When nice celebrities clash, it gets awkward! We're diving into the most unexpected and shocking feuds between stars known for their kind personas. From on-set drama to social media spats, these surprising conflicts will leave you stunned and wondering what really happened behind the scenes.
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00:00She wants to be a lifestyle arbiter. Fine, good. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting
00:05down our picks for celebrity fights we never saw coming, considering the perceived kindness
00:09of one or both stars involved. No, I got along great, great with that dog.
00:18Number 10. Matthew Perry vs. Keanu Reeves. The late Matthew Perry, known for his lovable
00:22portrayal of Chandler Bing on Friends, raised quite a few eyebrows when he shaded fellow actor
00:27Keanu Reeves in his 2022 memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing. Perry wrote,
00:32Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die,
00:35but Keanu Reeves still walks among us?
00:40That's funny.
00:42Why is that funny?
00:43The offhand remark was unexpected, particularly given Reeves' reputation
00:47as one of Hollywood's most down-to-earth celebrities.
00:50Oh.
00:54Fans of the John Wick actor, who is seldom tied to industry controversies,
00:58quickly rallied to his defense online. Perry later apologized,
01:02explaining that he had used Reeves' name at random and meant no harm.
01:05Good night, John.
01:06Good night, Jimmy.
01:07Number 9. Jon Hamm vs. Kim Kardashian.
01:10Reality TV queen Kim Kardashian and Mad Men star Jon Hamm in a war of words.
01:14We can safely say that no one expected the suave star of Mad Men to stir up so much
01:18drama with a Kardashian. In a 2012 interview with Elle UK, Hamm lamented the rise of celebrity
01:24culture, ultimately saying whether it's Paris Hilton or Kim Kardashian, stupidity is celebrated.
01:29Kim K, never one to shy away from defending herself, took to social media to clap back,
01:34calling the remarks careless. Hamm's comments were interpreted as elitist by some,
01:38while others found them justifiable. Despite the brief feud, both parties
01:41seemed to move on without further drama, though it's unlikely they'll be exchanging holiday cards
01:45anytime soon.
01:46Between James Bond and Don Draper, it's up to Kim Kardashian to take the high road, tweeting,
01:52we're all working hard and we all have to respect one another.
01:56Number 8. Martha Stewart vs. Gwyneth Paltrow.
01:59Martha Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow might seem like kindred spirits given their mutual status
02:03as lifestyle gurus with successful brands, but that's exactly what sparked their unexpected feud.
02:09The drama began in 2013 when Stewart made some pointed comments about Paltrow
02:13and her lifestyle brand Goop.
02:15If she's authentic, all the better. I mean, and I certainly hope she is.
02:20She really wants to be part of the lifestyle business.
02:23You see, Stewart questioned Paltrow's authenticity and suggested she was imitating her,
02:28even implying that Paltrow wouldn't have pursued the venture if she were more
02:31confident in her acting career. Paltrow fired back, calling Stewart's perception of her as
02:44flattering compliment. The feud escalated from there, with both ladies taking subtle
02:49digs at each other, including naming their recipes with shady undertones.
03:06Number 7. Doja Cat vs. Noah Schnapp.
03:09To say Doja Cat and Noah Schnapp's feud was one of the most unexpected
03:12pop culture moments of 2022 would be an understatement. It all started when Doja
03:16Cat privately messaged the Young Stranger Things actor asking if his co-star Joseph Quinn was
03:21single. Schnapp shared the private messages in a TikTok video, sparking backlash.
03:30Many found Doja's messages innocent and relatable and criticized Schnapp for
03:34exposing their private conversation. Doja even called Noah's actions exploitative.
03:43Schnapp, for his part, handled the situation maturely, later apologizing privately to Doja,
03:47seemingly smoothing over a messy situation between the two likable stars.
03:51Number 6. Priyanka Chopra Jonas vs. Rosie O'Donnell.
03:55Talk about an awkward misunderstanding. During a chance meeting at a restaurant,
03:58Rosie O'Donnell assumed actress and producer Priyanka Chopra was the daughter of author
04:02Deepak Chopra and mentioned it in conversation. While Priyanka corrected her, O'Donnell later
04:12recounted the encounter in a social media video, calling the situation embarrassing.
