusing on being a mother, as she has not been onscreen since 2014. And while Gosling has had several recent acting credits-in things like Blade Runner 2049 and La La Land-this is another couple that is very secretive.

Many fans probably don't even know their kids' names or what they look like since there are not regular stories about them out there or constant images of them circulating online and in pop culture publications. The mystery is certainly intriguing, though!

16 The Refined Cate Blanchett

“Refined” is a good word to use to describe Cate Blanchett; she has a poised presence and an elegant vibe, and part of that leaks into her relationship with the public. While she is a known name and a popular actress in the industry, she remains guarded. She stays out of the spotlight.

Instead of uploading selfies and such, she keeps to strict standards of professionalism. Many fans may want to know private details of her life, but she is too regal for all of that, as she, too, works to stay away from prying eyes and paparazzi photographers as much as possible.

15 The Bold Kristen Stewart

When Kristen Stewart became Bella Swan in the Twilight saga, she had to have known the publicity that would come with it. Stewart was in films before this series, and she has been in things since, but she became famous on another level by playing Bella.

However, Stewart is a very private and generally quiet person, and if she does not want the public in her face, she will let that be known. She is not afraid to stand up for her privacy and speak out against reporters and any others who are trying to learn information about her.

14 The Protective Matt Damon

Matt Damon is another one on this list, and it is interesting… He is one of the biggest names in the industry, with acting, producing and writing credits, yet the private details of his day-to-day life are not shared around and widely known. He is another celeb that, when the cameras stop rolling, works to keep his personal life and his professional life separate.

This may upset some fans since the world seems to love learning about celebs, but it makes sense that he would want as normal of a life as possible for him and his family at home and when out and about.

13 The Nurturing Sandra Bullock

Think about well-known child stars, those who are seen out with their parents and on social media pages. Then think about Sandra Bullock's kids. Are their names known? Are their faces recognizable? There may not be too many details about the kids since Bullock is a natural nurturer.

It is clear she cares for her children simply by the way she hides them away from the world. And she, too, enjoys being out of the spotlight, as she hides away when she is not promoting new work or being involved in her community. It sounds like a tough job, but she makes it work!

12 The Concealed Kerry Washington

Now, of course, stars can have social media accounts and still be private. They can go out into the world and still remain secretive. And they can interact with others while still remaining elusive.

Kerry Washington, for instance, is someone who stars in hit TV shows and movies. She is someone with a family. She is someone who tweets. Yet through it all, she remains poised and personal. She doesn't just lay it all out there for the whole world to see. She may enjoy being an actress, but she seems to also enjoy being a bit concealed, as well.

11 The Private Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts is another one of those like Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie. They are super famous! They have been acting for years and years, they have been in star-studded relationships, and yet they are so secretive.

Who really knows all about Roberts? Sure, her smile is iconic, and her roles are known around the world. But deep down, the real Roberts… She does an excellent job of keeping her worlds separate since she clearly wants to avoid prying eyes as much as possible. It certainly makes sense in a world that is so clearly obsessed with celebrities and their lives.

10 The Intriguing James Franco

James Franco is an interesting man. Judging by many of his roles (like in Pineapple Express, Date Night and Spring Breakers) and by some of his friends (like Seth Rogen and Danny McBride), it seems like Franco would just party all the time.

However, he is an actor and filmmaker who volunteers for the Art of Elysium charity and has taught film classes at New York University, the University of Southern California, UCLA, Studio 4, Palo Alto High School, and Playhouse West. But he is not uploading photos constantly of him and his buds, nor is he posting regularly about his teaching schedule.

9 The Reserved Alexis Bledel 

Alexis Bledel is best known for playing Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls, but what has she been up to since then? Well, fans of The Handmaid's Tale have seen her in this show, and those who really keep up with celeb news may know that she got married to Mad Men's Vincent Kartheiser in 2014 and that the two had a child in 2015.

These facts are, once again, not seen everywhere, as Bledel is another star who seems very private. Just as her Gilmore Girls character was quiet and introverted, she, too, has a reserved quality about her, when it comes to sharing personal details with the world.

