Ryan Gosling enjoys knitting, and 47 other surprising celebrity hobbies

Illustration by Sarah Eberspacher | Images Courtesy Thinkstock, Ian Gavan/Getty Images

Ryan Gosling enjoys knitting, and 47 other surprising celebrity hobbies
(Image credit: Illustration by Sarah Eberspacher | Images Courtesy Thinkstock, Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Did you know that when he wasn't hosting The Price is Right, Bob Barker took karate lessons from none other than Chuck Norris himself? Sure, successful people got where they are by being great in their fields, but even celebrities and millionaires have fun in their free time.

Our sister site Mental Floss rounded up the interesting hobbies of 48 famous people in this week's installment of their List Show. Among some of the other interesting things you'll learn: Warren Buffett plays the ukelele, Emily Dickinson was an award-winning baker, and Meryl Streep and Ryan Gosling both enjoy knitting. Check out the full video below. --Meghan DeMaria

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.