A side-by-side comparison of Jennifer Lopez and Betty White has sparked discussions about society’s changing beauty standards and the relationship between physical appearance and health.
X user @TaraBull compared a recent photo of Jennifer Lopez, 56, with an image of Betty White that she claimed was taken when the late actress was 55.
A side-by-side image of J-Lo and Betty White ignited a debate over how beauty standards have changed across generations
A community note later clarified that Betty was between 62 and 70 in the photo, not 55, and that the image was taken from her show, The Golden Girls.
But comparing the two stars at age 55 would still offer a stark contrast in what “aging gracefully” looked like in the 1970s and now.
“Nothing ‘changed’ except the culture stopped valuing dignity and started worshipping filters, fillers, and thirst traps,” one observer responded. “The 2025 look is ‘Age with a marketing team.’”
Another user summed up the difference in a single word: “Surgeons.”
J-Lo has faced plastic surgery speculation for years. In 2021, she denied ever going under the knife to alter her appearance.
“For the 500 millionth time… I have never done Botox or any other injectables or surgery!!” the singer responded to a fan who commented on one of her Instagram selfies.
In contrast, Betty openly admitted to undergoing a cosmetic procedure. In her memoir, If You Ask Me, the iconic star revealed that she had eyelid surgery in 1976 to tighten up the loose skin around her eyes and appear younger.
Social media users attributed the contrast to modern cosmetic procedures and lifestyle choices
Analyzing photos of the two actresses, one user speculated that J-Lo exercises more than Betty did at her age, writing, “Go to the gym everyday and you will look at least 10 years younger!!”
“People stopped drinking and sm*king so much, and better skincare and health care overall,” someone else chimed in.
“This isn’t only happening to celebrities; the common people also look younger,” a separate netizen agreed.
According to the NHS, sm*king makes skin age faster, causing wrinkles and sagging, in addition to increasing the risk of lung cancer and heart disease.
Meanwhile, another group maintained that the answer doesn’t lie in healthy lifestyles or cosmetic procedures, but rather in the actresses’ different fashion and beauty choices, which are a reflection of their respective generations.
“Betty looks older because of hairstyle & dress. We no longer allow our age to dictate how we are supposed to appear,” one viewer noted.
Some commenters emphasized that J-Lo’s fashion and hairstyle made her look younger than Betty at the same age
While lifestyle and cosmetic choices can certainly help a person retain their youthful looks, there is another factor that may explain why some people appear younger than their peers, one that cannot be acquired.
According to a 2016 study published in the journal Current Biology, the answer may lie in a specific gene called MC1R.
“You meet two people you haven’t seen for 10 years, and you happen to notice one doesn’t look a day older than you remember and then the other person you think ‘Wow what happened to them?’” Dr. David Gunn, a senior scientist involved in the study, told the BBC.
To answer this question, experts at Erasmus University Medical Center used images of 1,693 makeup-free people. These images were independently assessed to see what age people thought they looked.
Investigators then analyzed the DNA of all 2,693 participants to identify genetic differences that stood out among those perceived to be younger than they actually were.
The evidence pointed to the MC1R gene. Researchers suggested some variants of MC1R led to people looking, on average, two years younger than those with other forms of the gene.
The gene is critical for making melanin, which affects skin pigmentation and helps protect against UV radiation. It’s also known as “the ginger gene,” as some of its variants can cause red hair. MC1R is also associated with pale skin and light eyes.
Jennifer has denied going under the knife, while Betty admitted to plastic surgery
Still, experts cannot explain why the gene affects how young someone looks. They hypothesized that different MC1R variants might alter skin damage from the sun, but concluded this wasn’t the case. The researchers reportedly adjusted their data to account for different skin tones.
“Most subjects were not sunbed users and had white as opposed to pale skin color or white to olive skin color,” the study reads.
Professor Ian Jackson, from the UK Medical Research Council’s Human Genetics Unit, said the study was “interesting” but left some unanswered questions, including how effectively the experts adjusted their data.
“My gut reaction is what they’re looking at is an aspect of pigmentation,” he explained. “I would suspect people who have paler pigmentation would look younger and that might be paler skin or bluer eyes or blonde or red hair.”
People shared their thoughts on why Jennifer Lopez looks younger than Betty White did at the same age
The Kardashians are known for turning holidays into headline-making spectacles, and their Christmas traditions are no exception. This year, it was their massive gingerbread house that stole the spotlight.
Fans were quick to zoom in after spotting a surprising new name added to the edible mansion, alongside another familiar one that’s long been tied to family drama.
Compared to 2024’s version, where no exes appeared at all, the 2025 display has sparked wild theories, with netizens convinced the frosting tells a different tale.
Timothée Chalamet’s name on the Kardashians’ gingerbread house reignited relationship buzz
Timothée Chalamet appeared to have officially joined the Kardashian-Jenner Christmas tradition.
In an Instagram Story shared by Atiana De La Hoya, Travis Barker’s stepdaughter, the actor’s name could be seen just above girlfriend Kylie Jenner and her kids on the massive house.
The display also featured names of nearly every family member, including Kendall, Khloe, Kim and her children, Kourtney with Travis and their blended family, Rob and daughter Dream, and at the center, Kris Jenner alongside Corey Gamble and MJ.
