It is common for the names of celebrities to be linked to controversies, regardless of whether or not the allegations are factual. In today's world, being called out by the internet has become commonplace; nonetheless, a significant response from the general public may take some time to go away. Many famous people have felt the wrath of the current cancel culture in our society during their careers.
Even though many of them have received significant pushback from the public, these celebrities continue to enjoy success, and despite the controversies surrounding them, they have not been brought down. Here is a list of the nine2 famous people who have successfully navigated their way out of controversial situations.
1. Ariana Grande
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In 2015, American singer Ariana Grande got into trouble after a security camera video went viral showing her licking donuts from a display case. Some of the things she said were, "I hate America." She later bought donuts from the shop, but not the ones she licked, and apologized profusely for her actions. Despite the massive backlash, she is still one of the most popular and successful celebrities today.
2. Chrissy Teigen
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Courtney Stodden revealed Teigen's 2010 messages in 2021. Teigen bullied Courtney Stodden, according to messages. Stodden confronted her ten years later. No public signs since Teigen direct messaged Stodden to kill herself and that she can't wait for her to die. Chrissy apologized for her misconduct and said she didn't like her old self. She's still successful despite losing brand partnerships due to her bullying.
3. Tom Brady
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Tom Brady was involved in 2015's Deflategate affair. Deflategate was an NFL scandal involving allegations that New England Patriots quarterback
Tom Brady deflated footballs in a 2014 win against the Indianapolis Colts. The NFL suspended him, yet he's still a star today.
4. Kendall Jenner
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Kendall Jenner faced a career problem after appearing in a Pepsi campaign in 2017 that resembled the Black Lives Matter movement. During the rally, she gave a cop Pepsi. After the outrage from the public, Pepsi promptly withdrew the ad. Kendall felt horrible for doing the ad and apologized if she upset anyone. Since the scandal, she's become a successful model. She's among the highest-paid models.
5. Kim Kardashian
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In 2020, Kim Kardashian rented a private island for her friends and family. It would have been fine if it hadn't happened during the global crisis. Therefore, many are upset. Kardashian claims he surprised her inner group with a trip to a private island. Many believed she was dumb and insulting for displaying her privilege amid a crisis.
6. Chris Pratt
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It's common knowledge that Chris Pratt is a committed Christian. His association with a religion hostile to the LGBTQ population is a regular target of criticism. He has repeatedly refuted these allegations and insisted that his church was accessible to people of all sexual orientations. In contrast to Pratt's claims, the Church explicitly states on its website that it does not support homosexuality.
7. Gal Gadot
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Who would have thought that the internet would be mean to the wonderful Gal Gadot?
Gal Gadot was criticized after she was seen singing Imagine by John Lennon with some of her famous friends. They put out the video to make people feel better at the start of the world crisis. On the other hand, the public was angry that they were so out of touch and focused on themselves.
8. Kathy Griffin
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After Kathy Griffin posted a photo of herself holding Trump's severed head in 2017, her career quickly collapsed. She caused a stir when she posed for photos wearing a Donald Trump mask made of latex and smeared with fake blood. A photo like this was released to symbolize Trump's misogynistic comments about Megyn Kelly's period. Multiple commentators have pointed out that Kathy Griffin, a comedian, has been accused of asking for Trump's assassination.
9. Vanessa Hudgens
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The High School Musical star caused a stir when she went live on Instagram and said no one should isolate themselves because everyone is going to die regardless of whether or not they have the virus. As a result of the backlash, she sincerely expressed regret and urged her supporters to enter quarantine if they ever were ill or tested positive.