"I Want To Leave": 30 Famous Women Who Were Honest During Celebrity Interviews, And Left a Mark

Warning: This article touches on sensitive topics, including sexual assault.

• Rihanna candidly shared her feelings about potentially joining American Idol as a judge.
• Cher had no time for fake compliments when talking to David Letterman.
• Cher also firmly shut down Charlie Rose during an interview on his own show.
• Jennifer Lawrence, in Vogue's "73 Questions," addressed a harmful rumor about her that the media was spreading.
• In 1993, Tina Turner shut down a journalist who asked why she hadnt watched her biopic Whats Love Got to Do With It.
• Tina Turner hosted Mike Wallace at her home and answered a foolish question with unmatched wit.
• Carrie Fisher displayed her legendary humor during a segment on Larry King Live.
• Helen Mirren, in 1975, confronted a male interviewer who doubted her acting ability due to her physical appearance.
• TLC exposed the harsh realities of the music industry at the 1996 Grammys, revealing they were actually bankrupt.
• Salma Hayek described the bizarre experience of hosting a party with a Donald Trump piata.
• Emma Thompson recounted an incident where a neighbor mistakenly reported a naked man, who turned out to be her.
• Lady Gaga proudly brought her Oscar for Best Original Song to Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2019.
• Barbra Streisand, preparing for a flawless performance on The Oprah Winfrey Show, sprayed her microphone white.
• Whoopi Goldberg cracked up Keanu Reeves by sharing a humorous story from her comedy show.
• Sheryl Lee Ralph defended her Abbott Elementary co-star Quinta Brunson when Jimmy Kimmel stole the spotlight during Brunson's Emmys speech in 2022.
• Yoko Ono expressed her frustration over the long-standing claim that she broke up The Beatles.
• Serena Williams explained why she wasnt smiling during a press conferencesimply because she didnt want to be there.
• At the 2018 US Open, Serena called out the crowd after Naomi Osaka defeated her, criticizing their behavior.
• Beyonc refused to entertain outdated questions about Destinys Child's success from early 2000s reporters.
• Viola Davis confidently embraced her inclusion in Times 100 Most Influential People in 2017.
• Keke Palmer discussed the discrimination Black women face when sharing sexual assault experiences on The Breakfast Club.
• Thandiwe Newton shared her irritation when Victoria Beckham mistook her for Zoe Saldaa.
• Kate Hudson spoke out against body-shaming by the media in the 2000s and its personal impact.
• Oprah confronted David Letterman about his mistreatment of her during a previous Chicago appearance.
• Jane Fonda firmly rejected Megyn Kelly's intrusive interview questions.
• Janelle Mone described her lively, sexually adventurous courtyard parties in an interview with Rolling Stone.
• Goldie Hawn recounted her worst first date, which ended in vomiting after a kiss.
• Catherine Zeta-Jones shared a humorous golf bet with her husband, involving a clothing penalty.
• Madonna exposed David Lettermans true behavior during her appearance on his show.
• Miriam Margolyes openly expressed her admiration for Laurence Olivier on The Graham Norton Show.

Author: Sophia Brooks