These celebrities are used to shining in the spotlight for their many talents in music, movies, television, or sports. But there are times when they land in the headlines for things that have nothing to do with their genius and everything to do with their personal lives. Sometimes, A-listers’ lives get messy, their dirty laundry is aired, and they can’t keep their disputes under wraps. While some Hollywood beef seemed inevitable, others undoubtedly came out of nowhere. So if you’re ready to relive these celebrity feuds that caught the public off-guard, keep scrolling.
Kanye West Vs. Pete Davidson
Kim Kardashian is one of those famous people that always manages to make it into the news. Sometimes it is for a particularly wild outfit, but more recently, it has been for her very public divorce from Kanye West and her brief relationship with comedian and actor Pete Davidson. You would think that everything would be fine; after all, divorce and moving on are both common in Hollywood. But Kanye has not exactly been thrilled with his ex’s latest beau. And he has had no hesitation in letting the world know.
Kanye began a social media attack, posting hostile and private information about Kim and Pete, ultimately resulting in him being banned from Instagram for a short time. And eventually, Pete decided to do something about it, too. “I’m not gonna let you treat us like this anymore, and I’m done being quiet,” he said to Ye in a private message.
Zayn Malik Vs. Gigi Hadid
Singer and former One Direction member Zayn Malik and model Gigi Hadid were a power couple. So when they decided to split, fans were in disbelief. What could’ve gone wrong? News broke that Zayn and Gigi’s mom, Yolanda got into a fight when she entered their home unexpectedly, and he allegedly hit her. He immediately took to Instagram to defend himself and deny all allegations, but they broke up shortly after.
Based on court documents, Zayn was charged with harassment against both Yolanda and Gigi. However, nothing has been confirmed by the celebrities involved. Though they’re not together, they continue to co-parent.
Snoop Dogg Vs. Iggy Azalea
Sometimes people post thoughts that should probably be kept out of the spotlight, which is what happened between Snoop Dogg and Iggy Azalea. Snoop had shared some comments about people with albinism that Iggy thought were in poor taste and decided to draw attention to it publicly rather than speaking to him privately. Snoop did not take kindly to being called out and decided to attack Iggy’s appearance with an unkind comparison.
Iggy is known for her blonde locks and fair complexion, which Snoop said reminded him of the Wayan brothers’ characters in the film White Chicks. Ouch.
Justin Bieber Vs. Orlando Bloom
Justin Bieber was once a teen heartthrob and America’s new sweetheart. But, like many child stars, Bieber eventually made the tabloids for some less-than-positive reasons. In one instance, he was caught sending flirty texts to Orlando’s then-wife and Victoria’s Secret supermodel, Miranda Kerr. Justin didn’t seem to care that she was married and continued messaging her. So it was bound to get awkward when the couple and the pop star all happened to be on vacation at the same place and ran into each other.
Orlando was not having any of Justin’s antics, so when they happened to be in the same club, Orlando couldn’t resist. He walked up to Justin and threw a punch, but their bodyguards broke it up before it could escalate to a full-blown fight.
Britney Spears Vs. Jamie Lynn Spears
Britney Spear’s devastating experience took the world by storm. When the social movement, Free Britney, calling for the end of her conservatorship, gained traction, it seemed it was the only thing people could talk about. No one could believe the brutal details she shared about her family’s control over her life. She admitted her father had a say in everything she could wear, say, do and think for over a decade. And according to the Princess of Pop, her sister Jamie Lynn enabled it all.
Britney called out her sister, saying, “I don’t like that my sister showed up at an awards show and performed MY SONGS to remixes!!!!! My so-called support system hurt me deeply.” It seems this relationship is unrepairable.
Cardi B Vs. Nicki Minaj
New York Fashion Week is supposed to be a time when influencers, stars, and everyone in between can come together and see the latest fashions from their favorite designers. Rappers Nicki Minaj and Cardi B were supposed to be enjoying the show in 2018 when a conversation quickly escalated into a full-on physical altercation which had security pulling the two women apart. The cause of the fight remains unclear, but someone definitely got a shoe to the face.
That’s right, Cardi B took her shoe off and hit Nicki in the face, leaving a visible bruise. After the fight, Cardi was quickly asked to leave fashion week.
Will Smith Vs. Chris Rock
The Oscars in 2022 will go down in history as a night full of controversy and confusion. Chris Rock came on stage to present an award and, as most people do, talked for a few minutes and told some jokes. But Will Smith didn’t think his jokes were that funny. When Chris made fun of Jada Pinkett Smith’s buzzcut, Will immediately got heated and started screaming at Chris. But what he did next shocked audiences around the world.
