From tone-deaf wellness gurus to controversial royals, these celebrities just don't get the hint! Join us as we explore famous faces who've fallen from grace but still think they're adored. Our countdown includes stars who've faced backlash for everything from bizarre behavior to serious allegations, yet continue to act like they're universally beloved!
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00:00People are very nice, but no one believes that I wasn't fired.
00:04Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're looking at celebrities who, despite their overwhelming
00:09negative perception, continue to believe they are universally adored.
00:13You became the bad guy.
00:15Look what Jada made him do.
00:18Gwyneth Paltrow
00:19You must be the famous Pepper Potts.
00:23Indeed I am.
00:24Gwyneth Paltrow's descent into unpopularity is largely self-inflicted, from selling pricey
00:29healing stickers to that infamous candle that smells like her nether region, Paltrow has
00:33been consistently mocked for her Goop brand's absurd products, not to mention debatable
00:37health claims.
00:38Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle company has agreed to pay a six-figure settlement for
00:42false advertising.
00:43It's no wonder, then, that many now find the Oscar-winning actress out of touch with
00:47the average person's reality.
00:48However, despite the public pushback, Paltrow seems largely unbothered, continuing her lifestyle
00:53empire like she's everyone's favorite guru.
00:55Yep, she keeps promoting her eccentric wellness advice, as if the world is consistently wondering,
01:00what would Gwyneth Paltrow do?
01:02No one has ever said anything bad about me before, so I'm shocked and devastated.
01:08I'll try to recover.
01:12Jared Leto
01:13To be fair, Jared Leto has accomplished some impressive things.
01:16While 30 Seconds to Mars wasn't exactly a music game-changer, he has starred in some
01:20well-loved films.
01:21However, he's also something of a Hollywood punchline.
01:34In recent years, Leto has made some truly baffling career choices.
01:38Look no further than his track record in the superhero genre.
01:41Morbid Time?
01:42We think not.
01:43Still, this hasn't stopped the actor-slash-musician from presenting himself as a serious
01:51artist, deeply connected to his fanbase.
01:59In fact, he's ignored all the critiques swirling around him, especially the ones about
02:03his questionable method acting practices.
02:05Armie Hammer
02:06Once a rising star with a promising future, Armie Hammer saw his career crumble after
02:11disturbing allegations about his personal life surfaced.
02:14The accusations of abuse were shocking, and Hammer quickly became a hated Hollywood pariah.
02:19Heck, there was even a TV miniseries about how terrible he was.
02:32But that didn't stop the social network actor from returning to the limelight.
02:36Yep, despite everything, he's resurfaced with his own podcast.
02:42In addition to hosting the Armie Hammer Time podcast, he's also set to continue his acting
02:46career in Uwe Boll's The Dark Knight.
02:48No, not that one.
02:50According to Armie Hammer, people still want him on their screens and in their lives.
02:54Chevy Chase
02:55Chevy Chase's career is jam-packed with all-time comedy classics, from Saturday Night
02:59Live to the National Lampoon's vacation films.
03:05However, Chase has also built a reputation as one of Hollywood's most difficult actors
03:12His colleagues have often described him as rude, egotistical, and borderline impossible
03:17to be around.
03:18Just ask his co-stars on Community.
03:24As for Chevy, he thinks he's a beloved showbiz legend, assuming audiences still adore him
03:29as much as they did decades ago.
03:30And while his reputation has somewhat recovered in recent years, the backlash remains too
03:34ingrained to ever fully disappear.
03:37Jada Pinkett Smith
03:38It's safe to say that Jada Pinkett Smith has become the poster child for TMI.
03:48Along with the now-defunct Red Table Talk web series, her revelation-heavy memoir, Worthy,
03:53fueled the public's dislike for her.
04:06Jada has dropped major bombs about her marriage to Will Smith, and has come under fire for
04:10questionable parenting techniques.
04:20And let's not forget the role she played in the infamous Oscar slap.
04:23Jada, however, continues to promote herself as an enlightened thinker.
04:26Heck, she's doubled down on her controversial takes, seemingly acting as if she has universal
04:30support.
04:31In reality, though, her name has become an instant eye-roll for many.
04:35Steven Seagal
04:36Steven Seagal has starred in countless action films, many of which earned him Razzie nominations
04:40for Worst Actor.
04:45Beyond the many cinematic missteps, Seagal also has a long history of problematic behavior.
04:57He's faced numerous allegations of inappropriate conduct toward women, and has been called
05:01out for being unprofessional and unnecessarily aggressive on set.
05:04But while Seagal has managed to alienate most of Hollywood, he continues to carry himself
05:09as if he's a revered action legend, cozying up to world leaders like Vladimir Putin.
05:26We suppose you have to appreciate your fans no matter where you find them.
05:29Meghan Markle
05:30With her Netflix and Spotify projects marred by claims of self-interest, many have accused
05:34the Duchess of Sussex of exploiting her royal connections for fame.
05:38While she and Prince Harry claim to seek privacy, their frequent media appearances and high-profile
05:43interviews say otherwise.
05:44It's no wonder critics and the public alike have accused Meghan of being attention-seeking,
05:49arguing that she thrives in the spotlight, despite her claims to the opposite.
06:00Yet Markle continues to present herself as a beloved public figure, launching new initiatives
06:04and sharing personal revelations, as if the criticism is nothing more than faint background
06:08noise.
06:16Ellen DeGeneres
06:17While Ellen DeGeneres built her brand on being the Queen of Nice, the reality behind
06:21the scenes told a different story.
06:23Reports of a toxic work environment, including bullying and mistreatment of staff, shattered
06:28her once wholesome reputation.
06:35Following the end of her long-running talk show, the comedian decided to address the
06:39controversy in a highly-promoted Netflix special.
06:45However, DeGeneres was accused of downplaying the experiences of others and reframing herself
06:50as a victim of media scrutiny, and while she continues to brush off her tarnished legacy
07:02as if it never happened, the public has made it clear that they haven't forgotten.
07:06James Corden
07:07While James Corden might have won over viewers with such comedy bits as carpool karaoke,
07:17behind the scenes, he's constructed a reputation that's much less becoming of his on-screen
07:22persona.
07:23Alleged stories of the actor-slash-comedian being dismissive of fans, acting discourteous
07:27to his own employees, and mistreating waitstaff at restaurants have surfaced over the years.
07:34Making things worse is his non-stop appearances in a variety of films, irritating a large
07:39portion of the audience with his presence.
07:47But Corden still carries himself like a charming, lovable star.
07:50Unfortunately, it seems like neither side of the Atlantic necessarily enjoys his company
07:54at the moment.
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08:22Kanye West
08:23First things first, Kanye West's musical talent is undeniable, but his self-destructive
08:32behavior has made him one of the most disliked figures in pop culture history.
08:36Once labeled as someone immune to getting cancelled, his anti-Semitic remarks, erratic
08:40stunts and relentless controversies have finally caught up to him, costing him fans,
08:45friends and lucrative business deals.
08:52Yet Ye remains convinced of his own genius and cultural relevance.
08:56Despite the widespread backlash, Kanye continues to act as if he's universally adored, pushing
09:01his brand as though the world is still hanging on his every word.
09:04Unfortunately for him, much of it has moved on.
09:07Which celebrity raises your ire?
09:09Let us know in the comments which public figure's antics you find the most unbearable.
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