If you thought 2018 is headed off in a rough direction you’re not alone. Your favourite Hollywood stars also feel the same way. From James Franco to Meghan Markle, these famous names are having a very difficult and unforgiving 2018. We might be just two months into the new year, but for these Hollywood names, the new year comes along with new and old problems. Let’s have a look at the famous people who are having a bad new year.
Jennifer Aniston’s ‘sad girl’ legacy continues as she heads towards a second divorce. Her first divorce with Brad Pitt, after he cheated on her with Angelina Jolie, left Jennifer with an image of the jilted lover. Her marriage to actor Justin Theroux, which was seemingly a very happy one, ended this year. Apparently, the couple has been apart for quite some time now, which would only mean that the loved-up red carpet appearances and interviews were a sham.
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The iconic director Woody Allen’s career seems to be over, as his 1992 sexual assault case is back to put him in trouble. In the wake of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movement in Hollywood, the accusations against Woody, which claim that he sexually abused his seven-year-old adopted daughter have resurfaced. Though Woody has consistently denied the allegations, people have been dropping out of his movies and his showbiz career might be done for.
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The former reality show star was a right hand woman for President Donald Trump, and occupied a high-profile exec position at the White House. But she was reportedly fired late last year, and went on publically to state that she wants nothing to do with the Trump administration. She then went on to star in celebrity Bigg Boss, and went right back to her reality TV status.
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Meghan might be having a hard time adjusting to Royal family rules. The Tv star has already been making headlines for her rebellious moves, and just recently made some statements about the campaigns which are stirring an awakening in Hollywood. She recently made an appearance with Harry, William and Kate, and spoke out about the Time’s Up and Me Too campaign. Now, Meghan might just have been showing empathy for her fellow showbiz people, but it’s against the Royal protocol, for any Royal family to comment on any political or social movements. So, Meghan might have earned herself another briefing.
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After Kim Cattrall went public with her feud with Sex and the City co-star Sarah Jessica Parker, people seem to be choosing sides. And none of them are siding with Kim. From SATC’s Miranda (Cynthia Nixon) to Smith Jerrod, everybody seems to be on Sarah’s side, and have stayed mum on Kim. Kim also lost her brother early this year, and lashed out at Sarah when she offered her condolences on Instagram. So far as 2018 goes, Kim is having a rough ride.
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Fergie’s predicament is not a secret to America. It’s difficult for a mid-40s pop star to make a comeback, and she also had to get over a divorce with Josh Duhamel. And singing skills were put to the test at the recent NBA All-Star game when she was asked to start off the game with the National Game. Not only was she horribly out of tune, but also tried a seductive style which was not well-received. Not only are people blasting her rather inappropriate experiment, but are also questioning her vocals.
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New England Patriots star Tom Brady’s new year is not off to a great start. The iconic athlete who is known for his five Super Bowl wins, lost his 2017 Super Bowl game, which might just be the final Super Bowl for the 40-year-old Brady. To make things worse Brady’s post-loss pose also became meme material.
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Kylie Jenner welcomed a baby daughter at the age of 20 with rapper beau Travis Scott. And while, this is a happy news, Kylie has been away from social media for too long. Reports have emerged that most of the reality star’s popularity and wealth are sourced from her social media success. Her pregnancy had kept her away from mainstream social media for more than six months. And now, Kylie is reportedly too conscious about her body to make public appearances or even promote her beauty line. This is not only affecting her stardom but also costing her a lot of money.
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Jennifer Lawrence might be right in the eye of the limelight, but the actor has had quite a tumultuous 2017, and 2018 is doing her no favours either. Not only did she admit that she is still hung-up over her much older boyfriend Darren Aronofsky, but was also slammed for her ‘anti-feminist’ wardrobe at her film Red Sparrow’s premiere. Moreover, Red Sparrow, which was J-Law’s attempt to be like Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow, did not receive good reviews and was mostly panned.
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Supermodel Gigi Hadid has been under constant scrutiny since she started modeling. Gigi had earlier been slammed for being too fat for the runway. And now, that she has lost a lot of weight, critics are slamming the rampant weight loss. In fact, some trolls also accused her of using drugs. That is, until Gigi took to Twitter write a scathing comeback chronicling her journey with the Hashimoto’s disease, and how it affected her metabolism.
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2017 was incredibly stressful for Taylor Swift. She released her album Reputation, which was supposedly meant to introduce a new and fiercer Taylor Swift to the world, but instead the album received a mild response. Not only were the songs totally forgettable, but failed to make an impact, in spite of having some important cameos. And now, Keith Richards of Rolling Stones has slammed saying he wishes her all the best for her career while it lasts.
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Being First Daughter is no easy job, but being hated by most Americans while you’re the First Daughter, is even more exhausting. Ivanka’s loyalty to the country has relentlessly benn questioned. Her appearance at the Winter Olympics was slammed by several olympians. She failed to provide an answer for her father, Donald Trump’s sexual harassment allegations. And now, it has been revealed that she is not even liked within the White House inner circle. Chief of staff John Kelly is reportedly sick of Ivanka’s misplaced priorities, and is having a tough time adjusting to her.
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The queen of reality TV has been incessantly slammed in the new year. First for cultural appropriation for wrongly referring to cornrows as ‘Bo Derek braids,’ then for posing topless with daughter North West, and also for wearing a lehenga for the cover of Vogue India. And with 2018, Kim’s life seems to have got a lot tougher.
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The Duchess of Cambridge had been ridiculed for not wearing black at the BAFTA Awards. At the BAFTAs, the entire Hollywood turned up in black, to voice support for the Time’s Up movement, which is a campaign against sexual harassment. But Kate, who is the married to the BAFTA president Prince William, chose to wear green. People criticized her for playing safe, and missing out an opportunity to voice her opinion.
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White House’s only millennial member Hope Hicks has just resigned her post, as she was reportedly not coping well with the tremendous political pressure which came with her job. Her appointment had been questioned by several experts, as she had no political education or background, and was even considered too young for the job. She also recently admitted to saying ‘white lies,’ now and then to save the Trump administration, which put her integrity on trial.
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