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Travis Kelce and More Celebs Who Got Crafty in the Comments in 2023 on December 30, 2023 at 5:00 pm Us Weekly
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Social media was abuzz with dating rumors, drama and more throughout 2023, and some celebs couldn’t resist chiming in themselves.
Travis Kelce‘s grateful shout-out to Erin Andrews and Kim Kardashian‘s ode to her iconic crying face were enough to keep Us laughing all year long, but they weren’t the only stars who got a little creative in the comments section.
From Serena Williams and Blake Lively to Liev Schreiber and Flavor Flav, Hollywood’s favorites gave Us a lesson in playful pot-stirring and gentle roasting. Some stars even used the replies as a place to shoot their shot (we see you, Sharon Stone).
Scroll down to relive the funniest celeb interactions in the comments section from 2023:
Travis Kelce Owes Erin Andrews ‘Big Time’
Kelce gave credit to Andrews and her podcast cohost, Charissa Thompson, after they pitched him as a potential love interest for Taylor Swift on their “Calm Down” show in August, one month after he publicly shouted out Swift on his own “New Heights” podcast. The couple were first spotted together in September, much to the delight of Andrews and Thompson.
“ You two are something else!! I owe you big time!!” Kelce commented on a “Calm Down” clip shared via Instagram in October. The show’s official account replied, teasing, “@killatrav we do what we can. This is what we’re here for! .”
Liev Schreiber Has No Time for Scandoval
Bravo fans weren’t surprised when Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix was profiled by The New York Times in May — two months after her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval‘s now-infamous cheating scandal broke the internet — but Schreiber wasn’t exactly interested. “Is this news?” he asked in the comments section of the newspaper’s Instagram post promoting the interview.
Reality TV lovers weren’t pleased with the diss, including podcast host Danny Pellegrino, who joked that Schreiber was officially on his “arch nemesis” list after the shady comment. “Sincere apology to you and Ms. Madix,” Schreiber replied. “Didn’t realize I was in [the] entertainment section.”
Selena Gomez Drops ‘Facts’ About Benny Blanco Romance
In early December, fans began to wonder whether Gomez and Blanco were more than just musical collaborators — and Gomez didn’t hesitate to confirm the rumors. “Facts,” she replied after the Instagram account @popfactions posted about the dating speculation. She later doubled down, calling Blanco “the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
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Some social media users were skeptical about the relationship, but Gomez swiftly shut them down. “He’s still better than anyone I’ve been with. Facts,” she wrote in a separate comment, further revealing that she and Blanco had been dating for “six months.”
Clapping back once more, Gomez reminded the haters, “If you don’t feel free to say whatever you want. But I will never allow your words to guide my life. Ever. I’m done. if you can’t accept me at my happiest then don’t be in [my] life at all.”
Vanessa Hudgens Cries Over Austin Butler’s Elvis Voice
Butler’s lasting commitment to embodying Elvis Presley remained meme-worthy well after the Baz Luhrmann biopic Elvis was released in 2022. Social media users even caught Butler’s ex Hudgens — who previously said she was the one who convinced him to play Presley — getting in on the fun.
“He went to the Lady Gaga school of Oscar campaign acting,” read the caption of a January Instagram post, which featured a screenshot of a headline about Butler’s speaking voice still sounding like Presley. Hudgens was quick to chime in, writing, “Crying,” in the comments section.
Joe Jonas Celebrates His Own Birthday
When Jonas turned 34 in August, he was one of the first to send himself well-wishes. The official Jonas Brothers account shared a photo of the singer and encouraged fans to send him a birthday message in the comments section, and Jonas obliged. “Happy birthday bud!” he wrote. “Love ya!”
Kim Kardashian Sympathizes With Katy Perry’s ‘Ugly Cry Face’
After Perry shared a zoomed in GIF of herself crying behind the American Idol judges table, Kardashian was quick to jump in with some words of reassurance.
“Hi this is my ugly cry face,” Perry captioned her original video, with Kardashian noting in the comments section, “We all have one.”
Her quip referred to the viral Keeping Up With the Kardashians moment in which the Skims founder lost her diamond earring in the ocean. Although Kardashian has called the frequently memed moment “so old” (and assured fans that she did find the earring off camera), the GIF of her bawling in the ocean will likely continue to live on into 2024.
Ellen Pompeo Has Thoughts About ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Residuals
The Writers’ Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes transformed the entertainment industry in 2023, with support from major actors like Pompeo amplifying the cause even further.
Netflix’s official TikTok account shared a series of throwback images of Pompeo’s Grey’s Anatomy character, Meredith Grey, with relatable captions overlayed. In the final photo, Grey sobs hysterically with the words, “Me when Meredith says pick me, chose me, love me,” calling back to one of the show’s most beloved moments.
Pompeo popped into the network’s comments section to call attention to one demand outlined by the union’s strike. “Also me when @netflix doesn’t pay actors residuals holla let’s talk,” she penned, earning praise from plenty of fans.
Sharon Stone Thirsts Over Bad Bunny in Our Comments Section
Us Weekly’s own comments section is popping, if we do say so ourselves. In one memorable (and spicy) comment, Stone reacted to Bad Bunny’s NSFW shower selfie.
Referencing our headline about how fans Photoshopped their own faces onto the singer’s steamy snap, Stone deadpanned, “Wishful thinking It can break your VCR I’m told.”
Not only did her reaction leave Us shook, but other celebs joined in to marvel at the comment, including Selling Sunset’s Christine Quinn, who dropped a GIF in the chain.
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Blake Lively Keeps Trolling Ryan Reynolds
It’s clear that Lively and Reynolds’ love language is teasing each other, especially online.
In the comments section of one of Lively’s posts — a vibrant postpartum bikini snap — a fan pondered, “How have you had 4 kids??? ,” referencing her physique. The Gossip Girl alum hilariously responded by tagging her personal trainer, Don Saladino, instead of Reynolds. In the same comment, she feigned correcting herself.
“Wait. No. That’s not how. He’s not the father,” she wrote. “He’s just the one who helps me fit into (some of) my clothes again after. He’s an even better person and friend than trainer. And that’s saying a lot. .”
Flavor Flav Brings Uncle Vibes to Billie Eilish’s Clapback Post
From convincing Us on TikTok that Swift’s Reputation (Taylor’s Version) was coming this fall to defending his “flavorful” rendition of the national anthem, Flav wasn’t afraid to stir the pot on social media in 2023. But he also used his keyboard prowess to stand up for others.
He showed love for fellow musical artist Eilish, who called out Variety for “outing [her] on a red carpet” in the caption of an Instagram dump that included a snap of her and the rapper. In a message that has seemingly been deleted, Flav stepped fearlessly into the post’s heated comments section.
“Imma just out here helping everyone remember how to be happy,,, that’s what I was made for!!!” he wrote, referring to Eilish’s song on the Barbie soundtrack.
Other celebs also sounded off in the replies, including LGBTQIA+ advocates Tyler the Creator, Hunter Schafer and Jonathan Van Ness.
Social media was abuzz with dating rumors, drama and more throughout 2023, and some celebs couldn’t resist chiming in themselves. Travis Kelce‘s grateful shout-out to Erin Andrews and Kim Kardashian‘s ode to her iconic crying face were enough to keep Us laughing all year long, but they weren’t the only stars who got a little
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Jennifer Lopez’s Ex Fires Back: “You Are the Problem”

