Some celebrities can be a bit eccentric in interviews, but these celeb interviews are straight-up disturbing. Here are the most memorable on-screen interviews that are upsetting to watch because of the controversies that surround the people involved. From Bill Cosby to Britney Spears, here are some interviews that will haunt you because of the actions of either the interviewers or the interviewees.
10. David Letterman
The media’s treatment of Britney Spears has been the subject of numerous discussions, during which David Letterman faced criticism for his previous interview misconduct. When he interviewed Jennifer Aniston in 1998, he sucked on a strand of her hair, which looked uncomfortable, and gave her a tissue to wipe herself off. He also borderline harassed Lindsay Lohan in a 2013 interview, asking her so many inappropriate things she cried.
9. Jussie Smollett
The world felt sympathy for Smollett when he reported himself as the victim of a hate crime. However, as the investigation progressed, it unearthed inconsistent details that raised questions. Although Smollett was interviewed by Robin Roberts of ABC and said he was “pissed off” by anyone who thought he was being dishonest, just days later, it was revealed that Smollett was, in fact, lying and had staged the event.
8. Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen
During their 2004 interview on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Winfrey ambushed Mary-Kate with accusations of having an eating disorder. Ashley came to her sister’s defense, but Winfrey unprofessionally interrupted, asking about their weight. This is especially inappropriate, seeing as the girls were minors. Later that year, Mary Kate got treatment for anorexia. Years later, Oprah Winfrey faced criticism for her handling of this situation.
7. Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher and his wife, Mila Kunis, both faced intense scrutiny after supporting friend and ex-co-star Danny Masterson, who had been convicted of sexual assault. Shortly after, one of Masterson’s victims shared a clip from Punkd, in which a 25-year-old Kutcher made a predatory comment about a young Hilary Duff. It got worse when the internet exposed a “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” interview with the actor, who cheerfully said he French-kissed Kunis on the set of “That 70s Show” without getting her consent. She was a minor at the time.