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40 Times Celebrities Were So Out Of Touch With Reality It Left People Speechless
Interview With Expert
We’ve all heard stories about the ultra-rich splurging simply because they can. Private jets, diamond-studded accessories, and over-the-top lifestyles often come with the territory. But sometimes, celebrity spending goes beyond “luxury” and veers straight into being wildly out of touch with reality.
When someone online asked, “What’s something a celebrity did that made it obvious they live in a completely different world?” people did not hold back. From gold bathtubs to exotic pets that definitely shouldn’t be pets, the answers were equal parts shocking and hilarious. Keep scrolling for the moments that made everyone collectively raise an eyebrow.
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#1
When Jay-Z and Beyoncé “bought out” an entire maternity ward so that she wouldn’t be bothered when she gave birth.
Pregnant women and families literally pick the hospital where they’ll give birth months ahead based on a lot of factors, including how close it is, if their OB is affiliated with the hospital, and if it’s in their insurance network.
Imagine going into labor, getting to the hospital where you and your doctor mutually agreed you’ll give birth, and being turned away because a pair of millionaires didn’t want to be bothered by the plebs.
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#2
When Taylor Swift flew her private jet 28 times in 2022 just during the Eras Tour prep, racking up like 8,000+ tons of CO2, then turned around and had her lawyers send cease-and-desist letters to a college kid who was just tracking publicly available flight data of celebrity jets.
The same week she was preaching about climate change and telling fans to “vote for the planet.”
Girl, you own two Dassault Falcon 7Xs and one Gulfstream G650. You’re literally emitting more carbon in a single weekend than an average person does in years, then siccing lawyers on a 20-year-old for pointing it out? That’s not just out of touch; that’s “let them eat cake” while burning jet fuel like it’s hairspray in the 80s.
The kicker: her publicist actually said “Taylor’s jet is loaned out regularly to other individuals” as a defense… which somehow makes it worse? Like congrats, you’re not just one billionaire polluting, you’re the Airbnb host of private-jet emissions.
Peak celebrity delusion right there.
Upstaged75 1 day ago
I think that guy was tracking all kinds of celebrity flights. Wasn't he doing Elon too? They wouldn't care if they didn't think they were doing anything wrong, right? 🙄
#3
Tom Cruise said that mentally ill people should not take their medications. As someone who is mentally ill and who has seen myself and others off of their meds, I strongly disagree.
Being a celebrity definitely comes with its own kind of magic. Fame opens doors most people only dream about — private jets, luxury homes, five-star hotels, and the ability to travel at a moment’s notice. For many stars, life truly becomes “king size,” where convenience is built into every corner of their routine.
When money is no longer a concern, even small decisions feel effortless. But that same comfort can sometimes blur perspective. When everything is readily available, it’s easy to forget how life works for everyone else. And that’s where things can start to feel a little… disconnected.
#4
• Gwyneth Paltrow recommending eight hundred dollar “wellness essentials” as if everyone can buy them.
• Kim Kardashian saying people “just need to work harder” while living with full staff and unlimited resources.
#5
Mitt Romney thought that middle-income people made $200,000 to $250,000 per year.
#6
Justin Bieber at Anne Frank’s house saying he hoped that she would have been a “Belieber”.
Of course, the glamorous life isn’t without its downsides. Living in the spotlight means being constantly watched, judged, photographed, and talked about. Privacy becomes a luxury, and even simple outings require planning and security. Celebrities often can’t step out freely without attracting attention. Over time, this isolation can subtly change how they interact with the world. Their daily reality becomes very different from the average person’s. While the fame brings privilege, it also builds a bubble that’s hard to escape. And inside that bubble, everyday realities can feel distant.
#7
Kathy Lee on her morning show talking about how she was just like all those single working moms who had to juggle family and work while holding multiple jobs because she was a mom and she hosted the show, acted,sang and wrote children's books. Never mind all the hired help, shes just like them., same struggles.
Oprah being shocked that people didn't change their bedding every day until one of the guests explained that most people have to do that themselves and then wash and dry the bedding themselves. Oprah , despite her "i come from nothing" background was very confused.
#8
When Jayden and Willow Smith said they could manipulate time because they were never late. It's like, no, babies, they just wait on you because your family's producing all your projects.
#9
Katy Perry flew to space for 30 seconds then claimed to be an inspiration to little girls everywhere.
To understand this better, Bored Panda spoke with Anant Saripaka, an assistant director and editor who has worked closely with actors on several Bollywood productions. “We all grow up with this image of how celebrities should be,” he explains. “We expect them to be grounded, relatable, and aware of the real world.” He adds that audiences often forget how different their daily lives truly are. Over time, the gap between expectation and reality becomes noticeable. “That’s when people start saying celebrities are out of touch,” he says. And sometimes, that criticism isn’t entirely wrong.