However, what made the moment land harder for fans was the timing, as breakup rumors had swirled up weeks earlier. In early November, a Daily Mail source claimed there was “trouble in paradise,” alleging the Dune star had split with Kylie.
Days later, multiple insiders told People that the two are “going strong” and the actor had been making plans to reunite with Kylie over the holidays.
That reassurance seemed to play out publicly when the two reunited at the Marty Supreme premiere in Los Angeles on December 8, stepping out in matching tangerine Chrome Hearts outfits.
Still, not everyone was convinced the sweet display was purely romantic.
Fans think Timothée Chalamet’s name inclusion could be a strategic PR move by the Kardashians
Despite Chalamet’s unexpected inclusion in the Kardashian family tradition, many critics remain skeptical. According to some netizens, his gingerbread debut is less about love and more about PR.
With Marty Supreme’spremiere on Christmas Day out of the way and awards season heating up, online viewers suspect the timing is no coincidence.
“With Timothée, they have to keep up the PR,” one comment read, “Publicity stunt, Kris is brilliant,” another shared.
“I can’t decide who’s trying harder. Timothee “convincing” us he and Kylie are going strong, despite what seems to be very little in common. Or the Kardashians trying to prove they’re still somehow relevant,” added one more.
“Timmy has another movie coming out so he is putting the Kardashians to work plugging it for him. Time to get to work, Kylie,” one more wrote.
Others pointed out that Kris Jenner had already been spotted rocking a blue Marty Supreme bomber jacket, while Kylie wore film merch at a Yankees game weeks earlier.
Tristan Thompson’s name on gingerbread reignited doubts whether Khloe and he are still together
It wasn’t only Timothée Chalamet’s name that had fans speculating how real the Kardashians’ relationships are. Tristan Thompson’s name also pushed viewers into full skepticism mode.
Khloé Kardashian’s ex and father of her two children was spotted right beside her name, prompting fans to question how “over” their relationship really is.
One echoed, “So why is Tristan there? Are they actually together like the rumors say? Girl, stand up.”
Others questioned about the missing exes from the family house.
“Tristan is on the house, why not Travis Scott & Kanye?? Timothée ain’t even a baby daddy,” one fan wrote, while another added, “If they’re including the kids’ parents, then Blac Chyna, Travis, Scott, etc. should be on there too.”
Others summed it up more bluntly, “This family really worships men, huh…”
For now, the Kardashians haven’t addressed the gingerbread discourse, but fans aren’t done dissecting every detail.
“She will ruin him and his career,” said one netizen
Machine Gun Kelly’s set at the 2025 iHeartRadio Y100 Jingle Ball in Miami quickly went viral, but not entirely for the reasons the rapper may have hoped.
While some fans celebrated his stage presence and interaction with the audience, others mocked his simple dance moves, with clips from the show spreading across social media sparking online debate. MGK’s polarizing performance highlighted his unique ability to satisfy his loyal fans while baffling critics at the same time.
Participating at the star-studded Dec. 20 event at the Kaseya Center, MGK, born Colson Baker, took to the stage in a white shirt with oversized red pants adorned with white stars. At some point in his set, the rapper took off his shirt.
Fan-recorded clips of MGK’s shirtless performance circulated online. One particular clip that attracted attention showed the 35-year-old rapping, twirling his microphone, and executing basic dance steps during one of his songs.
One post shared on X featured the video with the caption, “Just think… People actually paid to watch this.”
Comments from critics ranged from, “Disney a** choreography,” to, “6th grade talent show does it better,” with some even claiming, “Literally my 6 yr old dances better than this… dresses better too.”
Despite the mockery, MGK’s fans pushed back. Clips showing the rapper interacting with the crowd during Bloody Valentine highlighted the artist’s energy and stage presence.
Fans even praised the same dance moves that caught so much criticism, with some stating “That’s…cool tbh,” and “those mic twirls are sick.”
Supporters also challenged critics, saying, “Aight let’s see you do better. We’ll wait,” and one attendee noted, “I did (pay for it). It was actually a great concert.”
Fans further defended MGK’s professionalism, emphasizing that he is still performing without much controversy rather than succumbing to the rock-star stereotypes of chaos or substance misuse.
Numerous netizens also joked that Machine Gun Kelly’s “boy band” performance was expected because of his longstanding feud with rap legend Eminem. “This is how he copes from his PTSD that Em gave him,” wrote one commenter.
The feud between Eminem and Machine Gun Kelly began in 2012 when Kelly, then rising with tracks like Home, commented on X about Eminem’s 16-year-old daughter, Hailie Jade Scott, according to PEOPLE.
“Ok so I just saw a picture of Eminem’s daughter… and I have to say, she is hot as f*ck, in the most respectful way possible cuz Em is king,” he posted in the now-deleted Twitter post.
The issue resurfaced in 2018 when Eminem targeted Kelly on Not Alike from his surprise album Kamikaze.
“And I’m talkin’ to you, but you already know who the f*ck you are, Kelly / I don’t use sublims and sure as f*ck don’t sneak-diss / But keep commenting on my daughter Hailie,” Eminem rapped in his song.
Kelly quickly countered with Rap Devil, alleging Eminem had him banned from Shade 45 radio.
“Mad about something I said in 2012 / Took you six years and a surprise album just to come with a diss… Yeah I’ll acknowledge you’re the GOAT / But I’m the Gunner b*tch, I got you in the scope… Knees weak of old age / The real Slim Shady can’t stand up,” he fired.
