Ariana Grande being the world's biggest sweetheart? You might want to reconsider. There's a fine line between enjoying luxury and acting straight-up entitled. Being a mega-celebrity seems to be turning some of our favorite faces into the cast of Bridezillas – with or without the ring.
If you drink water (which you probably do), you might have a preference. Maybe you like it straight from the fridge. Maybe you like it room temperature with a few ice cubes thrown in. Requesting specific brands at precise temperatures isn't something that you'll subject your nearest and dearest to. Why? They'd probably laugh in your face.
When Beyonce demanded hand-carved ice balls to "soothe her throat," The Daily Mail immediately reported it. Beyonce suddenly found herself joining a long list of divas, where Mariah Carey and Christina Aguilera already seem to have residency. That list is acquiring some less-expected faces, though. Lady Gaga might be throwing us the most raw vibes we've ever seen, but they come with their own demands.
"Two cream-colored egg chairs, one of which should be a footstool." Katy Perry just officially made us sad. When Kylie Jenner appeared on The Ellen Show in 2015, she reportedly made such a fuss, the backstage crew couldn't cope with her "meltdowns." From the private jet requests to the 8-page dressing room demands, these divas are doing one thing – making us want to hit "unfollow." Here are 17 of them (plus 3 celebs who are total #Goals).
20 Ariana Grande: Refuses To Be Photographed From The Right
We'd knock at her door and ask, but Ariana Grande is likely on a strict "no visitors" policy since her October 2018 split from Pete Davidson. Ariana has been accused of all sorts – insisting on being carried by her tour manager was something that she denied (and explained) on Carpool Karaoke. "My toes were bleeding," she said about doing a shoot in pointe shoes. "I thought it was cute."
Ariana refused to be photographed from the right or in natural daylight,
according to the Australian photographer, Chris Pavlich. Ariana was "checking each frame" and "asking for shots she wasn't pleased with to be deleted." Well, she does write songs called "Successful."
19 Kaley Cuoco: "Flips Out" Over Makeup And Catering
Kaley Cuoco might be the most casual dresser in Hollywood, but The Big Bang Theory star has gotten herself a bit of a diva reputation. When IB Times reported that Kaley "flips out" over wardrobe, makeup, and catering, fans found out that even Kaley's co-stars want nothing to do with her.
Co-star, Mayim Bialik reportedly "won't speak to Kaley unless it's necessary."
With reports of mood swings and a habit of taking her irritation out on her co-stars, Kaley finds herself as one of the few actresses on this list – but she's here for a reason. Kaley was earning $1 million per episode (until a slight reduction let other cast members take a raise).
18 Rihanna: Archipelago Black Forest Candles & Casablanca Lilies
Rihanna's backstage demands are right there in black and white (although it's only white for the flowers). Business Insider reports that RiRi insists on "blue or black drapes layered with icy-blue chiffon." That accompanies 1 plush and animal print throw rug, 1 humidifier, and a very specific candle list:
Ri's demands: 6 candles – Black Archipelago Black Forest, 4 small clear, square vases with white tulips, no foliage (second choice: white Casablanca lilies, no foliage).
Rihanna also requires "adequate lighting for a relaxed atmosphere," couches that must be 6-feet long, and any lockers or brick to be covered in white drapes. Talk about "work work work."
17 Beyonce: $900 Titanium Straws & Hand-Carved Ice Balls
Beyonce doesn't mince her words when it comes to "Running This World." The long list of backstage demands posted by Business Insider starts with "Jo Malone or grapefruit-scented candles" and a strict rule stipulating that all food be served on a "crisp white tablecloth." Staff must also wear 100% cotton.
Hand-carved ice balls to "soothe [Beyonce's] throat" accompany $900 titanium straws, plus Juicy Baked Chicken (must be seasoned), and steamed spinach (lightly seasoned).
Bey's room must also be heated to precisely 72 degrees. In 2013, The Sun reported that Blue Ivy's $21,000 hand-made crib had to be flown to New York. Presumably alongside Bey's all-white furniture, love-seats, and the "vanity area" in her sitting room.
16 JLO: "Meltdowns" If Her Sunflower Seeds Lack Shells
Jennifer Lopez's diva demands could fill a book. When they get hotel staff fired (for requesting an autograph), they also make the news. JLO's 2-page demands reached London's The Dorchester Hotel before the star arrived to her $50,000-a-night suite.
Staff reported "meltdowns" if JLO's M&Ms aren't plain (or if her sunflower seeds lack shells). Dual oscillating fans in her 80-degree room and a "do not disturb" policy on her private jet also apply.
JLO's dressing room demands include: honey peanut Balance bars, white rooms with white drapes, staff wearing all-white, no eye contact, plus platters of soft-baked chocolate chip cookies, cantaloupe melon, and grapefruit-scented candles.
15 Kylie Jenner: "You Should Know The Smoothie Flavor"
In 2016, Kylie Jenner's assistant spoke to Look, straight-up calling Kylie "a diva." We wouldn't expect anything less from a spoiled Kardashian kid, but we did learn a few things.
