13 Celebrities Who Became Memes – And How They Really Felt About It

When Celebrities Become Memes

In today's social media landscape, any moment can morph into a meme within minutes, especially if you're a celebrity. Whether it's a spontaneous Instagram post or a quirky red carpet moment, these snapshots can spread like wildfire across the internet. While the public often finds them hilarious, the stars themselves don't always share the same sentiment. Some embrace the humor, but others wish they had never been meme-fied.

Demi Lovato: From Poot to Halloween

Demi Lovato became an internet sensation over a decade ago when a fan's distorted photo of her went viral as "Poot," her fictional twin sister. Initially, Demi wasn't amused, but she later embraced the meme, even dressing up as Poot for Halloween. "When Poot went viral, that actually sucked because I thought that was a real picture of me," she confessed to Harper’s BAZAAR.

Olivia Cooke & Emma D'Arcy: A Drink to Meme-dom

"House of Dragons" stars Olivia Cooke and Emma D’Arcy were thrust into meme status after Emma's favorite drink choice went viral. Despite the internet's amusement, Olivia wasn't thrilled. "I did hate it for a very long time," she admitted to Entertainment Weekly. Emma added, "I don’t have anything illuminating to say on it because it’s very hard to know how to react when you become a meme."

Dua Lipa's Viral Performance

In 2018, Dua Lipa faced meme scrutiny after her BRIT Awards performance. Fans criticized her energy, leading to a viral comment, "I love her lack of energy, go girl give us nothing!" Dua found the experience "hurtful" and "humiliating," as she revealed to The Guardian.

Selena Gomez: Enough with the Memes

Selena Gomez has fallen victim to memes multiple times, and she's not a fan. In 2023, a photo of her wrapped in a blanket became a meme. Selena took to Instagram, stating, "I will never be a meme again."

Millie Bobby Brown: A Lesson on Kindness

At just 14, Millie Bobby Brown was made into a meme with fake anti-LGBTQ quotes. She quit social media, using her MTV Movie & TV Awards speech to advocate against bullying.

Jason Derulo's Met Gala Mishap

A viral photo of a man falling at the 2015 Met Gala was misattributed to Jason Derulo. Despite the confusion, Jason finds it amusing, telling People, "There’s still people on the planet that think that I’d fall down the steps."

Adele's Courtside Sulk

Adele once became a meme at a basketball game, looking unimpressed. She later explained she was "sulking" after asking not to be filmed, only to be ignored.

Kevin James: The Accidental Meme

A behind-the-scenes photo of Kevin James from "King of Queens" morphed into a meme. Despite its unintended release, Kevin finds some memes "pretty funny."

Chloë Grace Moretz and Body Image

A meme depicting Chloë Grace Moretz as a "Family Guy" character deeply affected her. She recalled, "My body is being used as a joke," in an interview with Hunger mag.

Keke Palmer's Iconic Reaction

Keke Palmer's candid response to not recognizing Dick Cheney became a viral meme. Embracing the moment, she even created merchandise with her iconic quote.

Chrissy Teigen's Legendary Cry

Chrissy Teigen's emotional reaction at the 2015 Golden Globes became a classic meme. She later celebrated the moment, calling it "legendary" on Instagram.

Keanu Reeves: Sad Sandwich

In 2010, a photo of Keanu Reeves eating a sandwich inspired the "Sad Keanu" meme. Reflecting on it, he said, "I'm just eating a sandwich, man!"

Ben Affleck: The Relatable Meme King

Ben Affleck frequently becomes a meme, often for candid paparazzi shots. Despite the constant meme-making, Ben seems unfazed by it all.

The journey from celebrity to meme can be a mixed bag of emotions, from hilarity to frustration. Whether they laugh it off or vow never to become a meme again, these stars show us the unpredictable power of the internet.