Kelly framed the response as defense. Eminem, in a Sway Calloway interview, said he only learned of MGK’s tweet years later via YouTube, dismissing Kelly as irrelevant in rap conversations.
Kelly claimed a private apology through Eminem’s manager years earlier. Eminem ultimately confirmed the end of the feud on Unaccommodating, rapping, “But when they ask me is the war finished with MGK? Of course it is / I cleansed him of his mortal sins / I’m God and the Lord forgives / Even the devil worshippers.”
Netizens shared their thoughts on MGK”s “boy band” dance moves on social media
This Christmas season, Amazon Prime has once again come under fire for allegedly trimming down an important scene from an all-time classic holiday movie. Last year, fans who tuned in to watch the beloved 1946 fantasy drama film, It’s a Wonderful Life, were in for a surprise.
One of the most crucial scenes from the third act was missing, drawing backlash, and the controversy has resurfaced this year after viewers came to a similar realization. Three different versions of the film exist in the service’s streaming library, further adding to viewers’ confusion.
“I saw this version! I was so confused,” one user said on X.
Directed by Frank Capra, the movie follows banker George Bailey, played by James Stewart, who attempts to take his own life on Christmas Day, until his guardian angel, Clarence Odbody, intervenes.
Amazon Prime allegedly deleted one of the most pivotal scenes in It’s a Wonderful Life
The movie explores George’s dissatisfaction with his life, having abandoned his personal ambitions to help the community of Bedford Falls. A series of misfortunes causes George to wish he had never been born.
As a result, Clarence takes him through an alternate timeline version of the town, now known as the unsavory “Pottersville.” During his time there, George sees how his absence would negatively impact the community, resulting in a bleak existence for many residents.
The scene marks a turning point in George’s journey as it changes his perspective on life and propels the story to a happy ending. However, the streaming service has allegedly removed the “Pottersville” sequence from the movie, which has earned it the ire of many subscribers.
Viewers first noticed the discrepancies last year during the holiday season and voiced their displeasure. Some sources attributed the cuts to the film’s long and complicated ownership and copyright history.
Viewers slammed Amazon Prime over the trimmed-down version of It’s a Wonderful Life
The controversy resurfaced this year as angry viewers slammed the edited version of It’s a Wonderful Life on X. Many agreed that the omitted scene is crucial to the narrative and dilutes its overall impact.
The confusion over the controversially omitted scene most likely stems from the streaming service housing three different versions.
The black & white version has a runtime of 118 minutes, which is less than the movie’s original 130-minute cut. The colored version is the same length as the original, while the “abridged” version is the most heavily trimmed down at only 106 minutes.
The latter also features the most egregious cuts, with viewers noticing that the entire war-affected history of Bedford Falls, George’s car accident, and his desperation on the bridge have been removed.
One Reddit user said of the abridged version, “It sounds like they super sanitized it, removing all the parts that are grim,” criticizing it for removing George’s “rock bottom” moment before everything goes back to normal and he’s overcome with joy.
Netizens encourage physical media ownership following Amazon Prime’s It’s a Wonderful Life controversy
Several netizens who were already aware of the edited versions encouraged others to purchase the movie physically so they could keep revisiting it each year.
“I’ve had this on disc for years for this very reason,” one user said on X.
Another fan added, “Exactly the reason I own DVDs. They can’t edit those.”
According to the New York Times, most collectors and hobbyists cited the alterations in digital versions as a major reason for purchasing physical media in 2025.
Fans of 1977’s Star Wars, which is another popular holiday title, have been unable to watch the original theatrical cut since director-producer George Lucas has only allowed streaming services to hold the re-release edition.
Despite fans disliking the digital editions, It’s a Wonderful Life continues to prove one of the most popular Christmas movies on streaming. According to FlixPatrol, it was among the top 10 most-watched movies on Amazon Prime during the Christmas period (December 24 and 25) this year.
Viewers discussed the best way to watch It’s a Wonderful Life after discovering there are three versions
Following her 44th birthday vacation in Mexico, Britney Spears has once again left her fans worried after sharing a video that ended up revealing more than intended. In the clip posted on December 23, the pop star was seen wearing a tiny red bikini top that briefly slipped while she was dancing.
“This is dedicated to someone I love very much !!!” she captioned the post.
Beyond that, she posted another now-deleted post, where she was seen kissing a mystery man on a yacht, possibly from her birthday celebration.
While Spears has kept comments turned off on Instagram, her latest dance post continues to draw intense reactions from other social media platforms.
“There is nothing in her eyes. All her charm, charisma, just gone,” one wrote.
Britney Spears’ latest wardrobe malfunction sparked concern among fans
In the post, Britney Spears pranced around, showing off her signature twirls and hip swings to a piano-driven soundtrack.
Throughout the video, her skimpy top kept slipping, briefly exposing her anatomy that she later concealed with a yellow flower emoji.
While the singer appeared unfazed by the mishap, continuing to dance and pose for the camera, viewers expressed concern, especially in light of years of what they see as increasingly strange online behavior.
“This isn’t even funny or entertaining to me anymore. It’s just sad. She clearly carries a lot of sadness and pain,” a fan wrote, going as far as to theorize the singer might be under the influence of illegal substances,” one wrote.
