From Kim Kardashian West’s placenta remarks, to Vince Vaughn’s call for guns in schools: 10 celebrities who have done or said the wrong thing
Stars – including Beyoncé, who was a short-term vegan – have a history of sparking controversy with candid comments on ideas, habits and hobbies that often jar with the public
In the spirit of #unpopularopinions, we’ve decided to take a look at some of the most surprising views held by celebrities. From strange diets to even stranger politics, these opinionated stars make our list.
Jessica Biel and anti-vaccinations
Despite arguing that she is not necessarily against using vaccinations, American actress Jessica Biel lobbied alongside a prominent anti-vaccine activist against a California Senate Bill. The Bill, SB 276, revolves around delaying or withholding vaccines because of a medical condition.
Many people took to social media to voice their outrage at Biel using her platform to promote “anti-vaxxers”, but the celebrity, who has a four-year-old son, spoke up to clarify her political stance.
On Instagram, the 37-year-old actress said: “I am not against vaccinations and I also support families having the right to make educated medical decisions for their children alongside their physicians.”
Although well-intentioned, the star’s position still gave “anti-vaxxers” an opportunity to jump on the celebrity’s social forum and advocate their own anti-vaccination cause.
Vince Vaughn and gun control
In a 2015 interview with GQ magazine, American actor Vince Vaughn spoke at length about the right of Americans to own a gun, particularly in schools to prevent mass shootings.