BEING a celebrity can certainly have its perks, from living in mansions, flying in private jets and going to red carpet events.
However, being a famous face does mean that your most embarrassing moments are broadcast for millions of people to see – and you can rarely live them down.
Heartthrob Zac Efron famous dropped a condom on The Lorax premiere red carpet[/caption]
Zac hastily picked it up and recovered with a cheeky grin[/caption]
You think your embarrassing moments are bad? Think again.
These A-listers have fumbled and face-planted in ways they likely desperately wished stayed off camera.
From wardrobe malfunctions on the red carpet to hilariously awkward interviews, the cringe is real.
Scroll on if you dare, these are the cringe highlights Hollywood doesn’t want you to see…
ZAC EFRON
Zac Efron made an awkward blunder when he accidentally dropped a condom on the red carpet at Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Los Angeles premiere in 2012.
Ever the charmer, Zac hastily picked it up and recovered with a sheepish grin, and carried on as if nothing had happened.
The High School Musical actor – who was 24 at the time – ended up being quizzed about the awkward moment during an interview.
He said: “I never really had a pocket checking policy to prior to going onto the red carpet before, but now, we fully instated one.”
FERGIE
Fergie called her performance in San Diego where she wet herself ‘the most unattractive moment of my life’[/caption]
Fergie’s worst nightmare happened in 2005 when she wet herself live on stage.
But ever the pro, Fergie kept performing with Black Eyed Peas and carried on as if nothing had happened.
However, she later addressed the incident in a radio interview on Hot 97, hailing it as “the most unattractive moment of my life.”
She explained: “We were late for stage, driving down the freeway, it’s Friday traffic … get to the stage, we have to start right [into] the show.
“I’m running on and we jump and do ‘Let’s Get It Started’, and I get crazy and I jump and I run across the stage and my adrenaline was going and gosh, I wish it didn’t happen. It was so embarrassing!”
CHRISTINA AGUILERA
Christina Aguilera performed at the funeral of singer Etta James in 2012, but it was her fake tan that stole the show[/caption]
Christina appeared to have fake tan streaks running down her legs[/caption]
Christina Aguilera faced an unexpected wardrobe hiccup while honouring the late Etta James in 2012.
As she took the microphone to sing the legendary “At Last,” the blonde singer was seen bending down to discreetly wipe her legs with her jacket sleeve.
The reason soon became apparent: under the bright stage lights, streaks of self-tanner began to drip down her shins during the heartfelt performance.
Undeterred by the mishap, she wrote on Twitter, now X, after the event: “One of the greatest moments of my life…Singing with my idol, the legendary Etta James. You will be forever missed.”
PETER ANDRE
An excited female fan pulled Peter Andre for a kiss at an event on Harley Street in 2011[/caption]
Peter Andre got more than he bargained for at the launch of the Fabulous Face and Body clinic on Harley Street in London.
The singer and TV star was working the crowd when a female fan made a bold move – pulling him in close and demanding a kiss.
The surprised star tried to keep his cool as cameras flashed, but the awkward moment quickly stole the spotlight from the event itself.
KANYE WEST
Kanye West and Bianca Censori appeared to be having a raunchy boat ride in Venice[/caption]
Kanye West turned heads during a river taxi ride in Venice with Bianca Censori in 2023 – and for once it wasn’t due to her exposing ensemble.
The performer appeared to be having a very amorous boat ride with his wife and seemed blissfully unaware of the groups of tourists sailing past them.
It was the latest in a line of headline-grabbing public outings that the couple have done over the years together.
JOHN TRAVOLTA AND SCARLETT JOHANSSON
Who can forget that cringe-worthy moment John Travolta made headlines for all the wrong reasons at the 87th Annual Academy Awards in 2015.
As he welcomed Scarlett Johansson to the red carpet at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the legendary actor leaned in for a kiss – but things went hilariously awry.
The awkward angle and slightly off-timed greeting left fans chuckling, sparking a flurry of memes and social media jokes.
Throughout the encounter, Scarlett kept her composure and smiled despite looking uncomfortable.
GEMMA COLLINS
It’s a rare event when Gemma Collins aka ‘The GC’ doesn’t steal the show.
This was certainly true at the Radio 1 Teen Awards in 2017 when she fell through a trapdoor on stage.
Although the moment went viral Gemma revealed she wet herself and feared she’d lose her legs due to the shocking incident.
BARACK OBAMA
Barack Obama’s not-so-smooth kiss with Michelle in 2010 became an unexpectedly cringey moment[/caption]
Even First FamilIes aren’t immune to cringe-worthy moments.
At the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on February 4, 2010, Michelle Obama greeted her husband, the then-President Barack Obama, with a kiss – but the display quickly became awkwardly memorable.
Cameras caught a slightly stiff and overly formal peck that left observers chuckling.
While the gesture was clearly affectionate, the timing and angle made the moment look toe-curling.
MADONNA AND DRAKE
Madonna maked a surprise appearance at Coachella during Drake’s show in 2015[/caption]
It was their very raunchy kiss which made the headlines[/caption]
Leave it to Madonna to turn heads, literally.
During Drake’s show at Coachella in 2015, the pop icon made a surprise appearance halfway through the rapper’s set.
The legendary singer didn’t just stop at a cameo, she ended her quick set with a bold move: planting a sultry kiss on Drake’s lips.
The unexpected raunchy moment resulted in him wiping his mouth and his reaction going viral.
KIM KARDASHIAN
Kim Kardashian cracked an awkward grin as she posed for a selfie with a fan in 2011[/caption]
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to the spotlight, but even reality royalty has moments they’d rather forget.
While greeting fans at a promotional event for the Kardashian Kollection Handbag range in Sydney in 2011, the Queen of Selfies snapped a rather awkward one with a fan.
The woman had leaned back to get Kim in frame, appearing to catch her when she wasn’t quite her polished best.
BELLA HADID
Bella Hadid tripped on the catwalk in 2017 but handled it like a pro[/caption]
Even the highest paid models in the world can trip on the catwalk.
Bella Hadid took a dramatic tumble at the Michael Kors Spring/Summer 2017 show, proving even supermodels aren’t immune to runway falls.
Fans gasped as she stumbled, but true to form, Bella recovered with poise.
