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In November 2022, star soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo appeared on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' where he told the host that he felt like he was being forced out of Manchester United by the coach and some senior executives, "not only this year but last year, too." He told Morgan, "I think the fans should know the truth. I want the best for the club. This is why I come to Manchester United," he said. “A club with this dimension should be top of the tree in my opinion and they are not unfortunately.” Nowadays the star plays for the Al Nassr team of Saudi Arabia.
Kanye West's full 44-minute interview with Hollywood Unlocked was released in January 2023 and the rapper did not hold back. He made claims about Kim Kardashian letting Pete Davidson into her house but not him, and criticized the pair's 'SNL' kiss ("How you gonna bring me to SNL and then kiss the dude you dating right in front of me?"). He took aim at John Legend and Big Sean for taking the "easy" route by disassociating with him and his music label. He claimed Kim's politics were influenced by her surroundings, adding that "She's just looking for safety and a safe place to be," and claiming, "Women just want security and comfort."
The accidental shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Alec Baldwin's film 'Rust' was one of the worst tragedies in Hollywood's history. Reports stated that Baldwin fired a prop gun that malfunctioned, resulting in Hutchins' death and the director's injury. Months later, Baldwin gave his first public statement regarding the incident when he spoke to ABC.
During the emotional conversation, previously undisclosed details came to light. One notable revelation was Baldwin's assertion that he did not intentionally pull the trigger. Instead, he claimed that he simply released the hammer, causing the gun to discharge. According to Baldwin, he was under the impression that the gun was empty and was instructed by Hutchins to aim it at her for a shooting scene. It was during this action that the gun unexpectedly fired. Baldwin admitted that accepting the reality of a live round being present in the gun took him a significant amount of time. He firmly believed that Hutchins could have been struck by a faulty blank instead. Baldwin made it unequivocally clear that the presence of a live round on the set should never have occurred.
In 2008, R. Kelly gave a concerning interview to BET. During the interview, the interviewer asked Kelly, "Are you attracted to teenage girls?" Kelly responded, "When you say teenage girls, how old are we talking?" Kelly's reply foreshadowed the horrific truth that would eventually come to light about his crimes against young women and girls.
MJ had numerous notable interviews, such as his conversations with Martin Bashir in 2002. In this interview, he talked about an incident in which he dangled his son Prince over a Berlin balcony. He also addressed his sleepovers with children, all while holding hands with a young boy on camera.
In 2011, Barbara Walters interviewed the Kardashians and made a blunt comment, saying, "You don't dance. You don't have any, forgive me, any talent." This exchange was described as excruciating.
In 2011, Charlie Sheen became well-known for his many "eccentric" interviews. However, his conversation with ABC News stands out as the most memorable, including famous quotes about "winning," "tiger blood," and his self-proclaimed status as a "rock star from Mars."
In 2014, Sam Rubin, a KTLA anchor, unintentionally asked Jackson about a Super Bowl ad. In response, Jackson asked, "What Superbowl commercial?" Rubin had confused him with Laurence Fishburne. Jackson humorously replied, "We all don't look alike. You're busted!"
The comedian was mocked during an interview on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe,' and he wasn't happy about it. Brand challenged them, "Is this what you all do for a living?" He certainly had them sweating with discomfort in the studio.
In 2005, Tom Cruise made a now infamous appearance on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' shortly after he began dating actress Katie Holmes. Cruise famously began jumping up and down on Oprah's couch while enthusiastically declaring that he was in love with Holmes!
In 1994, Reynolds (left) was interviewed by Summers (right), a famous Hollywood legend and Nickelodeon host. The conversation became intense when Summers asked about Reynolds' divorce, leading to a chaotic scene with pie and glasses of water being thrown in the studio.
In 2015, Krishnan Guru-Murthy asked Robert Downey Jr. about his past, his father, and his alcoholism, causing him to get upset and walk off. "What are we doing?" Downey Jr. asked, before storming out.
In the film 'The Social Network,' Eisenberg portrayed a character who was distant and lacked empathy. He maintained this rudeness during an interview with Romina Puga, referring to her as the "Carrot Top of interviewers" and comparing her to a "little league softball" player.
In 1986, the passionate artist participated in an intense CNN interview. When questioned about allegations of domestic abuse, he emphatically exclaimed, "I'm going to say I feel good! Papa's got a brand new bag! It's a man's world." He sang, yelled, and perspired throughout the interview.
The endearing actor made an appearance on 'The View' in 2006, still inebriated from a night spent with George Clooney. The actor slurred, "It was the last seven limoncellos that was gonna get me."
In 1977, Nixon participated in a memorable interview with Martin Frost. During the interview, he addressed topics such as war, Watergate, and global affairs. One of his most famous quotes was:"When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal."
In 2018, Jones provided journalists with captivating interviews. He criticized the Beatles, discussed MJ's plastic surgery, shared his theory on JFK's assassination, and claimed that Richard Pryor had an affair with Marlon Brando.
In 2013, during an interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Tarantino clashed with the interviewer. When asked about violence in his films, Tarantino curtly responded, "I'm shutting your butt down."
In 2011, this couple faced significant relationship issues. During their appearance on the 'Joy Behar Show,' Simmons was questioned about his involvement with 5,000 women. Behar humorously asks, "How's your back, Gene?" This caused Tweed to walk out in embarrassment.
