8 Times Celebrities Were Called Out Over Their “Awful Parenting”

Chris Hemsworth faced backlash after he shared a family vacation post on Instagram that featured a controversial photo of one of his sons.

Earlier this year, the Thor star revealed that he, his wife Elsa Pataky, and their three children had traveled to Japan.

While the series of photos initially appeared wholesome, one particular snap showed one of Hemsworth’s young sons flipping the camera off with his middle finger while distractedly using his phone with his other hand.

The gesture was deemed “disgusting” and “disrespectful” by many fans.

“Posting a picture of your son doing the middle finger is not funny… I’m a mama who would never let my son do that, period. It’s inappropriate.” one critic commented. 

Others took jabs at Hemsworth’s parenting skills, sarcastically saying, “Nice thing to be teaching kids, to give the middle finger, really.”

“Just a statement on today’s society… no respect and kids are not being taught respect… this is disgusting and disrespectful.”

Kim Kardashian’s parenting style was called out after fans slammed her for letting 12-year-old daughter North West dress in what many deemed “too adult” fashion.

In August 2025, the Skims founder stepped out in Rome with North, both rocking matching all-black looks.

Kim wore a black silk bodycon dress with sparkly accessories, while her daughter, not even a teenager yet, opted for a black corset paired with a miniskirt, knee-high boots, and electric blue hair flowing to her waist.

The tight corset unusually accentuated her cleavage, prompting one critic online to write, “That kid looks like she’s 40.”  

“Kim really doesn’t know how to be a sensible parent.”

The backlash intensified after fans noticed North sporting an unconventional and potentially painful dermal piercing on her middle finger.

The 12-year-old’s look even sparked whispers of plastic surgery, given the history of Kim’s own cosmetic procedures.

“I’m sure the plastic surgery is only weeks away.”

Erin Lichy came under fire after a TikTok video of hers went viral for all the wrong reasons.

The Real Housewives of New York star shared a clip in April 2025 showing herself holding her newborn son, her fourth child, in one arm while making a martini with the other. 

She captioned the post, “She’s backkkkkkk #newborn #postpregnancy.”

In the video, her baby’s head appeared unsupported, “just dangling” in the air, sparking criticism from fans.

“Put the drink down as long as you’re holding the baby… some things can wait… the baby can’t,” one user wrote.

While Erin tried to clarify in the comments that the baby’s head was indeed “SUPPORTED,” netizens remained unconvinced. 

“A parenting class might be needed,” another user commented.

Gabriela Lins, a Brazilian entrepreneur and social media personality, sparked outrage after she revealed she had moved her 9-year-old daughter Esther’s bedroom onto the family’s balcony.

The decision came after Gabriela chose to repurpose her daughter’s larger indoor room as an office for her business. 

In a TikTok “room tour” that went viral in July, the mother revealed that she had painted the balcony walls, enclosed it with glass, and installed blackout curtains, an air conditioner, and a TV. 

The makeover reportedly cost around $1,800.

But Lins soon became the subject of widespread criticism as many viewers questioned Esther’s comfort and privacy, with one writing, “Not even my dog stays on the balcony.” 

Others raised concerns over noise, safety, and the risk of the air conditioner “freezing the small room within minutes.”

Gabriela responded to the criticism by stressing that the balcony-bedroom was only for sleeping and that her daughter was not confined to the space.

However, one displeased netizen wrote, "I can't stand that she is trying to convince everyone and their mother that this was a good idea. She and her husband are two crazies."

Angelina Jolie’s parenting came under fire after she revealed a bonding moment with her 16-year-old daughter, Vivienne, that some fans called “gross.”

The Oscar-winning actress shared that she and Vivienne got matching tattoos as a tribute to their work together on The Outsiders, the 2024 Broadway musical Jolie co-produced with her daughter. 

The ink read “Stay Gold,” a nod to one of the songs from the play.

“It means so much to us separately and together,” Angelina told CR Fashion Book about the importance of the song as their tattoo.

However, fans were quick to slam the gesture, questioning whether Vivienne had a real say in the matter. 

“Poor kid. Mom just owns her,” one user wrote. Another chimed in, “I doubt the kid had a choice—she’s branded.”

Critics also argued that if her ex-husband Brad Pitt had allowed the minor children to get tattoos, Jolie would have labeled him a “bad father.”

“She’s teaching her daughter her crazy ways!! Shame on her. Grow up and teach your kids good values.”

Paris Hilton’s parenting choices were questioned after fans accused her of making unsafe mistakes with her two young children, Phoenix and London.

The 44-year-old heiress was first criticized in April 2024 when she shared a TikTok video showing her kids strapped incorrectly into their car seats. 

Fans quickly pointed out the danger, with one writing, “Please hire someone to install car seats. Crazy unsafe. This is wild.” 

The clip was later deleted and replaced with an updated version where the seats were installed properly.

A month later, Paris uploaded a poolside video from her Hawaiian vacation where she was seen holding her then 16-month-old son, Phoenix, wearing a bright blue “puddle jumper.”

While the toddler seemed to be enjoying the moment, viewers were quick to notice that the floatie was strapped on backwards.

Paris admitted she had asked the salesperson about it but was given the wrong advice. 

“Oops! Thank you! I never let him out of my arms… I thought it was backwards too, I said that to the person who I bought it from & they said it was on right.”

Carrie Bickmore’s innocent parenting hack landed her in hot water with fans.

In May of this year, the Australian media personality shared a cooking clip on her social media.

In the video, she poured freshly boiled pasta straight onto a dining table, no plates in sight, before adding ladlefuls of meat sauce and a generous dusting of parmesan cheese.

“A new way to do dinner!” she exclaimed in the clip. 

Carrie explained that using baking paper made cleanup “easier than washing plates,” but viewers were quick to call out the move as unhygienic and disrespectful to cultural traditions.

Even Italian-Australian celebrity chef Silvia Colloca weighed in, sarcastically criticizing Bickmore, “I can hear my Nonnas and their Nonnas writhing in agony in this new circle of hell designed for Italians!”

Many netizens were left questioning her parenting choices, labeling the unusual dinner hack “gross” and “a hygiene nightmare” for her children.

“What’s wrong with you and what sort of lazy example are you setting? Poor kids,” wrote one user.

Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi faced scrutiny after they revealed in August that they had adopted their first child together.

In their joint Instagram announcement, the lovebirds, both in their early 20s, shared that they had welcomed a baby girl over the summer “through adoption.” 

“We are beyond excited to embark on this beautiful next chapter of parenthood in both peace and privacy. And then there were three. Love, Millie and Jake Bongiovi.”

Citing their young age, many netizens criticized the decision, questioning the timing and their readiness for parenthood.

“Acting career or social experiment,” one person commented. 

Some critics even speculated about the couple’s motives, asking, “Why would you be 21 and adopt? Can’t he produce or can’t she carry?” 

Meanwhile, one user harshly slammed them over their age, writing, “Adopting at 21 is another level of stupidity.”

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