15 Times Celebs Ruined An Interview By Being Flat-Out Rude To The Reporter
1. Justin Bieber vs. Mojo in the Morning
During an interview with Mojo in the Morning, Justin Bieber was asked about comparisons to Justin Timberlake. He responded by saying, “That’s crazy because our voices sound nothing alike.” Things got worse when the interviewer mentioned One Direction and Harry Styles. Bieber hung up the phone.
2. Robert Downey Jr. Walks Out
Robert Downey Jr. walked out of an interview with Channel 4 News when the questions turned personal. He was promoting a movie but left when asked about his past struggles with addiction and his relationship with his father.
3. Samuel L. Jackson Calls Out Reporter
In an interview with KTLA, Samuel L. Jackson called out the reporter for mistaking him for Laurence Fishburne. Jackson said, “We don’t all look alike!” The reporter quickly apologized, but the damage was done.
4. Cara Delevingne’s Awkward Chat
Cara Delevingne had an awkward interview on Good Day Sacramento while promoting her movie Paper Towns. When asked if she had read the book, she sarcastically replied, “No, I never read the book or the script actually, I just winged it.”
5. Quentin Tarantino’s Outburst
Quentin Tarantino lost his cool during an interview with Channel 4 when asked about violence in his films. He snapped, “I’m shutting your butt down!” and refused to answer any more questions on the topic.
6. Tom Cruise Criticizes Matt Lauer
Tom Cruise criticized Matt Lauer during a Today show interview. When discussing psychiatry and medication, Cruise told Lauer, “You don’t know the history of psychiatry. I do.”
7. Kanye West’s Silence
During an interview with The New York Times, Kanye West answered many questions with long pauses and minimal words. It made for a very uncomfortable conversation.
8. Jennifer Lawrence’s Sassy Response
Jennifer Lawrence shut down a reporter at the Golden Globes who was looking at his phone while asking questions. She said, “You can’t live your whole life behind your phone, bro.”
9. Bruce Willis’s Boring Interview
Bruce Willis gave a lackluster interview to Magic FM while promoting Red 2. He seemed uninterested and gave short, unenthusiastic answers.
10. Mila Kunis Defends Her Co-Star
Mila Kunis defended her co-star Justin Timberlake during a Russian interview. When the interviewer asked why Timberlake was acting, Kunis shot back, “Why are you here?”
11. Russell Crowe’s Walkout
Russell Crowe walked out of an interview with BBC Radio when asked about his accent in Robin Hood. He said, “You’ve got dead ears, mate,” and left.
12. Kristen Stewart’s Cold Shoulder
Kristen Stewart gave a cold response during an interview for Snow White and the Huntsman. When asked about her personal life, she said, “I’m so over it.”
13. Mel Gibson’s Angry Response
Mel Gibson got angry during an interview with WGN-TV when asked about his controversial past. He responded, “That’s almost four years ago, dude. I’ve moved on.”
14. Anne Hathaway’s Weight Question
Anne Hathaway was asked about her weight loss for Les Misérables during an interview. She responded, “Are you trying to lose weight? What’s the deal? You look great.”
15. Rihanna’s Relationship Question
Rihanna shut down a reporter who asked about her relationship status. She said, “It’s not your business.”