Celebrities Who Claim They Have Undergone Exorcisms

Celebrities including Kaia Gerber, Kesha, and the late David Bowie have publicly shared accounts of alleged demonic possession and subsequent exorcisms.

Kaia Gerber and the Didgeridoo Exorcism

In August 2026, actress Kaia Gerber disclosed that she was purportedly possessed as a child. During an appearance on Australia’s “Mitch Churi Chat Show,” the Shards star described a lifelong sense of being haunted. Gerber claimed that her exorcism involved the use of a didgeridoo, an Australian instrument, intended to cleanse her spirit. “I do feel I attract beings from other dimensions in a very casual and chill way,” Gerber stated, asserting that the ritual was effective in warding off spirits.

Kesha’s Evolution from Ghostly Encounters to Sensual Apparitions

Pop singer Kesha has provided varying accounts of supernatural experiences over the past decade. In 2013, she told Rolling Stone that she had undergone an exorcism after a healer claimed her profession caused her to exude energy. She famously joked on Jimmy Kimmel Live! about using a “ghost meter” during the process. By 2022, however, Kesha clarified her narrative during an interview with E! News. She explained that a singular event in Fort Worth, Texas—where she felt a physical touch while in bed—led to the initial, more hyperbolic version of the story. The singer clarified that she never actually engaged in intimacy with a supernatural entity, reframing the experience as a sensory encounter with an apparition.

David Bowie and the Architecture of Spiritual Renewal

The late musician David Bowie offered a more grounded, transformative perspective on his own alleged encounter with the supernatural. In a 2012 cover story for Rolling Stone, Bowie described seeking an exorcism after claiming to have encountered Satan in his indoor swimming pool. Rather than focusing on the paranormal aspect, Bowie framed the incident as a turning point in his life. He noted that the experience prompted him to move away from a self-described “terrible lifestyle” and prioritize his health.

The Cultural Legacy of ‘The Exorcist’ House

The fascination with exorcism extends beyond individual anecdotes into the production of media content. In October 2015, the network Destination America broadcast a live exorcism from the St. Louis home that served as the inspiration for the 1973 film The Exorcist. Jane Latman, the network’s general manager at the time, described the location as “one of the most terrifying places in America,” emphasizing the studio’s intent to capitalize on the enduring cultural impact of the original IP.

Industry Implications for Talent and IP

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