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50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore

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Reputation is a fickle thing. It can take years—if not decades—to build up. But it only takes moments to destroy. Most stars know that they’re always in the spotlight, so whatever they do is going to have consequences. This is why it’s so important to have high moral standards and behave respectably when you’re a public figure.
The members of the AskReddit online community spilled the beans about which celebrities they have personally lost any and all respect for due to their atrocious behavior. You’ll find their thoughts below. Feel free to chime in with your own opinions in the comments.

#1

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Tom Hanks

...isn't on this list because he's wholesome as f**k and a world-class gentleman.
308points

#2

Prince Andrew.....for minor reasons.
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214points

#3

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
I'll mention a group: Actor Scientologists. When the whole Scientology news exploded roughly 8 years ago, I lost all respect.
200points

Let’s not be naive or holier-than-thou: everyone makes mistakes. To err is human, and all that. And to a certain extent, everyone deserves a second chance, forgiveness, and the opportunity to make amends. However, some sins are so egregious that it makes you wonder if redemption is even possible.

Fully protecting your reputation is impossible. However, a good rule of thumb is to avoid acting impulsively. If you think you’re about to make an important decision, write an angry comment, be rude, do something unethical, etc., it’s vital that you stop and think.

#4

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Chris Brown. The whole "he hit Rihanna" thing was downplayed in the media. Read the actual police report and you'll see that he tormented and even attempted to kill her. And this man is still walking and making music and garnering fans. Really does make me sick.
200points

#5

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Elon Musk, I got caught up in romantisizing the progress he was apparently making towards space travel. I remember saying I thought he was the closest we'd get to a real-life Zefram Cochrane. When I came to realise he was just another billionaire buying ideas and taking credit for them I stopped respecting him pretty quickly.
Marilyn Manson, I don't think I need to really explain why.
186points

#6

Pissed with Robin Williams for dying before I could hug him.
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186points

Give yourself some time to think things over if you feel like you’re in a situation where you’re very emotional and about to potentially make a mistake.

Try to consider the consequences of your actions, both immediate and long-term. Run your decision by the people you trust the most. If you have a public relations expert or a manager on your payroll, definitely get in touch with them.

Forbes notes that something you should always think twice before responding to someone in anger or frustration. Especially in a work context.

#7

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Madonna, ever since I found out she dumped her three chihuahuas at a dodgy kill shelter and one of them died after having its face mauled while the other two were basically starving by the time they were rescued. She was literally Madonna, she could have found them a good home. Or you know, literally hired someone just to care for them.
185points

#8

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Bill Cosby.

He wasn't like Cliff Huxtable at all.
160points

#9

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Gwyneth Paltrow - Goop

The medical information, that's just wrong, the $100 dollar vagina candle, the Recipies it's just nonsense and she's not a bad actress.
158points

What celebrities have you personally lost all respect for and why, Pandas? On the other hand, who are some public figures that you genuinely look up to?

Are there any stars who messed up who you think eventually managed to move past their sullied reputations? Let us know what you think.

#10

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Idk if he counts as a celebrity, but i f*****g dispise doctor phil now. Not only did he send trouble kids to a child labor and endangering camp, made an excuse for it, but he also literally told a male abuse victim that he was abusive for fighting back and that hes a scumbag

Edit: ok these comments are getting overwhelming, but for those who asked "why did you even respect him in the first place?" I first knew phil from the catch me outside girl and i thought he was doing something good for her. As well as helping family members with their destructive family lives. I didnt realize what he was REALLY doing to these people til recently.
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149points

#11

Not really a celebrity, but Rudy Giuliani.

I was 28 when 9/11 happened. He honestly and truly was America's Mayor during that time. We had no clue about who the dude actually was. These were the innocent times when social media was little more than a fever dream in Tom Anderson's mind.

I can honestly not think of a single person who was so widely held in such high regard, and has since fallen so low.
134points

#12

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
For someone not already listed here, I’ll go with Ellen - used to respect her a lot for being a trailblazer before everything came to light in 2020.
133points

#13

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Danny Masterson

Thought he was cool but later found out he is a higher up in scientology and got away with raping the wife of Cedric Bixler-Zavala (singer of the mars volta) and poisoned 2 of his dogs.
123points

#14

Whoopi Goldberg for saying the Holocaust wasn't about race and downplaying Jews as a race and a discriminated people.
123points

#15

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
This pandemic showed a lot of celebs to be self centred and out of touch.

I lost respect for everyone in that awful Imagine rendition.

"Imagine no possessions" they sing while sitting in their billion dollar mansions. Meanwhile the rest of us are losing our jobs.
119points

#16

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Jared Leto. Huge huge huge piece of s**t.
116points

#17

50 Celebrities That Messed Up So Badly That Barely Anyone Respects Them Anymore
Elisabeth Moss - how do you play the main character in a show like The Handmaid's Tale, yet practice Scientology in your personal life? I don't get it.
115points

#18

Dan Schneider. He crated a ton of shows on nickelodeon that I loved growing up but he's a disgusting man that *more than likely* molested a lot of young female stars growing up.
111points

#19

Steven Seagal. Because he is the world’s worst actor bar none.
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107points

#20

I think the overall take away from this thread is don't put anyone on a pedestal. You don't know anyone 100% besides yourself and even that can change. Everyone's flawed in some way.
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