10 Times Celebs Tried To Act Normal And FAILED

Top 10 Times Celebrities Attempted (and Failed) to Be Relatable

Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the moments where celebs tried to be just like us . . and failed.

#10: Guessing Grocery Prices

Bill Gates

It’s hard enough for a millionaire to relate to the rest of us, let alone a billionaire! During “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” Bill Gates played a game with one objective: correctly guessing the prices of groceries. Between estimating $5 for a box of Rice-A-Roni and $10 for a pack of Tide Pods, it was clear he hadn’t stepped inside a store for a long time. While it’s understandable that he wouldn’t know the exact prices, some of his guesses were so far off that the audience had to help him. The response was mixed – some found it hilarious, while others were less than impressed. At the very least, Gates maintained a positive attitude, showing that he was very aware of his lack of knowledge.

#9: Scratching an Itch on Sacred Rocks

Jennifer Lawrence

At one point, she was the queen of relatable celebrities. But perceptions can shift with a mis-judged anecdote. Lawrence told a story on “The Graham Norton Show” about her time working in Hawaii. The cast was filming by ancient sacred rocks they were forbidden to sit on– and she decided to ignore this so she could scratch an itch. This caused stones to tumble down, endangering the crew. Needless to say, few found her anecdote to be particularly charming. She was called out for not only disrespecting local beliefs, but framing the situation as comedic. Thankfully, she did apologize.

#8: Cutting a Cucumber

Kendall Jenner

While it isn’t surprising that someone raised in wealth wouldn’t be a culinary genius, you’d think they’d still have some basic cooking skills. During an episode of “The Kardashians,” Kendall Jenner decided to make herself a snack, rather than have the chefs prepare her one. She even mentioned how easy the process would be. She then proceeded to pull out a cucumber and cut it in a most bizarre way. The way she both held and used the knife made some question whether she had ever used one before. While she was good-natured about the ribbing she received from it, it was another instance of how disconnected she could be.

#7: Comparing Quarantine to Jail

Ellen DeGeneres

The beginning of the pandemic was tough for many, especially those who had to continue working or were locking down in smaller spaces. A lot of people online were able to relate to one another, but then celebrities tried complaining about it as well. And among the celebs, Ellen DeGeneres stood out. She released a video discussing her thoughts about the crisis and cracked a joke about how quarantining was comparable to being in jail. Her saying this from her vast, multi-million dollar mansion was not well-received. She was immediately called out for it, leading her to quietly delete the video and pretend it never happened. Unfortunately for her, the Internet never forgets.

#6: Opining on the Pandemic

Madonna

Different stars had varying responses to the spread of the coronavirus. While some complained about lockdowns, others tried to put an optimistic spin on the ordeal. Early on, Madonna added her two cents to the situation. She posted a video explaining that she saw the pandemic as an equalizer. She was attempting to make a fair point about how anyone could get sick, regardless of who they were in society, but she didn’t take into consideration how some would have better access to healthcare than others, or that some would be at higher risk. Her saying this from a rose petal bath in her undoubtedly expensive bathroom annoyed people even more.

#5: Buying A School Bus

Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott

After finding out that his very young daughter wanted to try riding a bus, Travis Scott did the logical thing: he bought her one of her own. Kylie Jenner then posted the photos, clearly proud that they had made Stormi happy. But Jenner didn’t get the response she had expected. While school buses aren’t exactly a luxury vehicle, they are still expensive - and they could have just rented one. It was perceived by many as a way for the celebrity couple to cosplay as normies without having to actually live like them. While it is great that they did something nice for their daughter, it wasn’t interpreted as the relatable parenting moment they thought it was.

#4: Not Having Designer Items While Growing Up

Bella Hadid

While being interviewed by Vogue, model Bella Hadid decided to get personal. She lamented that she never had a designer piece growing up, and how she was happier as an adult because she could buy them. This caused a collective eye roll online, with many noting that it was the definition of a first world problem. And while her parents may have not allowed her to get luxury shoes, it wasn’t because they couldn’t afford them. Her father is a successful real estate developer, and her mother was a reality star. Many fans also found it hard to sympathize when so many people have trouble affording basic necessities.

#3: The Food Stamp Challenge

Gwyneth Paltrow

While celebrities highlighting injustices can help bring awareness, they sometimes go about it in the worst way possible. While doing publicity for a food bank, Gwyneth Paltrow participated in the “food stamp” challenge, where she’d have to stick to a weekly grocery budget. Paltrow started off by buying large amounts of produce, and quickly hit her limit. After a few days, she admitted to buying extra groceries, and quit. To top it all off, she celebrated ending the challenge by going to an expensive restaurant. While she may have had underlying good intentions, the execution made it clear that she wasn’t aware of how people with less income actually survive.

#2: Comparing Life Experiences

Kim Kardashian

After her infamous 72-day marriage, Kim Kardashian struggled with the negative feelings that came with divorce. She discussed this during an interview, and mentioned an experience that changed her outlook. She had met a young woman with cancer, who told her that while it was scary, it had taught her more about herself. Kim then took that moment and centered herself, saying that the patients’ emotions were similar to her own. Comparing her relationship to a deadly disease did NOT go over well. While she later insisted her words had been taken out of context, many weren’t buying it. It was a reminder early on, that the Kardashians were living in a different world than most of us.

#1: Singing “Imagine”

Gal Gadot & Friends

The world was traumatized by the onset of the pandemic, with people beset by stress, worry and hardship. So… Gal Gadot and other entertainers decided to cheer everyone up by singing a cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” She claimed to have been inspired by quarantine people playing music from their balconies. But the song didn’t really have the effect Gadot intended. Many non-celebs were acutely aware that famous stars wouldn’t be able to truly understand what everyone else was going through. This admittedly well-intentioned cover version was widely criticized, with countless parodies made in response.





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