Fame comes with a price, and these celebrities are paying it in full! Join us as we count down the stars who've faced the most public backlash in 2025. From controversial image changes to legal battles, social media meltdowns to offensive remarks, these celebs have managed to turn public opinion against them in spectacular fashion.
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00:00When I'm talking, you're not talking.
00:01Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the celebrities who have faced the most backlash so far in 2025.
00:09I totally understand if somebody doesn't want to buy a product.
00:11Yeah, it's up to you. It's free country, you know, but you don't have to burn it down.
00:16Number 10, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
00:19Tonight, scandal rocking Hollywood.
00:22As the fallout begins from Blake Lively's explosive allegations against co-star Justin Baldoni.
00:28As 2024 came to an end, a legal battle erupted between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over their highly publicized dispute during the production of It Ends With Us.
00:37Lively surfaced first with a bombshell suit alleging Baldoni caused her severe emotional distress and orchestrated a social media smear campaign with a crisis PR firm.
00:47Baldoni followed with a $400 million countersuit against Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds, accusing the power couple of defamation, civil extortion, and interfering with his career.
00:58Right in the round, how's it going?
01:00Great.
01:00Fine, what have you heard?
01:01As more lawsuits mount, both stars face a worsening PR nightmare in 2025.
01:06It's evident that this he said, she said quarrel is majorly harming both stars' public appeal.
01:12There was a possible off-ramp here.
01:13This was the off-ramp, but neither side wanted to take it.
01:17Neither is ready yet to back down.
01:20Number 9, Andrew Tate.
01:21Tonight, disturbing allegations being made against one of the most controversial figures on social media.
01:28Andrew Tate's reputation was already controversial, but 2025 has brought new allegations and legal troubles that have further cemented his status as one of the most disliked figures on the internet.
01:38The social media influencer is facing a new lawsuit from ex-girlfriend Brianna Stern, accusing him of indecent assault and battery.
01:45I was scared to death. I was terrified that I might die.
01:52She claims Tate lured her into an abusive relationship and caused her physical harm.
01:57This adds to Tate's existing legal troubles in Romania, where he and his brother were charged with trafficking and exploitation.
02:03Through his attorney, Tate denies all the allegations, but with mounting public outrage, his influence appears to be waning in a big way.
02:10You wanna talk big man, huh? You wanna be big man? Whoa, whoa, okay, I think I need to explain something to you, okay?
02:17Number 8, Jojo Siwa.
02:19I swear I did it all for fun and it meant nothing.
02:23Jojo Siwa has gone from child star to one of the most polarizing figures in entertainment.
02:28In 2025, her drastic image overhaul continues to leave longtime fans confused.
02:33While she's defended her transformation as artistic expression, critics argue she's trying too hard to be edgy and that her new persona comes across as laughable.
02:41I used to be Rainbow Sparkles and now I'm Black Sparkles.
02:47Also sparking a mixed reaction from the public is Siwa's Dream Guest VIP concert package.
02:52Priced at over $900, it includes fans helping her crew set up and put together her concert.
02:57With many decrying the nature of the perk, Jojo continues to be one of the most talked about and criticized figures in showbiz.
03:09Number 7, Hulk Hogan.
03:11Hulk Hogan was once the face of professional wrestling.
03:14Even his infamous heel turn was embraced as a bold reinvention.
03:17Following announcement has been paid for by the New World Order.
03:21Well, you talk about the money, you talk about beating people up, well it's the New World Order and I hope it's okay because there's nothing you can do about it.
03:32However, his legacy has since faltered, thanks mostly to a leaked tape exposing racist remarks.
03:37According to a joint investigation by the National Enquirer and Radar Online, Hogan is captured on a sex tape made in 2008, repeatedly using offensive remarks, including the N-word.
03:48Meanwhile, past locker room politics and a history of exaggeration have further tarnished his rep.
03:54In 2025, Hogan remains in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
03:58Fans in Montgomery, New York claim he abruptly left a scheduled appearance, leaving them stranded after hours of waiting.
04:04Some disappointed Hulk Hogan fans say that they were turned away empty-handed last week after waiting for hours for a promised meet and greet with the entertainment icon.
04:13Hulk is also caught in a nasty public feud between ex-wife Linda and estranged daughter Brooke.
04:18Did we mention he nearly got booed out of the building during WWE Raw's January Netflix debut?
04:23Well, let me tell you something, brother!
04:26Number 6, Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin.
04:29The Baldwins are no stranger to public scrutiny, and 2025 is proving no exception.
04:34The couple sparked quite the firestorm after Hilaria snapped at Alec for interrupting her in a viral red carpet interview, with both Alec and Hilaria drawing criticism for their part in the awkward exchange.
04:45Oh my god, you're distracting me right now.
04:46I'm sorry.
04:46Like, now you're just doing that.
04:47Why?
04:48Why are you distracting me?
04:49I'm just capping the way you're doing it.
04:50Yeah, you're just distracting me.
04:51No, but, oh my god, stop, you're annoying me, stop.
04:54It's not cute.
04:55No, he's distracting me.
04:56Meanwhile, the couple has been called out over their new reality series.
04:59The fly-on-the-wall look at their family, in the lead-up to Alec's Rust trial, has been lambasted for being in extremely poor taste.
05:06Honestly, from the bottom of my soul, I don't know where I'd be if I didn't have you and these kids.
