You Won't Believe It: The Most Shocking Celebrity Revenge Stories

In 2015, the organizers at Cannes reportedly insisted that women must wear heels to red carpet screenings. This led to turning away a group of women in their fifties who weren't wearing high heels. While some stars, like Susan Sarandon, protested by wearing flats, Julia Roberts took a more significant stand.

In 2016, during the 'Heelgate' controversy, Julia Roberts decided to make a statement at the Cannes red carpet. She showed up in a long gown and surprised everyone by lifting it to climb the stairs barefoot, challenging the expectation to wear heels.

We all know Taylor Swift is famous for turning her grievances into music. She's written songs about her exes, like John Mayer and Joe Jonas, but she really caught attention with a song that seemed to be aimed at actress Camilla Belle, making her revenge tactic quite clear.

Taylor Swift's song "Better Than Revenge" is said to be aimed at Camilla Belle, who was rumored to have come between Swift and Joe Jonas. In the song, Swift sings, "She's not a saint/ And she's not what you think/ She's an actress/ She's better known/ For the things that she does/ On the mattress." The lyrics take a direct shot at Belle, highlighting the alleged situation.

Prior to the revelation that the narrative about Britney Spears cheating on him was a strategy to garner media support for Justin Timberlake after their split, it appeared to the public that Timberlake had successfully executed a major revenge plan. In the video for his 2002 song "Cry Me a River"' about a cheating ex, Timberlake hired an actress who looked very similar to Spears. It worked out for Timberlake's image for quite a number of years.

In 2022, things got dramatic between Shakira and Gerard Piqué after their 12-year relationship hit a rough patch. There were talks about Piqué being unfaithful, and not long after, he introduced his new girlfriend to the public. Shakira had her say by releasing a song called "Out of Your League" in January. The track premiered on YouTube with Argentinian producer Bizarrap and incredibly, it got a whopping 63 million views in just a day. In the song, Shakira directly talks about her ex and his new relationship with someone much younger, saying "I'm worth two 22-year-olds," and playfully comparing their choices, like "You swapped a Ferrari for a [Renault] Twingo/You swapped a Rolex for a Casio."

Gerard Piqué didn't waste time in responding. He showed up for work driving a Renault Twingo, a car that's far from the typical choice for one of the world's highest-paid sports stars. His message was evident, and he greeted the paparazzi with a broad smile as he parked the car.

Shakira had her own response. On Valentine's Day, she shared a video of herself mouthing the lyrics to SZA's song "Kill Bill." The lyrics went like this: "I might kill my ex, not the best idea / His new girlfriend's next, how'd I get here?"

During a performance at her former Santa Barbara high school in 2010, Katy Perry seized the opportunity for revenge against her past crush who had once rejected her. Spotting him in the audience, she candidly addressed him, saying, "You were the most popular kid in my class! You never wanted to date me, it was always Amanda Wayne. You really chose right, honey. What's up now!? I'm going to dedicate this next one to Shane Lopes." Subsequently, she performed 'Ur So Gay,' subtly delivering her message.

Lana Del Rey knows how to make a statement, and in December, she did just that. As she geared up for her album release 'Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,' she put up a single billboard—but in a very specific spot. Sharing a photo of herself by the billboard, she wrote, “There’s only one, and it’s in Tulsa.” Her comments left no doubt, saying, “It’s personal.” Fans quickly connected the dots—her ex lives in Tulsa. This lines up with what she mentioned earlier in May, hinting at her upcoming music: “It’s more like: I’m angry."