The internet has normalized celebrity culture in a lot of ways. We see it in many different forms across the media: "Celebrities, They're Just Like Us!" Right? Wrong. Sometimes our favorite celebs will say, do, or write something that reminds us that their lifestyle is, well, different (better?) than ours. And rarely is it more blatant than when they let the public in on the ways they fulfill food cravings. Here are the moments in 2015 when celebs unintentionally revealed just how out of touch with reality they really are.
That Time Kim Kardashian Flew To Paris For Some Cheesecake
I think this was the cheesecake heard around the world: Kim Kardashian flew to Paris for one night to have a final food hurrah, including her favorite cheesecake from the Hotel Costes. I am unclear on whether the final food hurrah is because she can’t travel due to her pregnancy, or if something else is at play, but regardless, traveling across the Atlantic (most likely in a private jet) for a quick bite is absolutely beyond anything resembling reasonable or in touch with reality. In other news, when she got to the Costes, they informed her that they had no cheesecake, but promptly somehow found some (made some?) to serve her. (At the risk of sounding out of touch myself, I can tell you that this was a major feat, because the staff at the Hotel Costes are not exactly the nicest, friendliest, or most accommodating people in my limited experiences of staying there.)
Gwyneth's Grocery Fail
Personally, I like GP and I think she gets way too much flack in the media. But even as an avid Gwynie supporter, I did cringe a bit when I saw her food purchases as part of a SNAP challenge earlier this year. To her credit, she was trying to bring awareness to the fact that feeding a family “wholesome, nutritious” food on SNAP is, well, basically impossible. But come on, GP! I know we all love a little citrus seasoning, but do you really need one lime for every day of the week? Not to mention that limes are kind of expensive right now.
When Goldilocks — I Mean Anne Hathaway! — Could't Get Her Eggs Just Right
Of course, you remember that classic story about Golidlocks and the three bears. Well, I felt like we got to watch a real life version of that earlier this year when Anne Hathaway reportedly sent her eggs back to the kitchen because they were not just right, FOUR TIMES. That’s right: Anne Hathway was more demanding than the icon of “just rightness,” Goldilocks, who only had to try three different porridges to get what she wanted. The icing on this little egg cake? Once the chef did get it right, Hathaway decided she wanted a completely different kind of egg anyway.
Remember when Ariana Grande licked doughnuts?
I still don’t know what to say about #DonutGate because I find the behavior just so completely absurd, perplexing, and beyond explanation. Who just walks into a store and starts licking things (and then starts saying they hate America when delicious, fresh-baked desserts come out of the oven)?! It’s not so much that I find it disgusting or totally unsanitary (those doughnuts still look good to me!), but I just watch this video and wonder to myself how and why licking doughnuts is fun or funny? Out of touch? For sure. But also, maybe AG just needs to get out more if this is how she gets her kicks.
Donald Trump & The Starbucks Cups
I had to include Donald Trump in this round-up, because I don’t think you can have a story with the words “out of touch” and not include him. I am curious how one can run on a Republican platform, advocating less government in public life, yet still say things like, “If I become president, we're all going to be saying Merry Christmas again, that I can tell you.” Okay, um, are we all Christian all of a sudden? Whatever. That aside, if you’re running for president, how on Earth do you have the time to comment on the ridiculous Starbucks holiday cup controversy? No surprise, Trump even managed to use the moment to take credit for “one of the most successful Starbucks,” the one in Trump Tower.
That Time Demi Lovato Gave The Weirdest Answer, Ever
This gem got pointed out to me by some fellow R29 staffers. On their team, at least once a day someone will randomly stand up at her cubical and say, "Hey guys, remember that time Demi Lovato said her favorite dish was a mug?" Hilarity ensues. For the record, my favorite dish is a tea cup! Wait, no, my favorite dish is tortellini with pesto.
Kris' Kookbook (Ugh, I hate myself for writing that; I just couldn't resist.)
I know, we all so need lessons from the Kardashian/Jenner clan on being in touch with reality, but this gem was too good to pass up: In her cookbook, Kris Jenner writes, "I am notorious for my table settings and my dishes. If I'm cooking an Italian meal, I will grab my red Hermès china to go with the red sauce." Out of touch? Maybe not at first glance. But when you consider that Hermès plates go for about $200 to 400 a pop (yes, as in per plate), what do you think then? You be the judge.
Kylie Jenner's Chinese takeout is not your Chinese takeout.
We all get lazy sometimes, but does your laziness endure even when the siren call of your favorite restaurant rings in your ears? What if that restaurant doesn’t deliver or do takeout? Well, if you’re Kylie Jenner, NOTHING can get in the way of your lazy day or your Chinese cravings. The starlet reportedly dropped $5K earlier this year to have her favorite Chinese food eatery, Philippe Chow, send a private chef to her house to cook up a meal for her and her friends. To her credit, the menu does look ridiculously yummy. But still, $5,000 for takeout is just not the real world (...but it is the J/K family's world, apparently!).
Popeye’s On A Private Jet
While we’re on this Kylie train, can we talk about this Instagram picture?
Beyoncé's Bubbly Botch
You must be feeling yourself a lot not to realize that the Champagne you are pouring into a hot tub is worth enough to pay for someone’s college tuition.
Teresa Guidice Gets Macaroons In Prison
Hey guys, remember that time that Teresa Guidice ordered macaroons in prison? That really happened! I mean, I imagine anyone would probably want their favorite comfort foods delivered to the big house, but isn't no longer being able to have all the stuff you want kind of the point of serving time?
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