A number of well-known actors and actresses in the
Entertainment industry have already been judged by our preconceived notions. Based on their public demeanor, we may think that certain celebrities are not really pleasant persons, while the opposite may be true. When we think we have a handle on a certain type of person's character, we are always a little taken aback when they say or do something that is both shocking and offensive.
The public's opinion of them shifts due to their comments, which can devastate their careers. Examine our top eight list of famous people who have made shockingly hateful statements, and share your thoughts with us.
1. Robert Downey Jr
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Few persons on this list have been as resilient as Robert Downey Jr. in the face of some truly awful criticism. Downey Jr. said that people whose first language is Spanish might not be very smart in response to a remark by filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu that superhero pictures contribute to cultural genocide. Since Downey Jr. himself speaks Spanish, he claimed, no one should take him seriously.
2. Whoopi Goldberg
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On an episode of The View, Whoopi Goldberg defended Bill Cosby, who has been accused of drugging and raping dozens of women over the past few years. She has defended alleged rapists before, saying of college rape victims, "in my opinion, if you don't want this kind of attention, don't get poop-faced."
3. Mel Gibson
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A look into Mel Gibson's personal life reveals a person who seems to be a real jerk. When he was caught driving under the influence in 2006, he made the first of many horrible comments. Gibson insulted one of the police with misogynistic comments before asking the other arresting officer whether he was Jewish and blaming Jews for the world's conflicts.
4. Ariana Grande
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Long regarded an All-American beauty, Ariana Grande was captured on film during a drunken rant at a late-night doughnut store, declaring, "I hate Americans. "America is the reason I despise the world." She tried to undo the damage as soon as possible by claiming she was sorry, but many haven't forgotten about her remarks.
5. Michael Jackson
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Good Morning America recorded the pop artist's dissatisfaction with his financial advisers in 2005. The musician had a small allowance and reportedly didn't always obtain his full request. Jackson was overheard stating, "they suck - they're like leeches," in a recorded phone call to a buddy. It's intentional on the part of the Jews.
6. John Mayer
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The singer attempted edginess in his response to a question about the types of women he typically slept with during a 2010 interview with Playboy. When asked if black women are attracted to him, he responded, "No, because my penis is kind of like a white supremacist." He went on to explain that he and his penis have different priorities, so he must put them physically apart. Neither the general people nor the media found the remarks amusing.
7. Paris Hilton
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The book features several quotes from Paris Hilton, many of which are extremely offensive to black men. She admitted to the author that she had turned down a hookup with a black man on more than one occasion. She is quoted as adding, "I despise black guys," which he finds offensive. Not even once have I considered picking one up. It stinks. Finally, the author inquired, "How black does a guy have to be?" And she responded that 1% was plenty for her.