When it comes to celebrities, many people rarely hold back. The media, in particular, is quick to weigh in on who’s talented, who’s overrated, and who’s gained or—more often, these days—lost too much weight. And when celebrity couples break up—or famously end up in court over an op-ed—we’re quick to take sides, despite quite frankly having no idea what these people’s lives are actually like behind closed doors.
But some celebrities, it seems, are off limits. For instance, we all know that Swifties aren’t to be messed with. And perhaps that’s why, when a Reddit user asked, “What’s a completely irrational opinion you have about a celebrity that you refuse to explain?” people didn’t hold back. From stars they insist are terrible at their jobs to celebrities they simply can’t stand for reasons they can’t quite put a finger on, these hot takes range from mildly baffling to completely unhinged. And while a few might actually track, even some of Hollywood’s most beloved names didn’t escape unscathed.
#21
I find Miley Cyrus super annoying for no single reason I can put my finger on.
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23points
And then there are the takes that leave you completely baffled. Maybe someone thinks an actor has never done anything funny—not once. Maybe a seemingly universally beloved star strikes another person as deeply suspicious simply because they’re way too likable. Or maybe someone confesses to having a deep but inexplicable dislike for a celebrity they admit they’ve never seen do anything particularly objectionable. There doesn’t always have to be a logical explanation.
Sometimes, you just can’t stand the guy.
#22
Jim Carrey is not funny. He only does a lot of face contortions and calls it funny.
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22points
#23
Things will come out about MrBeast that are devoid of humanity.
22points
#24
Drew Barrymore. Irritates me to no end.
21points
#25
Dwayne Johnson is like a weird humanoid robot who seems like everything he does is part of his pr training.
19points
#26
Seth Rogen — I just can’t. Not funny, and that laugh just makes me want to rip my arm off and hit him with it!
19points
#27
Kevin Hart. The thought of his very existence annoys me to no end.
18points
#28
Ariana grande acts like she’s never been punched in the face & Taylor is PR trained like a BANK.
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18points
#30
Charli xcx smells like cheese. I never met her nor do I know her but I just know she has cheese aura.
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15points
#31
I lost all respect for Justin Timberlake when he got a DWI because it is so easy not to drive drunk these days, and he has the money to avoid it. But instead, it felt like he just had the money to get out of trouble and not own up to what he risked.
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15points
#32
I hate Taylor Swift's music. And it's easier just to tell people I think she is bad than the actual reason. My roommate figured out the actual reason after a while without me telling him. Taylor Swift was very popular as a country singer back in my school days. Only in late high school/early college was she transitioning into pop music. Growing up in the countryside, she was everywhere. And I did not have a pleasant childhood — violent stepfather, toxic mother, and I was bullied a lot in school. As a result, I came to associate Taylor Swift and her music with people I wanted to avoid or wanted nothing to do with. Everyone who has ever hurt me in my life was always listening to her music.
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14points
#33
Depp was NOT a total angel in regards to the Amber Heard situation.
13points
#34
Steve Harvey is a horrible person and shouldn't be allowed on tv.
13points
#37
Jennifer Anniston looks like the most basic girl I’ve ever seen and every white girl i went to school with.
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12points
#39
Russel Crowe gives me an ick so intense I can’t watch any scenes he’s in I’ll simply fast forward.
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11points
#40
Miriam Margolyes, she's vulgar and I HATE her "dotty old woman " act.
11points