
When Confessions Backfire: 17 Celebrity Revelations That Sparked Backlash
A BuzzFeed list profiling 17 moments where celebrities publicly recounted or hinted at violent, criminal, or deeply problematic behavior—ranging from Liam Neeson’s race-based vigilante fantasy to Matt Damon’s slur-related reflection, Charlamagne Tha God’s rape remark, Matty Healy’s controversial anecdotes, Lennon and Clapton’s admitted violence, reports about Ted Nugent/Steven Tyler, Cardi B’s admission of drugging and robbing men, and more. The piece emphasizes how these past statements often reignite backlash, with many stars issuing apologies or clarifications after the backlash.










