Whether it was Sean “Diddy” Combs dominating headlines for all the wrong reasons, Bianca Censori making “pants” an optional part of her fashion choices, or Blake Lively proving that a sharp tongue can cut deeper than couture, the tea was hot, messy, and endlessly scandalous.
So buckle up as we take you through 20 scandals that had the internet gasping and furiously tweeting.
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Australian heartthrob Hugh Jackman was branded a “cheater” this year after rumors about his romantic relationship with his Broadway co-star, Sutton Foster.Sources claimed the X-Men star separated from his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, last year, after nearly three decades of marriage.“Sutton and Hugh’s relationship is the reason Hugh and Deb got divorced,” a source toldUs Weeklyin November.“A lot of people on Broadway knew, and we kept it quiet because both of them are so nice and great people. Everyone respected their privacy. But there was an affair and overlap,” the insider continued.“They are 100 percent together and are in love and want to spend the rest of their lives together,” a source also toldPage Sixabout the two performance artists, who worked together onThe Music Man,which ran from December 2021 to January 2023 on Broadway.Sutton had also filed for divorcethis year from her husband of 10 years, Ted Griffin.
Actress Alyssa Milano faced public scrutiny in early 2024 after launching a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for her 12-year-old son Milo Thomas’s baseball team’s trip expenses.Critics questioned the necessity of crowdfunding given Milano’s estimated $10 million net worth.The actress defended her initiative, stating she had already made significant personal contributions, including funding uniforms for the entire team.The controversy intensified whentheCharmedstar attended the Super Bowlwith Milo shortly after the fundraising appeal.Some observers pointed out the irony of attending a high-cost event while soliciting donations for a youth sports trip.“I’m getting media inquiries about whether I have financially contributed to my son’s baseball team,” she said in a statement, responding to the backlash.“I’ve paid for uniforms for the entire team and coaches, thrown bday parties and sponsor any kid who can’t afford monthly dues,” she wrote.“The kids also do fundraising themselves—car washes, movie nights, and many other fun things! Thank you to all who have contributed to the gofundme! You’ve made things easier for these boys and their families.”
Sabrina Carpenter’s 2024Short n' Sweettour triggered plenty of conversations this year, and not all of them were about her energetic performances.The singer of the hour served up some racy moments on stage, one of which included performingBed Chemon a plush, swanky-looking bed.As she wrapped up the song, a curtain fell, revealing the songstress performing a sexual act in front of screaming fans.Whilesome praised the act, others weren’t too happy about it and made sure to let the internet know.“Oh this is disgusting,” read one comment, while a second said, “Omggg she’s vile.”Some joked about watching the show with their family members.“IM SUPPOSED TO GO WITH MY MOM,” one fan said.Another wrote, “My mom side eyed me during this part.”Sabrina spoke about how fans continuously speculate whether her family members give her the side-eye for the sensual elements of her show.“My fans online are like, I can’t believe she’s bending over in front of her grandparents!” she told Time in an October interview. “I’m like, girl, they are not paying attention to that. They’re just like, I can’t believe all these people are here.”
Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman’s filmMiller’s Girlcaused quite a stir this year, and not just because of its heavy plot—it was the awkward age gap that had people talking.TheWednesdayactress, 22, plays an 18-year-old student, while the 53-year-old British actor took on the role of her teacherin a controversial, racy relationship. And let’s just say, the internet wasn’t ready for the uncomfortable chemistry between them.“It’s not supposed to be a comfortable movie,” Jenna said, addressing the controversial onscreen romance. “It’s supposed to be awful at times.”“Art isn’t always meant to be pleasant or happy, [where] everyone skips off into the sunset at the end,” Jenna toldVanity Fairin August. “We all have f—ed up experiences at one point or another.”Martin also called the movie “grown-up and nuanced.”“It’s not saying, ‘Isn’t this great?’" the Emmy winner toldThe Timesabout the movie.“Are we gonna have a go at Liam Neeson for being in a film about the Holocaust?” he asked.
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If 2024 had a fashion MVP for barely-there attire, it was undoubtedly Bianca Censori.Kanye “Ye” West’s wife was cheekily dubbed “Un-Censori” this year. She made headlines time and time again for her unapologetically bold wardrobe choices—or lack thereof.The pièce de résistance of her risqué repertoire came during Paris Fashion Week, where Biancastepped out with only suspenderscovering the top half of her body.Things only got spicier in July, when the Aussie architect had apants-free lunch dateat the Chateau Marmont. Herdinner-and-a-moviedate with Ye the same month saw her walking on the streets in a skimpy top in Los Angeles.And let’s not forget her trip to Florence in May, where she opted for awhite pillow to cover her chest.
The Bennifer legacy entered the penultimate chapter afterJennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck called it quits—again.In August 2024, Jennifer filed for divorce from her fourth husband, citing their separation date as April 26, 2024.The couple had a love story that spanned decades and is one of Hollywood’s most talked-about romances.Their romance first bloomed in the early 2000s, when JLo and theArgodirector met on the set of the romantic comedyGigli.By 2002, they were an official couple and eventually became engaged. However, they infamously postponed their 2003 wedding three days before the ceremony, parting ways in 2004.After months of divorce rumors, a source toldPeoplein August that the pop diva “was done waiting.”“She tried really hard to make things work and is heartbroken,” the source told the outlet. “The kids are a top priority, as they always have been.”
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