“She needs psychiatric help,” the second added, while the third said, “It’s not good. It’s not s*xy or entertaining, or anything other than alarming.”.”
Britney Spears’ dance post followed a now-deleted yacht video where she kissed a mystery man
Before the malfunction clip, Britney Spears posted and then removed a short video from what appeared to be a yacht off the coast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
In the footage, uploaded on December 24, she lounged in a pink string bikini beside a tattooed man wearing sunglasses and a bucket hat.
Elsewhere in the video, Spears leaned in and kissed the man on the cheek twice, later resting her head against him as they smiled for the camera.
Britney Spears called the mystery man her cousin in a now-deleted Instagram Story
Fans were quick to notice the same man was also spotted in photos obtained by Daily Mail on December 16 during Spears’ trip to Mexico.
A source revealed that the singer wore a flowy, green floral dress and spent the afternoon there.
“She was interacting nicely with other guests and drinking espresso martinis. She had her b**bs out the whole time and seemed a bit impaired,” the insider added.
“She was very friendly with the mystery man with tattoos. It looks like he hurt his hand recently because he had it wrapped and was fidgeting with it the whole time. He was by her side at all times.”
The singer previously addressed the speculation about the man in a now-deleted Instagram Story. She insisted that he was her cousin.
Her claim quickly became a talking point among viewers, especially after their recent capture.
One wrote, “Who kisses their cousin this much (or at all)???” Another joked, “Nothing to see here. Just cousin stuff.”
“She said it was her ‘cousin’ lol. Who knows who he really is,” the third user added, while another remarked, “Why would she be so touchy feely and kissy with a cousin? Strange story.”
Fans tied Spears’ videos to a growing streak of concerning posts and family worries
In recent months, Britney Spears’ posts have already put her under the microscope. In October, she took to Instagram to share a video of herself dancing around her home while appearing bruised or injured.
Though she stated that she’s not interested in people’s “concern or pity,” she revealed that she had fallen down the stairs.
“It was horrible … it snaps out now and then, not sure if it’s broken but for now it’s snapped in !!!”
Sources close to the singer also echoed their fears surrounding her behavior. A family insider told The Daily Mail, “It’s really a nightmare knowing that things are happening that might put her in danger. There’s absolutely nothing we can do to help her.”
This year, celebrity fashion took an especially chaotic turn, with red carpets both inspiring viewers and giving the internet plenty of meme fodder.
While designers and stars defended many of these looks as bold and boundary-pushing, large sections of the internet were left unconvinced.
From female celebrities seemingly competing to see who could wear less at high-profile events to designers delivering beautiful but wildly impractical creations, 2025 gave fans no shortage of fashion moments to argue over.
Here’s a look back at 30 celebrity fashion disasters that left audiences wondering how, and why, these outfits ever made it out in public.
#1 Julia Fox At The Liberatum Cultural Honour Gala
For the London event (October 15), Julia Fox wore a surrealist look from Robert Wun’s Fall 2025 Couture collection featuring a pointed cone chest, a bare torso, a chaotic pinstriped skirt train, and a towering angular hat.
The outfit, meant to play with the idea of being caught in the middle of “getting dressed,” also included a novelty handbag styled like a bustier wearing its own blazer.
“I’m sorry, but this is just desperate,” one commenter wrote. “Nothing screams ‘pay attention to me’ like showing up half-n*ked to a black-tie event,” another added.
Kim Kardashian arrived at the Los Angeles gala (October 18) in a skin-colored Maison Margiela gown that quickly became secondary to the peculiar sock-like mask covering her entire head.
While Kardashian has covered her head before at the same event in a Balenciaga look back in 2021, the repeat stunt did little to win over critics.
“Guarantee you it isn’t the first time somebody had to cover her face!” one commenter wrote. “It’s like Kanye West is with her even when he’s not with her,” another added.
Teyana Taylor arrived at the New York event (October 30), in a sheer black look by Haider Ackermann for Tom Ford’s Spring 2026 collection that left little to the imagination.
The ensemble featured a single strap running up the center of her torso and a fully visible high-waisted thong beneath the transparent fabric.
While some praised her confidence, others were far less impressed.
“Did the US run out of tape?” a user asked. “Beautiful woman, but the look screams desperation,” another added.
For Schiaparelli’s Spring 2025 haute couture show in Paris (January 27), Kendall Jenner walked the runway in a sculptural beige corset gown with protruding hips and an oversized bow that instantly became meme material.
According to Creative Director Daniel Roseberry, the ensemble was in line with the show’s goal of marrying artistry with fashion. The collection, titled “Icarus,” sought to embody the ideals of someone who “flies too close to the sun.”
The internet, however, had other ideas.
“Looks like she forgot to pull up her undies after she pooped,” one user joked. “It’s a diaper wrapped in a paper bag with a bow slapped on it,” another added.
For the Los Angeles event (October 18), Elle Fanning appeared in a pastel pink Balenciaga gown paired with Cartier jewelry, and a sleek bun. However, it was the lower half of her body that stole the show.
The look featured a red, fluffy embellishment attached to the front of the dress, which online commentators joked looked like Fanning was hiding some sort of creature beneath her clothes.
At the awards ceremony (February 7), Ariana Grande once again leaned into her Glinda era with a look that was mocked online.