Before her time in the White House, Omarosa had a disagreement with talk show host Wendy Williams, whom she referred to as a "buffoon." In response, Williams amusingly commented, "They say good black doesn't crack… but it's cracking."
In 2010, Coleman faced questions regarding allegations of domestic abuse. He didn't do much for his public image by telling the hosts to go "get hit by a bus" or "walk off a plank and drown yourself in the ocean."
Tony Danza was unaware that he was being recorded just before his interview with ABC News, and he began criticizing the show! "Those news shows are terrible," he said into the hot mic. "Right after 'murder and mayhem, and the rescue in California, Tony Danza!' I'm so excited."
Madonna and Courtney Love were not particularly friendly towards each other, particularly in 1995, when Love interrupted Madonna's MTV interview, resulting in a heated exchange filled with insults.
In 1995, Drew Barrymore displayed her audacious side during her appearance on 'Letterman' by climbing onto the host's desk and revealing her breasts.
Cohen's media skills were on display at the 2012 Oscars when he caused a commotion. Disguised as Admiral General Aladeen, his character from 'The Dictator,' he "accidentally" spilled a container labeled as Kim Jong-il's "ashes" on Ryan Seacrest.
Jon Stewart had an intense interview with Vanilla Ice, who was invited to destroy a video tape of his popular song, 'Ice Ice Baby.' Vanilla Ice successfully destroyed the copy, and in the process, narrowly avoided hitting Stewart in the face.
Harry Belafonte decided to take a nap on live TV in 2011. The actor was waiting for an interview with KBAK when he dozed off. Belafonte's representative insisted that he was simply meditating.
Zig and Zag, a pair of puppets, were well-known figures on British television. During the 1990s, they created chaos on the TV set while conducting an interview with the renowned Robin Williams.
It is unclear whether Crispin was being serious or joking during his interview with David Letterman. He asked the host, "I'm strong, I can arm wrestle. Do you want to arm wrestle?" He then almost kicked Letterman in the head while displaying his skills...
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The age of sensational celebrity interviews is still going strong, even though many celebrities now communicate directly with their fans through social media. However, interviews still serve a purpose in modern media, allowing for important discussions and tough questions to be addressed.
Elon Musk mixed the traditional interview with social media by hosting his high-profile interview with presidential candidate Donald Trump on X, formerly Twitter. However, the interview was somewhat lacking in the tough questions department, and ended up as more of a rambling but friendly chat. Both men praised each other's work, with Trump congratulating Musk on his tough business practices, specifically his history of responding to worker strikes by firing his staff. "You are the greatest,” Trump said. Trump went on unchallenged as he claimed to have overseen the greatest economy in the world during his presidency, declared that immigrants crossing the US southern border were "murderers" and "unproductive people," and denied that rising sea levels pose any threats. He also attempted to paint Kamala Harris as a radical leftist while mispronouncing her South Asian first name throughout the interview. Strangely, Trump also complimented her looks, stating that she is a "beautiful woman" and looked very much like his own wife, Melania Trump, in a recent Time magazine cover illustration.
After nodding along agreeably for more than two hours, Musk wrapped up the interview by telling Trump that he was “on the right path." In the past, Musk has supported Democratic and Republican politicians with his donations, but he is now reportedly backing Trump exclusively via a new super PAC. With his endless financial resources, control of a major social media platform, and army of devoted followers, Musk can do a great deal to help Trump's campaign.
Take a look at this gallery to revisit more of the most iconic, intriguing, and disastrous interviews with celebrities, ranging from Michael Jackson to Tom Cruise.
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The age of sensational celebrity interviews is still going strong, even though many celebrities now communicate directly with their fans through social media. However, interviews still serve a purpose in modern media, allowing for important discussions and tough questions to be addressed.
Elon Musk mixed the traditional interview with social media by hosting his high-profile interview with presidential candidate Donald Trump on X, formerly Twitter. However, the interview was somewhat lacking in the tough questions department, and ended up as more of a rambling but friendly chat. Both men praised each other's work, with Trump congratulating Musk on his tough business practices, specifically his history of responding to worker strikes by firing his staff. "You are the greatest,” Trump said. Trump went on unchallenged as he claimed to have overseen the greatest economy in the world during his presidency, declared that immigrants crossing the US southern border were "murderers" and "unproductive people," and denied that rising sea levels pose any threats. He also attempted to paint Kamala Harris as a radical leftist while mispronouncing her South Asian first name throughout the interview. Strangely, Trump also complimented her looks, stating that she is a "beautiful woman" and looked very much like his own wife, Melania Trump, in a recent Time magazine cover illustration.
After nodding along agreeably for more than two hours, Musk wrapped up the interview by telling Trump that he was “on the right path." In the past, Musk has supported Democratic and Republican politicians with his donations, but he is now reportedly backing Trump exclusively via a new super PAC. With his endless financial resources, control of a major social media platform, and army of devoted followers, Musk can do a great deal to help Trump's campaign.
Take a look at this gallery to revisit more of the most iconic, intriguing, and disastrous interviews with celebrities, ranging from Michael Jackson to Tom Cruise.