Stars Who Completely Embarrassed Themselves At Award Shows
Published -
- November 28, 2018
- 2:00 pm
Awards shows are occasions for celebrities to bask in the glow of adoration from their peers.
Unfortunately, they can also present opportunities for embarrassment on the world stage. These are the celebrities who made fools of themselves at award shows…
Tom Hiddleston | 0:18
Fiona Apple | 1:08
Anna Nicole Smith | 2:11
Winona Ryder | 3:12
Ann Reinking | 3:58
The hosts of the 2008 Emmys | 4:48
Rob Lowe and Eileen Bowman | 5:29
Ol’ Dirty Bastard | 6:33
Milton Berle | 7:29
How can fans show support and respect for the stars who take the stage at award shows?
Award shows are a platform for celebrities to showcase their talents, receive recognition for their hard work, and perhaps most importantly, make lasting impressions on audiences. Over the years, numerous stars have graced the stages of award shows, delivering unforgettable performances and speeches. However, some celebrities have completely embarrassed themselves at award shows, leaving audiences cringing in their seats. This article explores some of the most cringe-worthy moments that occurred at award shows.
One of the most notorious incidents occurred at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Christina Aguilera, wearing an extremely revealing outfit, strutted onto the stage to perform her hit song “Genie in a Bottle.” Midway through the performance, she ripped off her skirt to reveal nothing but a thong. The scandalous attire and risqué dance moves resulted in heavy criticism from the media and fans alike.
Similarly, in 2010, singer Taylor Swift took to the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards to perform her hit song “You Belong With Me.” However, during her performance, rapper Kanye West interrupted her, grabbing the microphone from her and declaring that fellow nominee Beyoncé deserved the award instead. The incident sparked outrage from fans, and Kanye later issued an apology for his behavior.
Another embarrassing moment occurred at the 2013 Academy Awards, when John Travolta introduced singer Idina Menzel as “Adele Dazeem.” The mispronunciation went viral, and Travolta became the subject of numerous memes and jokes for months to come.
Similarly, in 2019, actor Rami Malek was left feeling embarrassed when he fell off the stage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards while receiving the award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury in the film “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Although Malek managed to recover gracefully, the incident was still cringe-worthy to watch.
In conclusion, award shows provide a platform for celebrities to showcase their talents and receive recognition for their hard work. However, they can also be the setting of embarrassing incidents that leave celebrities and audiences cringing. As fans, it is important to respect the hard work and dedication of the stars who take the stage and understand that no one is perfect – even on live television.
