Celebs Who Confronted Their Interviewer On Live TV
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- June 29, 2018
- 9:00 pm
One of the worst things about being in the spotlight is having to talk to the media.
Even if they’re not all out to get you, interviews can break down privacy, asking questions that can sometimes be invasive, off-base, or insulting. It can be a lot for a person to handle, so it’s no surprise that every once in a while, a celebrity snaps on their interviewer. Here are a few favorite examples of things getting awkward when guests turned the tables on their interviewer…
Matt Damon | 0:25
Solange Knowles | 1:04
Tony Danza | 1:58
Mel Gibson | 2:51
Mariah Carey | 3:36
Emma Thompson | 4:26
Mayim Bialik | 5:19
Jennifer Lawrence | 6:12
Helen Mirren | 7:05
How can fans be more thoughtful when asking celebrities questions during interviews?
Celebrities are used to being asked all kinds of questions during interviews. They’re often used to answering questions in a diplomatic and professional manner. However, there are times when celebrities get fed up with the questions they are asked, leading them to confront their interviewer. These confrontations often happen during live TV interviews, making them all the more memorable.
One such incident took place in 2013 when Robert Downey Jr. was being interviewed by Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy. The interview started off well until Guru-Murthy started asking the actor about his past drug abuse. Downey Jr. was clearly not happy with the line of questioning and eventually snapped, “I’m sorry, what are we doing?” He went on to say that he was sorry but he had to go.
Another memorable incident happened in 2014 when Cara Delevingne was being interviewed by Good Day Sacramento. The interview started off on the wrong foot with the presenter calling her “Carla” instead of “Cara.” The questions then went downhill from there, with the interviewers making fun of her monosyllabic responses. Eventually, Delevingne had enough and said she didn’t understand why they were being so mean.
In 2015, Jesse Eisenberg was being interviewed by Romina Puga from Univision’s “Say My Name.” Puga started off by speaking in Spanish, assuming that Eisenberg spoke the language. Eisenberg quickly corrected her, saying he didn’t know what she was saying. Puga then went on to ask him if he ever danced salsa, assuming that all Latinos love salsa. Eisenberg told her that was a “racist question,” and the interview quickly turned awkward.
In 2017, British actor Charlie Hunnam was being interviewed by the radio show “Good Day Sacramento” to promote his film “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword.” The interview started off fine until one of the presenters asked Hunnam about his workout regimen. Hunnam was clearly not happy with the question, telling the presenter that it was “totally irrelevant” to the film.
Finally, in 2019, legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant was being interviewed by ESPN’s Rachel Nichols. Nichols asked him about his relationship with fellow player Shaquille O’Neal, which was famously fraught with tension during their time together on the Lakers. Bryant was clearly uncomfortable with the question, telling Nichols that it was a “silly” question before moving on to other topics.
In conclusion, while these interviews may have been uncomfortable to watch, they all had something in common: the celebrities refused to be treated disrespectfully. These celebrities had a platform and used it to call out interviewers who were asking unfair or inappropriate questions. As fans, it’s important to be aware of the kind of questions we ask celebrities, especially if they have a personal or sensitive nature. It’s always best to ask respectful and meaningful questions that will allow them to open up in a positive way.
