Colman Domingo, best known for his role on Euphoria, recently opened up about a surprising experience where he almost joined a cult while vacationing in Mexico City earlier this year. The actor shared this encounter during a conversation on Josh Scherer’s podcast, revealing how the group initially seemed friendly before raising his suspicions.
Colman Domingo Describes His Unexpected Cult Encounter in Mexico City
During his August 19 appearance on the Last Meals podcast, Colman Domingo recounted the unsettling moment when he was nearly drawn into an unidentified cult.
“I almost joined a cult in Mexico City, but that’s another story,”
he admitted, explaining that the group seemed kind and welcoming at first. However, the warmth they initially showed began to feel strange, prompting his caution.
“It was a group of nice people and then I was like, ‘Wait a minute, this is weird.’”
At 55 years old, Domingo noted that this was his first real brush with such a group. Although he didn’t specify how the introduction happened, he became wary when the friends’ behavior shifted abruptly. He questioned their sudden change in demeanor, asking, “What’s up with you guys?” as curiosity and concern grew.
“But as I did research and found out more about them, I’m like, ‘Oh, that’s a cult.’”
Host Josh Scherer Recalls a Similar Near-Cult Experience
The podcast host, Josh Scherer, expressed sympathy, sharing that he recently had his own run-in with an unidentified cult.
“I was about to talk to a cult the other day, and then they tried to get me to join,”
Scherer revealed on the episode, acknowledging the eeriness of such encounters. He declined their invitations, describing their persistence and his firm refusal.
“I said no, and they were just like, ‘No, I think you really should.’ And then I was like, ‘Don’t mess with cults, man. Don’t be the person that talks to too many people.’”
Colman Reflects on the Importance of Community Despite Cult Encounter
Despite his disturbing run-in, Domingo, who is married to Raúl Domingo, emphasized the value of human connection and community involvement. He shared that he lives in a somewhat isolated area, which he associates more with his desire for privacy. Still, he makes conscious choices to engage with people in public spaces.
“I live in a more isolated area, but I think it’s more for privacy,”
he said.
“But I do know that I make active choices to work out at a gym where there’s a lot of people. It’s not a private gym. I don’t know how you can possibly tell stories about humanity and people without being around people.”
Other Celebrity Confessions and Revelations
While Colman Domingo’s experience was startling, other celebrities have also shared unexpected and sometimes unusual personal stories that offer insight into their lives beyond the spotlight.
Jason Kelce’s Unconventional Hygiene Habits
Retired Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce publicly addressed a fan’s comment about his hygiene, making headlines in June 2024 for his surprising remarks regarding washing his feet. Kelce tweeted,
“What kind of weirdo washes their feet…”
after someone observed he appeared not to wash his legs or feet regularly. He later elaborated on his podcast with his brother Travis Kelce, New Heights, humorously dismissing the idea as unnecessary.
“What kind of psychopath washes your feet?”
he deadpanned, adding,
“If there’s visible dirt on them, I’ll scrub the dirt off.”
Robert Pattinson Admits to Fabricating a Childhood Circus Story
More than ten years after claiming he witnessed a clown die in a car explosion during his first circus visit as a child, Twilight star Robert Pattinson revealed the story was false. In a December 2024 interview with The New York Times Style Magazine, Pattinson reflected on his earlier tale told on the 2011 Today show.
“There was absolutely no hesitation at all [in my voice],”
he recalled.
“I’m like, ‘What on earth? Are you possessed?’”
His original account described a clown’s joke car exploding unexpectedly, which caused panic and chaos among the audience, but this was later admitted to be untrue.
Kim Kardashian Shares Intimate Moment Honoring Her Late Grandmother
During an October 2022 episode of The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian opened up about how her grandmother Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell inspired a special moment between her and then-boyfriend Pete Davidson. Kardashian revealed they shared sex in front of a fireplace as a nod to her grandmother’s advice about truly living life during such moments.
“Pete and I were staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel last weekend, and we were sitting in front of the fireplace, just talking for hours,”
Kim said.
“And I was like, ‘My grandma told me that you really live life when you have sex in front of the fireplace. And so, we had sex in front of the fireplace in honor of you.’”
MJ’s reaction was a simple nod of approval.
“How creepy to think about your grandma before you have sex?”
Kim asked, to which MJ responded,
“I know, but I was younger once.”
Mila Kunis Explains Why Her Family Keeps Bathroom Doors Open
Actress Mila Kunis disclosed in a September 2022 interview with E! News that she and husband Ashton Kutcher maintain an open-door policy at home, including bathroom doors, due to how her children have embraced natural bodily functions without embarrassment. Kunis said,
“It’s just one of those where, for better or for worse, as a family and the kids have all kind of embodied bodily function as a very standard norm.”
