8 Embarrassing Situations Celebs Got Into That Leave Nothing But Smiles
Celebrities, just like everyone else, aren't immune to the occasional awkward situations that life throws their way. From red carpet mishaps to on-stage blunders, these moments remind us that even the biggest stars in Hollywood have their share of human moments. It may be a wardrobe malfunction, a slip of the tongue during an interview, or a candid snapshot caught at the wrong time.
No matter what, these instances offer a glimpse into the unscripted side of stardom. Despite their fame, some celebrities often manage these situations with grace and humor while some handle them so cool like queens and kings.
Here are 8 awkward moments celebs got into that didn’t even cause them to miss a beat.
#1. Meryl Streep lost her shoe.
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The actress won a BAFTA award for her performance in The Iron Lady. When walking up to get the award, she almost fell due to her shoes. Fortunately, Colin Firth kneeled on one knee and returned the shoe to her foot. His action was heartwarming so Meryl Streep gave him a kiss.
#2. Tom Hanks is teased by his fans.
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There is a funny dialogue between Tom Hanks and TV host Graham Norton.
Graham: What do people mostly say to you when they see you on the street?
Tom: Oh, they used to yell “Houston, we have a problem!” or “Run, Forrest, run!” — that’s a biggie. But now they just yell, “Wiiiiilsooooon!”
It’s all about the ball — the friend of the character played by the actor in the movie Cast Away.
#3. Samuel L. Jackson was mistaken for his colleague Laurence Fishburne.
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A news host mistook Samuel L. Jackson for his colleague Laurence Fishburne on live TV. After the episode was released, Samuel L. Jackson wore a T-shirt saying “I’m not Laurence Fishburne.” Of course, it is just in case.
#4. Katy Perry wasn’t able to walk on stage after she jumped into a creamy cake.
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A hilarious situation happened at the 2008 Latin American MTV Awards ceremony. Katy was considered to jump out of a cake but she changed her mind and decided to jump on it. However, the cream was too slippery and the singer constantly fell.
#5. Meghan Markle forgot to remove the tag from her new dress.
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It seemed that Meghan Markle had been in a hurry for her flight from Fiji to the Kingdom of Tonga. So, she appeared in public with a tag on the bottom of her red dress. It was a small mistake but people often recall this with a smile.
#6. Someone stole nuts from Elizabeth II.
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A customary is to leave cups with cashew nuts and almonds in the corridors and personal chambers in Buckingham Palace. They were meant for the royal family but the guard often encroached on them. The queen noticed this and felt so angry. These snacks disappeared so quickly that she began to mark the cups. Everything was solved when the court administration officially asked the guards to stop eating those nuts.
#7. Robert Pattinson was dumped by a fan.
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Robert Pattinson, one of the most handsome men in Hollywood, dated unsuccessfully. He shared that a fan was chasing him everywhere and he saw her at his apartment. So, he decided to invite her to a restaurant. At the date, he constantly complained about how hard he was living and after that, he didn’t see her anywhere.
#8. Daniel Radcliffe was mistaken for a homeless guy.
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Daniel Radcliffe shared a funny story that he was seen as a homeless guy while hanging out with his girlfriend. When they were walking the dog, she went into a store and left him outside. Because it was cold, the actor knelt down by the dog to warm up. At that moment, a strange person approached to him and gave him $5, saying, “Get yourself a coffee, mate.”
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