Ahhh, fame; the glittering stage where confidence often drowns out common sense. For every timeless quote that inspires, there’s a cringeworthy clunker that leaves you wondering, “Did they really just say that?” And yes; yes, they did.
This is a greatest hits list of the worst tips ever spoken into existence by the rich, the famous, and the shockingly misinformed. These weren’t slips of the tongue. These were published, broadcast, and framed on walls like they were gospel. The kind of advice that, if followed, might’ve left you broke, bald, or banned from polite society. These are the moments when legends went off-script... and off the rails.
Click through for the wildest, weirdest, and most WTH-worthy advice ever served with a straight face. Because sometimes, even icons hand out ideas that belong in the recycling bin, next to the tabloid that printed them.
1
Phil Robertson: Marry a Teen Before She's ‘Ruined’?
The Duck Dynasty star said men should marry girls as young as 15 or 16 before they’re “ruined.” This isn’t advice. It’s a giant red flag.
2
Vince Vaughn: Guns in Schools?!
Vaughn publicly supported guns being carried in public and even in schools. That’s not just controversial... it’s terrifying.
3
Spencer Matthews: Fitness or Fantasy?
Matthews promoted an intense daily fitness routine that critics called unrealistic and harmful for the average person. Unless you’ve got a private chef and 8 hours free... maybe don’t try this at home.
4
Katy Perry: Fans Make You Sick?
Perry once said sleeping with a fan on can make you ill. Experts say nope. It might stir up dust, but it won’t give you the flu.
5
Tom Cruise: Just Vitamins for Depressi0n?
Cruise slammed Brooke Shields for using antidepressants, saying she should just use vitamins and exercise instead. Doctors everywhere: "Please stop."
6
Demi Moore: Bloodsucking for Better Health?
“Leeches detoxify your blood”, Demi claimed. “They have an enzyme that gets released into your blood when they bite you. And your health is optimized.” Spoiler alert: There are easier (and less medieval) ways to stay healthy.
7
Megan Fox: Chug Vinegar for Detox?
Fox swears by drinking apple cider vinegar straight to “detox.” Dentists call that a fast track to eroded teeth and regret.
8
Kourtney Kardashian: Corsets = Health?
Kourtney pushed waist-training corsets as a way to slim down. Doctors say they crush your organs and mess with your breathing. Cute!
9
Pete Evans: Sunscreen? Nah.
Chef Pete Evans warned against using sunscreen, saying it’s full of “poisonous chemicals.” Meanwhile, science says: Wear it or fry.
10
Kanye West: Ditch Your Meds?
Kanye urged people with mental illness to stop taking their meds and trust faith or alternatives instead. Mental health experts say that’s reckless and dangerous.
11
Mariah Carey: Lemon Water Cleanse?
Mariah once recommended drinking only lemon water for days to detox and lose weight. Nutritionists say it’s a fast track to dehydration, fatigue, and fainting.
12
Madonna: Pain Means Progress?
Madonna advised pushing through workouts until you’re in severe muscle pain. Fitness pros say pain like that isn’t gain, it’s a trip to the ER.
13
Russell Brand: Skip the Meds, Go Spiritual?
Brand said to avoid psychiatric medication and rely on spiritual healing. Experts warn this can endanger lives and worsen mental illness.
14
Gisele Bündchen: Sunscreen Is Poison?
Gisele said she doesn’t wear sunscreen, calling it a “poison.” Dermatologists strongly disagree, unless you’re trying to meet melanoma.
15
Tiffany Haddish: Turpentine for Colds?!
“If you have a cold, just take some turpentine with sugar and it’ll go away the next day”, Haddish said. Um... turpentine is literally poison.
