11 Celebrity Feuds That Started Over Nothing
These petty celebrity feuds sparked from misunderstandings, side comments, or sheer ego, and then blew up in public.
- Chris Graciano
- 3 min read
Hollywood is full of drama, but not all beef has a real reason behind it. Some of the most famous celebrity rivalries began over misheard words, vague tweets, or totally unintentional shade. Here are 11 over-the-top celebrity feuds that escalated from the pettiest beginnings imaginable.
1. Taylor Swift vs. Katy Perry
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It all started with backup dancers jumping ship mid-tour — literally. Taylor saw it as sabotage, while Katy claimed it was just business. Years of passive-aggressive tweets and song lyrics followed until they publicly made amends with cookies.
2. Vin Diesel vs. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
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A vague Instagram post from The Rock about unprofessional male co-stars kicked off this beef. Though no names were mentioned, the internet quickly zeroed in on Vin Diesel. The tension split the Fast & Furious cast for years.
3. Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall
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Despite years of working together on Sex and the City, their friendship crumbled over what seemed like minor differences in work style. It came to a head when Kim declined to join the reboot and shaded SJP on Instagram. The fallout seemed more emotional than professional.
4. Mariah Carey vs. Jennifer Lopez
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The legendary “I don’t know her” quote from Mariah about J.Lo became a pop culture moment. While it started as subtle shade, fans and media escalated it into a full-on rivalry. There was never any real confrontation, just side comments and silence.
5. Nicki Minaj vs. Miley Cyrus
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Nicki called out the VMAs for snubbing her, and Miley chimed in during an interview with what Nicki saw as condescension. At the award show, Nicki publicly clapped back with the now-iconic “Miley, what’s good?”
6. Drake vs. Meek Mill
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Meek accused Drake of using ghostwriters in a tweet, not an interview, just a tweet. That small jab led to a full-blown rap battle, diss tracks, and internet memes. Years later, they squashed the beef and even collaborated.
7. Madonna vs. Lady Gaga
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Madonna hinted that Gaga’s “Born This Way” sounded too much like her own hit “Express Yourself.” Gaga denied copying, but the media kept fueling the fire.
8. Kanye West vs. Wiz Khalifa
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A misunderstanding over the initials “KK” in a tweet led Kanye to go off on a now-deleted rant against Wiz. The problem? KK referred to Khalifa Kush, not Kim Kardashian. It ended with Kanye backpedaling and showing love.
9. Paris Hilton vs. Lindsay Lohan
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One night out, one stolen car ride, and one sarcastic comment caught on video kicked this feud off. Paris’s camp called Lindsay a liar, and things spiraled from there.
10. 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule
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Their feud began with a minor scuffle in Queens, allegedly over stolen jewelry or jealousy. Whatever the reason, it snowballed into diss tracks, public jabs, and real-life threats.
11. Justin Bieber vs. Orlando Bloom
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Rumors of Justin getting too close to Orlando’s ex Miranda Kerr reportedly sparked tension. The two clashed in Ibiza, with Orlando allegedly taking a swing at Bieber.