19 Times Celebrities Thought They Were Being Relatable And Reasonable But Were Actually Soooo Out Of Touch
We all love to think of our favorite celebrities as just like us, but sometimes they remind us that they live in a completely different world. Here are 19 times celebs tried to be relatable and ended up being totally out of touch.
1. Kim Kardashian’s Private Island Birthday Party
Kim Kardashian faced a lot of backlash after she tweeted about her private island birthday party during the pandemic. She thought it was a great way to escape, but fans saw it as insensitive given the global situation.
2. Kendall Jenner’s “Simple” Life
Kendall Jenner once claimed she lives a simple life, despite her multimillion-dollar modeling career and lavish lifestyle. It’s hard to see how her life is anything but extraordinary.
3. Justin Bieber’s Comment on Instagram
Justin Bieber posted a picture of his new car and told his fans to “be humble.” Many followers found it ironic coming from someone who owns multiple luxury vehicles.
4. Gwyneth Paltrow’s $200 Smoothie
Gwyneth Paltrow shared her daily routine, which included a $200 smoothie. Most people can’t afford such an expensive breakfast, making her seem out of touch with her audience.
5. Ellen DeGeneres Comparing Quarantine to Jail
Ellen DeGeneres joked that being in quarantine felt like being in jail. Fans were quick to point out that her luxurious mansion is far from a prison cell.
6. Gal Gadot’s “Imagine” Video
Gal Gadot and her celebrity friends sang “Imagine” to lift spirits during the pandemic. Instead, it came off as tone-deaf, considering their privileged positions.
7. Sam Smith’s Quarantine Meltdown
Sam Smith posted a series of emotional photos about struggling during quarantine. While it’s okay to feel down, their posts seemed out of touch given their comfortable living conditions.
8. Madonna’s Bathtub Speech
Madonna called COVID-19 the “great equalizer” while sitting in a rose-petal-filled bathtub. The setting made it hard to take her message seriously.
9. Priyanka Chopra’s Applause for Healthcare Workers
Priyanka Chopra clapped for healthcare workers from her balcony, but fans pointed out that she didn’t seem to be doing much else to help.
10. Vanessa Hudgens’ COVID-19 Comments
Vanessa Hudgens faced backlash for her comments about COVID-19 being inevitable and not that serious. Her remarks were seen as insensitive and uninformed.
11. Kylie Jenner’s “Realizing Things”
Kylie Jenner once said, “This year is really about, like, the year of realizing stuff.” Fans found her statement vague and unrelatable.
12. Lana Del Rey’s Mesh Mask
Lana Del Rey wore a mesh mask to a book signing, which offered no protection. Fans were disappointed by her lack of responsibility.
13. Jameela Jamil’s Airplane Seat Rant
Jameela Jamil complained about economy seats on airplanes, forgetting that many people can’t even afford to fly.
14. Bella Hadid’s “Home” Photoshoot
Bella Hadid did a photoshoot at home, but her mansion made it clear that her “home” is very different from most people’s.
15. Chrissy Teigen’s Quarantine Complaints
Chrissy Teigen joked about running out of things to do in quarantine. Fans reminded her that many people were struggling much more seriously.
16. Jennifer Lopez’s Maid Confession
Jennifer Lopez admitted she doesn’t clean her own house. While honest, it highlighted the huge gap between her life and that of her fans.
17. Cardi B’s Coronavirus Rant
Cardi B ranted about the virus affecting her travel plans. Fans pointed out that many were dealing with far worse issues.
18. Jason Derulo’s TikTok Food Waste
Jason Derulo made TikToks wasting food during a time when many were struggling to get groceries. It came off as inconsiderate.
19. Kylie Jenner’s “Rise and Shine”
Kylie Jenner went viral for singing “Rise and Shine” to her daughter, but it turned into a meme that many found out of touch with everyday struggles.
These moments remind us that celebrities, while entertaining, often live in a bubble that makes it hard for them to relate to the rest of us. At The How-To Zone, we love to keep things real and grounded. Stay tuned for more content that hits closer to home!
