8 Unlikely Celebrity Muses For Hit Songs

Posted by , on May 17, 2012 at 5:34 pm

Third Eye Blind's song "Forget Myself" was written about Charlize Theron. Theron and lead singer Stephan Jenkins dated for about three years in the late 1990s. The song discusses Stephan's confusion but [...]

Third Eye Blind's song "Forget Myself" was written about Charlize Theron. Theron and lead singer Stephan Jenkins dated for about three years in the late 1990s. The song discusses Stephan's confusion but interest in the Los Angeles lifestyle that Charlize's high profile persona thrust him into. 

Who doesn't love LFO? One of the most underrated boy bands recorded a song called "Girl On TV" about actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who lead singer Rich Cronin dated. Cronin tragically passed a few years [...]

Who doesn't love LFO? One of the most underrated boy bands recorded a song called "Girl On TV" about actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who lead singer Rich Cronin dated. Cronin tragically passed a few years ago, but the awesomeness of this song forever lives on. 

It's no secret that Billy Joel's iconic "Uptown Girl" was about Christie Brinkley, his stunning ex-wife who exuded uptown chic while BJ was chillin' in the gutter at the time. Now, they are both Hamptons [...]

It's no secret that Billy Joel's iconic "Uptown Girl" was about Christie Brinkley, his stunning ex-wife who exuded uptown chic while BJ was chillin' in the gutter at the time. Now, they are both Hamptons legends.  

Adam Duritz of the band Counting Crows wrote the song "Monkey" for then-girlfriend Courteney Cox, who also starred in the band's "A Long December" video. Okay, can we just talk about how Adam Duritz has [...]

Adam Duritz of the band Counting Crows wrote the song "Monkey" for then-girlfriend Courteney Cox, who also starred in the band's "A Long December" video. Okay, can we just talk about how Adam Duritz has scored so many freakin' famous chicks? What does he have going on? I mean...I have some ideas but I'd rather not discuss them here. 

Aerosmith's comeback single "Jaded" was written by lead singer Steven Tyler about his daughter Liv Tyler, who is a rock princess and I guess was pretty jaded after a life of hard partying and a lot of [...]

Aerosmith's comeback single "Jaded" was written by lead singer Steven Tyler about his daughter Liv Tyler, who is a rock princess and I guess was pretty jaded after a life of hard partying and a lot of money being funneled to her from daddy. 

Taylor Swift wrote "Dear John" for renowned toolbag John Mayer. This probably isn't the only song that's been written about this lady killer. 

Kanye West's "Blame Game" was written about his ex Amber Rose, and featured very direct excerpts from conversations they have allegedly had. 

Mariah Carey's "Obsessed" was written about Eminem, who regularly taunted her in songs for years prior. 

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The thing about celebrities is that they are generally drawn to dating other celebrities. I guess it’s something about the fact that normal people like you and I don’t really understand what it’s like to be trailed by paparazzi, constantly be flown around the world for work obligations and be perpetually used for connections. Whether it’s on a movie set, at a party or being introduced by a mutual friend, celebrities hooking up with celebrities will never stop.

While dating a dramatic film actor can make for a pretty interesting break-up, dating a famous musician generally tends to bring out the best (or worst, depending on how you see it) once the relationship is over. You know what I’m saying: We all know those guitar-playing hotties who sat around the parking lots at our high schools strumming tunes about chicks who scorned them. Those guys grow up and some of them become famous and end up breaking a few hearts along the way (cough, cough, John Mayer).

In order to celebrate those who put their business out there for our pleasure, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite songs by celebrities — about other celebrities! Click through the gallery above and let me know which is your favorite.


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  1. Kacie says:

    You know what I’m saying: We all know those guitar-playing hotties who
    sat around the parking lots at our high schools strumming tunes about
    chicks who scorned them. Those guys grow up and some of them become
    famous and end up breaking a few hearts along the way (cough, cough, John Mayer).