10 Celebrities Who Failed in the World of Music

Sep 25, 2023

By: Sagarika C

Celebrities Who Tried and Failed to Have Music Careers

Breaking into the music industry can be a daunting task, even for celebrities who've already found success in other fields. While some have managed to make a smooth transition, others have tried their hand at music with less-than-stellar results. Here, we...

1. Jennifer Love Hewitt

Jennifer Love Hewitt, known for her roles in "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Ghost Whisperer," initially chased a music career. She kicked things off with Atlantic Records in the mid-'90s, releasing two albums, but they didn&apo...

2. Kobe Bryant

Besides his legendary basketball career, Kobe Bryant once dabbled in the music scene. He was part of the hip-hop group CHEIZAW, signed to Sony Entertainment. They had big plans, including an album called "Visions." Kobe even debuted his single "...

3. Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks, the supermodel, briefly dipped her toes into the music scene with tracks like "K.O.B.E" alongside the legendary Kobe Bryant and "Be a Star" from Disney's "Life-Size." But the real spotlight was on "Shake Ya B...

4. Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan showcased her musical talents in movies like "Freaky Friday" and "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen" by contributing to their soundtracks. Encouraged by these early successes, she released her debut album, "Speak,"...

5. Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson's music journey took an interesting turn between 2008 and 2009. She dropped not one but two albums during that time. Her debut album, "Anywhere I Lay My Head," was a unique blend of Tom Waits covers, featuring collaborations w...

6.  Robert Downey Jr.

While Robert Downey Jr. definitely had some musical moments, like his cover of Joni Mitchell's "River" on "Ally McBeal," it seems his debut album, "The Futurist," didn't quite hit the right note with listeners. Despite h...

7. Heidi Montag

The reality TV personality invested nearly $2 million over a span of three years to bring her debut album, "Superficial," to fruition. She showcased her musical ambitions with a performance at the 2009 Miss Universe pageant, albeit receiving substant...

8. Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian West's foray into the music world with "Jam (Turn It Up)" wasn't exactly planned. In 2010, she surprised fans with the song and an accompanying music video, with all proceeds going to St. Jude Children's Research Hospita...

9. Tom Hardy

Back in 2011, the "Dunkirk" star, Tom Hardy, surprised everyone by revealing his teenage rap skills. He spilled the beans to the BBC, saying, "I started rapping when I was 14 or 15." But here's the twist: he hails from a pretty pos...

10. Ryan Gosling

Despite their promising debut album in 2009, Ryan Gosling and his friend Zach Shields, collectively known as Dead Man's Bones, didn't manage to build a lasting music career. While their spooky self-titled album showcased their talents, it failed to c...