14 Times Famous People Walked Out Of Interviews For Either Silly Or Serious Reasons

In 2024 , Michael Cera walk out of Bobbi Althoff’sThe Really Good Podcastafter reject to answer several questions as part of a running gag running up to his Super Bowl ad with CeraVe .

There are plenty of situations where it’s just better to walk away. Other times, walking out is just the funnier option.

Here are 7 times celebs walked out on interviews as a joke:

1.In a recently resurfacedUSA Todayinterview from 2023,Jennifer Anistonjokingly walked out on her three-time costarAdam Sandlerafter finding out that he gifted his previous costars luxury cars.

Here’s the full video, with this part starting at the 0:46 mark:

2.In 2024,Michael Cerawalked out of Bobbi Althoff’sThe Really Good Podcastas part of a running gag running up to hisSuper Bowl adwith CeraVe.

Here’s the full video, with this part starting at the 7:45 mark:

3.In 2024,Kelly Clarksonwalked offThe Kelly Clarkson Showafter accidentally making a sexual innuendo towards guestHenry Golding.

Here’s the full clip, with this part starting at the mark:

4.In 2015, Little Mix prankedThe Kyle & Jackie O Showby pretending to get upset at a question aboutJustin Bieber, withJade Thirlwallleading a walk out.

After a break, the band members came back in and admitted that it was all a big prank Kyle put them up to.

Watch the full clip below:

5.During a 2016 appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ryan Gosling sarcastically walked out as part of a bit with Russell Crowe.

6.When David Cross appeared onThe Late Showin 2018, he brought up his and Stephen Colbert’s past experience writing forThe Dana Carvey Sketch Show. When the host misremembered who wrote a specific sketch, David walked off.

Here’s the full video, with this part starting at the 2:18 mark:

7.And Joan Rivers famously stormed out of aCNNinterview in 2014, so when she later appeared on theLate Show, David Letterman walked out on her.

Here’s the full clip, with this part starting at the 0:40 mark:

And here are 7 times celebs walked off interviewers because they were seemingly upset:

8.At the 2024 BAFTAs, aBBCred carpet reporter askedAndrew Scottabout Barry Keoghan’s naked dance scene at the end ofSaltburn— a movie Andrew isn’t even in. So, he excused himself.

Here’s the full clip:

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9.Marc Summerswalked offthe 2024 docuseriesQuiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TVbecause they “did a bait and switch on” him. When he did the interview, he was unaware the documentary was intended to expose the “dark side” of Nickelodeon.

10.In 2020, Joaquin Phoenix walked out of an interview with theTelegraphafter the reporter asked if he was “worried that [Joker] might perversely end up inspiring exactly the kind of people its about, with potentially tragic results.”

11.In 2019, Naomi Campbellreportedlydeclined to answer a red carpet reporter’s questions about Liam Payne, whom she was rumored to be dating at the time, and walked away.

12.In 2019, Adam Driverreportedlywalked out of an NPRFresh Airinterview because he didn’t like it when host Terry Gross played a clip of the actor singing “Being Alive” fromCompany(which Adam’s character sings inMarriage Story).

13.During a 2013 appearance onHoward TV, Mel B endured a series of invasive questions about her sexuality from host Howard Stern. Then, when he tried to pressure her into coming out, she left the set.

Here’s the clip, with this part starting at the 2:10 mark:

14.And finally, on the Spanish radio showLos 40 Principales, the hosts capped off an awkward interview withJustin Bieberby telling him they wanted to make a video to “break the internet.” He agreed — but then walked off.

Here’s the full video, with this part starting at the 7:40 mark:

Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in an interview setting, Jennifer acts shocked to learn his bought his Grown Ups costars Maseratis, so he jokes he bought her three Ferraris for their three movies together

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Adam jokes that a man tells him to get the Ferraris away from Jennifer's house, and she walks out and tells him to finish the interview himself

Bobbi asks Michael if he created CeraVe, and he dances around the question

Michael leaves the interview because of Bobbie's brutal energy but says he'll be back

Henry mentions his friend finding it strange to eat a pastrami sandwich for breakfast, and Kelly says she "doesn't mind meat in the morning"

Kelly hangs her head then walks off while Henry laughs

Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall, Kyle Sandilands, and Jackie O co-host on air. Kyle asks about Justin Bieber, making Jade and Jesy visibly uncomfortable

Jade expresses annoyance at being asked about Justin Bieber, and her bandmates back her up, Jackie doesn't understand what's going on

Jade says she doesn't get the point of being asked about Justin Bieber and walks out

Perrie Edwards, Jade Thirlwall, and Jesy Nelson chat and hug in Jackie O in a radio studio with microphones

Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling are interviewed by Stephen Colbert on a talk show. Ryan says his agent told him Russell wouldn't do the film without him

