Category: Celebrities

Everyone loves a good comeback story–we feel hope when we see a beloved celebrity go through a tough time and come back better than ever. Here, we’ll take a look at five celebrity comebacks that had everyone cheering for the underdog. 

First, Matthew Perry. The Friends star is known for playing witty, sarcastic Chandler, but few knew that he was living with a prescription drug addiction behind the scenes of the hit show. Fans of the show watched as Matthew went in and out of rehab, and saw his weight fluctuate up and down as he went through the rigors of addiction treatment. Eventually, he overcame his addiction, and has opened up a sober living home for others who are working to get clean and move forward with their lives in recovery. 

Next up: Robery Downey Jr. The Ironman star was once just as well-known for his bad boy behavior as he was for his roles on the silver screen. In the mid-90’s, Robert landed himself in jail after repeated legal issues with drugs and alcohol. His charges over the years included having a loaded gun, breaking parole, and drug possession. After Robert got sober in the early 2000s, he began to land hit movie roles, and showed audiences around the world that there is life after addiction. 

Winona Ryder surprised the world with her arrest. Currently known for her role on Stranger Things, Winona has a list of career hits that’s constantly growing. In the 90’s, she was gaining notoriety and the world was stunned when the actress was arrested for shoplifting. Winona decided that she needed to take a step back and focus on her mental health before going back onto the Hollywood scene. She underwent drug and psychiatric counseling, and eventually returned to the screen to steal the hearts of Netflix audiences. 

Rob Lowe: After wowing moviegoers as a heartthrob in the 80’s, Rob Lowe’s reputation was tainted due to a few sex tape scandals. The actor went on to star in the hit drama The West Wing, and also had a regular role on Parks and Recreation, showing off his comedic chops. Today, Rob says that the scandal pushed him to get sober.

Martha Stewart: home ec phenom and insider trader. Fans of the lifestyle expert were stunned when Martha was sentenced to five months in prison following insider trading charges. Martha spoke candidly about her time in prison, focusing on the positives of the lessons she learned and the relationships she developed while serving time. Martha returned to eh small screen shortly after her release from prison, and today, she’s continually heralded for her new talk show (which, today, has been nominated for six Emmy awards). 

It’s fun to watch inseparable best buds grow and support each other throughout their Hollywood careers. Here, we’ll take a look at the top five celebrity bromances. 

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck have been Boston-based best buds since they were ten years old. The two wrote the screenplay for Good Will Hunting together in the late 90’s, and have watched each other’s careers skyrocket ever since. Both Matt and Ben cite one another’s support as the reason they’ve been able to keep moving forward in Hollywood, despite difficulties and setbacks. 

Lenny Kravitz and Jason Momoa are an unlikely bromance, as Momoa was married to Kravitz’s ex-wife, Lisa Bonet. From riding motorcycles together to supporting one another at family movie premieres, Kravitz and Momoa have said that they feel like brothers. Jason and Lenny got along right away, bonding over shared interests. Jason publicly praises Lenny’s parenting skills, saying that Lenny is able to keep his cool over difficult teenage issues better than he can. Lenny and Jason both say that a deep feeling of family and love for their kids keeps them focused on putting love first. 

Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire became friends when they used to run into one another at auditions in the 80’s, before anyone knew that they’d both grow into the Hollywood giants that they are today. Leonardo acts as “Uncle Leo” to Toby’s two kids. Both Leonardo and Toby consider themselves to be competitive people, and part of the reason they believe their friendship works so well is their different paths in the acting world. Leonardo sees himself as the next Jack Nicholson, while Toby tends to see himself as the next Tom Hanks, according to sources. 

Zach Braff and Donald Faison are known for their BFF-chemistry on Scrubs, and it turns out their brotherly love extends into their real-life relationship. After starring on the show for nearly a decade together, the two have an unbreakable bond. Zach is the godfather to Donald’s son, and Donald was at Braff’s wedding to celebrate alongside his long-time pal. The two host a podcast entitled “Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald” where they unpack a Scrubs episode each week. 

Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul are known for their killer banter and brilliance in the lab on Breaking Bad, and it turns out their friendship has long outlasted their hit show. The two currently run a liquor company together–Dos Hombres Mezcal. While their friendship has grown over the years, the two state that Bryan served as Aaron’s mentor in the Breaking Bad days, similar to the way their characters Walter and Jesse related to one another. The two are thrilled to be able to work together once again. 

You might think that being rich and having it all means that everyone wants to be your friend. But after hearing about the top five celebrity feuds, you’ll see that anyone can have an enemy.

1. Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow

It pains us to see these two powerful women going at each other. Since 2014, these lifestyle experts have been at it. Gwyneth Paltrow was criticized by Martha Stewart for creating her own lifestyle company, Goop.

“She is a well-known actress. She wouldn’t be attempting to be Martha Stewart if she was secure in her acting abilities,” Stewart said in an interview.

When Stewart uploaded a pie recipe dubbed “conscious coupling,” shortly after Paltrow filed for divorce from Chris Martin, calling the split a “conscious uncoupling.” the drama didn’t seem to settle down. Paltrow then shared a similar recipe for “jailbird cake” a month later, mimicking Stewart’s prison stint in 2004.

2. Heidi Montag and Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag’s breakup, which was portrayed on MTV’s “The Hills,” has lasted over a decade. The cause was because Spencer Pratt spread a story around that Conrad recorded a sex tape with ex-boyfriend Jason Wahler. Conrad broke connections with Montag after season two of the reality show. The two haven’t spoken since.

3. Megan Markle and Duchess Kate of Cambridge

Megan Markle was welcomed in the UK with open arms when she became engaged to Prince Harry. But things turned sour after rumors came out about Megan’s imperious demeanor toward the Royal staffers. Even Harry was quoted as saying, “What Megan wants, Megan gets.” But Megan’s jealousy of Duchess Kate of Cambridge revealed a new low. Megan apparently made Kate cry on Megan’s wedding day. These two may remain polite if they’re ever in the same room again. But behind closed doors, the feud lingers.

4. Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan has had it rough. Even back in the early 2000’s things started going wrong for Lindsay. After Hilary met Aaron Carter, she began dating him. The affair lasted a year and a half. But Lindsay reportedly horned in, stealing Carter away. Carter then went back to Duff. Then Lindsay claimed that Hilary stole him away. Everyone denies everything, yet no one is speaking to anyone anymore.

5. Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow

Back when Gwyneth was trying to make a go of living in London, she befriended fellow ex-pat Madonna. Gwyneth’s husband was Chris Martin at the time. Paltrow and Madonna shared the same personal trainer, Tracy Anderson. Gwyneth’s appointment with Tracy was always after Madonna’s. Paltrow remarked that Madonna was rude, saying, that “she makes people wait.” Long story short, no tears were shed after the breakup of Madonna and Paltrow.

Don’t let the flashing lightbulbs and smiles fool you. Whenever these celebrities get into a room together, they’ll be moving to separate corners.

Although celebrities seem to have it all, their piles of cash, helping hands, and influence on the world cannot save them from wedding disasters. From venue snafus to actual hurricanes, there’s no limit to what can go wrong on their big day. In fact, all their effort in planning the perfect wedding often increases the risk of it backfiring spectacularly, leaving them miffed on where it all went wrong. Still have your doubts? Here’s a look at just five celebrity weddings that took a wrong turn.

1. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively

Despite their star power, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were powerless to stop their wedding from turning into a complete disaster. Their original venue failed to come to fruition, leaving them without a place to say their vows and celebrate afterward.

Fortunately for them, Martha Stewart jumped into to save the day by coming up with another picture perfect venue on the fly. The reception brought another big surprise, however, when Lively’s dress ended up more than a little singed from a wayward sparkler near the dance floor.

2. Prince Charles and Princess Diana

The union between Prince Charles and Princess Diana was rife with disaster – and tragedy in the end. Although it’s only clear in hindsight, their wedding day started waving the red flags in earnest, although the warnings went unheard.

The problems started with the exorbitant 25-foot train and a tiara heavy enough to knock the Princess of Wales’ block off. The resulting headache resulted in her blundering her soon-to-be husband’s name on the altar. To seal the deal, Prince Charles didn’t kiss his bride at the end of the vows either, pointing to his heart and mind being elsewhere already.