#10
Idc, whenever they ask us to donate, like mfer ain’t you a millionaire with multiple properties and a mansion?
Whenever a celebrity ask us to donate it grinds my gears and this isn’t even the most out of reach thing I’ve seen a celebrity say.
#11
When Kim K called for donations to help rebuild Paris Hilton’s beach home… like Paris Hilton’s family literally OWNS Hilton hotels.
#12
I work with a celebrity (I’m a freelance makeup artist, so he is not my full time employer) and I was talking to him one day about work being slow and how it was making me nervous. He then said, “well, have you thought of looking into buying a franchise?” I paused for a long moment and said, “well, you know, you need money to do that.” He replied with “yeah, so you need about $100 Grand, right? So that’s a goal you can set for yourself!”
I said nothing after that and just continued my work.
Anant points out that once actors reach a certain level of stardom, normal life becomes almost impossible. “Going out in public isn’t simple anymore,” he says. “They have managers, assistants, drivers, and security handling even the smallest tasks.” Grocery shopping, commuting, or standing in line just doesn’t happen. Someone else is always taking care of it. Slowly, everyday experiences fade from memory. When you’re removed from basic routines for years, it’s natural to lose touch with how things work outside your bubble.
#13
Donald Trump is absolutely flummoxed by the concept of grocery shopping, having never once shopped for groceries.
Quote from May this year:
>"We have a term, 'groceries.' It's an old term but it means basically what you're buying, food, it's a pretty accurate term, but it's an old fashioned sound, but groceries are down.".
#14
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak once volunteered at a soup kitchen. Asked a homeless guy if he works in business and talked about different jobs in Finance.
Poor guy is probably wondering which sorry place he's going to sleep tonight and how he's going to get his next meal rather than which financial institution he's going to try getting a job as a Financial Accountant.
Mark Bayliss 1 day ago
He proudly stated that he had no working class friends and grimaced when thinking about it. Wa***r
#15
The covid celebrity videos about how we are in it all together... while they isolate in their large houses and mansions.
“If they’re actively working, it gets even more intense,” Anant adds. “Shooting schedules are exhausting, long hours, constant travel, hair, makeup, costume fittings, retakes.” By the end of the day, they’re completely drained. Rest becomes essential, and convenience becomes a necessity. “They rely heavily on assistants to manage almost everything,” he says. From booking travel to buying snacks, someone else handles it. “It’s not laziness, it’s survival in a demanding industry.”
#16
Gwyneth Paltrow saying being a mom on a movie set is more challenging than being a mom who works 9-5.
#17
Mariah Carey didn’t know that she pays water and electricity bills, she thought it was crazy to pay for such basic things.
#18
JD Vance saying we can easily take care of the childcare issue if the grandparents would just babysit their grandchildren.
He shares a moment that perfectly captures the disconnect. “Once, I picked up a small energy bar for an actor,” Anant laughs. “They handed me 1,000 rupees and told me to keep the change.” The bar cost a fraction of that. “They genuinely thought that’s how much it costs,” he says. It wasn’t arrogance, just unfamiliarity. “When you haven’t bought things yourself in years, you lose a sense of pricing.” Small moments like this reveal how far removed some stars become from everyday expenses.
#19
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez and their ridiculous, over-the-top wedding.
#20
That rich guy who said poor people were lazy and that if he was poor he could easily make his 100m (or whatever it was) back again if he lost it.
Then then gave up access to his wealth to prove it only to give up after a month or two when he found in fact wasnt able to make that kind of money again without his wealth or resources.
#21
Quitting as a working royal to make bank and subsequently complaining and going to court for not being treated like a working royal.
“There are also a few who genuinely love opulence,” Anant says more seriously. “Everything has to be bigger, better, more expensive.” For them, luxury isn’t just comfort, it’s identity. “It’s like money gets to their head,” he explains. “They start believing that everything and everyone can be solved with money.” Over time, that mindset shapes how they treat situations and people. It becomes less about practicality and more about power.
#22
Recently Odell Beckham complained that his 100 million dollar 5 year contract was hard to generate generational wealth on and not a lot to live on.
#23
When Donald talked about getting a small loan of 1 million from his dad. I’m still not over how dumb that was to say.
Grape Walls of Ire 1 day ago
And if I remember correctly, that's a lie. It was more like $17M.
#24
Hilaria Baldwin from Boston continues to pretend that she has a thick accent and English is her second language whenever she feels it suits her. (Not to mention the fake pregnancies etc.).
Upstaged75 1 day ago
This one is just weird. There's seriously no explanation for why she keeps doing it. To seem exotic?