While the structured top half of the outfit largely escaped criticism, the skirt most certainly did not, with dangling fabric and an “awkward” color palette becoming the focal point.
As The List put it, “Ariana Grande’s outfit looked like it was designed to scare Kathryn Hahn away,” with others joking that the ensemble felt less Wicked and more “lost scarecrow chic.”
During her September 16 visit to the UK alongside her husband, Melania Trump wore a Dior two-piece skirt suit topped with an enormous wide-brimmed purple hat that obscured much of her face in ominous fashion.
Online critics compared the headpiece to a lampshade and questioned whether she understood the occasion at all.
“Melania clearly didn’t get the memo that this is a white tie event, not a pool party at Mar-a-Lago,” one commenter wrote. “She has to be intentionally dressing like this to embarrass her husband,” another added.
Conan Gray walked the VMA carpet in an elaborate Erik Charlotte design that combined sailor uniforms, pirate frills, and theatrical couture.
The denim-based look, which reportedly weighed close to 30 pounds and was paired with white platform boots and a matching hat, immediately dominated the conversation online.
Needless to say, his fans absolutely loved the outfit.
“I really want this to be the new uniform for the navy,” one said. “Department of war serving.”
Lady Gaga skipped the red carpet and quietly took her seat inside the venue wearing a voluminous black Marc Jacobs gown from the designer’s Fall 2025 collection.
The dramatic look featured oversized sleeves, floral lace embroidery, and a deep red floral headpiece that quickly drew mockery online.
“Crushed up tissue paper?” one netizen said, while others focused on her makeup, “Who the hell edited her face?”
Jaden Smith arrived on the red carpet in an otherwise standard black tuxedo, then topped it all off with a literal black castle fitted onto his head that made many online roll their eyes.
The headpiece instantly eclipsed everything else, including the outfits of his father and sister, and turned him into meme fodder online.
“Talk about having a roof over your head,” one person joked. “Whoever told him this was a good idea doesn’t like him.”
For the New York event (November 3), Lily Allen stepped onto the red carpet in a revealing white silk bralette and matching maxi skirt from Colleen Allen’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, with lace panels that left little to the imagination.
The look landed just days after renewed speculation around her divorce from David Harbour and the release of an album centered on infidelity, giving the outfit extra weight online.
“There’s a time and place for lingerie, and this isn’t it,” one user wrote. “She’s 40 and glowing. Let her live,” a fan replied.
For Balenciaga’s Fall Winter 2025 show in Paris (March 9), Tyra Banks arrived in a sleek black Balenciaga look that many at the time said was “ruined” by her dramatically bleached eyebrows – a controversial 2025 trend.
While some fans celebrated her appearance, others were far less convinced.
“She looks like AI,” one user wrote. “Botched… I’d be asking for a refund,” another added.
Others zeroed in on the styling choices, with some accusing her of wearing a “bad wig” and others claiming her ponytail was styled “too tight.”
#13 Frankie Grande At The Wicked: For Good London Premiere
For the November 10 premiere, Frankie Grande surprised his sister Ariana by showing up shirtless, layered only with a black leather jacket and matching pants.
The look immediately raised eyebrows online. In fact, in a poll run by Bored Panda89% of respondents agreed the 42-year-old was either “trying too hard,” or was in desperate need of a hug.
#14 Jenna Ortega At The Wednesday Season 2 Premiere
Ortega’s decision to prompt Wednesday Season 2 by bleaching her eyebrows brought her no small amount of criticism in 2025. Her look at the London premiere was no exception.
The actress stepped out in a sheer, serpentine Ashi Studio gown that accentuated her gaunt, ethereal look. The fabric was translucent and made to look like freshly shed snake skin.
“I understand the high-fashion angle, but I miss her eyebrows,” a fan wrote, while others went as far as to accuse the actress of surgically removing fat from her cheeks.
For Elena Velez’s Spring/Summer 2026 show (September 17), Anna Delvey walked the runway in lingerie layered with a plunging denim coat, sheer stockings, and a lace bonnet.
However, it was her court-ordered ankle monitor that drew the most attention. Many viewers questioned why Delvey was being turned into a fashion icon despite her criminal past.
“Have you ever seen such a ridiculous outfit in your life?” a user wrote. “Didn’t know ankle monitors were the new thing for 2025–2026. Hard pass,” another added.
For the London ceremony (March 1), Maura Higgins stepped onto the red carpet in a completely sheer black gown that left very little to the imagination, relying on floral embroidery and black piping for minimal coverage.
While the look was clearly designed to provoke, many viewers felt it crossed into parody.
“I didn’t know a thong with a see-through curtain on top classifies as an outfit,” one critic wrote. “I miss old times when some things were reserved for your husband’s eyes only,” another added.
The debate surrounding Pedro Pascal’s increasingly unconventional outfits reached a fever pitch at the April event when he stepped out in a vibrant red trench coat coupled with black shorts and knee-high leather boots.
The fallout was severe, as both fans and detractors of the actor had grown tired of the looks.
“He looks ridiculous in those outfits. They are way too over the top for him,” one commenter wrote. “A 50-year-old man dressing like an idiot,” another added.
Pascal and his then-stylist, Julie Ragolia, parted ways shortly after.
