Angelia Jolie Flies Planes In Her Spare Time

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It takes an incredibly brave person to pursue an unpredictable and public career as an actor, so it should come as no surprise that these high-profile stars enjoy doing extreme sports in their spare time. From race car driving to zip lining, these sports are nothing short of death defying. Next time you’re watching one of these stars on the silver screen, take a moment to remember that their real-life hobbies are perhaps even more shocking than the characters they play in their films.

Angelina Jolie - Flying

Angelia Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress who also happens to be a bit of a thrill-seeker; in 2007 she took up flying small planes and has since progressed to flying larger, more powerful aircraft.

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Woody Harrelson - Kiteboarding

When not in front of the camera, Woody Harrelson is always staying active, but his favorite–and perhaps riskiest pastime–is kiteboarding off the Hawaiian coast.

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Patrick Dempsey - Race Car Driving

While many of us may know Patrick Dempsey best for his portrayal of Dr. Derek Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy, the actor is also a seasoned race car driver and has competed in dozens of high-profile races.

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Kate Bosworth - Horseback Riding

A fashion icon and beloved actress, Kate Bosworth is as skilled at horseback riding as she is at acting and modeling, and when she isn’t on set she can likely be found in the saddle.

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Bradley Cooper - Motorcycling

Spend enough time in Los Angeles and chances are you may catch a glimpse of Bradley Cooper zipping around town on his motorcycle, sporting protective attire and aviator shades.

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Matthew McConaughey - Surfing

Matthew McConaughey first took up surfing on the set of the 2008 movie Surfer, Dude and has been in love with it ever since, steadily improving his skills over the last fifteen years.

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Jackie Chan - Martial Arts

It will likely come as no surprise that Jackie Chan spends his time off set training and teaching martial arts; even when he isn’t on camera he is truly a master of his craft.

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Leonardo DiCaprio - Wakeboarding

Acclaimed for his performances in countless blockbuster films, Leonardo DiCaprio spends his time between projects on his wakeboard out in the open seas.

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Hugh Jackman - Ziplining

When Hugh Jackman isn’t on set for major motion pictures like Wolverine, he can often be found brushing up his stuntman skills on zip lines, among other thrilling pastimes.

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Orlando Bloom - Mountain Biking

Orlando Bloom is an actor known for an impressive resume of special skills after playing characters that are trained in horseback riding, canoeing, and archery, among others, but his greatest passion is mountain biking, a sport that has the potential to be far more challenging and extreme than it sounds.

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