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5 Famous People Who Were Kidnapped in Real Life

Being famous is nice and all, until you have to deal with weird fans. It's true that some actors or actresses worked hard to achieve success, but others were just lucky enough…

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5. Benedict Cumberbatch

Doctor Strange’s faith was also a bumpy ride, even in real life! Widely known as one of the best English actors for his roles in the MCU, Benedict Cumberbatch had to deal with an unpleasant situation back in 2005. During the filming of the miniseries “To the Ends of the Earth,” Cumberbatch got trapped in an ambush by a gang of six armed men. Apparently they forced him to get in the truck after they tied his arms, but he told them he has some respiratory issues and this might kill him. The hijackers had an argument about the situation, and soon after they decided to set him free—but not before robbing the truck and his pockets.

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