She shared how knocking and requests to enter bathroom spaces led her to simply keep the door open, stating,
“I was like, ‘Oh, forget it. Just keep the door open.’”
She admitted it was a surprising adjustment, adding,
“I’d never thought that I would be the person that was able to go to the bathroom with the door open.”
Joy Behar Jokes About Having “Had Sex With a Few Ghosts”
On an October 2022 episode of The View, co-hosts discussed a viral story about a woman claiming to have sexual encounters with ghosts. The conversation led Sara Haines to ask if one could get pregnant by a ghost, to which Joy Behar lightheartedly replied,
“I’ve had sex with a few ghosts and never got pregnant.”
Whoopi Goldberg responded with amusement:
“I don’t know how many of you just heard what Joy just said, but I’m going to let it ride.”
Jenna Bush Hager Reveals Why She Doesn’t Wear Underwear
On Today with Hoda and Jenna in November 2022, Jenna Bush Hager’s co-host Hoda Kotab shared a surprising discovery before going on air: Jenna never wears underwear. The duo was changing before their show when Hoda noticed. Hager explained her choice, saying it creates “a more pretty silhouette” and allows for less packing during travel.
“I think there are a lot of pros to it!”
she added.
Britney Spears Admits She Doesn’t Recognize Pete Davidson or Scott Disick
Pop star Britney Spears humorously acknowledged her unfamiliarity with Pete Davidson and Scott Disick in a now-deleted Instagram post. Posting a funny video of the pair hanging out, Spears wrote she had
“no idea who these people in the video are but it made me laugh so hard !!!!”
This candid comment referenced a viral quote by Keke Palmer about not recognizing people even if they were nearby.
Jana Kramer Shares How “Asparagus Pee” Might Have Affected Her Dates with Chris Evans
Country singer Jana Kramer reflected on a dating experience with actor Chris Evans over a decade ago on her podcast, Whine Down with Jana Kramer. She recounted that during their last get-together, Evans hosted friends from Boston and Kramer unknowingly emitted the distinctive scent of asparagus in her urine.
“The last interaction that I remember is him going into the bathroom after I just went with asparagus pee,”
she recalled. They didn’t hook up that night, and Kramer described the awkward “asparagus walk of shame” the following morning.
“I never heard from him again,”
she added.
Elisabeth Finch Confesses to Fabricating a Cancer Diagnosis
In a serious revelation, former Grey’s Anatomy writer Elisabeth Finch admitted in December that she lied about having a rare form of bone cancer, a false claim she previously shared in an ELLE article eight years earlier. This fabricated diagnosis even influenced the show’s storyline. Finch expressed deep regret, telling The Ankler newsletter,
“I told a lie when I was 34 years old and it was the biggest mistake of my life. It just got bigger and bigger and bigger and got buried deeper and deeper inside me.”
She added,
“I’ve never had any form of cancer.”
After being placed on administrative leave and eventually resigning from the ABC medical drama, she summarized her actions as “wrong,” “not okay,” and “F–ked up. All the words.”
Kim Kardashian Willing to “Eat Poop” for Youthful Appearance
Kim Kardashian shared in a June 2022 interview with The New York Times her willingness to try extreme measures to look younger, joking that she might be willing to eat feces daily if it promised a more youthful look.
“If you told me that I literally had to eat poop every single day and I would look younger, I might,”
she said, later clarifying in an Allure magazine interview that she was “kind of joking.” However, she acknowledged the idea didn’t seem entirely out of reach for her.
“But now that I think about it, I would probably eat s–t if someone told me, ‘If you eat this bowl of poop every single day, you’ll look younger.’”
Moderating her stance, she concluded she might manage “just a bite” but
“I don’t think I can do a whole bowl.”
Jelly Roll Shares His Most Embarrassing Onstage Moment
During an April 2025 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, rapper Jelly Roll revealed his most humiliating incident: accidentally defecating onstage. The artist, whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord, admitted,
“I pooped myself one time. I did, I’m sorry.”
He explained that he initially misjudged the situation, thinking it was just gas. He expressed regret about the moment as he watched the audience’s reaction shift dramatically.
“I was confident it was all air,”
he insisted.
“I’m so sorry. I watched this crowd go from loving me to just being completely out.”
Significance and Reflection on Colman Domingo’s Cult Experience
Colman Domingo’s near-involvement with a cult highlights a startling reality: even individuals in the public eye can encounter manipulative groups while traveling or seeking new social connections. His experience serves as a cautionary tale about initial impressions and the importance of vigilance. While many actively seek community and belonging, Domingo’s story demonstrates the fine line between connection and danger. Going forward, his awareness may encourage others to research and question unusual social groups, especially in unfamiliar environments. The transparency shared by Domingo and Scherer helps shed light on how easily one can be drawn into such situations without realizing the risks.