"Kylie asks me for the same [...] smoothie every morning," Kylie's assistant said. "When she asks which flavor, Kylie responds, "You should know the flavor." Straw touching is a source of "meltdowns."
For The Ellen Show in 2015, Kylie refused to use Ellen DeGeneres' makeup team. "Kylie also insisted that she have two VIP parking spots, because she did not want to walk from the parking structure to the studio, which is less than a block away," The Sun reported.
14 Taylor Swift: Pre-11 a.m. Complicated Starbucks Orders
Taylor Swift joins the list with a pretty food-centric list of requests (although she does have good taste). Business Insider reported: 3 boxes Kraft mac and cheese, 1 bag of Twizzlers red licorice, 1 pint B&J chocolate chip cookie dough, plus 1 pint B&J chocolate brownie frozen yogurt.
If Taylor arrives before 11 a.m, she better have 1 grande iced caramel latte with 2 Sweet'n Low, 1 grande iced Americano with 2 Sweet'n Low and soy milk. Calling all "lonely Starbucks lovers."
Tay-Tay also demands 4 packs of Red Bull, 1 case of Smart Water, 1 avocado, 1 stick of butter, 1 bottle of Welch's grape juice, plus 1 slice pumpkin loaf.
13 Britney Spears: A $5,000 Fine If You Accidentally Call Her
We'll give it to Britney Spears. Walking around those parking lots in stained sweats, this girl has 100% held onto her humble Southern roots. Then again, Britney has been in Hollywood long enough. The Smoking Gun outlined Britney's 2013 tour demands and found this out:
"Publishing of [Britney's] phone number and/or any incoming calls will result in a $5,000 fine payable by the promoter." The dressing room demands? Twenty-four Ivory soap bars, plus 240 full-sized cotton towels (that must be washed if new).
A portrait of Princess Diana is another dressing room demand, alongside McDonald's cheeseburgers (before she banned all junk food).
12 Justin Bieber: Backstage Jacuzzis, Alkaline Water & Organic Turkey
Justin Bieber is mostly making headlines for his 2018 romance with Hailey Baldwin. In 2017 though, it was Justin's backstage demands that were making front-page news. Twitter-leaked info showed fans just what Justin requires.
He demands organic bananas, white cheddar popcorn, Ghiradelli dark chocolate with sea salt, plus Ritz Bitz peanut butter, and cheese sandwiches, and fridges "must be glass."
Alongside a convoy of 10 luxury sedans and a private Rolls-Royce to himself, Justin requested a backstage Jacuzzi, a special Indian Yoga Casket (complete with jasmine, rose, and camphor incense sticks), 3 whole hotel floors, plus a private jet on standby.
11 Lady Gaga: Pink Hair Mannequins & Water-Stocked "Green Rooms"
A Star Is Born...looks like Lady Gaga meant it. In 2017, Glamour got ahold of Gaga's rider demands, and the list is as high-maintenance as it is bizarre: 1 mannequin with puffy pink [adult] hair and Queen posters take care of the decor, while her flax seeds must have no more than 4 grams of sugar.
Gaga's "green room" must be stocked with 28 water bottles (at room temperature) and 28 (chilled). Veggie hot dogs with toothpicks, cheese platters — non smelly, non-sweaty — plus organic ginger and lemongrass tea were also on the list. Gaga keeps herself cool with 3 fans and a cool-mist humidifier.
10 Selena Gomez: Pickle Jars And Water Are Just Fine
Thank goodness for this girl. Selena Gomez never let fame go to her head, and her EW-reported dressing room demands prove it. "I keep things pretty simple [backstage]," Selena told Bon Appetit.
"Plenty of water and pickles," Selena said. Chicken pot pie, hot Cheetos, Gatorade, coffee, plus Red Bull for energy. #FinallyReasonable
"My trainer won't let me eat [junk]," Selena said. "But I can still have my pot pies." Selena brings her own candles on tour. She admitted that Hot Cheetos and chocolate are "staples." A good plate of KFC is her treat, but it's not a requirement. Ironically, there's now nothing to follow on Selena's IG.
9 Katy Perry: French Lamps, No Talking, No Carnations
A boss attitude is something you'd expect from Katy Perry – diva demands, less so. The Huffington Post found evidence to the contrary, though. Katy actually employs someone to clean and cut her vegetables. "It's crazy," a source told the newspaper.
Demands include a dressing room that only Katy can enter, decor of cream (or pink) rugs, French lamps, and absolutely no talking to Katy.
Food wise? Blue corn tortilla chips, 6 Vitamin waters zero (assorted flavors), extensive fruit and veg platters, plus some very specific floral arrangements. White orchids, white and purple hydrangeas, pink and white roses and peonies – absolutely no carnations.
8 Mariah Carey: 20 Kittens, 100 Doves, Confetti-Shaped Butterflies
The diva has landed. Easily out-doing everyone else on this list combined, Mariah Carey has been throwing around her diva demands for decades. No less than 20 white kittens and 100 doves were just part of The Telegraph's report covering Mariah's extortionate tour demands.
