Smiles on the outside, meltdowns in the limo.

We see the gowns, the glam, the perfectly timed twirls. But red carpets? They’re basically chaos wrapped in tulle and diamonds. And behind every poised photo-op is a celebrity just barely holding it together.

Let’s talk about the ones who didn’t.

1. The screamer in stilettos

She arrived 40 minutes late, the PR was sweating bullets, and the designer gown? It had just ripped under the zipper. Instead of taking a breath, she allegedly threw the gown at her stylist and screamed, “FIND ME SOMETHING THAT FITS, OR I’M LEAVING.” Spoiler: they found duct tape. She posed like nothing happened.

Jennifer Lopez – Met Gala zipper disaster (2024)
Right before walking the 2024 Met Gala (theme: Garden of Time), J.Lo’s custom Ralph Lauren gown busted open at the zipper. According to someone in glam, she screamed, “Find me something that fits, or I’m leaving.” A roll of double-sided tape and three assistants saved the day. Minutes later, she was on the carpet smirking like nothing happened.

2. The actor who “doesn’t do lines”

This Oscar-nominated actor (who insists on being called an artist) showed up only to discover—gasp!—he’d be following a former co-star he loathes. According to witnesses, he locked himself in his SUV and refused to come out until they rearranged the schedule. A team of three had to coax him out with essential oils and ego stroking.

Jared Leto – Venice Film Festival ego clash (2023)
At Venice in 2023, Jared Leto allegedly refused to exit his black SUV when he realized he’d be walking the carpet after Austin Butler. One insider claimed Jared said, “He’s playing Elvis. I am Elvis.” Security reportedly lit his travel candle to calm him down (yes, really). He eventually emerged, sunglasses on, soul intact.

3. The diva’s glam disaster

Her lashes were off, her spray tan was patchy, and someone dared to say the word “humidity.” That’s when she turned to her makeup artist and muttered (not so quietly), “You’re ruining my comeback.” Cameras caught her moments later giving smoldering looks like a pro. The glam team? Still recovering.

Ariana Grande – Grammy glam gone wrong (2020)
At the 2020 Grammys, Ariana was set for a massive return after skipping the previous year. But her lashes wouldn’t stay on, her tan was patchy, and her high pony was too tight. She reportedly snapped at her makeup artist with, “I’m not walking out like this—it’s giving Ohio TikTok.” Five touch-ups and one pouty mic check later, she still nailed her red carpet moment.

4. The red carpet walk-off

He wanted to walk with his co-star (a very strategic couple debut), but the publicist said it wasn’t cleared. His response? “Then I’m not walking.” He stormed off, skipped the step-and-repeat, and spent the night sulking in the VIP lounge while his co-star posed solo.

Timothée Chalamet – Red carpet no-show (2023)
At the Wonka premiere in December 2023, Timothée was scheduled to walk the carpet with Kylie Jenner. PR stepped in and said the joint stroll wasn’t approved. Timmy, visibly irritated, allegedly said, “Then I’m not walking.” He skipped the carpet entirely and appeared later inside. Kylie posed solo, looking exactly like she didn’t care. But we know she did.

5. The influencer with no invite

This reality TV star turned influencer showed up uninvited, threw a tantrum when security didn’t let her walk, and allegedly shouted, “Do you even KNOW how many followers I have?” Answer: Not enough to get past that velvet rope.

Farrah Abraham – Cannes crash attempt (2022)
In 2022, Farrah Abraham tried to enter a Cannes Film Festival screening—without an invite. Security stopped her at the entrance, and witnesses say she screamed, “Do you know how many followers I have?!” (They didn’t.) She ended up snapping selfies outside the barricade with the caption: “Manifesting next year’s invite.” Spoiler: it didn’t come.