Awkward Celebrity Moments Fans Will Never Forget

Awkward Celebrity Moments Fans Will Never Forget

Even the ultra-rich and famous aren't immune to a good old-fashioned awkward moment. Whether they trip and fall, flub an interview, or lose their cool, there are endless examples of stars making themselves look downright silly. Thankfully, the cameras were rolling for these awkward celebrity moments!

Tom Cruise Jumping On Oprah's Couch

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There's no better way to declare love for a potential life partner than endless public displays of affection, broadcasted gift-giving and jumping around like a clown to prove yourself. Oh wait. Just about every other way of showing someone you care is more likely to lead to a long-lasting union.

When people refer to "Oprah's couch," they're typically referencing one of the most famous moments in television history on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." This moment involved actor Tom Cruise, who, during a 2005 interview with Oprah, jumped on the couch in a display of exuberance and love for actress Katie Holmes, whom he was dating at the time.

Justin Timberlake Photobombs Emma Stone's Interview

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Ahh, another man making a woman's moment on camera about himself. Justin, everyone loves you but let other people shine. She was up for the best actress award at the Oscars, the biggest moment of her career at the time. Was performing the opening song not enough for you, my dude?

Multitalented Artist: Justin Timberlake isn't just a singer — he's also a songwriter, actor, and record producer. He got his start on "The Mickey Mouse Club" alongside future stars like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Ryan Gosling. After that, he became famous as a member of the boy band *NSYNC before launching a successful solo career. He's also acted in films like "The Social Network," "Bad Teacher," and "Trolls."

Gordon Ramsay VS Nightmare Hot Wing

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The spectacularly foul-mouthed British chef met his match in the form of a tiny piece of meat covered in weapons-grade hot sauce. The YouTube show First We Feast opened its eighth season with the chef tasting progressively hotter wings and answering questions from host Sean Evans. Spoiler: He couldn’t beat the heat.

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