Those who play the popular game Lucky Lady Charm are no strangers to lucky symbols such as timeless rabbit’s foot, classic horseshoe and elusive four-leaf clover. These iconic charms have long been associated with good fortune and positive energy.

It is not surprising to discover that famous people, too, have the lucky charms they hold dear. Beyond mere superstition, these objects hold sentimental value and unique stories that offer a glimpse into the lives of those who carry them.

Hemingway’s pocket of luck

Ernest Hemingway, affectionately known as “Papa,” sincerely believed in luck and carried several good luck charms throughout his life. While living in Paris as a journalist and budding novelist, he believed in bringing a horse chestnut and a rabbit’s foot in his right pocket for luck.

During his time in England, Ernest Hemingway, who got scheduled to fly a mission with the RAF, had a lucky stone he cherished. However, on the day of the mission, he accidentally left the stone in his pants pocket. The hotel maid later took the pants to the cleaners.

Panicking over the possibility of going on the mission without his lucky charm, Hemingway asked the maid for any item that could serve as a new lucky piece.

She found a cork from a bottle of Mumm champagne and gave it to him. He believed the cork served as his new lucky charm, ensuring that his plane returned unharmed while the others suffered damage.

Roosevelt’s beloved talismans

Upon inauguration as president for the second time in 1905, Theodore Roosevelt wore a gold ring containing a lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair under a clear stone.

John Hay, his Secretary of State and former private secretary to Lincoln, gave him a ring as a gift and talisman. Roosevelt deeply admired Lincoln. The ring became one of his most treasured possessions.

After his presidency, before embarking on a safari expedition, Roosevelt received another totem from his friend, heavyweight boxing champion John L. Sullivan. This gift was a gold-mounted rabbit’s foot. Roosevelt carried it with him during his African trip, believing it brought him good luck.

Heidi Klum’s pouch of baby teeth

In an interview on news.com.au’s podcast, “I’ve Got News For You,” the German model confirmed a rumor suggesting that she always carried a bag containing her baby teeth wherever she went.

“I used to, yes,” the Victoria’s Secret Angel said. “Basically all of my teeth that I’ve lost, my mum kept them.”

During her younger years, when Klum frequently traveled alone as a model, she carried minimal belongings, including a suitcase and a small handbag.

“For me, this [pouch of baby teeth] was kind of like my good luck charm,” she said. “I don’t know why, it’s just something that I did.”

Victoria Beckham’s strong belief in power of crystals

Victoria Beckham, formerly known as Posh Spice from the famous Spice Girls, strongly believes in the power of crystals. She always carries a collection of crystals to surround herself with positive energy.

“I carry my crystals with me, which some people might think as odd, but it works for us,” she said.

Her fondness for crystals extends beyond personal use, as she uses them in fashion designs. For example, her Pre-Fall 2018 collection featured wide-leg pants with hidden pockets for storing healing rocks.

Rihanna’s Annoushka gold charm bracelet

Rihanna was seen in Los Angeles with her partner, A$AP Rocky, wearing her Annoushka gold charm bracelet for the third time. A$AP Rocky gave the bespoke piece in London last year.

During an interview with Something About Rocks, Annoushka Ducas, a jeweler from London, disclosed that A$AP Rocky showed great interest in understanding the significance of each charm and carefully selected them based on their meanings.

“All of the charms chosen represent something very imbued with love and happiness and seem significant for the new chapter they are heading into together,” Ducas said.

Queen Camilla, Meghan Markle’s evil eye jewelry

Queen Camilla and Meghan Markle share a preference for “evil eye” jewelry, believed to protect against curses and bad luck. The evil eye, known as “mati” in Greek culture, refers to negative thoughts being cast upon someone through a malicious glare.

Camilla wears a gold bracelet with an evil eye amulet daily. Meghan owns various evil eye pieces, such as a Hamsa Ring and a Didem Evil Eye Bracelet.

The 14ct gold ring contains an ancient amulet representing the Hand of God and the well-known evil eye symbol. It is referred to as the ultimate symbol of protection.
The brand believes that wearing this ring, known as a “protective sign,” can bring happiness, luck, good health and prosperity to the wearer.

Kabbalah’s Red String bracelet

The red string bracelet, a symbol deeply associated with the mystical religion of Kabbalah, has gained significant attention as a lucky charm in recent years.

Celebrities such as Madonna, Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Ariana Grande and Lindsay Lohan have been spotted wearing this amulet on their left wrists. Kabbalists believe that the red string protects wearers from the evil eye and wards off misfortune.

In the ancient Jewish custom, Kabbalists believed the Red String gains mystical properties after the Red String is wrapped around Rachel’s tomb seven times. The string is then divided into smaller segments and worn on the left wrist. Kabbalists consider the left side the receiver of energies for the body and soul.

Bollywood celebrities’ lucky charms

The belief in the potency of good luck charms is also prevalent among Bollywood actors. Kajol, a talented Bollywood actress, wears a diamond-studded Om ring given to her by her husband, Ajay Devgn. She believes the ring brings her good luck and helps her stay calm and composed personally and professionally.

Actress Shilpa Shetty attributes her industry success to the emerald ring she wears on her pinky finger. This ring, given to her by her mother, is believed to have positively influenced her career path.

During a throwback video at an international event, Salman Khan was asked about the bracelet he wears. He shared an interesting story about the blue stone and who gave it to him. Salman mentioned that his father, Salim Khan, always wore this bracelet, and as a child, he found it cool on his father’s hand.

When Salman started working, his father gifted him the same bracelet with a turquoise stone called “firoza.”

He believes the stone forms veins and eventually cracks when it encounters negativity. Salman revealed that he is already on his seventh stone of this kind.