04:17Priyanka responded with a firm statement, explaining that assuming someone's identity
04:20based on their last name is not only inaccurate but dismissive of their individuality.
04:29And while O'Donnell later apologized for the faux pas,
04:32it doesn't make their brief back and forth any less nasty.
04:34Number 5. Debra Messing vs. Susan Sarandon.
04:43It was an unexpected feud when it erupted during the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign.
04:48Susan Sarandon vs. Debra Messing. Politics can bring out the worst in even the nicest celebrities.
04:53Debra Messing and Susan Sarandon's heated clash began during the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
04:58Both were anti-Donald Trump, but they went after each other because Sarandon supported
05:02Bernie Sanders and expressed her belief that Trump would be less harmful.
05:06Sarandon, a Bernie Sanders supporter, suggested she might vote for Donald Trump over Hillary
05:10Clinton because she believed Trump's presidency could inspire a political revolution. Messing,
05:15a Hillary Clinton supporter, took to Twitter to criticize Sarandon, calling her comments
05:19insane and ultimately labeling her irresponsible.
05:32More social media disagreements and personal attacks over differing political views followed
05:37in the years that followed. To this day, there's no indication that they've buried the hatchet.
05:41Number 4. Brendan Fraser vs. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
05:45It's said that celebrities don't get any nicer than Brendan Fraser.
05:52And that's what makes the actor's feud with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, or HFPA,
05:57so heartbreaking. In 2018, Fraser alleged that he had been sexually assaulted by Philip Burke,
06:02a former president of the HFPA, at a 2003 industry luncheon. Fraser's accusations,
06:07coupled with his claim that the incident led to him being blacklisted in Hollywood for years,
06:11shocked fans who had long admired the affable actor's work.
06:18The feud not only damaged the reputation of the HFPA and the annual show it hosts,
06:22the Golden Globe Awards, but also underscored the challenges faced
06:25by individuals who hold influential organizations accountable.
06:32Number 3. Ellen DeGeneres vs. Dakota Johnson.
06:35Ellen DeGeneres, once considered the epitome of daytime TV niceness, surprised everyone when her
06:40seemingly lighthearted banter with actress Dakota Johnson took an uncomfortable turn on her now
06:45defunct talk show. During a 2019 interview on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen jokingly chastised
06:50Dakota for not inviting her to her birthday party. However, Dakota's immediate and firm
06:57response to the contrary caught the audience off guard. The actress explained that Ellen
07:01had been invited, but she hadn't attended, sparking visible awkwardness.
07:12This seemingly minor moment became a defining cultural moment, especially when viewed alongside
07:16the years-later accusations about Ellen's alleged problematic behavior behind the scenes.
07:26Number 2. Dwayne The Rock Johnson vs. Ryan Reynolds.
07:29Dwayne The Rock Johnson and Ryan Reynolds are both beloved for their charming personas and
07:33larger-than-life personalities, and with both possessing some easygoing humor,
07:37it would be reasonable to believe the two would make good industry friends.
07:40Unfortunately, that was not the case on the set of Netflix's 2021 film Red Notice.
07:50Allegedly, the feud stemmed from Reynolds not being pleased with The Rock's tardiness.
07:54According to details from outlets like The Wrap and TMZ, Reynolds confronted Johnson after he
07:58arrived late to set multiple times, as much as eight hours on some occasions. It's said that the
08:03two acting professionals have since resolved their issues, however. Before we continue,
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08:30Number 1. Henry Winkler vs. Tom Hanks. If there were a Mount Rushmore of nice celebrities,
08:34Henry Winkler and Tom Hanks would surely be on it. So when news broke of their behind-the-scenes
08:39feud, it was admittedly hard to believe. The tension reportedly
08:55began in 1989 on the set of Turner and Hooch, where Winkler was hired as director but was
09:00fired just 13 days in, allegedly due to creative differences with Hanks. While details remain
09:04scarce, Winkler once joked in an interview with People,
09:19Whether it was a clash of creative visions or egos, this feud remains a truly surprising Hollywood
09:24rift. Which celebrity would you be shocked to see take part in a nasty public spat?
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