14 Celebs Who Put Their Foot in Their Mouth Online, or to the Press
The celebrities we see in public and online aren’t the real people behind the face, that’s something that we need to acknowledge. Their public image is constructed by their publicists, managers, assistants, and other roles we aren’t privy to, something necessary when you’re less than a person and more of a brand.
We aren’t judging them for it; it makes sense to do that, since the livelihood of many people depend on their reputation. We do judge them when they say something that destroys their public image, since they have more at stake when they say such things. Here, we have the biggest blunders we’ve found them say online.
Chrissy Teigen’s $13,000 Wine Defense
After criticism over a $13,000 bottle of wine, Chrissy Teigen defended herself on Twitter, writing, “Not everything I say on Twitter is going to be relatable to you.” It clearly wasn’t the most relatable response.
Drake Bell’s Caitlyn Jenner Tweet
When Caitlyn Jenner publicly came out, Drake Bell decided to share his opinion online, tweeting, “Sorry….still calling you Bruce.” The actor quickly faced backlash and apologized, but the internet had already preserved the message.
Amy Schumer’s Nicole Kidman Post
Amy Schumer posted a photo of Nicole Kidman at the U.S. Open with the caption, “This how human sit.” The joke attracted accusations of cyberbullying, prompting Schumer to delete the post and explain herself.
Guy Pearce’s Casting Question
Guy Pearce found himself in trouble after questioning whether transgender characters should only be played by transgender actors. He later deleted the tweet, admitting that discussing gender identity on Twitter “was not a good idea.”
Jill Scott’s Chris Brown Praise
Jill Scott faced backlash after praising Chris Brown’s talents online, writing, “Chris Brown is amazing” and calling him “Beyond gifted.” Her post became especially controversial because of Brown’s well-documented history of violence and abuse allegations.
50 Cent’s Horrible Twitter Joke
After Perez Hilton called him a degrading word, 50 Cent responded with an especially tasteless tweet claiming he had his friend “shoot up a gay wedding.” The joke prompted GLAAD to publicly condemn the rapper.
Justin Timberlake’s Troubled History
Following renewed criticism over his treatment of Britney Spears and Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake admitted he had “spoken out of turn” and said, “I am deeply sorry” for times when his actions contributed to the problem.
Chance the Rapper’s Kanye Defense
While defending Kanye West’s controversial political views, Chance the Rapper tweeted, “Black people don’t have to be democrats.” The statement immediately attracted criticism, forcing him to clarify what he meant and defend his position.
Halsey’s Hotel Shampoo Complaint
Halsey criticized hotel toiletries online, complaining that the industry “entirely alienates people of color” and calling the available product “white people shampoo.” The tweet was deleted, but screenshots ensured the unusual complaint lived on.
Ken Jennings’ Old Tweets
Before becoming a Jeopardy! host, Ken Jennings acknowledged some questionable old tweets, admitting he had posted “unartful and insensitive things.” He added that some jokes “worked as jokes in my head” but looked different online.
Ayo Edebiri’s J.Lo Comment
Ayo Edebiri’s old podcast comments resurfaced before she worked with Jennifer Lopez, including her description of Lopez’s career as “one long scam.” Edebiri later apologized, acknowledging that she had been younger and less thoughtful.
Roseanne Barr’s Infamous Tweet
Roseanne Barr’s 2018 tweet about Valerie Jarrett compared her to “Planet of the Apes” and the Muslim Brotherhood. ABC canceled Roseanne shortly afterward, making one impulsive social-media post an extraordinarily expensive mistake.
Kanye West’s Slavery Comment
During a 2018 appearance on TMZ, Kanye West sparked enormous backlash by saying that hearing about slavery lasting 400 years “sounds like a choice.” He later attempted to explain what he meant.
Megan Fox’s Michael Bay Comparison
While discussing Michael Bay, Megan Fox reportedly compared the director to Hitler, saying, “He wants to be like Hitler.” The remark became infamous and contributed to the increasingly public feud surrounding their working relationship.