2017’s Wild Celebrity Scandals: From Pepsi Fails to Prison Tales
2017 was quite a tumultuous year for celebrities, marked by scandals ranging from Harvey Weinstein’s fallout to Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi disaster. Other notable events included the Oscar mix-up, the cancellation of *Sex and the City 3*, and a troubled *Bachelor in Paradise* season. Kathy Griffin stirred headlines with her controversial Trump photo, while the Fyre Festival turned out to be a Comedic tragedy. Abby Lee Miller’s prison time rounded off a year of shocking celebrity news!
2017 was a wild rollercoaster ride for some celebs, leaving them tangled in scandal and a public relations mess that even the best spin doctors would struggle with! From fiery awards show mix-ups to an outrageous music festival flop, the year was rife with headlines that had everyone talking (or gasping). Here’s a look back at the celebrity fiascos that turned heads and dropped jaws!
Hollywood’s Dirty Laundry: Following explosive reports from The New York Times and The New Yorker, Harvey Weinstein’s laundry list of alleged sexual harassment sent shockwaves through Tinseltown. Suddenly, Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Piven, and Matt Lauer found themselves in the hot seat, proving that Hollywood’s glitz often hides a darker side.
Kendall Jenner’s Pepsi Fiasco: Our favourite Kardashian’s attempt at activism with a Pepsi commercial bombed harder than a soggy biscuit. Protesting social injustice? Just hand a cop a fizzy drink! Pepsi quickly retracted the ad, stating, “Clearly, we missed the mark,” while Jenner silently wished she had just stuck to modelling.
La La Land’s Oscar Blunder: Who could forget the Oscar blunder where Moonlight took the gold thanks to a mix-up that made everyone go, “Wait, what?” Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway announced La La Land as Best Picture, only for producer Jordan Horowitz to step in and clarify, “No, really, it’s Moonlight!” Cue big-hearted acceptance speeches being cut as everyone scrambled to fix the mess.
Cattrall Says No to Sex and the City 3: Sarah Jessica Parker confirmed what many fans dreaded – no third Sex and the City installation. Kim Cattrall, who allegedly threw down the gauntlet on demands, squashed claims that she held the film hostage for her own projects. Her only demand? To not do a sequel – stating it all back in 2016!
Bachelor in Paradise Drama: Season 4 of Bachelor in Paradise felt more like a courtroom thriller after allegations arose revolving around Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson’s steamy pool antics. While the investigation cleared them, their post-show friendship featured more headlines than their actual romance on the series.
Kathy Griffin’s Trump Incident: In a bizarre publicity stunt, Kathy Griffin snapped a pic posing with a decapitated Donald Trump, resulting in lost endorsements, a scolding from CNN, and a major fallout with longtime friend Anderson Cooper. Post-controversy, she issued an apology, realising that the picture ruffled a few feathers (and not just her own!).
Fyre Festival Fail: Billed as a luxurious musical escape, the Fyre Festival turned into a cringe-worthy fiasco as guests reported miserable conditions and a lack of basic amenities. Festival-goers declared it a real-life episode of Survivor, with Ja Rule desperately trying to herd everyone back to Miami while they waited forever at the airport.
Melania’s Hurricane Heels: When the First Lady donned sky-high stilettos en route to survey Hurricane Harvey’s devastation, social media erupted with snarky comments questioning her fashion choices. Designer Manolo Blahnik came to her rescue, suggesting that she was just caught in bad PR and perhaps really didn’t have time to change.
Abby Lee Miller’s Jail Time: Last but not least, Dance Moms star Abby Lee Miller was sentenced to prison for bankruptcy fraud after trying to sneak $120,000 into the States. Who knew that a reality show could lead to such dramatic plot twists? She reported to prison saying it all felt like a surreal mistake!
2017 was a cacophony of celebrity missteps, from surprising scandals to hilariously disastrous moments. Whether it was an Oscar mix-up or a poorly received ad campaign, these public blunders revealed that fame often comes hand in hand with folly. With each headline, these stars have reminded us that when in the spotlight, the stakes and the laughs are sky-high!
Original Source: www.usmagazine.com
