34 Cringe-Worthy Celebrity Moments We Ignored

34 Celeb Moments That Were So Cringe-Worthy It’s Hard to Forget

 

We’ve all seen those moments where celebrities make us cringe so hard we can’t look away. Here are 34 of the most awkward incidents that left us shaking our heads and wondering what they were thinking.

 

1. At the 2009 MTV VMAs, Lil Mama threw everyone for a loop when she jumped onstage during Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ performance. She later explained that it was her grandma’s birthday, and her excitement got the best of her. The visuals were tough to watch; she even tried to copy their ending pose after Beyoncé attempted to pull her back.

2. Katy Perry’s acceptance speech for MTV’s Video Vanguard Award made many uncomfortable when she joked about the challenges female artists face, likening her period and haircut criticism to more serious issues like sexual assault in the industry. It didn’t quite hit the mark given the context.

 

3. Speaking of Katy Perry, her collaboration with Dr. Luke on the song “Women’s World” didn’t go over well either. Fans criticized it for being shallow and lacking genuine empowerment, though Perry later claimed it was intended as satire.

 

4. Madonna has definitely had her share of cringe. At one of her concerts, after sharing a heartfelt memory of her mother’s passing, she publicly scolded a fan for not paying attention to her performance, making a rather pointed remark about what he was wearing.

 

5. In another concert faux pas, Madonna chastised a fan for sitting, only to realize he was in a wheelchair. After the awkward moment, she backtracked with a hasty apology, which was still cringeworthy to witness.

 

6. Then there was AnnaLynne McCord, who thought it would be profound to write a poem to Vladimir Putin about how things would improve if she were his mother. It’s an eyebrow-raising response given the geopolitical context.

 

7. David Guetta’s tribute to George Floyd, during a COVID relief livestream, involved a bizarre mashup of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech with a catchy children’s song. The juxtaposition left many confused rather than touched.

 

8. Similarly, Heather Morris from Glee made waves with an interpretive dance tribute to Floyd, which many found odd and likely misjudged.

 

9. Lili Reinhart faced backlash when she posted a nude photo on Instagram with a comment about Breonna Taylor, which many deemed tone-deaf. After criticism, she apologized, claiming her intentions were not to offend.

 

10. Alyssa Milano caused a stir with a tweet claiming various identities she does not possess, leading to swift backlash from fans and a follow-up apology.

 

11. Tom Hiddleston’s acceptance speech at the Golden Globes was questioned for downplaying serious humanitarian work, prompting him to apologize for his awkward phrasing.

 

12. Mark Ruffalo sparked confusion with a tweet about divine conversation, claiming God responded to his prayers in the form of a Black woman.

 

13. Kelly Osbourne made headlines when she suggested immigrants exist mainly to clean toilets, a comment she later regretted, calling it a poor choice of words.

 

14. Lena Dunham found herself in hot water after expressing a wish to have had an abortion, which understandably backfired. She later issued an apology after realizing the insensitivity of her remarks.

 

15. Dunham also tweeted a bizarre request regarding her funeral that struck many as tone-deaf and self-centered.

 

16. Bebe Rexha awkwardly revealed her historical knowledge gap when she indicated a desire to visit Paris during the Nazi occupation, prompting cringes all around.

 

17. Mia Farrow’s unfortunate birthday message to her daughter featured a photo where she forgot to crop out a search bar indicating she searched for “Mia Farrow and her black children.”

 

18. Rita Ora faced embarrassment when a tweet promising new music garnered only a fraction of the desired retweets, leading her to delete it amid claims of being hacked.

 

19. Jim Carrey’s peculiar video message confessing his love for Emma Stone raised eyebrows for its oddity, leaving many unsure whether it was comedic or sincere.

 

20. In 2021, Ben Affleck’s TikTok drama involved a woman claiming he reacted to her unmatched profile in a rather unusual way, that post sure made headlines.

 

21. Adam Levine found himself embroiled in controversy after flirtatious messages with women surfaced while he was married, raising eyebrows yet again.

 

22. James Corden had a rough time during an AMA on Reddit after receiving critical comments regarding his treatment of restaurant staff.

 

23. Grimes delivered a shocking image after being photographed reading a manifesto post-breakup with Elon Musk, and her response only heightened the ridicule.

 

24. Bradley Cooper’s photograph with Suki Waterhouse reading Nabokov’s controversial novel drew attention given their age gap, leaving netizens puzzled.

 

25. Logan Paul’s Instagram post during his fiancée’s labor became a cringe moment as he promoted a product instead of focusing on the moment.

 

26. The Weeknd’s timing was off when he tweeted excitement just as news of Russia invading Ukraine broke, prompting him to clarify later.

 

27. Charli D’Amelio’s social media blunder arose when she confused a trending hashtag meant for a deceased artist with support for herself.

 

28. Zac Efron sparked outrage when he shared a seemingly trivial tweet on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which he later deleted and apologized for.

 

29. Bow Wow was caught in a lie when he posted about flying on a private jet, only to be exposed by a fan who spotted him on a commercial flight.

 

30. Alec Baldwin made headlines again with an untimely post about the late cinematographer Halyna Hutchins a year after a tragic incident involving her.

 

31. Jonathan Cheban’s Instagram poll asking if he should go live ended in a swift “no” from followers, highlighting the disconnect he faced.

 

32. CeeLo Green’s awkward attempt to reshape his image with a bizarre alter ego didn’t quite land, leading to some hilariously awkward moments.

 

33. Ariana Grande’s tattoo misfire turned into a moment of public mockery when a tribute to her song resulted in a humorous mistranslation.

 

34. Lastly, Fergie’s onstage mishap in 2005 is often forgotten, but the sight of her peeing her pants certainly left its mark on fans everywhere.

 

What are some of the most unforgettable celebrity moments that made you cringe? Share your thoughts in the comments.