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14 Times Celebrity Men Failed Horribly In 2023

Big cringe.

1. When Joe Jonas was accused of launching a smear campaign against Sophie Turner amid their divorce.

Joe and Sophie at a media event

2. When Ashton Kutcher tried to explain his and Mila Kunis's court letters on behalf of Danny Masterson ahead of his sentencing on rape charges.

Close-up of Ashton and Mila at a media event

3. When Matty Healy went viral for his controversial interview on The Adam Friedland Show.

Close-up of Matty performing

4. When the whole Good Morning America scandal with T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach unfolded.

TJ and Amy smiling at a media event

5. When Matt Rife tried to be funny with a domestic violence joke and turned off much of his fanbase, which was largely made up of women.

Close-up of Matt seated, wearing denim, and holding a microphone

6. When Tom Sandoval cheated on Ariana Madix, his partner of nine years, with their Vanderpump Rules costar Rachel Leviss.

Rachel, Tom, and Ariana sitting together

7. When Harry Styles won the Album of the Year Grammy and said, "This doesn’t happen to people like me very often."

Harry onstage holding up a Grammy onstage

8. When Mena Massoud appeared to shade The Little Mermaid remake by saying it wouldn't make as much money as his live-action Aladdin film.

Close-up of Mena at a media event

9. When Jonah Hill was exposed for alleged texts sent to his ex Sarah Brady as she accused him of "emotional abuse."

Jonah and Sarah in matching suits at a media event

10. When Jason Aldean tried to explain the "Try That in a Small Town" music video.

Close-up of Jason in a Western-style hat at a media event

11. When Dax Shepard got into a heated conversation with Jonathan Van Ness about trans rights.

12. When Tristan Thompson went on a very late apology tour for his treatment of Khloé Kardashian.

Tristan at an NBA game hugging Kris Jenner as Kim Kardashian and Saint West look on

13. When Trace Cyrus criticized women on OnlyFans and said they "have lost their chance of ever settling down with a good guy with morals," as if that's what every woman wants in life.

Close-up of Trace at a media event wearing sunglasses and showing many tattoos

14. And lastly, when more of Justin Timberlake's alleged mistreatment of Britney Spears emerged, including how she felt she had to get an abortion because he "didn't want to be a father."

Close-up of Britney and Justin together

Did I miss any other celebrity men fails? Tell me in the comments below.