3. James Rothchild and Nicky Hilton

What could go wrong while tying the knot at the famous Kensington Palace? Quite a lot – as found out by Nicky Hilton and James Rothchild. In fact, the whole thing could hang on by just a thread if an unexpected element comes into play.

Hilton learned this lesson the hard way when the veil of her ritzy Valentino gown got stuck fast. As she waltzed by the parked vehicle, her dress got a bit wily, trapping itself behind the tire. Just a few more steps and the whole thing would have fell apart. Thankfully, a quick witted attendant noticed and got her unwound just in time. 

4. Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe

What are plans without a rehearsal or two to nail down the details? As with most couples, Seth Meyers and Alexi Ashe put their plans into action with a rehearsal dinner the day before their wedding day. The dinner allowed them to practice the events of the big day with their wedding party while noshing on seriously good food.

Sadly, the food was not all good – in fact, the oysters were downright bad. Food poisoning struck Ashe hard as a result, causing her to land in the hospital on the morning of her planned nuptials. Despite nurses telling her to stay put, she brushed herself off and hit the road running, so she wouldn’t have to put off her big day for even one extra minute.

5. Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar

Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar weathered not just one but two literal disasters on their wedding day. Originally planned as a beachfront wedding in Mexico, the event had to rush inside as Hurricane Hernan arrived uninvited.

While shielded inside the venue, they were able to say their vows and even enjoy their reception. But guests got more than a little shaken up afterward as an earthquake hit right as they’re walking out the doors.

You know what they say: Even the best laid plans can go awry. So, don’t fret too much if your own wedding plans go sideways. You can just rest assured that you’re definitely in good company. 

After years of hard work and training, you finally make it to the level of being a K-Pop star. How do you live? To the public, it all looks fantastic. However, as a performer, it is shocking how much freedom you lose.

1. Career Enslavement

Unlike music careers in the United States, where the artist has a lot of influence over creative and business decisions, a K-Pop star has very little power over their career. Everything they do for their profession must be approved and controlled by the entertainment company they work for, which owns all the intellectual property (IP). The IP includes song copyrights, the band’s name, the photos, videos, and even the singer’s nicknames.

K-Pop singers who want to express their creativity in other areas, like taking a role in an international movie, get frustrated by the difficulty of obtaining permission. Even if the most famous directors in the world, like Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, want to use a K-Pop star in a film, they have to pay a talent fee to the South Korean entertainment company to hire a K-Pop star.

The South Korean entertainment company may refuse permission, and there is nothing the K-Pop star can do about it. If they violate the terms of their contract, they get fired.

K-pop stars who get older must perform the same hit songs they sang when younger. Many get tired of this and want to quit but do not have any choice but to continue working, since no one will hire them to break their contract.

2. No Personal Life Allowed

While a K-Pop star is in training and during the first years of their debut with a successful group, they cannot date anyone. Any hint of a scandal, and they will lose their K-Pop star status.

3. Weigh-Ins and Drug Testing

Like a prizefighter who must always be a certain weight, a K-Pop star must meet the physical characteristics of maintaining a very skinny weight. They must constantly work out in the gym, get medical checkups, pass drug testing, and weigh in to ensure they do not gain weight. This intense control is for both sexes. Test positive for marijuana or other recreational drugs, and you get fired from the K-Pop group.

4. Constant Work with No Time Off

The musicians in a K-Pop band must work constantly. They practice, rehearse, record music, go on promotional tours, make television appearances, perform, and make music videos. The intensity of their work life drives most of them to exhaustion.

5. No Politics, No Religion, No Profit-Sharing

K-Pop idols are supposed to be cute, sing, dance, and follow the intense rules of the entertainment company that holds their contract. Any extracurricular activities, such as political action, are prohibited.

As a K-Pop idol, you cannot express any religious beliefs that might offend your fans.

The musicians in a K-Pop group get a salary from the entertainment company. They do not share in the immense profits that the entertainment company might make.

Is it worth it?

Knowing these restrictions might give you pause if you want to become a K-Pop star. While it is fun to be adored by millions of fans, it is also annoying to be unable to go anywhere without being recognized and have such severe restrictions placed on your life.