Most awkward celebrity interviews

Mark Wahlberg's heavily intoxicated appearance on *The Graham Norton Show* led to him interrupting guests, sitting on the host's lap, and making everyone uncomfortable. His behavior created a chaotic and awkward live television moment.

Hugh Grant's dismissive and comically short answers to Ashley Graham's questions on the Oscars red carpet created a painfully awkward exchange. His clear reluctance to participate made for uncomfortable viewing.

The interview between Dakota Johnson and Ellen DeGeneres was fraught with tension from the start, stemming from a public disagreement about a birthday party invitation. Johnson's directness in correcting DeGeneres made the awkwardness palpable.

Robert Downey Jr. abruptly ended his interview with Krishnan Guru-Murthy after the journalist delved into his past struggles and personal life. Downey Jr.'s strong reaction and eventual walk-out made it a memorable awkward moment.

Quentin Tarantino's heated refusal to discuss the link between film violence and real-life violence with Krishnan Guru-Murthy created a highly confrontational interview. His declaration of not being a 'slave' to the interviewer's agenda made it particularly intense.

Jesse Eisenberg's sarcastic and condescending remarks towards interviewer Romina Puga made this interview notoriously uncomfortable. His questioning of her professionalism left Puga visibly distressed.

Tom Cruise's passionate and aggressive debate with Matt Lauer about psychiatry and antidepressants created a highly uncomfortable and memorable interview. His strong Scientology beliefs clashed directly with Lauer's line of questioning.

Cara Delevingne's perceived unenthusiastic and sarcastic demeanor led to a highly awkward exchange with the anchors of *Good Day Sacramento*. The interview quickly devolved into a passive-aggressive confrontation.

Diane Sawyer's intrusive questioning about Britney Spears' personal life, including her breakup and mental state, caused Spears to break down in tears. This interview is now widely criticized for its exploitative nature.

Sabrina Carpenter, at 17, was subjected to inappropriate questions about 'sexting' by a co-host, making her visibly uncomfortable. This interview is a stark example of a journalist crossing a line with a young celebrity.

Jim Carrey delivered a bizarre and philosophical red carpet interview, questioning the meaning of existence and walking in circles around the presenter. His erratic behavior left the interviewer visibly confused and uncomfortable.

Samuel L. Jackson famously shamed a *KTLA* reporter on live television for mistaking him for Laurence Fishburne. His merciless correction created a highly uncomfortable and viral moment for the embarrassed journalist.

Kieran Culkin's mischievous behavior on the Golden Globes red carpet, including questioning and taking a Q-card from a presenter, created a playful yet awkward interaction. His unscripted antics added an unpredictable element to the event.

This interview was widely criticized as a 'soulless ad' for NFTs, with both Paris Hilton and Jimmy Fallon appearing to force the concept onto a bored audience. It was seen as an out-of-touch and overtly promotional segment.

Journalist Federica Polidoro's decision to exclude Ayo Edebiri from a question about social movements, directing it only to her co-stars, created an awkward and visibly irritating moment for Julia Roberts. This highlighted a lack of inclusivity in the interview.

A reporter's insensitive question about Ariana Grande's grandmother's well-being on the Golden Globes red carpet created an awkward moment. Grande handled it gracefully, but social media reacted strongly to the inappropriate query.

Famed F1 commentator Martin Brundle was awkwardly ushered away by Jacob Elordi and Simone Ashley, who stated they weren't doing TV. This public rejection created a tense moment and sparked debate about celebrity boundaries at events.

Tom Hardy quickly shut down a personal question about his sexuality during a press tour, making the moment terse and uncomfortable. His firm refusal to engage highlighted the invasiveness of the query.