We often look at celebrities through rose-tinted glasses. They are our idols and people we look up to. Their status makes them seem above us, like nothing they do can is wrong. Unfortunately, that’s where the problem lies. Due to the way they are held in such high esteem, many celebs think they can do as they please. They have no regard for how they treat others. Of course, you have to remember that famous people are still human. They have bad days and moments where they might snap, but we aren’t talking about the odd altercation. This article is about the meanest celebrities in the entertainment world who have track records of behaving badly. People who have consistently hurt others and care little for people’s feelings. 

Many of the stories surrounding the people on this list are first-hand accounts from those impacted. As you will find out, Reddit is littered with stories about celebs acting badly. There is even a thread devoted to the meanest celebrities! So if you ever see someone famous out and about and are not sure how they will react if you approach them, here’s a guide to the ones to avoid. 

1. Ellen DeGeneres

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One of the most popular talk show hosts got found out a couple of years ago. Ellen DeGeneres, whose motto is ‘be kind,’ got a rude shock when former employees began calling her out. In an article by BuzzFeed News, DeGeneres was labeled a bully and named as the culprit for creating a toxic work environment. One current and ten former employees anonymously gave their true thoughts about DeGeneres in the article. Issues of microaggressions and racist behavior from those close to DeGeneres were also detailed. 

Of course, when these allegations came out Ellen apologized for any hurt that had been caused and promised to do better. While the accusations haven’t hurt her bank balance, DeGeneres’ image has taken a beating as her status as one of the meanest celebrities in Tinstletown has been confirmed.