Surprising Facts Unearthed About Famous Characters

Some characters are so deeply embedded in the pop culture zeitgeist that they're like an old sweater. Comfortable, familiar, and completely free of any surprises or secrets. Hold that thought. It turns out that creators have been keeping certain facts about their most famous creations to themselves, sometimes for years. But no more.

We did some digging into well-known characters' pasts and unearthed some truly surprising details. Such as: