ELLEN DeGeneres, Vanessa Hudgens, Chrissy Teigen and more Hollywood A-listers received mass backlash for their “tone deaf” behavior during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fans slammed the “privileged” stars over various “insensitive” comments about the global COVID-19 crisis that left them infuriated.
Ellen DeGeneres
The 62-year-old talk show host came under fire this week after she compared life in quarantine to being in prison.
Ellen began hosting her daytime program this week from inside her $27 million California mansion.
On Monday, the millionaire said from her living room in Montecito: "One thing that I've learned from being in quarantine is that this is like being in jail, is what it is.
"It's mostly because I've been wearing the same clothes for 10 days and everyone in here is gay.”
Ellen’s joke was not found funny to some enraged fans: "Are you f***ing serious? What a horrible thing to say. Done."
Another person tweeted: “Being a privileged super wealthy white lady "stuck" in a mansion is not "like jail.
“This comparison is not funny, it is disgusting. Prison is no damn joke.”
Vanessa Hudgens
Last month, the High School Musical star, 31, became the top trending topic in the world on Twitter after calling COVID-19 related deaths “inevitable.”
During an Instagram Livestream, a viewer asked what she thought about the quarantine possibly being in place until July.
Vanessa then fired off: “Um yeah, until July sounds like a bunch of bulls**t.
“I’m sorry, but like, it’s a virus. I get it, like, I respect it, but at the same time I’m like… even if everybody gets it, like yeah, people are going to die, which is terrible but like, inevitable?”
The backlash began immediately after her comments were made:
“Let’s just hurry this up and let hundreds of thousands of people die a truly horrible death from respiratory and multi-system organ failure so that people can get on with the truly important things like…Coachella and vacations to Europe,” an angry follower said.
Someone else blasted the former Disney star: “Makes you realize how ignorant some people are. This is awful and sad.”
After the wave of criticism, Vanessa posted an apology but the damage had already been done as a lot of fans said they were "not buying it.”
"Hey guys. I'm so sorry for the way I have offended anyone and everyone who has seen the clip from my Instagram live yesterday.
"I realize my words were insensitive and not at all appropriate for the situation our country and the world are in right now," she wrote on Twitter.
Chrissy Teigen
Hours after Vanessa’s comments were made, Chrissy, 34, received backlash of her own when she defended the actress and begged fans to "stop trying to ruin her life.”
The Cravings author posted a series of tweets: “"Sometimes people, especially famous people, are gonna say really stupid s**t. & so are you.
"And they, and u, will learn from it & hopefully their history says they’re good.
"It’s ok. and at the same time, wow they really had a dumb f****n moment. But u don’t have ruin their lives,” she fired off.
Fans largely disagreed with the Chrissy’s Court host: "Chrissy honey… you are so wrong here!! This is not a good look for you just stay out of it.”
“Both of you are incredibly dumb and this is why I hate celebrities,” another said.
One Twitter user responded: “Chrissy been problematic for a long time, this is nothing new!”
Gwyneth Paltrow
The Oscar winner, 47, was dragged for promoting a $1,400 outfit from her Goop label amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Gwyneth posed in a $360 white shirt, $515 camel skirt and $525 trainers in the shot shared to her company’s social media page.
She wore alongside the picture: "Most days you'll find GP wearing G.Label with a pair of sneakers – which is one reason we make it an annual tradition to put together a fresh sneaker guide each year.
"Get ready to cover some serious ground (run, don’t walk). Link in bio for the guide & tap to shop GP’s outfit.”
The post was deleted around four hours later due to backlash in the comments, as users questioned why the snap had been shared amid a "medical emergency.”
A disapproving fan mentioned: “I think it is irresponsible to post this as a world wide pandemic is going on. You have a great platform around health. Now would be the time to expand on it.”
Another added: "Sorry, why don’t you use your power to inform and spread awareness on what’s going on in the world.”
Kailyn Lowry
The Teen Mom star, 28, said to a Twitter user that she has no intention of using the coronavirus vaccine once it becomes available.
Fans were not happy with the mother-of-three’s comment, who said she will “absolutely not” provide her kids with the vaccine.
One fan wrote to Kail: "Been a fan and a follower for years. Always admired your tenacity but your response is absolutely irresponsible in a time like this.
"I just can’t call myself a fan anymore,” the disappointed former admirer said.
Another blasted: "That's f*****g ridiculous. I sincerely hope you and the boys don't ever get this… SMFH.”
"You’re an absolute IDIOT you have some much learning to do about being a parent. Young and dumb,” another tweeted.
Tori Spelling
Earlier this week, the 90210 actress, 46, revealed on social media that she would start appearing on Cameo – but the $95 price tag shocked fans who reminded her that many were cash-strapped during this time.
"Can’t wait to do my first ever virtual meet and greet Thursday, April 9 at 5pm PDT!”
“Only 20 spots available so reserve your spot now. Link in my bio xoxo,” the cash-strapped mother-of-five wrote alongside an ad for the celebrity video platform.
However, the cost left fans confused, with one calling it a "bummer" for Tori to be charging the higher-than-average price during a pandemic.
"Damn people are dying, and you still thinking how to gain money from us… what you were and what you became…" A follower responded on Instagram.
Someone who is struggling right now said: "I would've done it but it cost $95. Its a bad time for me, since myself and my husband both lost our jobs.”
Her husband Dean McDermott, 53, came to her defense today saying she “needs to work” like everyone else.
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