#18 Millie Bobby Brown At The Electric State Premiere
For the Los Angeles premiere of the film (February 24), Millie Bobby Brown stepped onto the red carpet in a beaded gold gown alongside her husband, Jake Bongiovi, a look that immediately set off a wave of harsh commentary online.
While fans praised the dress itself, critics fixated on her styling, claiming it aged her dramatically – a common complaint people have directed at the actress.
“She looks 40,” a fan said. “Just because she’s married now doesn’t mean she has to dress 20 years older.”
“Why does she love looking 42 and divorced?” another asked.
Zara Larsson stepped onto the VMA carpet (September 7) in a completely sheer floral mini dress paired with bright orange René Caovilla snake-embellished heels. The outfill itself was reportedly styled by Caterina Ospina.
While fashion outlets focused on the craftsmanship and price tag of the sandals, online reactions were far less generous, with critics saying the look felt out of place at the event.
“Zara has been having a moment with these little summery outfits on tour but I really wish they had put effort into translating that for a red carpet,” a fan wrote.
“What in the 2003 Paris Hilton is this!?” another asked.
For the May event, Dua Lipa debuted a custom Chanel look featuring a backless halter gown revealed after she removed a chiffon cape and cropped tweed jacket.
According to the fashion house, the dress took an astounding 2,000 hours of work to get done, and featured more than 45,000 embroidered elements behind the dress.
Despite the effort and craftsmanship that went into the ensemble, many online were unimpressed.
“The dress is beautiful but the hair completely ruins it,” a viewer wrote. “The excessive detail seems overwrought rather than intricate,” another added.
#22 Chappell Roan At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
For the Los Angeles ceremony (November 8), Chappell Roan surprised everyone by arriving in a look honoring inductee Cyndi Lauper.
The ensemble came complete with a custom skirt made out of newspaper pages, a sparkling bustier, and an ornate headpiece inspired by Lauper’s True Colors era.
“I mean, with that hat, there’s not too many occasions where you can wear it, so she’s got to take advantage of it when she can,” a viewer wrote.
#23 Janelle Monáe At The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony
Janelle Monáe stepped out in a peculiar outfit from Thom Browne’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection: a mint-green construction that appeared to be, for lack of a better term, clothing made out of other clothing.
The outfit featured sleeves repurposed into a jacket and pants transformed into a skirt, a concept that left many viewers baffled rather than impressed.
“Is she supposed to be an octopus?” one commenter asked. “How many outfits is she wearing? I’m confused.”
For a June night out at The Nice Guy restaurant in Los Angeles, Kylie Jenner stepped out in a body-hugging silver mini dress from her own fashion line, Khy, quickly drawing ridicule online.
Commenters mocked the fabric and fit, with one writing that it looked like “saran wrap,” while another compared her to a burrito.
Others zeroed in on her body, with one user taking the chance to revive the conspiracy theories about Jenner using weight loss injections.
“She forgot to photoshop her Oz*mpic hand,” they wrote.
#25 Joe Keery At The Stranger Things Season 5 Premiere
Joe Keery stood out from his castmates precisely because his outfit was so mundane. While the rest of the team arrived in theatrical, fantasy-inspired getups, Keery opted for an all-black leather jacket look.
That choice might have worked on its own, but another aspect pushed the outfit into meme territory: its size.
Viewers couldn’t help but point out how tight the ensemble appeared, which, paired with the actor’s seemingly uncomfortable expression, led some to speculate he had been given smaller sizes by accident.
“He can’t even zip it,” one fan joked, while others said the look felt more like a Billie Joe Armstrong cosplay.
#26 Megan Thee Stallion At The Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Megan Thee Stallion arrived in an all-green look that dispensed with a traditional top entirely, relying on feather detailing, a tiny halter strap, and pasties to hold the ensemble together.
People were less than impressed, with many expressing exasperation at a trend that seemed to take over high-profile events in 2025: female celebrities attending in semi-translucent or highly revealing outfits.
“I just think n**ple pasties look kinda goofy on anyone,” one commenter wrote, adding that the outfit “had good potential otherwise.”
#27 Caleb Mclaughlin At The Stranger Things Season 5 Premiere
For the show’s red carpet premiere in early November, Caleb McLaughlin arrived in a dark military-style suit accented with gold buttons and bold red stripes running down the pants, a choice that matches other military-inspired looks he has worn for red carpet events.
“He looks like he’s trying to secure his next job in a space naval battle series,” a viewer joked, while simply suggested he fire his stylist altogether.
For the 97th Academy Awards (March 2), Whoopi Goldberg arrived in a deep blue Christian Siriano Fall 2025 RTW gown that immediately shifted attention away from the silhouette and onto the fabric itself.
“What is this fabric!?” a user asked, while others identified it as a liquid or metallic-coated silk organza.
While some praised it as looking like it came from a world of “sci-fi and magic,” others were less convinced by the result. “I love the fabric but not the dress,” a fan wrote.
For the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2026 show in Paris, Linda Evangelista appeared in an oversized, androgynous look anchored by a sharply tailored suit and an imposing fur coat that amplified her silhouette.
While the outfit itself divided viewers, much of the online conversation drifted toward her face rather than the clothes.
Critics resurfaced Evangelista’s widely publicized CoolSculpting experience, in which she developed paradoxical adipose hyperplasia after undergoing the cosmetic procedure, causing fat cells to enlarge instead of shrink.