He recalls another incident that stuck with him. “Once an actor yelled at a team member for being late,” Anant shares. “When the person explained it was raining and public transport wasn’t running, the actor snapped and said, ‘Just book a cab.’” To them, that was an obvious solution. “They didn’t understand that sometimes cabs aren’t available or affordable,” he says. “It felt harsh, but it came from ignorance, not cruelty.”
#25
Whoopie Goldberg saying she's having a hard time financially.
Upstaged75 1 day ago
Aw, did she have to fly 1st class instead of in her own private plane? Poor woman, how terrible! 🙄
#26
Well a recent one was Scarlett Johansson defending Woody Allen and just going on about how much she loved him.
#27
Dr Oz grocery shopping. Putting like a bunch of random vegetables in a cart and calling them crudités.
Peeka_Mimi 19 hours ago
I call serving cut veggies with hummus and or ranch or whatever, crudites. My Mexican son in law gave me a look first xmas together.
“In the end,” Anant reflects, “it’s important to remember that celebrities are human too, just living in very unusual circumstances.” Fame can create distance without intention. While it doesn’t excuse bad behavior, it explains why certain moments feel shocking to outsiders. “Some stars stay grounded, others lose perspective,” he says. “It all depends on how connected they choose to remain to the real world.” And as these stories show, that connection can fade faster than we realize. Which one of these stories surprised you the most or made you do a double take? Share your thoughts with us.
#28
Kim K surprised she was robbed while disclosing to the world where she was and when while showing off her diamonds.
Nicola Roberts 1 day ago
To be fair no different to every social media user that posts their holiday pics while they're away.
#29
Being a rich comedian and taking a massive payout from Saudi government whilst railing against censorship of free speech in the US.
#30
When they run for public office and think, they work as hard as construction, factory, retail, farm workers, etc saying I’m just like you.
Lady Eowyn 1 day ago
If they came from a background of working in construction, retail, or whatever, then they do know what it's like.
#31
Kevin Spacey saying he is homeless because he lives in luxury hotels and AirBnB's.
#32
Tom Segura's podcast fans started complaining that they were tired of just hearing about nice cars and watches, they wanted him to return to the comedy and shock content he became known for
His response was to say they were just jealous and poor.
#33
When Kim married Kanye and had children with him knowing he was pretty, severely mentally ill.
#34
I remember hearing a quote from James Hetfield (lead singer of Metallica) when someone was asking him the price of groceries. He thought a gallon of milk cost hundreds of dollars.
#35
When Oprah first started getting big she said she left a purse she wanted in her other house.
tom (bat/man) 1 day ago
That's what happens when you get too big, you can't fit into one house
#37
Didn't Gail King tell people to "just go to space yourself"?
Leah Brown 1 day ago
I cannot stand how she mentions "trumpets" EVERY SINGLE DAY within the first 5 seconds of the morning show she co-hosts. It comes on as I'm leaving for work and I do everything in my power to turn the TV off before it inevitably falls out of her mouth, and it's ALWAYS her saying it! OK thank you, personal rant on some innocuous thing over!
#38
Drew Barrymore’s talk show is truly INSANE. She worships and literally, literally gets on the floor and bows down sometimes praising her guests.
She’s loonier than anyone.
PirellisMiracleElixer 1 day ago
This is kind of the opposite of what this post is supposed to be about.
#39
Talk about social problems when they doesn’t know what they are talking about. Most of the time they are just repeating what PR said to them say. They live in a bubble and in a very different world of 90% of the people. Most of these people are rich or had a good life so they don’t know what is a real life. What they learned about social issues is from books but not from their experiences.
#40
Will Smith slapping Chris Rock. We love Chris. We loved Will till he slapped Chris. Think he is very clear about the reality of now.
What do you think ?
Apatheist 1 day ago
I recall Cheryl Cole/Tweedy/Whatever on the Graham Norton show talking about her shoes and saying "They were quite cheap actually, about £800." That was double the average weekly wage at the time. The strange thing is that she wasn't rich before Girls Aloud; some people have always been rich so have no idea, but people who become rich really should know better.
WubiDubi 1 day ago
Now do a post on billionaire celebs who aren't. I'll start you off: Keanu. Can we get to ten?
Nicola Roberts 1 day ago
Jimmy Carter, Mackenzie Scott (ex Mrs Bezos), and George Michael
Load More Replies... Apatheist 1 day ago
I recall Cheryl Cole/Tweedy/Whatever on the Graham Norton show talking about her shoes and saying "They were quite cheap actually, about £800." That was double the average weekly wage at the time. The strange thing is that she wasn't rich before Girls Aloud; some people have always been rich so have no idea, but people who become rich really should know better.
WubiDubi 1 day ago
Now do a post on billionaire celebs who aren't. I'll start you off: Keanu. Can we get to ten?
Nicola Roberts 1 day ago
Jimmy Carter, Mackenzie Scott (ex Mrs Bezos), and George Michael
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