Famous individuals often find their lives perpetually under intense public scrutiny, with the most popular ones experiencing frequent invasions of their privacy. While many capitalize on this fame to maintain their relevance and secure lucrative opportunities, such as shows and endorsements, celebrity duos tend to benefit the most. The union of two high-profile individuals creates an even bigger stir. However, it can be mistaken to think all celebrity couples hold such relevance and power. Over time, either or both partners might lose their appeal, which can subsequently lead to the loss of their high-profile couple status.
Without any more delay, here is the list of top 10 celebrities who seriously need to recognize they are not the powerful A-list duo they think they are.
FKA Twigs and Shia LaBeouf; wait, is this even real?
Twigs, while known for her singing and songwriting career with her highest position on the Billboard charts peaking at No. 30 in 2014, is better recognized for her personal life. Her discreet three-year relationship with film star Robert Pattinson, which they largely kept away from public scrutiny, brought her a considerable amount of fame. However, the way she’s handling her relationship with LaBeouf is quite different, as she personally revealed it during a house interview conducted with the aid of an intercom.
Conversely, LeBeouf is recognized for his work as an actor and screenwriter, with his last notable achievement dating back to 2014 with the movie Fury. Since then, his reputation has been marred by various run-ins with the law, largely related to alcohol-related issues, resulting in more negative than positive press coverage for his films. It has been reported that the couple met during the filming of a movie, Honey Boy, LeBeouf’s writing credits include this film. However, it seems that this movie alone has failed to garner the desired level of attention. While some speculate that their relationship is a publicity-driven maneuver designed to revive their waning relevance, it remains uncertain how this strategy might prove successful.
Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley; multiple problems ahead
This couple has officially been together since 2006 but are presently no longer on the list of sought after celebrity couples as they have not been relevant or active for a while now. Heigl is popular for enjoying a very successful career in the early 2000s with a starring role on Grey’s anatomy and a number of rom-com to her credit. On the other hand, her other half had a few famous adult contemporary hits too in his time.
Nonetheless, the pair has experienced several dilemmas that have significantly lowered their fame. Documented incidents of Heigl’s bad behavior on movie sets and in media, coupled with the complications associated with her challenging manager (who is her mother), offer a potential explanation as to why her career appears to be in a standstill. Presently, she appears in some lesser-known commercials and stars in the series, Suits, which has lost substantial popularity following Meghan Markle’s departure. Her spouse has relocated to Nashville in an attempt to kickstart a career in country music, but hasn’t had much luck in that endeavor either.
Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt; ‘Speidi’ staying relevant seems like the only way
This duo has been a part of the entertainment industry for such an extended period that they aspire to stay indefinitely. Regardless of confessing to arranging paparazzi photo-ops and living beyond their financial ability, their pursuit of celebrity status is unending.
The platform that introduced them to fame was the show ‘The Hills’, which came to a close in 2010. Since then, they have endeavored to maintain their prominence by appearing in various other reality shows, including ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, ‘Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars’ and ‘Famous Food’. It appears that this duo has yet to grasp that the fame acquired from reality television is often fleeting, with just a few exceptions like the Kardashians, bolstered by their industrious ‘momager’.
However, there are plans for a The Hills reboot with other none famous casts of the show. Yikes!! Actually, seeing that they had spent excess money trying to look richer than they actually are, in addition to Montag’s many plastic surgery sessions, it is almost understandable why they crave so much attention and its subsequent perks.
Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross; do they still have a reality show?
This couple may actually be more popular for being related to other stars, more than for their own singing talent, acting or even their reality show, Ashlee+Evan. Giving them a little credit though, they had their first charting single “I Do” in September of 2018, a decade after Simpson’s last single. Ross on the other hand, apparently never inherited his mother’s talents even though he has been cast in small roles of big movies e.g. both parts of The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay.
Their reality show showcases their life experiences, including a notable part where Ross rejects an intriguing acting proposal to instead collaborate on an album with his wife. This album was heavily influenced by the stylings of Diana Ross, Evan’s mother, possibly to stir up feelings of nostalgia and to reiterate their true identities. So much for their celebrity status!
As their reality show struggles to pull in the expected viewerships or ratings, and their failure to individually market their wedding photos to media based on a report from the New York Daily News, it is evident that they might not be the celebrity duos they perceive themselves to be.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson; in case you did not know her husband’s name
Jessica Simpson’s husband played in the NFL for 7 years without making much of an impact there or anywhere else for that matter, according to E!. After retiring in 2018, he has been up to, well, nothing. Meanwhile, his wife has been away from the spotlight in recent times, being more involved with her hugely successful fashion line, worth about $1 billion.
However, Jessica Simpson who has been singing since she was 16 has been having her attempts to get back into the music business turned down. From admitting in an interview to writing about 38 songs which have not been released, to having her sister not readily helping her either, seems like her dream of getting back to recording may still be far off.
More on her sister’s reluctance to help; Jessica planned to use Ashlee+Evan as her means to sing to the world again and even sing one of Diana Ross’ iconic songs. According to insider sources, Ashlee and her friends may not believe Jessica can perform properly on the show. We truly believe, Jessica has lost nothing by not being on that show.
Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey; not enough relevance here
To cut right to the chase and talk about what sets this pair apart, we may often find ourselves at a loss for words. Nick, for instance, is famous for his part in the pop band known as 98 degrees as well as his brief marriage to Jessica Simpson. Contrarily, his spouse is not as well-known. Minnillo, a television figure, was formerly a beauty queen and that’s essentially the extent of her fame.