Revealing the outcome in 2021, the model explained how the condition “destroyed [her] livelihood,” and sent her into a deep depression.
Jake Paul’s broken jaw has quickly become a source of online mockery after he was knocked out by Anthony Joshua on December 19.
Following his sixth-round TKO loss at the Kaseya Center in Miami, the YouTuber-turned-boxer shared several post-fight updates across social media, which turned into viral punchlines.
Paul shared graphic images including hospital photos and X-rays, confirming the severity of the injury. In one post from a hospital bed, he wrote, “The after effects of Jake Paul’s broken jaw,” showing his visible swelling and bruising.
Paul’s broken jaw was fitted with two titanium plates, and several teeth were removed.
Jake Paul faced Anthony Joshua in a heavily mismatched heavyweight bout
From the beginning, the bout drew criticism due to the size and experience gap between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua.
The former two-time unified heavyweight champion outweighed Paul by nearly 27 pounds and stood 5 inches taller, raising concerns about the competitive balance of the fight.
Despite the doubts, Paul aggressively promoted the fight, comparing it to past upsets and vowing to prove himself against a world champion. The build-up featured heated exchanges and a series of warnings from Joshua.
“Mark my words, you’ll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I’m about to break the internet over Jake Paul’s face,” said Joshua.
Those concerns appeared justified when Joshua secured a victory and left the 28-year-old hospitalized with a broken jaw.
Online reactions quickly called out his loss as one wrote, “Jake Paul went out there live on Netflix, proceeded to box the most embarrassing match the sport may have ever seen, took a fat L via TKO, and got his jaw broken in the process. Poetic justice at its finest.”
Another added, “That’s what happens when you fight a real boxer. Not a washed up MMA fighter or a senior citizen,” referring to Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Mike Tyson.
Jake Paul is already planning a return to the ring after a double jaw fracture
In another post, he called out Canelo Alvarez for a further challenge. Alvarez is a former four-weight champion and ex-undisputed super-middleweight kingpin. “Double broken jaw. Give me Canelo in 10 days.”
Netizens lauded Jake Paul’s courage to step into the ring with a heavyweight champion
“No matter what people say, I respect you fr. Moving up to heavyweight, taking on a fighter like that on four weeks’ notice and lasting six rounds is more impressive than people think,” said one user.
According to Most Valuable Promotions, a boxing promotion company established by Jake Paul and his advisor and CEO Nakisa Bidarian, jaw fractures are not unusual in boxing or MMA.
Jake Paul went out there live on Netflix, proceeded to box the most embarrassing match the sport may have ever seen, took a fat L via TKO, and got his jaw broken in the process. All while wearing Hulk Hogan inspired gear. Poetic justice at its finest🙂↕️pic.twitter.com/yUYnj1Iquu
Jake Paul later thanked the medical team at Miami University Hospital, calling them “gracious and caring.” He also noted that he’s dealing with pain and stiffness and will remain on a liquid diet for seven days.
Medical professionals note that the insertion of titanium plates is the standard treatment for jaw fractures, helping stabilize the bone and allow proper healing.
Patients are typically advised to limit jaw movement, follow strict dietary restrictions, and undergo close monitoring before returning to physical activity.
Millie Bobby Brown’s recent arm injury has not only disrupted her public appearances but also fueled fan speculation online about her personal life. After the Stranger Things star was forced to attend Good Morning America (GMA) virtually due to a fall that left her arm in a sling, some social media users suggested her husband, Jake Bongiovi, might be restricting her time with friends and former co-stars.
The fan allegations, while completely unverified, have reignited discussion about Millie’s apparent balancing act between her career and personal relationships.
Millie Bobby Brown missed a scheduled GMA appearance due to an arm injury
The Enola Holmes actress, 21, was scheduled to appear on Good Morning America alongside Stranger Things co-star Noah Schnapp on December 15. However, a fall left Millie’s arm in a sling, forcing her to attend the interview virtually.
“I’m really sorry I couldn’t be there with you guys,” she said in a pre-recorded clip, showing her injured arm. “I took a fall.”
Despite the injury, Millie maintained her humor, adding, “So, I wanted to still participate in any way I could because you know me, Noah. I have to make it about me.”
During the virtual segment, Millie engaged with Noah, asking him about his “favorite family tradition to do at the holidays, slash favorite memory.”
Discussions online eventually shifted to Millie’s personal life. A fan theory on social media suggested that her absence from cast events and limited public outings with her husband may hint at possible control issues.
“WHO is the common point in all this and actually has the fault?… All I want to say is that NO ONE from the cast wanted a picture with Jake at the After Party… The truth is that no one wants to partake with him and he could be limiting Millie from seeing her friends, and yes, I think Finn specifically,” the post read.
The fan post proceeded to bash Millie’s husband. “I don’t like the way Millie works her a** off, for both of them, how useless he is as a father, how selfish and demanding and insecure, and always belittling them, and I hate how much people d**kride a white rich man given the fact that he as given MANY evidences in the years (not just in 2025) that he might be controlling.”
Some commenters highlighted inconsistencies in the narrative, noting that cast dynamics appear positive. One wrote: “Wow, that’s a serious accusation. I hope Millie sees this and sues for moral damages. People on Twitter need to learn that the internet isn’t a lawless land where they can say sh*t and get away with it.”