Ojani Noa Accuses J.Lo of Cheating After “Never Been Loved” Comments
Jennifer Lopez is once again at the center of a media storm — but this time, it’s her first husband, Ojani Noa, turning up the heat. Following Lopez’s recent Howard Stern Show interview, in which she claimed she has “never been truly loved” by any of her exes, Noa has publicly accused the superstar of cheating and playing the victim.
In the viral Instagram post that has now spread across major outlets like TMZ and New York Post, Noa didn’t hold back.
“Stop putting us down. Stop putting me down with your victim card,” he wrote. “The problem is not us. Not me. The problem is you. You’re the one who couldn’t keep it in your pants.”
“You Chose Fame and Lies Over Love”
Noa and Lopez were married briefly from 1997 to 1998, before her rise to Hollywood superstardom. In his explosive statement, he accused her of being unfaithful during their marriage, claiming she prioritized fame over their relationship.
“You have been loved a few times. You’ve been married four times. And have had countless relationships in between,” Noa continued. “You decided to lie, to cheat on me. You begged me to keep the marriage intact to avoid bad press.”
Noa described himself as “faithful, honest, and loving,” saying he uprooted his life and career to support Lopez at the beginning of her entertainment journey. “I left my family, my friends, everything behind for you,” he wrote, “but once fame came calling, you left me behind.”
Lopez Silent Amid Growing Backlash
As of now, Jennifer Lopez has not publicly responded to Noa’s allegations. During her Howard Stern interview, the singer and actress claimed her former partners “weren’t capable” of loving her, saying, “It’s not that I’m not lovable… it’s that they’re not capable.”
Her remarks were widely interpreted as referencing all of her ex-husbands — including Marc Anthony, Cris Judd, and Ben Affleck — but it was Noa who reacted first and most forcefully. His comments have ignited widespread debate online, with many questioning whether Lopez’s honesty came at the expense of others’ reputations.
Public Response and Media Fallout
The online reaction has been intense, with social media users split between defending Lopez’s right to share her truth and blasting her for allegedly rewriting history. Meanwhile, entertainment analysts note that the controversy adds to an increasingly turbulent year for the singer, following canceled tours, underperforming films, and ongoing scrutiny over her marriage to Affleck.
This latest backlash has also reignited conversations about Lopez’s highly publicized romantic history. As tabloids and fans speculate whether more exes might respond, the situation underscores an old truth in celebrity culture — that every candid confession comes with consequences.
For now, Jennifer Lopez remains silent. But in the court of public opinion, the debate about who’s really at fault in her love story is only just beginning.
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Selling Your Soul in Hollywood: The Hidden Cost of Fame

By all appearances, Hollywood is a dream factory — a place where charisma, talent, and luck collide to create stars. But behind the camera lights and red carpets lies a conversation few inside the industry speak openly about: the spiritual and moral price of ambition.

