Hollywood’s Biggest Fights: The Top 30 Celebrity Feuds That Shook Tinseltown

While Hollywood might seem like it’s all glitz and glamour, it’s also been home to some of the most heated and dramatic feuds in the entertainment industry. From publicized arguments and social media wars to physical altercations and legal battles, A-list celebrities have been known to engage in some of the most memorable and explosive feuds in Hollywood history. 

2009 seemed to be a turning point in Kanye’s “crazy,” starting with his wild speech at the MTV Video Music Awards. During the awards, West interrupted Swift’s acceptance speech, claiming that Beyoncé deserved the award instead. 

In 2014, the Doggy Dogg posted a meme on Instagram, showing a picture of Azalea without makeup, captioned with the words “Iggy Azalea No Make-Up.” Azalea obviously took offense to the post, stating that it was hurtful and demeaning to women.

This 2015 music industry feud between Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift was the result of Minaj tweeting about the MTV Video Music Awards nominations, stating that she felt that her music video for “Anaconda” had been snubbed for the award because of the music industry’s bias towards slimmer women. Swift, nominated for her hit “Bad Blood,” took offense to the tweet, assuming it was calling her out specifically.

Shortly after Kardashian started dating rapper Kanye West in 2012, model Amber Rose, who previously dated West, publicly attacked Kardashian in interviews and on social media, accusing her of being a homewrecker. The feud eventually escalated in 2015 when Rose appeared on a radio show and commented on Kardashian’s past sex tape. 

In 2014, rumors began appearing that Bieber was having a relationship with Bloom’s ex-wife, model Miranda Kerr, even though the rumors were never confirmed. When Bieber and Bloom ran into each other at a restaurant in Ibiza, Spain, things got crazy.

Minaj is no stranger to public Hollywood battles, and during her 2015 MTV VMA acceptance speech, she called out the music industry for its bias against women of color and called out Cyrus for an earlier interview in which she complained about not being nominated.

The relationship between Katy Perry and Taylor Swift quickly turned sour after a year-long exchange of affectionate posts online. The rift began when two of Taylor’s backup dancers left her “Red” tour to hop on Katy’s “Prism” tour, and Swift revealed that her hit song “Bad Blood” was directed at an enemy female singer.

In t​​he world of male celebrity feuds, it’s not uncommon for women to be the catalyst. This was certainly the case for Chris Brown and Drake when the two got into a violent altercation at a Manhattan nightclub in 2012 that left several people injured, including Brown who suffered a deep chin gash.

The release of a security video in May 2014 depicting a physical altercation between Jay-Z and Beyonce’s sister, Solange, in an elevator after the Met Gala quickly became one of the most talked-about events in celebrity history. The soundless video sparked intense speculation, with fans creating memes, scenarios, and theories about what might have caused Solange’s outburst. 

Sorry Sex and the City fans, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall’s real-life relationship is nothing like their on-screen dynamic as Samantha and Carrie. Over the years, the two actresses have been engaged in a feud that has been anything but glamorous. 

The news that Kylie Jenner’s best friend, Jordyn Woods, had hooked up with Khloe’s baby daddy, Tristan Thompson, was initially dismissed as a publicity stunt to boost ratings for the reality show. However, it turned out to be a real scandal that ended in tears. 

Drake and Meek Mill’s feud escalated into an epic rap battle a la 8 Mile. The feud began when Mill accused Drake of not writing his own songs, followed by a series of nasty tweets.

Rihanna and Chris Brown made headlines in 2009 when photos of a battered Rihanna surfaced online. Reports suggested that their argument resulted from Brown’s infidelity during the early stages of their relationship.

Kim Kardashian received significant backlash after posting nude pictures on social media, which, out of many, was probably one of her most scandalous moments. Actress Chloe Grace Moretz joined the criticism on Twitter and “slut-shaming” Kim, echoing Bette Midler’s earlier comments. 

In her memoir, Carey talked about her longstanding feud with J-Lo. Following her divorce from Tommy Motolla, Sony Music’s CEO, Carey suggested that Motolla attempted to damage her career by sampling one of her songs to create J-Lo’s hit single, “I’m Real.” 

While the feud between 50 Cent and Meek Mill may have been amusing on the surface, but behind the scenes, it was likely pretty tense. It all began in 2016 when Meek mocked 50 Cent in his track, Gave Em Hope, poking fun at 50’s bankruptcy filing that same year. 

This feud between Cardi B and Minaj had already been brewing before Cardi threw a shoe at Nicki during the 2018 ICONS party. Cardi B threw multiple jabs at Nicki, who was attacking her motherhood skills, which escalated to a physical confrontation at the event. 

The cast of Fast and Furious 8 had a difficult working relationship, particularly between Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel. During filming, Dwayne indirectly called out Vin for being unprofessional by referring to him as a “candy a**” on Instagram.

The feud between these two rappers took off when Pusha T accused Drake of not writing his own songs. Then, in 2018, T spilled the beans about Drake’s secret son when he released “The Story of Adidon.”

In 2018, Azealia Banks targeted Lana Del Rey with insults regarding her physical appearance, but the singer responded by challenging Azealia to confront her in person. Lana also suggested Azealia needed both a surgeon and a psychiatrist as her “meds weren’t working.” 

Robert Kardashian and Blac Chyna’s relationship was met with skepticism by fans when they announced their engagement and pregnancy, quickly turning sour after their daughter Dream was born. Chyna sent Kardashian videos of her having sexual relationships with another guy. 

In 2013, Amanda Bynes launched an unexpected attack on Rihanna through a series of insulting tweets. Bynes’ tweets included derogatory comments surrounding her and Chris Brown’s relationship.

Disagreements between these two American Idol judges began early on in the audition process, with Minaj calling out Carey’s “f-ing highness.” Allegedly, Carey had been denigrating Minaj’s singing abilities and questioning her qualification to judge the competition. 

Kanye West found himself in a feud with yet another celebrity, this time about the presidential elections. Aniston had openly expressed her opinions on the election and called out Kanye’s presidential attempt, stating that it was not a laughing matter.

The rivalry between sisters Joan Fontaine and Olivia de Havilland is a classic example of old Hollywood drama. Both actresses achieved success, but they were plagued by professional jealousy towards one another – which may have been amplified by their Oscar nominations against each other in 1942. 

There have been long-standing rumors of tension between Pink and Christina Aguilera, which resurfaced when Pink was asked to rank her favorite music videos by BuzzFeed in 2023. Pink ranked “Lady Marmalade” as her least favorite, citing that it wasn’t a fun experience due to some “personalities” on set and issues with the makeup. 

During the promotion of her holiday gift guide in 2022, Gwyneth Paltrow stirred up a bit of controversy. She pretended to answer a phone call from Martha Stewart, which Stewart did not like. 

Bette Davis and Joan Crawford had a notorious old Hollywood feud that spanned decades. Many fans believe the feud may have originated from a dispute over a man. 

During his time on Grey’s Anatomy, Isaiah Washington had several conflicts with his castmates. In one case, he had a physical altercation with Patrick Dempsey on set, and in another, he used a homophobic slur against T.R. Knight. 

Throughout Hollywood history, there have been multiple sisterly conflicts. One of the most memorable was between Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears, who had a very public feud in 2022 that had been building up for several years.