11 Celebrity Feuds That Started Over Nothing
Not all celebrity feuds come from betrayal; some begin with the pettiest disagreements imaginable.
- Chris Graciano
- 3 min read
Hollywood thrives on drama, no matter how small. Sometimes, stars clash over the smallest things. From offhand comments to misunderstandings, these feuds spiraled far beyond what they should have. Here are 11 celebrity rivalries that started over practically nothing but still made big headlines.
1. Mariah Carey vs. Jennifer Lopez
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This feud supposedly began when Mariah claimed she “didn’t know” who Jennifer Lopez was. The casual remark snowballed into years of speculation about tension between the two divas.
2. Paris Hilton vs. Lindsay Lohan
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A single night out in Los Angeles sparked a years-long rift. Lindsay was seen leaving Paris’s car after a party, and insults soon followed in interviews and paparazzi clips.
3. Nicki Minaj vs. Miley Cyrus
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At the MTV VMAs, Nicki called out Miley on live television with the infamous line, “Miley, what’s good?” The conflict stemmed from Miley’s casual comments about Nicki in an interview.
4. Taylor Swift vs. Katy Perry
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This rivalry reportedly started over backup dancers switching tours. What could have been handled quietly turned into hit songs and pointed interviews.
5. Drake vs. Chris Brown
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The two stars allegedly clashed over their connections to Rihanna. What should have been a private matter escalated into nightclub brawls and diss tracks.
6. Megan Fox vs. Michael Bay
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Megan Fox compared director Michael Bay to a dictator in an interview, sparking their falling out. The feud escalated to her being dropped from the Transformers franchise.
7. Tyra Banks vs. Naomi Campbell
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The fashion icons were often pitted against each other in the ’90s. Their supposed feud grew from industry competition and rumors rather than direct conflict.
8. Jimmy Kimmel vs. Matt Damon
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This “feud” started as a running joke on Jimmy Kimmel Live! when Kimmel pretended to bump Damon from the show. Over time, it grew into elaborate sketches and viral stunts.
9. Kanye West vs. Wiz Khalifa
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A misunderstanding on Twitter about album titles set off an intense back-and-forth. Kanye dragged Wiz in a rant, only to later delete the tweets. The drama fizzled out quickly, proving how fast celebrity fights can flare up online.
10. Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall
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Though they starred together on Sex and the City, rumors of tension brewed over contract disputes and on-set dynamics. Much of it seemed based on hearsay, but it snowballed into one of TV’s most famous cast feuds.
11. Justin Bieber vs. Orlando Bloom
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The feud kicked off when rumors linked Bieber to Bloom’s ex, Miranda Kerr. It led to a public altercation in Ibiza where Bloom allegedly swung at Bieber.