There's a reason it's so fascinating to follow along with the public and private lives of celebrities: Their lifestyles are something that most of us will never be able to experience ourselves. But despite the amount of money in their bank accounts, the size of their houses, or how nice their wardrobes might be, they're still just people, and like many of us, they sometimes have supremely awkward and embarrassing moments. When those moments make headlines, they take forever to disappear from people's memories.
There have been a lot of moments like this in recent history, but these are some of the most memorable. Even celebrities are cringe sometimes!
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The 'Imagine' Video
To be fair, none of us could have known exactly what the coronavirus pandemic would be like in early March 2020, when many of us were in isolation at home. But seeing celebrities (including Gal Gadot and Jimmy Fallon) come together to sing their own cover of "Imagine" as if they weren't isolated in their mansions? That's something most of us could have done without.
Kim Kardashian's Business Advice
During a 2022 interview with Variety, Kim Kardashian — who undoubtedly had a leg up in her own career as an entrepreneur thanks to her family's cash and successful reality show — shared some pretty tone deaf business advice.
"I have the best advice for women in business," she said. "Get your f—ing a– up and work. It seems like nobody wants to work these days."
Oh, Kim …
JoJo Siwa's 'Karma' Music Video
Over the past couple of years, JoJo Siwa has been working hard to overcome the bubblegum child star persona she's cultivated — now that she's 21, who could blame her? But the music video she released for "Karma" in 2024 was an example of someone trying too hard to appear grown up and went viral for all the wrong reasons.
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Jennifer Lopez's Visit to the Bronx
In her documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told, J.Lo goes back to her old neighborhood in the Bronx and even stops by the house she used to live in. Unfortunately, the current homeowner had zero idea who this woman was.
Justin Timberlake's Arrest
When Justin was arrested on DWI charges in June 2024, the police officer involved didn't recognize him – and the words Justin uttered during the incident ended up becoming a meme practically overnight.
“Justin said under his breath, ‘This is going to ruin the tour.’ The cop replied, ‘What tour?’ Justin said, ‘The world tour,'" a source told Page Six.
