A Reddit post featuring the “worst celebrity magazine covers” has gone viral, garnering over 8,000 upvotes and nearly 4,000 comments. The thread has become a humorous hotspot for fans sharing their most cringeworthy and awkward celebrity magazine moments — from Time to Vogue to GQ.
Taylor Swift on TIME Magazine
One user posted Taylor Swift’s TIME magazine cover and commented:
“This is what popped in my head immediately. I don’t know how to explain it, but her facial expression, the angle and how the photo was taken remind me of several professional photos of Trump.”
Others chimed in with witty remarks like:
“Now I know what a young Donald would look like if he were played by Christopher Reeve back in the 70s.”
“Someone just yassified the Trump mugshot, it’s not official!”
“This is how he sees himself.”
Brad Pitt on GQ
One particularly roasted entry was Brad Pitt’s GQ cover, featuring him in a bright blue shirt with a lizard on his chest.
“He looks like it’s his viewing at the funeral. Yikes,” a user wrote.
Another added, “It’s very corpse-y.”
Blake Lively on Lucky Magazine
Blake Lively’s 2016 cover of Lucky magazine also drew ridicule.
“The expression, the way she’s clutching at her coat, it’s haunted me for years,” wrote the original poster.
“She doesn’t have a stylist. She trusts herself,” someone quipped.
“She’s just realised she’s locked herself out whilst taking out the trash,” said another.
Selena Gomez on Vogue Mexico
Selena Gomez’s Vogue Mexico cover also caught flak for awkward posing.
“Looks like her tummy hurts but she’s trying to be brave and power through it.”
“As a tummy ache survivor this tracks.”
“It really feels like they had no idea what they were doing — everything is just confusing and not framed properly.”
Madonna on Out Magazine
A user posted Madonna’s 2006 Out magazine cover, comparing it to a painting of George Washington. The resemblance prompted chuckles and historical references in the comments.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle on TIME
Another user spotlighted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s TIME magazine cover, writing:
“When Harry looked like he had just given Meghan a haircut.”
Followed by:
“He’s suggesting streaks, just around her face.”
“Have you ever considered balayage?”
“Shorter pieces to frame the face.”
Other Mentions
Additional celebrity covers included Jennifer Aniston, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, Hugh Jackman, and Robert Pattinson, though most of the spotlight was on how even A-listers can be victim to awkward poses, bad lighting, and baffling styling choices.
From serious critiques to laugh-out-loud one-liners, the viral Reddit thread is a reminder that even celebrities have off days — and bad magazine covers