Another pointed out that, “It’s funny to me how they think Finn and Jake hate each other when Finn is the only cast member who follows him. They apparently got along really well when they filmed in New Mexico and I remember Jake randomly posting Finn and Jake from Adventure Time in his stories.”
Others focused on Millie’s priorities as a new mother. “She’s the mother of a toddler. If she wants to spend time with her kid, that’s nothing wrong with it. Especially it will be their first Christmas together,” one user noted.
Millie Bobby Brown has maintained close ties with her Stranger Things co-stars
Despite the fan speculations, Millie has continued to lean on her Stranger Things family for support. According to Millie, her co-stars, such as Sadie Sink, Caleb McLaughlin, Finn Wolfhard, Joe Keery, and Gavin Matarazzo, have all been helping her with her mom duties. Noah Schnapp has also been named as her child’s godfather, according to E! Online.
In a comment to Entertainment Tonight, Millie specifically mentioned Sadie Sink’s maternal instincts. “Sadie is very maternal. But, you know, Noah’s her godfather. So, I trust all of them to be honest. They all turn into the most gooey soft versions of themselves when their baby voice comes out when they’re around her,” she said.
Netizens shared their thoughts about Millie Bobby Brown’s injury and the emerging fan theories about her marriage on social media
Ariana Grande’s fifth appearance on Saturday Night Live was labeled as “unforgettable” by some viewers. However, many believe it did so for all the wrong reasons.
Appearing on last Saturday’s show (December 20), the singer-songwriter starred in a parody of the iconic holiday movie Home Alone, originally featuring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister.
The sketch begins with Grande reenacting the iconic scene where Kevin prepares to defend his home from robbers after his family mistakenly leaves him behind during their vacation.
However, in a dark and violent twist, it’s the family, and not the robbers, who fall prey to Kevin’s booby traps.
Ariana Grande’s SNL sketch added a bloody spin on Home Alone’s ending
The SNL sketch flipped the script on the movie’s happy ending, which sees Kevin reunite with his family, especially his mother (Ashley Padilla). However, in this alternate ending, the reunion isn’t joyful at all since the family is subjected to a gruesome fate.
Kevin’s father (Mikey Day) is set on fire after igniting a blowtorch connected to the closet door. His sister (Sarah Sherman) makes the situation worse with a kerosene-filled fire extinguisher before tripping on marbles and falling into a furnace.
One of the brothers (Tommy Brennan) hits his head on the piano while another (Bowen Yang) has his hands cut off by a swinging chainsaw. The eldest brother (Colin Jost) has his face mangled by a falling metal fan.
Even the neighbor (Andrew Dismukes) is decapitated by the chainsaw as Kevin and his mom scream in horror, the family’s blood splattered across their faces. Just then, the gruesome series of events is revealed as the mother’s hallucination.
However, in a second dark twist, the neighbor suddenly reappears, hitting Kevin and his mother with a shovel, ending the chaotic family reunion on a not-so-merry note.
SNL’s Home Alone alternate ending sparked outrage among netizens
Others found the sketch was in poor taste, given the recent events in Hollywood.
“Seems kind of bad taste after (the) Reiner family tragedy,” one user said, referencing Rob Reiner and his wife’s homicide at their residence on December 14, 2025.
Another viewer commented on X, “What kind of sick (morally depraved) person finds humor in this skit?”
On the other hand, several users found the parody hilarious, describing it as the perfect crossover between the Home Alone and Final Destination franchises. Positive comments varied between “Best skit for the year” and “One of the better SNL shorts in a long time.”
Reactions to Grande’s portrayal of Kevin were also polarized, with some fans finding her impression of the character spot on while others found it ‘awkward’ and ‘cringey.’
“Ariana looks like her SpongeBob boyfriend in this,” one viewer commented, referencing the pop star’s relationship with Ethan Slater.
SNL’s skits and segments have been facing serious backlash for a variety of reasons, one of them being the use of AI
SNL’s previous show (December 13)made headlines for all the wrong reasons after the episode, hosted by Lily Allen, was accused of using AI-generated images.
In particular, the Weekend Update segment hosted by Colin Jost and Michael Che was filled with suspicious-looking graphics that many viewers found cheap. Fans felt the alleged use of AI undermined the efforts of creatives who work on the show every week.
Some viewers argued that unintentionally poorly photoshopped images from previous episodes looked far funnier and were part of the show’s appeal. Others feared that the instance marked the start of the show turning into AI-generated slop.
“It was immediately noticeable, looked worse, and wasn’t funny,” a Redditor commented on the alleged use of AI, which several users saw as a slap in the face of graphic designers and artists. Many fans also threatened to quit watching the show after the incident.
The criticism comes after years of complaints by a segment of the show’s fanbase, who believe SNL has suffered a decline in its quality.
For instance, some viewers deemed the Jeopardy sketch in the Bad Bunny-hosted season 51 premiere as an all-time low for the show. Fans felt that the concept of a contestant being clueless about the show’s inverted question-and-answer format was dumb and unfunny.
More recently, a parody of The White Lotus in the April 12 episode was criticized for its portrayal of actress Aimee Lou Wood, who was depicted with overly exaggerated teeth. The actress called the depiction “unfunny and mean,” leading the show’s team to issue an apology.
“Very Dark.” Netizens were left polarized after SNL’s dark and violent Home Alone parody
