“Fighting To Save The Marriage”: 20 Celebrity Scandals That Surprised Fans In 2025

The controversial author of the Harry Potter saga lashed out at Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the films, saying she has "so little experience of real life she's ignorant of how ignorant she is."

She also accused Emma of “trashing women's rights” and “using” the author for her “purpose.”

Rowling’s latest attack on the actress came after Emma sat down for an interview with Jay Shetty for the September 24 podcast episode of On Purpose With Jay Shetty and spoke about her disagreements with the author regarding transgender rights.

When asked if she'd be interested in having a conversation with the Wizarding World creator, she said, “I just don't want to say anything that continues to weaponize a really toxic debate and conversation, which is maybe why I don't comment or continue to comment.

"Not because I don't care about her or about the issue, but because the way the conversation is being had feels really painful for me."

In December 2024, Blake filed a lawsuit against Justin, accusing him of orchestrating a media smear campaign against her in retaliation for her complaints about s*xual harassment on the set of It Ends With Us.

Blake accused her co-star and director of creating a “hostile work environment.” She claimed he entered her trailer “uninvited” while she was undressed and pressured her to film intimate scenes that had not been previously discussed.

Months later, Justin countersued Blake and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for $400 million on claims of civil extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy. His legal team accused the A-list couple of using their power to “destroy” his reputation.

Additionally, Justin alleged that Blake took control over the film’s script, including rewriting the “rooftop” scene in which their characters meet. He claimed he was pressured to accept Blake’s version after she invited a mega celebrity friend, later identified as Taylor Swift, to discuss her rewriting.

Justin’s case was dismissed in June. The actress' lawyers called it "a total victory and a complete vindication.” Her original lawsuit against the director is ongoing. The trial is set for March 2026.

During a Turning Point event, Erika introduced Vice President J.D Vance, who was close to her late husband, political activist Charlie Kirk. After welcoming him on stage, J.D and Erika shared a warm embrace that quickly went viral. 

Erika placed her hand on the back of the politician’s head, while he touched her waist.

Viewers labeled the affectionate moment “inappropriate” and too “intimate,” given that J.D is married to Usha Chilukuri, the mother of his children.

People were also surprised by Erika’s remarks about the Vice President before he joined her on stage. "No one will ever replace my husband," she told the crowd. "But I do see some similarities with my husband in JD. I do. And that's why I am so blessed to be able to introduce him tonight."

Erika later defended herself at a Megyn Kelly Live event, stating that her “love language is touch” and that she always touches the back of people’s heads when she tells them “God bless you.”

This year, Disney released a live-action remake of the beloved Snow White, featuring Rachel Zegler in the titular role.

The film faced negative reviews, with the Observer’s Wendy Ide describing it as “toe-curlingly terrible.” It currently holds a 2.2/10 rating on IMDb.

Many people took issue with the casting of a Latina actress for a character described as having skin “as white as snow,” and accused Disney of going “woke.”

The actress also drew criticism for calling the original 1937 film “weird” and “extremely dated,” saying that the prince “stalks” Snow White.

The film sparked further backlash for using CGI to portray the princess’ seven dwarves instead of hiring actors with dwarfism. Award-winning actor Peter Dinklage, who has the condition, slammed the movie, saying, "It makes no sense to me. You're progressive in one way, but then you're still making that f***ing backward story about seven dwarves living in a cave together?"

Vivian Jenna Wilson, Elon Musk’s daughter with ex-wife and Canadian author Justine Wilson, accused her father of paying for her assigned s*x at birth to be male.

“My assigned s*x at birth was a commodity that was bought and paid for,” the 21-year-old wrote on Threads in March.

“So when I was feminine as a child and then turned out to be transgender, I was going against the product that was sold.

“That expectation of masculinity that I had to rebel against all my life was a monetary transaction.”

Vivian, who has been estranged from Elon for years, uses her mother’s surname and has no interest in reconnecting with the tech billionaire.

Elon, whom Vivian described as “uncaring and narcissistic,” previously claimed that he had been “tricked” into authorizing gender-affirming care for his daughter when she was 16 years old.

The rapper was involved in numerous controversies this year, including insulting Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s children and accusing the Kardashians of trafficking their children.

He also reportedly arranged a meeting between his 12-year-old daughter, North, and 39-year-old Andrew Tate, who has been charged with r*pe, human trafficking, and forming an organised crime group to exploit women. 

In September, Kanye surprised even his detractors when he posted on X what he called a “betrayal” list that included his own daughter.

“I am in a pain that no person can fix,” the Gold Digger rapper wrote alongside the post, which also featured his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.

Other names on the list included Diddy, LeBron James, Donald Trump, Pete Davidson, and cartoon characters such as Patrick Star and Curious George.

The Nobody Wants This actress wished her husband a happy anniversary in a post that was heavily criticized for normalizing domestic violence.

In October, Kristen took to Instagram to celebrate her 12th anniversary with Dax Shepard, writing, “Happy 12th wedding anniversary to the man who once said to me: ‘I would never k*ll you. A lot of men have k*lled their wives at a certain point. Even though I’m heavily incentivized to k*ll you, I never would.’❤️”

Some found the post funny, with comedian Howie Mandel quipping in the comments, “He should write for Hallmark.”

However, many highlighted that October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month and asked the actress not to joke about an issue affecting millions around the world.

“Please keep in mind that this is something real that lots of people suffer on a daily basis. And the text could be triggering for victims,” one person wrote.

Despite the backlash, the 45-year-old refused to apologize for the joke. The post is still visible on her Instagram page.