The Times Stars Kept Smiling Through Awkward Situations

We’ve all faced awkward situations in the past, no matter how much we might have tried to avoid them. They’re simply an inevitability of life. At least most of us don’t have to worry about such moments being broadcast to millions around the world. If only celebrities were so lucky.

We’ve seen some of the biggest stars endure some pretty embarrassing incidents over the years, particularly when it comes to their wardrobe. Fortunately, when faced with such awkward situations, a lot of these celebrities manage to hold their heads high and act like everything is fine. We wish we could keep such a cool head in times like these.

Emma Stone nearly had a Marilyn Monroe moment in Cannes

The shot of Marilyn Monroe’s dress blowing up as she’s standing over a subway grate is one of the most iconic in history. However, that doesn’t mean every celebrity wants to recreate it, Emma Stone included. Unfortunately, when you step out in a dress on a windy day, an awkward situation like this is almost inevitable. Stone was at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival when she nearly had her Marilyn moment. Luckily, she caught the bottom of her outfit before she showed too much of anything to the cameras. She took it all in stride, though, and stayed smiling, even with the wind messing up her hair.

Jenna Ortega stayed professional, despite a noticeable stain on her outfit

Who here has worn something nice, only to ruin the outfit by spilling food down themselves? Let’s face it; it’s an awkward situation that most people can relate to. However, in Jenna Ortega’s case, it wasn’t a food stain that spoiled her look but rather an ink one. We don’t know how it happened, but at the premiere of the horror slash flick ‘Scream VI,’ her white bodice had a noticeable blue mark on it. You wouldn’t have known it just by looking at Ortega’s face, though, because she acted ever the professional on the red carpet.

Emma Thompson ditched her shoes on the red carpet

On the red carpet, people often expect celebrities to look glamorous. They don’t usually anticipate someone showing up without any shoes on. However, while Emma Thompson tried to rock some heels at the Munich Film Festival, she found that she simply couldn’t get comfortable. So, she ditched the footwear and walked the red carpet in just her bare feet. Other stars probably would have been too embarrassed to do this and simply endured the pain until the cameras were gone. Emma showed no shame whatsoever, though, and we say good for her.

Jennifer Lawrence took a tumble while going to accept an award

In 2013, Jennifer Lawrence did what we imagine many celebrities worry about when they go on stage to collect an award. The star tripped over in front of everyone at the Academy Awards in a moment that will never be forgotten. Rather than get upset or run off, though, she pulled herself back up and got on that stage to claim her accolade. Yes, she was embarrassed, but she owned the moment and her nature as one of the clumsiest celebrities in the A-list world. It was an awkward situation that reminded everyone that these stars are humans too.

Sarah Jessica Parker couldn’t dance because her dress wouldn’t stay up

No woman wants their dress to fall down while they’re on stage being watched by millions. That’s truly something out of a nightmare. However, it’s almost what Sarah Jessica Parker experienced when she attended the Tony Awards in 2004. Though she looked wonderful in her strapless dress, the low neckline meant her attire kept slipping down. She ultimately had to decline Hugh Jackman’s invitation to dance on stage because she was worried about what might happen if she moved too much. Thankfully, she did it with a laugh and a smile and embraced the whole situation with good humor.

Madonna bounced back quickly after accidentally being yanked off the stage

If you ever needed proof that Madonna is an absolute professional, the 2015 Brit Awards gave us that. While performing her track ‘Living For Love,’ a wardrobe malfunction resulted in the singer being yanked backward down several steps. It was a shocking moment that showed anything can happen on live TV. Thankfully, the singer wasn’t seriously hurt, and she didn’t even stop the performance. Instead, she just got up, returned to where she had been, and continued singing. This is why the woman has been such an influential star for so many decades and continues to be an icon.

Seeing all these awkward situations that celebrities experience makes us grateful that our lives aren’t spent in front of the cameras. We have to give these women their dues, though, because despite being faced with some incredibly embarrassing moments, they didn’t let it faze them. It just gives us another reason to love them.