If you’re employed in a well-known restaurant, you know that some celebrities out there are absolute sweethearts, but others can also give servers the shift of misery.
Here’s our study of the top 18 worst celebrity diners to serve at a restaurant.
James Corden
James Corden won’t be returning to his regular restaurant haunt of Balthazar for a very long time to come. According to the owner, Keith McNally, who called Corden “a tiny cretin of a man” and banned him from the restaurant, the talk show host would continually belittle staff and, on his last visit, rudely called out the staff on any minor issue.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow has been called out quite a few times in the press for her demands everywhere, from the gym to retail stores, so it stands to reason that she would be rude in restaurants too. According to sources, the Oscar-winning actress refuses to speak to the staff and instead uses her assistant as an intermediary, referring to the servers as “the help!”
Rachael Ray
Despite her credentials, it seems like Rachael Ray can give restaurant servers a hard time. According to one user on an online forum, the chef and TV host was incredibly snippy to a waitress serving her and refused to engage in any small talk about the food. When leaving, she dismissively said, “Don’t talk to me.”
Tyra Banks
Some celebrities enjoy being incognito or treated like regular guests, but it appears that the supermodel doesn’t like this at all! One server posting on an online forum reported that Banks “threw a fit” when she was not actively recognized by staff and, on another occasion, stormed into the restaurant before swiftly leaving again.
Anna Wintour
Anna Wintour has been described as “absolutely horrid” by Michael Cecchi-Azzolina, who used to work at the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Coucou. Not only would she barge in without a reservation and expect to be seated, but she would also demand her food immediately and be incredibly rude to the staff to boot.
Khloe Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian is apparently incredibly rude to servers and will barely even give them enough time or room to set down the food and drinks that she has ordered! She also declines to leave a tip and has generally been described as a “pain” by one of the servers sharing their experiences on an online forum.
Drake
The rapper Drake is also notoriously bad when it comes to tipping. On one occasion when a restaurant stayed open after hours for him, he refused to pay any extra despite being asked by the manager, only paying the full bill amount with no tip before leaving.
Usher
Usher has been called out repeatedly by servers and restaurants thanks to him pretty much never leaving a tip. Much like Gwyneth Paltrow on our list, he also seems to have an allergy to speaking with his servers, always using his entourage to speak for him instead.
Anne Hathaway
For Anne Hathaway, it appears that everything has to be completely perfect when it comes to her food. The actress ordered breakfast at a hotel, only to send it back not once, but 4 times, before completely changing what she wanted.
Mariah Carey
Famous diva Mariah Carey can be a lot to handle if she goes to a restaurant and has been described as an “absolute nightmare to serve!” The singer reportedly shows the same poor attitude to servers as to her entourage, and on some occasions, has even forbidden restaurant staff from looking at her!
Jennifer Lopez
Another celebrity on the bad tipper list is J-Lo. The actress and singer is apparently incredibly rude to servers and staff and very stingy when it comes to giving a tip. According to one source, she even took back a $100 tip that was offered by then-fiancé Ben Affleck!
Tiger Woods
Those serving golfer Tiger Woods have noted that he is pretty distant and impolite when at the table. If this wasn’t enough, he also is a pretty bad tipper and has a tendency to leave the table when he s done eating, often leaving his fellow diners with the bill.
John Travolta
John Travolta won’t stand for anything less than perfection when he goes out to eat. The actor is notorious for sending his food back over and over again until it exactly meets his standards. Apparently, he is a generous tipper, but is it worth it for the hassle?
Lea Michele
Glee star Lea Michele is known for being pretty rude to servers, harassing and making fun of them. On one occasion, after waiting less than 20 minutes, she got her dad to knock on the kitchen window to ask what was taking so long! She will also agonize over the final bill, removing items she feels she doesn’t need to pay for. At the end of all of that stress, she only tips around 10%!
50 Cent
50 Cent has such a reputation for being a bad customer that, according to a source on an online forum, the servers at a steakhouse in NYC would actually fight amongst themselves not to have to serve him and his rude entourage!
Kendall Jenner
In her younger days, Kendall Jenner could be a nightmare for servers and bar staff. When she was still under the age of 21, she would expect restaurants to serve her alcohol, effectively asking them to put their liquor licenses at risk. She also once walked out without paying a tab and then proceeded to throw the money into the server’s face. There was no tip included.
Jeremy Piven
While some stars don’t tip at all, Jeremy Piven took things one step further. After being asked to leave due to his and his friends’ behavior at a sushi restaurant, the Entourage star tipped with a DVD of the series.
THE MOST INSUFFERABLE CELEBRITIES: 25 UNPOPULAR STARS ACCORDING TO THE INTERNET
Celebrities can be loved or loathed for various reasons, ranging from their acting abilities to their personal lives. In a popular forum, users discussed the most insufferable celebrities they could think of. Here, we’ve compiled a list of 25 celebrities who have managed to rub people the wrong way for one reason or another.
THE MOST INSUFFERABLE CELEBRITIES: 25 UNPOPULAR STARS ACCORDING TO THE INTERNET
Gone in a Flash: 20 Celebrities Who Squandered Their Wealth!
Being rich and famous doesn’t mean you’re exempt from the occasional financial woe – these 20 celebrities can vouch.
Gone in a Flash: 20 Celebrities Who Squandered Their Wealth!
THE CELEBRITY SLOB PAD HALL OF SHAME: 12 HOMES THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO DISINFECT YOUR EYES
When you think of celebrities, you think of excessive money, luxury cars, and extravagant homes maintained to immaculate standards. What you don’t think of is their luxury house being left in an abhorrent condition! Here is a list of celebrities known for their dirty homes.
THE CELEBRITY SLOB PAD HALL OF SHAME: 12 HOMES THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO DISINFECT YOUR EYES
FROM MARILYN MONROE TO KIM KARDASHIAN: 20 CELEBRITIES WHO BARED IT ALL FOR PLAYBOY
For decades, Playboy magazine has been known for its glamorous pictorials and bold photography featuring some of the biggest names in Hollywood. From Marilyn Monroe’s iconic centerfold in 1953 to today’s modern celebrities, the magazine has played a pivotal role in shaping the culture of celebrity nudity.
FROM MARILYN MONROE TO KIM KARDASHIAN: 20 CELEBRITIES WHO BARED IT ALL FOR PLAYBOY
FROM THE NURSERY TO THE BEDROOM: 15 INCIDENTS OF INFIDELITY INVOLVING NANNIES IN THE CELEBRITY WORLD
Some people can’t keep their hands to themselves. But, unfortunately, for famous philanderers, when they get caught with their pants down – the whole world sees! These 15 celebs have been accused of more than just a wandering eye toward the nanny….
FROM THE NURSERY TO THE BEDROOM: 15 INCIDENTS OF INFIDELITY INVOLVING NANNIES IN THE CELEBRITY WORLD