05:14It's okay, just ignore him.
05:16The pair's social media presence has also done little to help their reputation, with many calling their posts out of touch.
05:21When I'm talking, you're not talking.
05:23Oh, sorry.
05:23No, when I'm talking, you're not talking.
05:25Number 5, Carla-Sofia Gascon.
05:27Carla-Sofia Gascon made history as the first openly transgender person nominated in an acting category at the Oscars,
05:34but her achievement was overshadowed by controversy.
05:41Gascon initially faced criticism for her social media comments about Best Picture nominee I'm Still Here
05:47and fellow Best Actress contender Fernanda Torres,
05:50later apologizing for implying Torres was involved in online negativity.
05:57Meanwhile, older offensive posts also resurfaced, including insensitive remarks about George Floyd.
06:17Gascon deleted the posts and deactivated her ex-account,
06:20but the controversy had already taken its toll, and she continues to be a lightning rod for debate as the year rolls on.
06:26What are you going to do with me?
06:28Recuperate the wool that you gave me.
06:32Hello.
06:33Number 4, Kanye West.
06:35Will Kanye West ever regain public favor?
06:37Not if 2025 is any indication.
06:39Once considered uncancellable, Ye's ongoing controversies, marked by anti-Semitic remarks,
06:45strange behavior, and provocative stunts, have strengthened his status as one of pop culture's most polarizing figures.
06:51So, the answer to why I wrote White Lives Matter on a shirt is because they do.
06:59It's the obvious thing.
07:00So far this year, Kanye has sparked outrage by selling highly offensive shirts featuring a hate symbol on his website.
07:06He also faced backlash for his ex, Bianca Sensori's nearly nude appearance on the Grammys' red carpet, reportedly his idea.
07:14Despite the criticism, Kanye remains outspoken, posting erratically on social media,
07:18and leaving the public both perplexed and increasingly concerned about his well-being.
07:22We're all worried about Kanye, but at this point we're all also angry and offended and hurt.
07:27Number 3, Rachel Zegler.
07:29I close my eyes and see, the girl I'm meant to be, is she a part of me, I've had to...
07:39Rachel Zegler is facing a rough year, especially with Snow White flopping at the box office.
07:45Of course, her casting in the film was fiercely criticized from the get-go,
07:49with some arguing the role should have gone to a Caucasian actress,
07:51while others felt a more established star was better suited.
07:54Zegler also openly criticized the original Snow White, calling it outdated and sexist, further alienating fans.
08:01She's not going to be saved by the prince, and she's not going to be dreaming about true love.
08:04She's dreaming about becoming the leader she knows she can be,
08:07and the leader that her late father told her that she could be, if she was fearless, fair, brave, and true.
08:12Plus, she and co-star Gal Gadot have clashed over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,
08:16while conservatives have targeted her for denouncing Donald Trump's presidential victory.
08:20There are growing calls tonight for Disney to fire Rachel Zegler,
08:25the star of its widely anticipated Snow White remake.
08:28It's because of an anti-Donald Trump post she made after the election.
08:32With controversy following her at every turn, public support for Zegler is nearly non-existent.
08:38Number two, Elon Musk.
08:40Whether he's a visionary leading humanity to new heights,
08:43or an outsider intent on dismantling the U.S. government,
08:46there's no denying Elon Musk's appetite for attention, for better or worse.
08:502025 started with Musk giving a highly speculative salute at Donald Trump's victory rally,
08:55and later wielding a chainsaw at a conservative event.
08:57Meanwhile, takedown Tesla protests are being seen across the globe,
09:01with activists targeting the CEO and his Tesla dealerships.
09:05I totally understand if somebody doesn't want to buy a product.
09:07Yeah, it's up to you. It's free country, you know, but you don't have to burn it down.
09:11They are encouraging the public to sell their Tesla electric devices,
09:14dump their stock, and stop Elon Musk.
09:16Musk sure has a knack for staying in the spotlight,
09:19but how much is it costing him in the long run?
09:21Awesome, awesome, awesome.
09:23You've got to make a joke, you know, you're going to really...
09:25Legalize comedy! Legalize comedy!
09:28Come on! Legalize!
09:32I'm so comfortable with all of that.
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09:51Number 1. Sean Diddy Combs
09:53Now to Sean Diddy Combs, the music mogul is facing a series of new civil lawsuits,
09:58including allegations he sexually assaulted two teenagers.
10:02While 2024 solidified Sean Diddy Combs' place as the most reviled name in Hollywood,
10:072025 seems set to retain that status.
10:10Facing federal charges, including racketeering, trafficking by force, fraud, and coercion,
10:15Diddy is scheduled for trial in May.
10:17Prosecutors will detail an alleged criminal enterprise involving forced labor, kidnapping,
10:22and bribery, not to mention his so-called freak-offs.
10:25He's accused of trafficking women and male sex workers to perform depraved freak-offs,
10:32drug-fueled sex parties for his own twisted enjoyment.
10:36The disgraced rapper also continues to face an onslaught of civil lawsuits,
10:40alleging various unlawful acts against men, women, and even youths.
10:44While Combs has denied all allegations, each new revelation fuels public outrage,
10:49putting him on course to be 2025's most disliked celebrity by a wide margin.
10:53We'll see them trying to suppress or keep out certain evidence out of the case,
10:56or try to bolster it.
10:58Which celebrity has raised your ire so far in 2025?
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