8 The 'It' Girl Rachel McAdams

Mean Girls and The Notebook are just two of Rachel McAdams's films, and they just happen to be two of the most popular films ever made. And while this next celebrity has certainly been in many more films, she splits her time between Toronto and Los Angeles.

Yes, photographers and reporters can find her in Canada, but since she had a son last year, it can be assumed that she wants privacy more than ever right now. So even though she has starred in some big movies recently and has some more coming out soon, McAdams prefers to keep the spotlight on her work and not on her life at home.

7 The Mysterious Jake Gyllenhaal

Is Jake Gyllenhaal in a relationship? Would anyone even know if he was or not? His past relationships were eventually seen everywhere, as the world was excited about him dating actress Kirsten Dunst then actress Reese Witherspoon then singer Taylor Swift then model Alyssa Miller.

But photos like those haven't been seen in a while. And what photos are seen, they may, like this one, show Gyllenhaal with his dog. And only true fans probably knew he was even a dog-lover, since, yes, he is another celebrity who is private and mysterious and out of the spotlight as much as possible.

6 The Entertaining Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence is the last private celeb on this list, and she has another interesting story… Fans see her acting silly at events. People hear her comedic lines during interviews. And even social media posts from other stars-like the Kardashians-show off pictures of this young actress.

However, is she giving intimate info on red carpets? Is she sharing never-heard-before details on talk shows? Is she posting pictures of herself or her family or her loved ones online all the time or selling them to magazines all the time? No… because Lawrence is another private one in the industry!

5 TMI From Selfie Queen Kim Kardashian 

Okay, it is now time to take a look at the other end of all of this - celebrities who are very public. Of course, Kim Kardashian is on the list. Almost any of the members of the Kardashian and Jenner family could be included here, as their social media accounts and reality show alone give the world plenty of juicy details.

However, Kim is the selfie queen. Kim is the one who uploads images from her bathroom. Kim is the one whose stories show off her kids and her husband. Since the beginning of her fame, Kim has definitely seemed to enjoy the attention… for better or for worse.

4 TMI From Actress/Model/Singer Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne is only 21, yet she has already acted, modeled, sang and even directed a music video director. Her credits go on and on… as do her public moments. She certainly seems okay with being famous, and she is always making headlines, sharing info and snapping photos of herself.

And some of these photos could belong in the too-much-information category. There is no judgment here-it just seems right that Thorne belongs on this list here of stars who are okay with laying it all out there for the whole world to know and the whole world to see.

3 TMI From Celeb Mom Chrissy Teigen 

For those who do not know, Chrissy Teigen is a model who is married to singer John Legend. These two have two kids together, and they are one of the most open sets of parents in Hollywood.

They are always giving glimpses into their home life, and Teigen has fully embraced the realness of it all; photos that depict her in facial masks at night, with stretch marks on her, and even while pumping are just a few examples of the private details she shares with the world. Fans seem to really enjoy learning these details, though… well, most of them.

2 TMI From The Outspoken Nicki Minaj 

Recent headlines have given details about Nicki Minaj's feuds with Travis Scott and Cardi B. Recent photos have given interesting glimpses of Minaj. And many interviews with this singer tell the world that she is outspoken, to say the least.

She is another star in the industry that fully owns who she is, what she does, and how much she shares whether people are into it or not. Freedom of speech is definitely a thing, but many may consider Minaj's shared info to be TMI. Like it or not, it all belongs on this list, that is for sure!

1 TMI From Comedian Amy Schumer

Amy Schumer has quickly become one of the most well-known female comedians out there, and she is known for pushing boundaries. Her jokes and films really go there, which has made her quite popular with many fans. However, when she is on a red carpet and she shares details about the personal hygiene product she is using at the time… Well, that is just too much for some people (even if it is a joke or a paid sponsorship).

But that is her thing, right? Schumer puts it out there, hopes she entertains and continues to make a name for herself.