The 65 Most Controversial Celebrity Outfits of All Time

Villa made a name for herself by wearing outfits in support of the Trump administration to red carpet events. Aside from wearing a dress that said "Make America Great Again" to the Grammys, she also wore this one that said "Build the Wall" in 2019. If people thought she was joking or being sarcastic, you can see her pro-MAGA Instagram posts here.

The tennis star made headlines when she wore a catsuit to French Open, with many praising the athlete for the sporty look. But things took a dramatic turn when The French Tennis Federation president, Bernard Giudicelli, decided to ban the one-piece from future tournaments. Williams, and other celebrities, did not take this news lying down

For a surprise trip to Texas to visit facilities that housed migrant children, Melania wore this jacket that read, "I Really Don't Care, Do U?" Despite all the speculations that unfolded after she wore this, Melania told ABC News that she wore the outerwear "for the people and for the left-wing media who are criticizing me. And I want to show them that I don't care."

Before high-low became a trend in fashion, there was Sharon Stone. In 1998, the actress wore a white button-up from Gap with a Vera Wang skirt to the Oscars. Media outlets called out this surprising fact in stories and Stone broke all the rules of red carpet dressing in the best possible way.

The singer met with President Donald Trump at the White House in 2018 to discuss numerous issues from North Korea to bipolar disorder. West wore the controversial "Make America Great Again" hat and said he felt like a superhero in it. "I love this guy right here," said West after the meeting. His support for Trump has been well-documented and friends like John Legend have chastised the singer for doing so.

Scarlett Johansson was the first major celebrity to wear Marchesa since the Harvey Weinstein scandal. (Georgina Chapman was married to Weinstein, and celebrities had revealed he would pressure them to wear his then wife's creations.) In a statement to the Cut, Johansson said of her decision, "I wore Marchesa because their clothes make women feel confident and beautiful and it is my pleasure to support a brand created by two incredibly talented and important female designers."

Who could ever forget the duo wearing each other's blood as a symbol of their love? In a 2008 story to Entertainment Weekly, Jolie clarified the sensationalized news, saying, "It was like a flower press. It was like from a slight cut on your finger and you press your fingerprint in. It was kind of a sweet gesture. I thought it was kind of romantic!" There were also no "blood vials" as reported by the media. So then, a prick seems harmless...right?

Dressing up as a Native American should not be anyone's choice for a costume, ever. The singer received backlash for her outfit, which she captioned "Chief" in a now-deleted Instagram post, from fans who called her racist and insensitive.

Another party, another Native American costume. The duo attended a Halloween gathering as a pilgrim and a Native American. Once photos were released, the duo of course got called out for their insensitive outfits. "I am SO sorry to people I offended with my costume. It was not properly thought through and I am truly sorry," Duff wrote on Twitter.

The couple dressed as Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen for the Casamigos tequila Halloween party. Rinna’s husband Harry took things a bit too far for fans when he wore a red tee with a swastika on it. Rinna later took to Instagram to apologize for the incident.

The costume designer outdid herself when she wore this American Express card dress to the Oscars. To create the look, 254 expired cards were used. We have so many questions. Was it heavy? How did she sit down? Did the cards bend? And...why?

One of the most iconic and wild moments that ever happened on the VMAs stage (pre-Miley twerk if you will) was Britney in this outfit with a snake for her "Slave 4 U" performance in 2001. The look has since been recreated by everyone for Halloween to themed parties and is 100 percent unforgettable.

Gaga's meat ensemble sparked extreme controversy in the animal rights community. "No matter how beautifully it is presented, flesh from a tortured animal is flesh from a tortured animal," said PETA president Ingrid Newkirk. "Meat represents bloody violence and suffering, so if that's the look they were going for, they achieved it."

The infamous half-time moment—which left Janet exposed—sparked a huge controversy, as many people were torn over whether or not the incident was accidental or intentional.

The singer offended many in the Muslim community when she walked down the London runway in a burqa. The Atlantic covered the controversy, calling her outfit choice "cultural thievery."

Reactions to Katy's dress included phrases like "cringe-worthy," "baffling," and "ludicrous."

This sparked a major backlash for pretty obvious reasons.

Katy's AMA received major criticism for wearing a kimono. Some were shocked at the "racist" ensemble, and others were totally unsurprised. One Twitter user wrote, "Loved the cultural authenticity of Katy Perry's #AMAs performance. She nailed the traditionally ignorant costume of a white pop singer." She later apologized.

In 1928, this costume was extremely controversial, given that it was in such contrast to the outfits women were expected to wear. Some people credit this controversial costume for transforming American culture, saying she "radically redefined notions of race and gender through style and performance in a way that continues to echo throughout fashion and music today, from Prada to Beyoncé."

Before Madonna had really gained her notoriety for testing the limits of fashion, this look for her "Like a Virgin" music video was an extremely hot topic.