Russell says he was speaking more generally because there are a lot of Ryans, and Ryan insists he couldn't have done it without him, so Russell says it wouldn't have been the same exerpience

Ryan acts upset that he's unnecessary, and Russell says he could do the interview without him, so Ryan walks off

David Cross and Stephen Colbert talking on a late-night show. Stephen asks about a sketch; David denies, jokes about getting the right person

Screenshot from a TV show with David Letterman interviewing Joan Rivers, who is making a humorous comment about losing a commercial role to June Allyson, and David takes off his jacket and walks out

an interviewer asks Andrew about Barry's naked dance scene

Two interviewers question Andrew Scott at an event. He responds humorously about avoiding spoilers and Barry's prosthetics, saying, "See you guys."

Marc Summers on the red carpet in a suit with bright tie, smiling at the camera

Joaquin Phoenix poses on the red carpet wearing a suit and tie

Naomi Campbell on the red carpet, wearing a shimmering, floor-length, sleeveless gown, surrounded by photographers

Adam Driver stands facing the camera, wearing a casual button-up shirt

Howard Stern interviews Mel B. He says, "The gay and lesbian community needs people like you to come out and talk about this stuff." She takes off her headphones and leaves

Justin Bieber in a radio studio. The translator and host discuss making a viral video with Justin joining in, he agrees to do it then walks off

There are plenty of situations where it’s just better to walk away. Other times, walking out is just the funnier option.#

Here are 7 times celebs walked out on interviews as a joke:#

1.In a recently resurfacedUSA Todayinterview from 2023,Jennifer Anistonjokingly walked out on her three-time costarAdam Sandlerafter finding out that he gifted his previous costars luxury cars.#

Here’s the full video, with this part starting at the 0:46 mark:#

2.In 2024,Michael Cerawalked out of Bobbi Althoff’sThe Really Good Podcastas part of a running gag running up to hisSuper Bowl adwith CeraVe.#

Here’s the full video, with this part starting at the 7:45 mark:#

3.In 2024,Kelly Clarksonwalked offThe Kelly Clarkson Showafter accidentally making a sexual innuendo towards guestHenry Golding.#

Here’s the full clip, with this part starting at the mark:#

4.In 2015, Little Mix prankedThe Kyle & Jackie O Showby pretending to get upset at a question aboutJustin Bieber, withJade Thirlwallleading a walk out.#

After a break, the band members came back in and admitted that it was all a big prank Kyle put them up to.#

Watch the full clip below:#

5.During a 2016 appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Ryan Gosling sarcastically walked out as part of a bit with Russell Crowe.#

6.When David Cross appeared onThe Late Showin 2018, he brought up his and Stephen Colbert’s past experience writing forThe Dana Carvey Sketch Show. When the host misremembered who wrote a specific sketch, David walked off.#

Here’s the full video, with this part starting at the 2:18 mark:#

7.And Joan Rivers famously stormed out of aCNNinterview in 2014, so when she later appeared on theLate Show, David Letterman walked out on her.#

Here’s the full clip, with this part starting at the 0:40 mark:#

And here are 7 times celebs walked off interviewers because they were seemingly upset:#

8.At the 2024 BAFTAs, aBBCred carpet reporter askedAndrew Scottabout Barry Keoghan’s naked dance scene at the end ofSaltburn— a movie Andrew isn’t even in. So, he excused himself.#

Here’s the full clip:#

9.Marc Summerswalked offthe 2024 docuseriesQuiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TVbecause they “did a bait and switch on” him. When he did the interview, he was unaware the documentary was intended to expose the “dark side” of Nickelodeon.#

10.In 2020, Joaquin Phoenix walked out of an interview with theTelegraphafter the reporter asked if he was “worried that [Joker] might perversely end up inspiring exactly the kind of people its about, with potentially tragic results.”#

11.In 2019, Naomi Campbellreportedlydeclined to answer a red carpet reporter’s questions about Liam Payne, whom she was rumored to be dating at the time, and walked away.#

12.In 2019, Adam Driverreportedlywalked out of an NPRFresh Airinterview because he didn’t like it when host Terry Gross played a clip of the actor singing “Being Alive” fromCompany(which Adam’s character sings inMarriage Story).#

13.During a 2013 appearance onHoward TV, Mel B endured a series of invasive questions about her sexuality from host Howard Stern. Then, when he tried to pressure her into coming out, she left the set.#

Here’s the clip, with this part starting at the 2:10 mark:#

14.And finally, on the Spanish radio showLos 40 Principales, the hosts capped off an awkward interview withJustin Bieberby telling him they wanted to make a video to “break the internet.” He agreed — but then walked off.#

Here’s the full video, with this part starting at the 7:40 mark:#