14 Awkward Celebrity Moments We Can’t Erase From Our Memory

Celebrities are constantly under the watchful eye of cameras, so it’s no surprise that their every misstep quickly makes headlines. Their elaborate outfits sometimes fall apart at the seams or get caught on their heels, their speeches may slip from their minds, and dresses that looked flawless during fittings can appear completely different on stage. Yet, most stars handle these frustrating moments with remarkable humor, brushing off the mishaps with grace.

Chrissy Teigen

For her red carpet appearance at the 2016 American Music Awards, the star wore a dress with a daringly high slit. To avoid any wardrobe mishaps, Teigen had to keep the dress in place by either holding it down or using her hands to cover herself while walking and posing.

Amanda Seyfried

The actress looked absolutely stunning at the recent Critics’ Choice ceremony in an elegant gold dress. And although it seemed from the outside that Seyfried felt quite comfortable in the outfit, the woman later admitted that one of the sleeves of her dress kept trying to slip off her shoulder. Amanda even joked that she was ready to get rid of the outfit, as she was tired of constantly adjusting it.

Jenna Ortega

At the premiere of the latest Scream movie, the actress appeared in a dress by designer Olivier Rousteing. Unfortunately, at some point, Ortega got an ink stain on the white insert covering the neckline. The actress sincerely apologized to the master for the ruined dress, but the small embarrassment didn't spoil Jenna's mood, and she calmly posed for photographers.

Katy Perry

During the filming of one of the episodes of American Idol, her leather pants of the singer split at the seam at the back. This moment caused a real stir in the studio, but Katy wasn't embarrassed and asked assistants to fix her outfit with sticky tape right in front of the TV cameras. However, this is not the first situation of this sort in Perry's life, and the star already knows how to deal with a wardrobe malfunction.

Salma Hayek

In 2022, at the Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony, Salma Hayek almost walked on stage with Fran Drescher. Hayek's glove accidentally got caught on the jewelry that adorned the top of Drescher's black dress. An assistant tried to fix the problem carefully without damaging either woman's outfit. However, time was running out, and Salma noticed that they might have to present the award to Michael Keaton together. The funniest part was that Keaton himself was almost late to the stage because he got stuck in the bathroom.

Jamie Lee Curtis

This year, for the first time in the last 60 years, the organizers of the Oscar ceremony decided to change the design of the red carpet. The usual red color was replaced with a light, pale cream shade. Such an innovation disappointed one of the nominees. The thing is, Jamie Lee Curtis had decided to wear a luxurious dress that perfectly matched the color of the carpet. The actress noted this even a day before the start of the ceremony. However, this did not spoil Curtis’s mood, and she advised everyone not to get nervous about trifles and simply enjoy the event.

Elizabeth Banks

The actress’s lavish black and white dress, in which she appeared at the Oscars this year, looked magnificent, but it was not very comfortable to move around in. When Banks took the stage to announce the winner in the “Best Visual Effects” category, she stumbled and almost fell. However, the woman managed to keep her balance and not only complete her journey to the microphone but also joke about the incident — Elizabeth claimed a giant bear was following her.

Sharon Osbourne

The celebrity lost a tooth in the middle of a live talk show but chose to laugh it off instead of letting it ruin the moment.

Sarah Jessica Parker

At the New York premiere of the show And Just Like That, the actress had a mishap with her purse. The strap of the accessory broke off and Parker had to pick it up from the floor. However, this did not ruin the star’s mood, and she appeared happy and content throughout the rest of the evening.

Jennifer Coolidge

In 2022, the actress won her first Emmy Award for her role in the series White Lotus. Coolidge gave an emotional and funny speech on stage, but her allotted time ended too quickly, and she didn't manage to thank everyone. At some point, the organizers turned on loud music, hinting that Jennifer should leave, and the actress simply couldn't shout over it. Coolidge wasn't fazed and performed a wonderful dance on stage.

Harry Styles

During his performance at the 2023 Grammy Awards, the singer unexpectedly stumbled while performing his hit song “As It Was.” Styles was not embarrassed at all by this unfortunate mistake and courageously continued to sing.

In 2014, Styles had to endure a secret nightmare that any person would dread. At a social event, he ran into two of his ex-girlfriends at the same time — Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne. The fateful encounter happened on a staircase, and many people later joked that the singer would probably only use the elevator from then on.

Jenna Lyons

The fashion designer chose a latex bodysuit for a social event. Before going out, her friend helped her zip up the back. Unfortunately, their paths separated, and when Lyons got home, she realized she couldn’t get rid of the outfit alone — it refused to unzip. According to Jenna, her worst nightmare had come true. She couldn’t take off the bodysuit, and she was horrified at the thought of having to sleep in this latex thing.

Selena Gomez

In 2022, the singer’s outfits got out of control a few times. For one party, Selena wore a stylish black strapless dress. The dress was adorned with a high slit that apparently wanted to open wider, so she had to elegantly hold the fabric with her hand. However, this small incident couldn’t spoil Gomez’s mood.

And at the Emmy Awards ceremony, the girl appeared in a tight white dress. When Selena was told that she simply shone in this outfit, the singer admitted that the dress caused her a lot of trouble. The lining of the dress constantly tried to ride up, exposing parts of her body that Gomez would have preferred to keep hidden.

Madonna

In 2021, during an appearance on Jimmy Fallon's late-night show, Madonna got up on his desk and even flashed the audience, leaving Jimmy visibly awkward.

Stunning dresses can sometimes come with unexpected challenges at the most inconvenient moments. Straps might slip, zippers could break, or hems may tear — even celebrities aren’t spared from these wardrobe malfunctions. While some might blush with embarrassment, others handle these situations with poise, maintaining their confidence and flashing radiant smiles.