16 Instances Celebrities Attempted to Be Humorous, Relatable, or Wise, But Ended Up Seeming Completely Disconnected

Sometimes, celebrities share quotes that genuinely inspire everyday people. Other times, they say things so disconnected from reality that its hard to believe theyre serious. Below are 16 moments when public figures seemed wildly out of touch with normal life.

1. In 2019, a fan tweeted that she would need to pick up extra shifts and work around 20 hours just to afford a pair of jeans from Khlo Kardashians brand, Good American. Kardashian responded enthusiastically, saying how cute it was and how happy she was that the fan enjoyed the jeans.

2. As inflation and environmental concerns over private jet usage were being widely discussed, Kylie Jenner shared a photo with her then-partner, Travis Scott, standing in front of two private jets. The caption read, You wanna take mine or yours? The post was later deleted.

3. Kim Kardashian, who grew up in a wealthy family, caused backlash after offering business advice in an interview. She said women should get up and work because nobody wants to work these days. While she later claimed it was taken out of context, the publication stood by the original quote.

4. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, Vanessa Hudgens went live on Instagram and made comments suggesting that widespread illness and death were inevitable. After initially defending her words, she later apologized and acknowledged the seriousness of the situation.

5. While speaking about fame and social media, Jennifer Anistonwhose parents were successful actorscriticized people becoming famous through platforms like TikTok and YouTube, suggesting it diluted the acting profession. The comments sparked criticism due to her own background.

6. Lily-Rose Depp, whose first film roles were alongside her famous father, said that although family connections might open doors, they dont guarantee success. Many pointed out that having a famous last name still provides a significant advantage.

7. Kelly Ripa joked on a talk show about her sons move to his own apartment in Brooklyn, saying he was chronically poor because he now had to pay his own rent.

8. Molly-Mae Hague stated on a podcast that Beyonc has the same 24 hours in a day as everyone else, implying that success depends entirely on personal effort. This comment triggered backlash due to her privileged position and high income.

9. On an episode of The View, Kelly Osbourne made a remark about Latino people cleaning toilets if they were deported. The statement was immediately criticized and later addressed in a public apology.

10. During a home-recorded segment of her show in quarantine, Ellen DeGeneres compared staying in her mansion to being in jail, which many viewers considered deeply insensitive.

11. Justin Timberlake commented during the lockdown that full-time parenting was not human, a remark that frustrated many parents who had no alternative.

12. In a viral TikTok video, Oprah suggested a gift that cost over $100 and insisted it was not expensive. She later offered a more meaningful and affordable alternative involving writing a heartfelt letter.

13. Gwyneth Paltrow suggested that having a traditional office job is less demanding than working on a film set, which angered many working parents. She later clarified her comments in a blog post.

14. In another interview, Paltrow questioned how something natural like the sun could be harmful, despite well-known risks like skin cancer.

15. She also stated on a talk show that she would rather smoke crack than eat canned cheese. Years later, she confirmed she still felt the same way.

16. Finally, Paltrow once openly stated that she could never pretend to be someone earning $25,000 per year, further reinforcing the publics perception of her being disconnected from everyday realities.

Author: Ava Mitchell