24 Celebrity Political Statements That Missed the Mark
1. Kelly Osbourne’s Misguided Comment on Immigrants
Kelly Osbourne attempted to highlight the importance of immigrants but ended up implying their value lies in cleaning toilets.
2. Tom Hiddleston’s Awkward Golden Globes Speech
Tom Hiddleston used his Golden Globes acceptance speech to speak about his show’s impact on aid workers in South Sudan, which was criticized for trivializing the issue.
3. Mayim Bialik’s Controversial Op-Ed
Mayim Bialik’s op-ed on the #MeToo movement suggested that her modesty protected her from harassment, which many found problematic.
4. Bialik’s Comments on Ariana Grande
Bialik criticized a billboard of Ariana Grande, questioning why she was in her underwear, which was seen as shaming women.
5. Lena Dunham’s Misstep on Abortion
Lena Dunham said she wished she’d had an abortion, which many felt trivialized the experience.
6. Amy Schumer’s Oscars Remarks
Amy Schumer briefly mentioned Ukraine during the Oscars, which felt inadequate given her earlier statements.
7. Sean Penn’s Gesture for Ukraine
Sean Penn offered his Oscar to President Zelenskyy, which many saw as an empty gesture amidst the conflict.
8. Alyssa Milano’s Twitter Backlash
Alyssa Milano faced criticism for a tweet claiming she was “everything” in response to a troll, which was seen as dismissive.
9. Bette Midler’s Controversial Tweet
Bette Midler paraphrased a song to make a point about women’s struggles, which was criticized for its insensitivity.
10. Madonna’s Comments on Marginalization
Madonna’s statements on women’s rights and ageism were criticized for dismissing the struggles of other marginalized groups.
11. Natalie Portman’s Oscars Protest
Natalie Portman wore a cape with female directors’ names, but faced backlash for her production company’s lack of female hires.
12. Taylor Swift’s Missteps in Feminism
Taylor Swift’s responses to Nicki Minaj and a TV show joke were seen as centering her own perspective over others.
13. Lana Del Rey’s “Question for the Culture”
Lana Del Rey’s defense of her music was criticized for targeting Black artists and her comments on feminism.
14. Selena Gomez’s Hypocritical Tweet
Selena Gomez urged others to focus on important issues but was critiqued for not speaking out herself.
15. David Guetta’s Tone-Deaf Tribute
David Guetta’s musical tribute to George Floyd was criticized for its insensitivity.
16. Demi Lovato’s Froyo Controversy
Demi Lovato’s criticism of a yogurt shop for promoting diet culture was seen as misplaced and harmful to a small business.
17. Olivia Wilde’s Comments on “Don’t Worry Darling”
Olivia Wilde’s statements about the film’s sex scenes were criticized as they seemed inappropriate given the film’s context.
Conclusion
These examples highlight how celebrity statements can often miss the mark, resulting in controversy and backlash.
