Top 15 Celebrity UFO Sightings: Notable Accounts from the Stars with Things from the Stars?
1. John Lennon
In 1974, John Lennon, co-founder of The Beatles, reported a UFO sighting from his New York City apartment. He described seeing a "flying saucer" with flashing lights that hovered near his building before accelerating out of sight. Lennon recounted this experience in interviews and various biographies, and it remains one of the most talked-about celebrity UFO sightings.
Source: Lennon Remembers: The New York Times, 1970s.
2. Dan Aykroyd
Actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd has been outspoken about his belief in UFOs. In 1983, while at Martha's Vineyard, Aykroyd claimed to see four UFOs flying in formation. He described these as glowing orbs moving in a synchronized pattern. Aykroyd has discussed these sightings in his books and interviews, reflecting his deep interest in UFO phenomena.
Source: UFOs: The Secret History by Dan Aykroyd and David Sereda, 2008.
3. Russell Crowe
In 2013, actor Russell Crowe posted a video on Twitter of a bright, moving object he observed from his office in Sydney, Australia. While Crowe speculated that it could be a UFO, the object was later debated as possibly being a meteor or aircraft. Nonetheless, the sighting generated significant media attention and discussion among UFO enthusiasts.
Source: The Guardian, March 2013.
4. Robbie Williams
British singer Robbie Williams reported a UFO sighting in 2008 while staying in Nevada. He described seeing a large, bright object hovering over the desert. Williams has spoken about his UFO encounters in various interviews, emphasizing his belief in extraterrestrial life.
Source: The Sun, 2008.
5. Mick Jagger
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger reported a UFO sighting in 1968 while camping in the English countryside. He described observing a large, luminous cigar-shaped craft that moved silently across the sky. Jagger’s sighting has been noted in several rock biographies and interviews.
Source: Rolling Stone, 1968.
6. Shirley MacLaine
Actress Shirley MacLaine has long been an advocate for UFO phenomena. She reported several sightings over her New Mexico home, including one notable instance where she saw a craft hover above her property for hours. MacLaine has detailed these experiences in her books and public appearances.
Source: Out on a Limb* by Shirley MacLaine, 1983.
7. Steven Spielberg
Filmmaker Steven Spielberg, known for his UFO-themed film *Close Encounters of the Third Kind*, claimed to have witnessed a UFO in the 1970s while driving through the Arizona desert. The sighting reportedly influenced elements of his film, reflecting his personal fascination with extraterrestrial phenomena.
Source: Close Encounters of the Third Kind: The Making of the Film* by Steven Spielberg, 1977.
8. Tom DeLonge
Former Blink-182 guitarist Tom DeLonge has been vocal about his UFO sightings and research. DeLonge has reported multiple encounters and has dedicated much of his post-music career to studying UFOs, including his work with the To The Stars Academy.
Source: Sekret Machines: Gods by Tom DeLonge and A.J. Hartley, 2017.
9. Aaron Rodgers
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers reported seeing a UFO in 2005 while in New Jersey. He described the object as a large, triangular craft that hovered silently before disappearing. Rodgers has discussed this sighting in various interviews and public appearances.
Source: ESPN, 2015.
10. Demi Lovato
Singer and actress Demi Lovato reported a UFO sighting in 2020 while stargazing in Joshua Tree, California. Lovato described the sighting as a "life-changing" experience and has become an advocate for UFO disclosure, speaking about it in interviews and public events.
Source: People Magazine, 2020.
11. Jimmy Carter
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter reported a UFO sighting in 1969 while in Leary, Georgia. Carter, then a Navy officer, described seeing a bright light that changed colors and hovered in the sky before departing. He reported the sighting to the local police and has spoken about it in interviews and his autobiography.
Source: The New York Times, 1973; Why Not the Best? by Jimmy Carter, 1975.
12. Frank Sinatra
Legendary singer Frank Sinatra reportedly saw a UFO in the 1950s while flying in his private plane. He described the object as a bright, glowing disc that followed his aircraft before vanishing. Sinatra's sighting was mentioned in various accounts of his life.
Source: Sinatra: The Life by Anthony Summers, 2005.
13. William Shatner
Actor William Shatner, known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, claimed to have seen a UFO while flying over Southern California. Shatner described a strange object with blinking lights that moved erratically. This sighting was reported in interviews and public appearances.
Source: The Autobiography of William Shatner, 2008.
14. Shirley Temple
Actress and former child star Shirley Temple reportedly saw a UFO in the 1950s while at her family’s home in California. She described a bright, silent object that hovered briefly before disappearing. Temple’s sighting was mentioned in various biographical accounts.
Source: Shirley Temple: American Princess by Anne Edwards, 1988.
15. Bob Dylan
Musician Bob Dylan has spoken about witnessing a UFO in the 1960s while on tour. He described seeing a bright, fast-moving object in the sky that quickly vanished. Dylan’s sighting has been referenced in interviews and his autobiography.
Source: Chronicles: Volume One by Bob Dylan, 2004.