Will walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock across the face. As people watched and gasped, confusion arose about whether it was fake. Unfortunately, it was not, and Chris is still not speaking to Will.
Jennifer Aniston Vs. Kanye West
Who would have thought that the 2020 United States Presidential elections would bring Jennifer Aniston and Kanye West together? When Kanye West decided to run for president, Jennifer Aniston urged people to vote responsibly and not vote for an unqualified celebrity just because it was funny. She wasn’t taking Kanye seriously, which quickly upset him, resulting in him calling her out and making fun of the iconic show Friends.
Though it’s rare to see Jennifer amid celebrity beef, this is no isolated incident for Kanye.
Nicki Minaj Vs. Miley Cyrus
Being famous means that sometimes regrettable soundbites go viral very quickly. If celebrities don’t think twice before speaking, they could end up in serious trouble. During one interview, singer Miley Cyrus began discussing why Nicki Minaj was more popular and why some of Nicki’s music videos had more views than hers. It would have been fine if Miley didn’t also mention that her team was trying to make her the caucasian version of Minaj and followed that with some less-than-body-positive comments.
If a singer is talented enough, they will get plenty of views on their music videos. But commenting on and criticizing a person’s body is just problematic. Of course, Nicki wasn’t afraid to call Miley out. “Miley, what’s good?” she said during an interview shortly after Cyrus’s comments.
Grimes Vs. Azealia Banks
One of the ways musicians up their profile is through collaborations with big-name artists. Azealia Banks and Grimes decided it was time to work on some music together, leading to Azealia being invited to the Musk Mansion, where Grimes was living at the time. Azealia flew out to LA, expecting a fantastic music-filled weekend. Everything would have been fine and dandy if Grimes had actually shown up at her own home. However, Azealia was left just waiting around the entire time.
Azealia went on social media and called Grimes out for not respecting her time. Oddly, the main insult that came out of this was that Grimes smells like a roll of nickels.
Jameela Jamil Vs. Cardi B
Jameela Jamil is one of the most real actresses out there and is not afraid to call out other famous people who she thinks are problematic. One incident occurred between her and Cardi B, which made headlines. Cardi started endorsing a tea that aids in weight loss by essentially working as a laxative. While there is nothing wrong with selling a product you can stand behind, this is not considered a healthy form of weight loss.
Jameela had no problem sharing the facts and even went so far as to say that Cardi B didn’t care about her fans by selling this product to them and just wanted to make money.
Elton John Vs. Madonna
It can be hard to keep a humble attitude when you are one of the world’s most famous and loved singers. These iconic artists have built an empire and impressive careers, but that’s not enough to excuse mean behavior. Elton John made a few comments about Madonna, claiming she lip-syncs and doesn’t deserve a few of the awards she received because she simply wasn’t good enough. Madonna had a response, but it might not be what you’d expect.
Madonna had her publicist release neutral and friendly statements about Elton and even sarcastically said at one of her concerts, “I’d like to dedicate this next song to a Mr. Elton John; I know he’s a big fan of it.”
Kanye West Vs. Drake
In the music world, hip-hop especially, collaborations are one of the greatest ways to create unique music and gain new fans. Kanye West and Drake are the biggest names in music and were planning on something great, but it all came crashing down. Allegedly it all started because Drake was caught out one night with Amber Rose, one of Kanye’s exes. And there, the beef between Drizzy and Yeezy ensued.
They’ve both consistently dissed each other in various tracks and never made amends. Kanye even went as far as to tweet, “There would never be a drake without a Kanye West so never come out your mouth with a threat.”
Martha Stewart Vs. Gwenyth Paltrow
Anyone growing up seeing Martha Stewart on television knows she is the ultimate homemaker, gardener, and chef. Martha can do it all and continues to do so, which is how she has remained a powerhouse in the wellness industry. Another star who is no stranger to lifestyle and wellness branding is Goop founder and actress Gwenyth Paltrow. Martha wasn’t too happy that Gwenyth had entered the lifestyle space and decided to say a pretty unkind comment.
Martha reportedly said about Gwenyth, “She’s a movie star. If she were confident in her acting, she wouldn’t be trying to be Martha Stewart.” Those are definitely some fighting words, and Paltrow did not enjoy hearing them.