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Check out 10 Times Celebs Appeared Drunk on TV Giving Audiences Something to Talk About

Today we are looking at some of the moments that have gone down in TV history as the most memorable incidents involving drunk celebrities, Let's Begin...
PUBLISHED NOV 26, 2023
Cover Image Source: Getty Images |
Cover Image Source: Getty Images |
Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift | Getty Images | Kevin Mazur
Kanye West takes the microphone from Taylor Swift | Getty Images | Kevin Mazur

Appearing on TV can be a task for many introverted celebrities and there have been times when they have reached out for some liquid courage before appearing on TV as themselves. Some of the incidents involving drunk celebrities live on TV are silly and cute while some of them are downright embarrassing for the celebrity and people around them in the moment. In this article, we are looking at some of the moments that have gone down in TV history as the most memorable incidents involving drunk celebrities.

1. Fergie

Fergie | Paras Griffin | Getty Images
Fergie | Paras Griffin | Getty Images

In 2017, Fergie crashed the stage at the TrevorLive Gala, a charity fundraiser put on by the Trevor Project. She interrupted actor Armie Hammer who was on stage to present Tom Ford with an award. The Black Eyed Peas singer was drunk and took to the stage to say a few words that didn't make any sense, creating an awkward scene in the process. Later her representative said that "it was just a gag" that everyone at the table had come up with."

2. Kanye West

Kanye West | Getty Images | Edward Berthelot
Kanye West | Getty Images | Edward Berthelot

Kanye West is known for his comments that often create a stir on social media, and in one of his most famous outbursts on TV of all time, West interrupted Taylor Swift's acceptance speech and famously said, "Taylor, I'm happy for you, I'mma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time!" The phrase "Imma let you finish" was endlessly recycled over the years on the internet and still doesn't get old. Taylor Swift can be seen clutching her award and saying "Oh Kanye, Oh God" while unbothered Kanye simply shrugged and handed the mic back to the young artist at the time.

3. Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey | Getty Images | Gotham
Mariah Carey | Getty Images | Gotham

The seasoned musician took the stage at the Palm Springs International Film Festival to accept an award for the Breakthrough Actress. She can be seen walking and talking at an awkward pace and even wants the audience to know that she is a little drunk. This was one of the most famous drunk acceptance speeches that went on for a while. In addition to slurring, she also kept losing her train of thought. While the moment went on for a bit too long, it was quite the spectacle and attendees were pretty shocked with her antics on stage. 

4. Elizabeth Taylor

 Elizabeth Taylor | Getty Images | Express
Elizabeth Taylor | Getty Images | Express

A 68-year-old Elizabeth Taylor drunkenly attempting to announce all the nominees for Best Drama at the 2001 Golden Globes, was perhaps the most silly and enjoyable one on the list. Taylor hardly embarrasses herself but simply looks cute while drunk. She soon proceeded to announce the winner before even reading out the nominees. Taylor then struggled with the envelope for a few seconds before announcing with a childlike glee on her face, "Gladiator."

5. Sam Smith

 Drew Barrymore | Getty Images | Taylor Hill
Drew Barrymore | Getty Images | Taylor Hill

Remember when Sam Smith won the Oscar? He ended up saying something that was simply not true and proved the fact that he was indeed drunk. During the speech, he claimed that he is the first openly gay man to ever win an Oscar. This is not true, as Elton John was the first openly gay man to win the Academy Award. After being, fired for his statements he apologized publicly and claimed that he was extremely drunk at the time.

6. James Brown

James Brown | Getty Images |  David Corio
James Brown | Getty Images | David Corio

In 1996, there were allegations that James Brown had assaulted his wife. He gave an interview in an attempt to clear his name and slurred over it. A sunglasses-sporting Brown sang, "Livin' in America! There's nothing wrong," and told the host, "I'm out on love!" For most of the interview, he simply sang snippets of his songs and tried to prove his innocence in weird ways. There's no way one can wrap their head around what he was trying to say in the interview in one go. 

7. T.J. Miller

Actor/ comedian T.J. Miller | Cindy Ord |  Getty Images
Actor/ comedian T.J. Miller | Cindy Ord | Getty Images

You can see a confused T.J. Miller during a 2016 appearance that people thought was simply the result of excessive alcohol. He was seen referencing his role in Yogi Bear 3D, smashed an egg on his face, and even went on to touch Stephen Colbert with a pair of plastic skeleton hands. miller who is best known for portraying Erlich Bachman on the HBO comedy series, Silicon Valley was seen fishing a raw fish from his pocket and smashing it across his face. He then said, "Thank you for having me," he said. "Sunday it's live, we're very excited."

8. Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg  | Getty Images |  Ethan Miller
Mark Wahlberg | Getty Images | Ethan Miller

Mark Wahlberg was tipsy and ended up on " The Graham Norton Show". He said "Why would you allow people to drink alcohol and come on a show in the evening?" before crawling into Norton's lap. A fellow guest star was looking visibly annoyed as he kept cutting her off and even challenged Michael Fassbender to  "a big di** contest". The host Norton also reportedly found him extremely annoying.

9. Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito | Getty Images | Jean Catuffe
Danny DeVito | Getty Images | Jean Catuffe

Danny DeVito made himself stand out by appearing on the show, "The View" wasted. He later admitted that he was up all night partying with George Clooney just the day before the interview. DeVito said, "I knew it was the last seven limoncellos that were going to get me." He soon started slurring and talking without any filter whatsoever. He was soon seen launching into an impression of Bush and the Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. 

10. Steve-O

Entertainer Steve-O | Getty Images | 	Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres
Entertainer Steve-O | Getty Images | Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres

Steve-O tested Adam Carolla's patience during an appearance on "Too Late," by creating chaos on the set. Thankfully his drunk state was a happy one and people seemed to have a lot of fun. But Steve-O had no recollection of what had happened on the day. He said, "I just woke up with no recollection of taping Adam's show. Wow. I can't help being more proud of myself."

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