14 Times Stars Messed Up Royally and Became Instantly Relatable

From wardrobe mishaps to on-stage slip-ups, even celebrities experience embarrassing moments in the spotlight. These instances remind us that perfection is an impossible standard—even for the glamorous figures we see on screen and in magazines.

Whether it’s an A-list actor stumbling on the red carpet or a famous singer blanking on lyrics during a live performance, these relatable blunders show that stars are human, too. They grapple with the same everyday awkwardness and minor disasters as the rest of us. So next time you find yourself cringing over an embarrassing moment, take comfort in knowing that even your favorite celebrities have had similar experiences.

1. Elizabeth Banks wore a zipper-breaking tight dress at the Cannes Film Festival in 2009.

2. Despite a visible stain on Katherine Heigl’s stunning dress, she confidently maintained her smile on the red carpet of the Emmy Awards ceremony.

3. During the production of Sherlock, Benedict Cumberbatch was seen popping a pimple.

4. During a talk show, Sharon Osbourne lost a tooth right in the middle of filming.

5. Kim Kardashian had a problem with her gorgeous green dress that started to come apart in the back.

6. Three cakes were thrown at Chris Pratt by the audience.

7. Jim Carrey was caught in the act of making graffiti.

8. Robert Downey Jr. disliked this Chinese snack and couldn’t conceal his reaction.

9. Paris Hilton appeared on a TV show wearing two different shoes, exuding such confidence that it’s still unclear whether she did it intentionally or made a mistake.

10. Chris Hemsworth struggled to get along with an owl.

11. Ashley Benson fell but kept smiling.

12. Zachary Quinto had a makeup blunder but proudly walked the red carpet anyway.

13. Leonardo DiCaprio scratched his belly, revealing it to everyone around.

14. Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield got stuck in a paper web but pretended everything was fine.

But even stars had humble beginnings. Want to see your favorite actresses before all the glam? Wait till you check out their first looks—it might surprise you!