These Stars Stink!

Some celebrities are bad performers, and you might wonder how they ever rose to fame. Others stink. Really. Hollywood gossip reveals that some of your favorite celebrities smell terrible. Were they having a bad day? Maybe. Was it something more? Maybe they just don’t practice good hygiene. Whatever the case, here’s the scoop on some of the rumors surrounding smelly stars.

Taylor Swift

No one has ever complained publicly about Taylor’s odor, but the singer did reveal that she has poor hygiene habits. Specifically, Taylor Swift told Ellen DeGeneres that she doesn’t wash her legs in the shower because she feels as though shaving her legs provides the same effect. Although Ellen agreed, she also pointed out that Swift’s habit won’t work on the days she doesn’t shave. Taylor responded by revealing that she shaves her legs every day.

Robert Pattinson

The Batman star revealed that he rarely washes his hair. He said he’s gone up to six weeks without washing his hair because he doesn’t think it’s necessary. An unnamed crewmember from Twilight (2008) confirmed the habit, adding that Robert Pattinson has a bad and noticeable odor.

"He stinks. I mean, it’s awful. He never showers, and it drives people on the set crazy,” the crewmember said.

Robert acknowledged his issues with personal grooming in a separate interview. Pattinson told The Chicago Tribune that he has "so much residue crap in my hair from years and years of not washing it and not having any sense of personal hygiene whatsoever."

Jennifer Aniston

While some body odors come from the pores, others come in the form of bad breath. For Jennifer Aniston, bad breath goes hand in hand with her coffee habit. Anyone familiar with the Friends star’s routine knows she doesn’t go long without a coffee in her hands.

Some of her co-stars have complained about working with her for this reason. During a kissing scene with Aniston, her co-star, Jason Bateman, stopped filming long enough to offer her a mint. Alec Baldwin also complained about her breath on the set of 30 Rock. He said kissing Ms. Aniston was a “painful experience”.

Julia Roberts

From Flatliners (1990) to Leave the World Behind (2023), Julia Roberts always looks stunning on-screen. Unfortunately, her staff reveals that being in her presence can get a little unbearable. Julia’s bodyguards describe her as a “total hippie” and say she takes green living to heart. This includes rarely showering to save on water. When she does shower, Roberts uses light soap and shampoo to avoid removing the natural oils in her skin and hair. She avoids using deodorant for the same reason.

Bradley Cooper

When it comes to personal hygiene in Hollywood, Bradley Cooper has a philosophy that gets a little confusing. He has revealed that he doesn’t wear deodorant anymore because he believes “the body will clean itself” without help. Yet, he also told Esquire magazine that he takes several showers per day to keep himself clean and fresh. If the body cleans itself, are those showers really necessary? Either way, it seems Cooper might or might not have a problem with his body odor.

America Ferrera

Unlike some child actors who made names for themselves playing creepy kids in horror, America Ferrera has taken on more kid-friendly roles since her 2002 debut. Lately, she earned widespread attention with her role in 2023’s Barbie. While doing interviews for that film, America responded to a question regarding her biggest guilty pleasure.

"My guilty pleasure would be — I'm gonna really regret saying this — not showering for a few days!"

While other celebs on this list have certainly gone longer without bathing, Ms. Ferrera seems to have her hygiene issues. So far, none of her co-stars have publicly complained.

Joe Keery

Best known for playing Steve Harrington on Stranger Things, Joe Keery keeps rising with new and interesting roles. While he doesn’t have a problem with his body’s odor, he did share that he’s less diligent when it comes to hair care. Keery admitted that he doesn’t wash his hair. Ever. He also said he doesn’t get haircuts in his personal life.

“They just happen to me,” Joe said, referring to the hair care he receives on film and television sets.

Remember: Nobody’s Perfect

Even though there are rumors that your favorite star has bad body odor or another flaw, do your best to separate the artist from the art. Everyone has flaws. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy their looks, talents, or intelligence. They still have something to offer…Just admire them from a greater distance!