29. The White Stripes (Jack & Meg White)

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Jack and Meg White presented themselves as siblings when The White Stripes formed in 1997, but they were actually married (and later divorced). The sibling ruse was a deliberate artistic choice to fuel mystery.

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The hidden marriage added layers to their raw sound. Paparazzi and fans bought the sibling story for years before the truth emerged, preserving the band’s enigmatic aura.

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