10 Celebs Who RUINED Their Career with One Joke

These celebrities lost it all in the blink of an eye. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at times high profile individuals severely damaged their star status with just one joke. Our countdown of celebs who ruined their careers with one joke includes Kyle Gass, Kathy Griffin, Roseanne Barr, and more! Which of these ill-conceived jokes from celebrities shocked you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Which of these ill-conceived jokes from celebrities shocked you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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[letitbeknown]

Jack Black had to save his
" brand" but in doing so he threw Kyle under the bus

[runesvensson]

The only joke I found offensive was the playmate filming an elderly woman.

[denniscolato]

Humor can be real subjective but the body shaming is just cold. Even if it had been a peer but an old lady. Sad.

[Denis-]

Ahh yes, Giuliana Rancic commenting on other's apperance while having loads of plastics on her;)

[l-wolverine]

It’s videos like this that makes me wish that a certain show, Celebrity DeathMatch, was still on TV, and how some of these Train Wrecks would actually be a part of it, even in 2024.

[sleepysleeper]

What’s crazy is Rocket would’ve NEVER had anything happened to his career now for saying that word

[metalmadness]

An important part of comedy is timing. A few of these are great examples of bad timing.

[Buggy-suoy]

When Will slapped Chris....(for his joke) and got banned from attending the Oscars.

[crobinson]

Well, people say that Roseanne ruined her career when she sang an off key rendition of the American national anthem at a baseball game back in the 90s.

[Werntzy]

Shane Gillis honestly didn't need SNL to become famous.

[thegood]

I don't think anyone has paid his penance more than Michael Richards. I think he is TRULY a changed man for the better, and his apologies are real, unlike quite a few of the other "apologies".

[edreid]

My favorite part about Kyle’s cancellation was how quickly Jack Black distanced himself from his decades-old buddy to salvage his film career..😂..and Michael Richard’s attempt to resurface with a book to explain his behavior this year only reminded people what he said, and introduced to a new generation that had no idea of his heinous behavior... Let sleeping dogs lay Richie..😂.. Honorable mention, The Dixie Chicks.. It wasn't exactly a joke, but criticizing President George Bush at one of the concerts sank their career overnight..

[stingrey]

what was funny about no.9 juliana rancic was the follow up.
she later showed up on home shopping network to promote her fashion line. there were several models wearing her clothes. however rancic kept hugging and dapping up the one black model. it was awkward, cringe and hilarious.

[paybackpublic]

Kramer ruined his life just by showing up that night

[carlosnorris]

People are too damn sensitive overall. But celebrities should stay out of politics. They’re clueless.

[lisagibson]

once again, ill say, jack black was not blindsided. He laughed at that joke and have even said such crap himself,

[Animeguy]

One bad joke from Roseanne has ruin her own life

[gabrielidalgo]

Getting canceled was shane guillis' best gift ever, dude blew up

[TheGnolla]

The only one on this list I found truly offensive was the body shaming of the woman in the gym.