20 Hollywood controversies that shocked the fans

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5) Kanye West’s VMAs Incident (2009)

Kanye West (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
Kanye West (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)

At the 2009 MTV VMAs, Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift during her speech for Best Female Video. He took the mic and said Beyoncé deserved the award instead. Swift stood in silence as the crowd reacted in disbelief. Security removed West from the event shortly after. The backlash was immediate, with fans and celebrities calling his actions disrespectful. West apologized publicly, but the moment became iconic in pop culture. Swift later referenced the event in her music, while West’s unpredictable behavior became a defining part of his public image.

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