Memoirs are like the ultimate behind-the-scenes pass to Hollywood’s wildest dramas. Forget the red carpets and photo ops — these books drop truth bombs that will make you question everything you thought you knew about your fav celebs.
From awkward exes to shady costars, here’s a rundown of 10+ times stars spilled major tea on each other.
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Matthew Perry threw shade at Keanu Reeves’ longevity
Embed from Getty ImagesMatthew Perry’s Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing served up some serious shade toward Keanu Reeves. The late Friends actor mused about why “original thinkers” like River Phoenix and Chris Farley died young, while Keanu Reeves is still alive and well.
He wrote, “It always seems to be the really talented guys who go down. Why is it that the original thinkers like River Phoenix and Heath Ledger die, but Keanu Reeves still walks among us?” Ouch!
Jennette McCurdy called out Ariana Grande’s pop star privilege
Embed from Getty ImagesJennette McCurdy’s I’m Glad My Mom Died is full of unfiltered honesty about her struggles, including her jealousy toward Ariana Grande. McCurdy felt Grande’s pop career was sabotaging her own opportunities.
“I know why I’m hearing this phrase so often. It’s because my costar Ariana Grande is a burgeoning pop star who misses work regularly,” Jennette wrote.
Embed from Getty ImagesShe added, “I’m pissed about it. And I’m pissed at her. Jealous of her.”
Britney Spears called out Justin Timberlake’s “Blaccent”
Embed from Getty ImagesIn her memoir, The Woman in Me, Britney Spears didn’t hold back on Justin Timberlake’s attempt to blend in with the hip-hop scene. She described him and NSYNC as “white boys who loved hip-hop” and recalled a particularly awkward moment. “Oh yeah, fo shiz, fo shiz! Ginuwine! What’s up, homie?” Super cringe.
Timberlake’s attempt at a “blaccent” was apparently so cringe, even Britney’s assistant Felicia Culotta mocked him for it.
Naya Rivera accused Ariana Grande of stealing her man
Embed from Getty ImagesIn Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up, Naya Rivera threw some serious shade at Ariana Grande. Rivera revealed a dramatic moment when she caught Grande lounging at her ex Big Sean’s place after they had been arguing for a few days.
“I walk in, go downstairs, and guess what little girl is sitting cross-legged on the couch?”
Embed from Getty ImagesNaya didn’t name Ariana directly, but it was clear who she was talking about when she dubbed the culprit “Smariana Schmande.”
John Stamos revealed that he found his ex, Teri Copley, in bed with Tony Danza
Embed from Getty ImagesJohn Stamos’ If You Would Have Told Me detailed a betrayal involving his ex, Teri Copley.
Stamos caught Copley in bed with Tony Danza and wrote, “The blinds are closed, but the door is slightly open. I take a peek inside and see four feet protruding from the shabby-chic, floral-print duvet.” He called it his “worst nightmare.”
Jessica Simpson exposed John Mayer’s obsessive behavior
Embed from Getty ImagesIn, Jessica Simpson’s Open Book, she detailed her rocky relationship with John Mayer, who she described as obsessively intrusive. She penned, “He studied every inch of my body, every detail of my face. He photographed me constantly.”
To make things even worse, Mayer reportedly broke up with her nine times over email.
Embed from Getty ImagesSimpson recalled Mayer sending the song “Angel” by Aerosmith with one of his breakup messages.
Colton Underwood shaded Hannah Brown’s
Embed from Getty ImagesIn Colton Underwood’s The First Time: Finding Myself and Looking for Love on Reality TV, he shaded Hannah Brown.
He recounted an unaired scene where Brown “went off on the remaining four girls” and “vented her frustrations.” Colton insinuated Hannah’s dramatic side that was all about stirring the pot rather than finding true love.
Clinton Kelly shared his mixed feelings about Stacy London
Embed from Getty ImagesIn I Hate Everyone, Except You, Clinton Kelly gave us all the tea on his What Not to Wear co-host, Stacy London. He wrote, “There’s a part of me that will love Stacy forever, and a part of me that would be just fine if I never saw her again for the rest of my life.”
He compares their dynamic to “baking soda and vinegar.”
Embed from Getty ImagesAfter the memoir was released, Stacy unfollowed Clinton on social media. However, the duo have since reconciled and are actually back on tour together.
Rachel Lindsay Exposed Raven Gates’ rude journal entry
Embed from Getty ImagesIn Miss Me with That, Rachel Lindsay exposed a shocking moment from her time on The Bachelor. Raven Gates kept a journal with an entry about Lindsay that read, “Rachel — she has Black skin.” Lindsay was furious, reacting, “What the f–k? Who says that sh-t?”
A royal feud between Prince Harry and Prince William
Prince Harry’s Spare is full of tea, including shade toward his brother Prince William. Harry described a fight where William allegedly called Meghan Markle “difficult,” “rude,” and “abrasive.” Harry snapped back, calling William a “parrot of the press narrative.”
He also claimed William and Kate Middleton encouraged him to wear a Nazi costume to a party, laughing it off.
Embed from Getty ImagesHarry now considers this lapse of judgment “one of the biggest mistakes of [his] life.”