If one looks at their stint in Dancing with the Stars where they were each other’s competition or her brief appearance on the sitcom ‘Dads’, it can be said that we’ve fully covered Minnillo’s current endeavors. Her spouse, however, has been more active, taking on hosting duties and participating in Stars Earn Stripes. In 2015, he and his brother launched a bar in their birthplace that unfortunately had to close down in February 2018. Lacey has now resumed touring with his boy band, albeit at smaller locations compared to their heyday.
Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder; living on past glory
Ever since the concluding part of the Twilight saga and The Vampire Diaries, neither Reed nor Somerhalder have been particularly involved in many activities. Reed tied the knot before the end of Twilight but ended her marriage with Paul McDonald, a former American Idol participant, 4 years later. Prior to their divorce, they ventured into music together, crafting a music video for their duet single which was introduced post-separation.
Shortly after her divorce from McDonald’s was officiated, Reed wed Somerhalder. Although he has not been involved in any projects since the finale of the Vampire Diaries in 2017, he is set to appear in a new vampire-themed series titled V-Wars, slated for release in 2019.
Despite our inclination to back this celebrity, the Daily Mail shared incidents of Somerhalder declining photo requests from fans during a visit to Paris in 2015. He must bear in mind that those fans will be crucial if he ever chooses to return to the limelight and resume his acting career.
Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg; too much PDA might just be a
problem
Jenny McCarthy, once a renowned playmate, is well accustomed to fame. She’s ventured into acting and hosting on MTV’s Singled Out, but she’s mostly thriving as a TV personality. Meanwhile, her husband is also successful, particularly in the film industry with a starring role in the ongoing series ‘Blue Blood’ since 2010, among other roles. It’s fair to say that this couple showcases success and can be considered a power duo.
Yet, one area where they didn’t succeed in dazzling their audience is in their togetherness, particularly showcased in their series that ran from 2015 through 2016. The excessive public displays of affection and cheesy moments from their love story and marriage appeared to irritate spectators rather than draw them in. Moreover, they had a short-lived stint on a comedy show titled “Return of The Mac,” which only persevered for eight episodes.
Presently, Wahlberg can be seen performing with New Kids On the Block and even works with his brother Mark for Wahlburger’s. It seems this lovely couple is better under the spotlight when on individual projects than together. Our opinion though.
Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes; stopped being relevant after Brandi Glanville
stopped caring
This situation is just a little complicated. See, when Cibrian and Rimes met on the set of Northern Lights in 2009, they were both married to other people. Yes, Brandi Glanville and Dean Sheremet respectively were their partners, and this plunged the beginning of their relationship into a scandal. With every coming week after, the names of the new couple were in the headlines, initially because they were spotted together, then because Cibrian denied a relationship and later because of their highly publicized break up from their spouses and official relationship with each other. But what kept them more in the spotlight was Cibrian’s ex-wife Brandi Glanville.
While the relationship was moving forward, Glanville had a lot to say(and do). From slashing her then husband’s motorcycle tires, to claiming Rimes was not a good enough step-mother to her sons with Cibrian, Glanville’s accusations, a slew of interviews, writing a book and outpouring made the new couple more famous than they should have been. Even though the couple was relatively popular as at this time, their popularity was maintained by Glanville’s constant criticism which ensured they were in the spotlight. Well, until she stopped caring and ranting 5 years into their relationship and they automatically became just a regular couple.
When the couple decided on a reality show called LeAnn & Eddie, it only lasted for 8 episodes as their beef with Glanville, as well as their popularity had waned at that time. Cibrian has however still remained relatively popular, staring in some series including Baby Daddy and Rosewood while his wife has been less successful; her last peak was at No. 57 in 2010 even with several albums released after their affair. So, yeah, these two are presently just your regular celebrity couple.
Nicole Richie, Cameron Diaz, and their Madden husbands; never too late to
try
Joel Madden and Benji Madden, members of the rock band Good Charlotte are reportedly being pressured by their celebrity wives Nicole Richie and Cameron Diaz respectively to get back into the game and go on tour again. While the celebrity status of their wives is even shaky; Richie’s reality show has been receiving low ratings while Cameron Diaz has stopped acting altogether, the brothers themselves are not so popular anymore. The band was reported by Radar Online of not being able to sell at most venues.
While Richie’s show “Candidly Nicole” was supposed to raise the standing of VH1 and tout them as the next E!, it has not-leaving Nicole very pressured and even causing a rift between her and the network. Richie may have even admitted her irrelevancy by reportedly stating in January 2017 that she can’t get into most clubs anymore. Her husband, on the other hand, had his last charting track in 2016 on the Hot Rock Songs Chart.
On the other hand, if Cameron Diaz, who has been leading a peaceful life with her family for a while, is actually pressuring her husband, it would indeed be a shock. The brothers are apprehensive about potentially becoming the butt of jokes, and their concerns are completely comprehensible.
To wrap it up, merely being in a relationship with a celebrity doesn’t guarantee a heightened reputation for your partnership. If either you or your significant other fade from the public eye, it’s probable that your relationship’s fame will dwindle too. In fact, most prominent celebrity couples do not stand the test of time, making it perhaps a blessing in disguise to be not so sought after, right?