27 Cringeworthy Celebrity Moments from This Year

In the realm of celebrity culture, 2024 has produced its fair share of head-scratching and outright cringe-worthy moments that certainly left us talking. Here’s a rundown of some of the most awkward celebrity encounters that veered dangerously close to the uncomfortable.

 

1. Blake Lively didn’t hold back during a press event for “It Ends With Us,” where she responded rather sharply to questions surrounding domestic violence, raising eyebrows across the board.

2. Jo Koy took a swing at Taylor Swift with his humor during the Golden Globes. Let’s just say, Taylor didn’t seem thrilled about it.

 

3. Speaking of Jo Koy, his stint hosting left much to be desired, and he made things worse by pointing the finger at his writing team after the show didn’t land well.

 

4. Kim Kardashian certainly didn’t win any fans at Tom Brady’s roast—she received a chorus of boos that Netflix later decided to cut from the final edit.

 

5. Kim made waves again during an Actors on Actors interview with Chloë Sevigny, diverting the conversation from acting’s profound impact to focus solely on glamour.

 

6. Jay-Z made headlines when he called out the Grammys for snubbing Beyoncé in the Album of the Year category, leaving many in the audience stunned with his blunt comments about fellow nominees.

 

7. Madonna faced backlash for publicly questioning why a fan was sitting during her concert, only to realize the individual was in a wheelchair, leading to an awkward backtrack.

 

8. Jojo Siwa’s attempt to coin “gay pop” as a new genre fell flat, especially since it already existed in various forms. She later clarified her comments, asserting that while it’s a thing, it lacks formal recognition.

 

9. On an episode of “Call Her Daddy,” Katy Perry found herself cornered when the subject of working with Dr. Luke emerged, leading to an uncomfortable exchange.

 

10. Katy Perry again found herself in the spotlight during the same podcast when divulging personal tidbits about her relationship with Orlando Bloom that didn’t sit right with fans.

 

11. When Katy Perry took the stage at the VMAs, her boyfriend Orlando Bloom’s reaction to her performance caught social media’s attention for all the wrong reasons.

 

12. Perry’s “Women’s World” received criticism for being less a celebration of feminism and more a superficial display, prompting her to later frame it as satire.

 

13. Robert Downey Jr. made an unexpected move at the Oscars by seemingly ignoring Ke Huy Quan when presenting him with an award, sparking discussion about on-stage etiquette.

 

14. A confusing moment unfolded on the Oscars stage when Michelle Yeoh handed Emma Stone’s Oscar to Jennifer Lawrence, leaving viewers scratching their heads.

 

15. Laverne Cox stirred controversy on the red carpet when she thrust a microphone in Marlee Matlin’s face, despite Matlin’s deafness, resulting in an uncomfortable exchange.

 

16. Kelly Rowland made waves by walking off the Today show set after being inundated with questions about her former Destiny’s Child bandmate, Beyoncé.

 

17. Ethan Slater had an awkward moment on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” when a TikTok showed him uncomfortably walking through the halls while being serenaded.

 

18. Justin Timberlake couldn’t escape scandal when he was arrested for DUI and allegedly quipped that it would ruin his world tour, becoming a meme in the process.

 

19. J Lo made headlines for canceling her tour, speculated to be a response to disappointing ticket sales, sparking conversations about her status in the industry.

 

20. A strange tweet from Elon Musk aimed at Taylor Swift left fans shaking their heads when he jested about giving her a child and pledging loyalty to her pets after she backed Kamala Harris.

 

21. Anna Delvey’s appearance on Dancing with the Stars led to a cringe-inducing moment when she remarked that she was taking away “nothing” from the experience, generating backlash over her bluntness.

 

22. Martha Stewart made headlines for her candid comment that Ryan Reynolds wasn’t funny in real life, despite being a talented actor, which raised eyebrows.

 

23. Stewart also had a peculiar moment on The Drew Barrymore Show when she appeared visibly uncomfortable with Barrymore’s enthusiastic touchy-feely approach.

 

24. During the Super Bowl, Travis Kelce went viral for a moment of emotional outburst toward his coach, later expressing regret for the incident.

 

25. Dave Grohl stirred the pot by openly admitting to infidelity, sharing news of a child outside of marriage on social media, which sent shockwaves through the music community.

 

26. Dax Shepherd landed in hot water for his probing questions about Cynthia Erivo’s personal hygiene habits during a podcast, prompting an annoyed response.

 

27. Lastly, the awkwardness peaked when interviewer Tracy E. Gilchrist suggested that people were “holding space” for Cynthia Erivo during a performance moment, while Ariana Grande appeared bewildered but tried to lend her support.

 

As we navigate the spotlight that these celebrities find themselves under, it’s clear that even the biggest stars have their cringe-filled moments. Here’s to hoping for a softer touch in 2025!