What happens when celebrities share too much about their private lives? In the world of fame and fortune, the line between personal and public often blurs. Celebrities frequently find themselves on talk shows or in interviews, sharing anecdotes that can range from amusing to downright cringe-worthy! But what happens when these stories involve their spouses? This article dives into some of the most embarrassing confessions that celebrities have made about their partners, showcasing a side of them that many fans might not expect.
It’s fascinating to see how these revelations can lead to awkward conversations, not just for the celebrities involved, but also for their loved ones. The candidness with which some stars discuss their relationships can leave audiences in stitches, while others might feel a tinge of sympathy for the spouses who become unwitting subjects of their partner's tales. From humorous stories to shocking admissions, these confessions reveal that life in the spotlight comes with its share of embarrassments.
From Michael Douglas's candid admission about his health to DJ Khaled's surprising views on intimacy, this article explores a variety of tales that highlight the unique challenges of maintaining privacy in public relationships. Join us as we uncover some of the most embarrassing moments that have left fans and celebrities alike shaking their heads in disbelief!
Michael Douglas 'regretted' his NSFW theory about what caused his throat cancer
Michael Douglas revealed he had throat cancer in 2010, with The Guardian reporting he told viewers of The Late Show with David Letterman that the cancer — stage 4 — had spread. By June 2013, the actor was gratefully cancer-free while promoting his latest project, discussing his illness frankly with The Guardian... perhaps a little too frankly. According to Douglas, "Without wanting to get too specific, this particular cancer is caused by HPV [human papillomavirus], which actually comes about from cunnilingus... it's a sexually transmitted disease that causes cancer. And if you have it, cunnilingus is also the best cure for it."
Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones subsequently separated that August, with The Sun citing sources who claimed the split was over his cunnilingus confession (they reconciled by April 2014). Two years later, while speaking with the Daily Mail, Douglas was asked to clarify whether he had actually implied that oral sex cures throat cancer. "No, I was trying to make a public service comment," he said. "It was one of those things... and I so regretted any embarrassment that it caused Catherine. And her family."
The inequitable sex arrangement between DJ Khaled and wife Nicole Tuck
DJ Khaled will never find himself in a Michael Douglas-type situation, explaining in a 2014 interview with The Breakfast Club that he refuses to undertake the act that the actor claimed gave him throat cancer. "Hell, no... There are certain things I just don’t do," the musician insisted.
"I believe a woman should praise the man — the king. If you holding it down for your woman, I feel like the woman should praise," DJ Khaled added, revealing that he expected wife Nicole Tuck to do to him what he won't do for her. "It's different rules for men," he continued of the inequitable arrangement. "You gotta understand, we the king... I just can't do what you want me to do. I just can't."
Unsurprisingly, several celebrities weighed in on his confession. Musician Jason Isbell tweeted that "DJ Khaled would be a much better rapper if his tongue was stronger," while comedian Billy Eichner sent "thoughts and prayers to DJ Khaled's wife's vagina." Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson then dropped the mic. "Ahem... *clears throat*," he tweeted. "As a man, I take great pride in mastering ALL performances. This is probably a little TMI... I will now quietly excuse myself from this fun thread."
Brooks Laich liked to suck on Julianne Hough's toes
When it comes to using one's mouth to pleasure a partner, former NHL player Brooks Laich apparently took the concept and ran with it. As he revealed in a 2019 edition of his How Men Think podcast, he declared that then-wife Julianne Hough (she filed for divorce the following year) "really enjoys" when he sucked on her toes. "True story," he said (via People). "Hey, we play around. Why not?"
However, the Dancing With the Stars alum subsequently insisted that, in fact, she did not derive any satisfaction by having her toes inside Laich's mouth. "There was definitely something he misquoted on one of his podcast episodes, though," Hough said in an interview with People. "He was like, 'Let me clear that up.' He likes to suck on my toes, I don’t like it!"
Indeed, Laich also divulged that the toe-sucking was not reciprocal. "