For actor Omar Gooding, the idea of “selling your soul” in Hollywood isn’t a metaphor — it’s a moral process that begins with tiny compromises. In an October 2025 interview, Gooding explained that no one in Hollywood makes a literal deal with the devil. Instead, it’s the quiet yeses, the moments when comfort overrides conviction, that mark the beginning of the trade. “They don’t say, ‘Take this or you’ll never make it,’” he said. “They just put it in front of you. You choose.”
Those choices, he argues, create a pattern. Once you show that you’ll accept something you once resisted, the industry notices. “Hollywood knows who it can get away with what,” Gooding said. “One thing always leads to another.” The phrase “selling your soul,” in this context, means losing your say — doing what you’re told rather than what you believe in.
That moral tension has long shadowed the arts. Comedians like Dave Chappelle, who famously walked away from millions to preserve his creative integrity, often serve as examples of where conviction and career collide. In resurfaced interviews, Chappelle hinted that he felt manipulated and silenced by powerful figures who sought control of his narrative, warning that “they’re trying to convince me I’m insane.”
This isn’t just about conspiracy — it’s about agency. Hollywood runs on perception. Performers are rewarded for being agreeable, moldable, entertaining. Those who question the machine or refuse the script risk exile, while those who conform are elevated — sometimes beyond what they can handle.
“We see the ‘collections’ all the time,” Gooding explained. “When the bill comes due, you can tell. They made that deal long ago.”

But the story doesn’t end in darkness. Gooding also emphasizes that in today’s entertainment landscape, artists have more control than ever. With streaming, social media, and creator‑driven platforms, performers don’t have to “play the game” to be seen. Independent creators can build their own stages, speak their own truths, and reach millions without trading authenticity for access.
Still, the temptation remains — recognition, validation, quick success. And every generation of artists must answer the same question: What are you willing to do for fame?
As Gooding put it, “You just make the best choices you can. Because once it’s gone — your name, your peace, your soul — there’s no buying it back.”
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California Bans AI Clones from Replacing Real Talent

California just made a dramatic stand for human creativity, defeating the threat of AI actor clones with a sweeping new law that puts people—not algorithms—back in the Hollywood spotlight. With the stroke of Governor Gavin Newsom’s pen in October 2025, the state has sent a clear message to studios, tech companies, and the world: entertainment’s heart belongs to those who create and perform, not to digital facsimiles.
California Draws a Hard Line: No More AI Clones
For months, the entertainment industry has been divided over the use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking. Studios, lured by promises of cost-cutting and creative flexibility, have invested in software that can mimic an actor’s face, voice, and even emotional range. But for performers, this wave of synthetic reproduction has triggered alarm—encouraged by chilling stories of deepfakes, unauthorized digital doubles, and contracts that let studios reuse a star’s likeness indefinitely, sometimes without pay or approval.
The new California law, anchored by AB 2602 and AB 1836, changes everything:
- Every contract must explicitly detail how studios can use digital replicas or voice models, preventing once-common “blank check” agreements that overlooked this risk.
- No one—not studios nor streaming giants—can create or release AI-generated clones of an actor, living or dead, without clear, written consent from the performer or their estate.
- The law gives families new powers to defend loved ones from posthumous deepfake exploitation, closing painful loopholes that once let virtual versions of late icons appear in new ads, films, or games.
Actors Celebrate a Major Victory
The legislation rides the momentum of the recent SAG-AFTRA strike, where real-life talent demanded control over their own digital destinies. Leaders say these protections will empower artists to negotiate fair contracts and refuse participation in projects that cross ethical lines, restoring dignity and choice in an industry threatened by silent algorithms.
Stars, unions, and advocacy groups are hailing the law as the most robust defense yet against unwanted AI replications.
As one actor put it, “This isn’t just about money—it’s about identity, legacy, and respect for real artists in a synthetic age.”
A New Chapter for the Entertainment Industry
California’s move isn’t just a victory for local talent—it’s a warning shot to studios everywhere. Companies will now be forced to rethink production pipelines, consult legal counsel, and obtain proper clearance before digitally cloning anyone. Global entertainment platforms and tech developers will need to comply if they want to do business in the world’s entertainment capital.

These laws also set a template likely to ripple through other creative fields, from musicians whose voices can be synthesized to writers whose work could be mimicked by generative AI. For now, California performers finally have a powerful shield, ready to fight for the right to shape their own public image.
Conclusion: Human Talent Takes Center Stage
With its no-nonsense ban on AI actor clones, California draws a bold line, championing the work, likeness, and very humanity of its creative stars. It’s a landmark step that forces the entertainment industry to choose: respect real talent, or face real consequences. The age of the consentless digital double is over—human performers remain the true source of Hollywood magic.
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