Top 10 Most Shocking Red Carpet Moments of All Time
#10: Jason Derulo Falls Down The MET Stairs (Allegedly)
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When using the internet, it's always wise to double and maybe even triple-check your sources. In 2015, a Twitter user posted a photo of a man plummeting down the stairs of a red carpet and claimed it was musician Jason Derulo at the MET Gala. However, the accident actually happened four years prior to that, at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The rumor circulated across the pond and fooled everyone into thinking Derulo was the man in the pic. Eventually, it made its way to the "Savage Love" singer, who publicly stated that he wasn’t even at the 2015 MET. Still, that didn’t stop the meme from circulating around every award show since!
#9: Björk’s Swan Dress
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Icelandic singer Bjork ruffled some feathers when she stepped out for the 73rd Academy Awards. Nominated for her work in "Dancer in the Dark," the musician turned actress arrived wearing a dress shaped like a swan. Complete with a head, beak and lots of plume, the Marjan Pejoski gown stole the show. Björk even brought a collection of eggs that she "laid" out as she crossed the red carpet. The bold outfit became a hot topic and remains one of the wildest Oscar moments to date. Although she didn't walk away with gold that night, Björk became a fashion icon.
#8: Jessica Chastain & Oscar Isaac’s PDA
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They're two of show biz's hottest stars, and when they're paired together, they're too hot to handle. While promoting their series "Scenes from a Marriage," Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac couldn't keep their hands off each other. With lots of pecks, hugs and dreamy eye contact, one would think they were Hollywood's new IT couple. However, the co-stars are both married to other people! Their public displays of (apparently) platonic affection swept the internet, and commenters speculated over whether something was happening beyond mutual admiration. As it turns out, there was nothing romantic between the two, but that didn't stop fans from shipping them anyway.
#7: Hugh Grant’s Handcuffing
While attending the Dutch premiere of his rom-com "Music and Lyrics," Hugh Grant got the shock of a lifetime when a fan took their admiration to a new level. Television journalist Cielke Sijben approached the star and handcuffed herself to him. For a whole 10 minutes, the two were attached by the wrist while a perplexed but patient Grant awaited help. After the fire department released them, Sijben was taken away by police. While we're sure the "Love, Actually" star appreciates his fans, this was one interaction that was too close for comfort.
#6: Jim Carrey’s Bizarre Interview
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No matter how hard one prepares for a red carpet, you should always expect the unexpected. While covering New York Fashion Week, "E!" reporter Catt Sadler interviewed Jim Carrey, which was bizarre from start to finish. When the correspondent asked him about the evening, he was dismissive of the event’s Icons theme and stated it wasn’t a concept he believed in. Still, Sadler tried valiantly to engage with the Truman Show Actor. From there Carrey diverged into an existential ramble, making it impossible to tell whether he was being serious or sarcastic. Sadler made one final attempt to salvage the interview, but Carrey, who declared neither of them existed in the first place, was beyond caring.
#5: Angelina Jolie & Billy Bob Thorton’s Blood Vials
Long before Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly were trading blood, Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton were causing quite a stir. During the couple’s three-year-long marriage, they attended several red carpets wearing necklaces with vials of each other’s blood. The accessory became a controversial topic as both the media and fans were perplexed by the oddity. In 2018, long after their divorce, Thornton went on record and explained that the idea was merely a way for them to feel connected when they were apart. Even with this justification, the vampiric move still leaves us scratching our heads.
#4: Amy Schumer Pranks Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
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Amy Schumer is never worried about embarrassing herself for the sake of a joke, and this little stunt is a perfect example. While attending the 2015 Time 100 Gala, the comedian sought an opportunity to upstage Kim Kardashian and Kayne West's appearance. Purposely tripping and falling in front of the then couple, the gag was captured by shocked photographers. However, the prank did little to jilt Kardashian and West, who ignored the comedian. Of course, there were no hard feelings given that Kardashian and Schumer have since become good friends.
#3: Zac Efron’s Condom Mishap
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While attending "The Lorax" premiere, Zac Efron had a little mishap that saw him turning a hundred different shades of red. As he passed some items from his pocket to an assistant, a condom wrapper fell out of the star's pocket. Paparazzi captured the fluster while a blushing Efron had to take a moment to recover. He ended up rolling with the punches and having a good laugh at his own expense. Although it was an embarrassing moment, we’re happy that the star was playing it safe. Guess you could say it was “That Awkward Moment”.
#2: Will Smith Slaps A Reporter
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Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars will go down as one of the most talked-about celebrity moments in history. However, years before the incident, Smith was part of another moment that got people talking. While on the red carpet, the "King Richard" star came face to face with Vitalii Sediuk, a Ukrainian journalist known for pranking celebs. During their encounter, Sediuk forcefully grabbed and kissed Smith on the cheek. The unwelcomed action ended with a slight slap courtesy of the actor. This didn't stop the practical joker from continuing his controversial stunts against celebrities though, which have resulted in him being arrested more than once.
#1: John Travolta Kisses Scarlett Johansson
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One year after butchering Idina Menzel's name at the Oscars, John Travolta found himself in more hot water after a red carpet moment with Scarlett Johansson. When the "A Love Song for Bobby Long" co-stars bumped into each other, Travolta greeted Johansson with a peck on the cheek. Paparazzi captured the moment, which quickly made its rounds across the internet. Some claimed the "Black Widow" starlet looked uncomfortable, which prompted fans to call Travolta’s behavior "inappropriate" and "creepy." Afterwards, the actress defended the "Grease" actor by stating the whole thing was misconstrued.