"We did manage to source the doves that we were going to release into the sky, but the kittens proved terribly difficult," a source told The Daily Mail.
There's more: 8, tall leafy plants, Joe Malone candles, 75-degree rooms with plain couches (no busy patterns), and doors that must open into the living room space. Twelve protein drinks, 12 liters of Fiji water, plus draped rooms complete around half the list.
7 Christina Aguilera: "Vehicles Cannot Encounter Traffic"
Literally demanding the impossible, is Christina Aguilera. When Xtina's 2010 travels took her to NYC, The Sun reported the most bizarre demand we've ever seen. "Under no circumstances are the vehicles to encounter any delays due to traffic." In NYC? For real?
Christina demands an extensive food and beverage list. Flintstones vitamins, vegan cheese, Nesquik, and turkey club sandwiches accompany her "assorted" Power bars and Clif Bars. The singer also requires full-fat milk (that cannot contain canola oil, barley, oats, or malt of any kind), 12 bottles of cold water, 8 cans of Red Bull, 10 bars Ivory soap, plus strictly no Evian water.
6 Cardi B: Happy With Razors And Caesar Salad
"And I park my Bentley truck on my Versace driveway." Cardi B's lyrics might hint at living the high life, but her backstage demands are surprisingly low-key. Take, for instance, Cardi's 2018 Coachella requests. Okay, so she wanted 6 dozen white roses. We'll let that slide.
Cardi's requests include beverages (for her crew), Gillette razors, grilled chicken or Caesar salad, and fresh coffee.
Capital Extra struggled to name much more than Cardi's few other requests. These include Degree spray deodorant, bottled water, Red Bull, and fresh coffee. Things may have changed since her baby Kulture was born, though. #KeepItReal
5 Kanye West: Ironed Carpets, Black Uniforms, White Grapes
You're looking at a man who has described himself as "God's vessel." Easily the biggest ego in Hollywood, Kanye West is a man with high aspirations (and demands to match). NME reported that Kanye requires his staff to wear all-black — the same color that his ironed carpets must be. Kanye reportedly found regular carpets to be "too bumpy."
"Kanye never apologizes," his bodyguard said. What does Kanye do? He requests 24 500ml bottles of non-carbonated spring water (not purified), 12 cans of assorted soft drinks, 3 lemons cut into wedges, Throat Coat Tea, 1 bucket clean ice, white grapes, plus everything covered in plastic wrap.
4 Kim Kardashian: Flies Private Jet, Staff Fly Coach
Here's how it goes with Kim Kardashian. She does as she pleases (how she pleases). The one thing we won't do, though? Slam Kim K for getting to where she is. Having everything you touch turn to gold is a gift on the surface — in reality, it's hard work, savvy brains, and all kinds of #GirlBoss.
"Kim requires 5 first class tickets, plus 1 coach," was the report to Style Caster. The coach ticket was for "other parties."
Kim mostly travels by private jet these days. Naturally, her requests also extend to private and "exclusive" ground transportation (whatever that means), security, plus a full glam squad.
3 Drake: No Pork, Nivea Chapstick, Not Much Else
Drake has done quite the 180 — "Please do not speak to me like I'm that Drake from 4 years ago," the rapper now says. To be fair, this guy puts his money where his mouth is. The Smoking Gun publishes tour demand lists, and there's no denying it. Drake just doesn't ask for much.
"Pork-free food is Drake's only dietary requirement — for religious reasons. Aside from that? Nivea chapstick, peppermint soap, and an extra set of speakers."
The rest is super straight forward. Healthy fruits, breads with rolls and jellies, hair clippers, and a bottle of honey. #Goals
2 Adele: Organic Honey Bans & Vinegar-Free Sandwiches
Adele is an artist who built her career on one thing alone — her power of a voice. With working-class roots and little in the way of airs or graces, fans love this girl for her down-to-Earth approach. Adele's dressing room demands are a little more high-maintenance.
The Independent reported Adele demanding 1 plate individually wrapped chicken salad sandwiches. Sandwiches must not contain tomatoes, vinegar, chili, or citrus fruit. Two "squeezy" bottles of honey are also on the list, but organic is banned. Gum, drinks, 12 bottles of still (non-carbonated) spring water and citrus fruits are also on the list.
1 Eminem: Bread, Lunchables, Water
Dressing room demands that could not be more Eminem. This rapper never cared about the fame (or the money).
"One loaf white bread, one loaf wheat bread, turkey and cheese Lunchables, water, plus Diet Coke." Eminem even requests "sandwich stuff" for his crew.
While other stars book out hotel gyms, Em requires only a set of 25-pound dumbbells. His most extravagant request? Large fresh jumbo shrimps with cocktail sauce and plenty of lemons. Other than that, it's Poland Spring water, Red Bull, and banana peppers.
Ariana, you made us sad. Rihanna, we've 100% lost you. Beyonce and those $900 titanium straws? Hit share on Facebook for any fans you know (plus anyone who has to see the 3 #Goals celebs on here).
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