9 Famous People With Shockingly Gross Hygiene Routines
Even with all the access to stylists and personal assistants, some celebrities don’t stick to a strict hygiene routine. In fact, many of them have casually mentioned skipping showers or ignoring deodorant. These offhand comments pull back the curtain on habits that are a lot more laid-back than most people expect.
Jessica Simpson & the Case of the Sweater-Wiped Teeth
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In an interview that still lives rent-free in people’s minds, Jessica Simpson revealed that she hardly ever brushes her teeth. She prefers swishing with Listerine or wiping her teeth with her sweater sleeve. She claimed her teeth were “powerful” and promised she brushes “every now and then,” but the image of someone doing laundry with minty breath still lingers.
Jenna Fischer’s Selective Sink Strategy
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Jenna Fischer, forever known as Pam from The Office, made a rather candid confession on her podcast: if she’s at home and just peed, she might skip washing her hands. She made sure to clarify that she always washes after a Number Two, but even so, her co-host Angela Kinsey was visibly alarmed.
Lady Gaga: Star Power & Backstage Pee Stops
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Leave it to Gaga to keep things weirdly on-brand. While chatting on Chatty Man, she casually mentioned that, during quick costume changes, she sometimes pees in trash cans backstage. “There’s no time,” she shrugged. The idea of a Grammy-winner crouched over a bin in a couture outfit is hard to forget.
Kate Hudson Smelled McConaughey Coming
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When filming with Matthew McConaughey, Kate Hudson said she could “smell him from a mile away,” and not because he forgot cologne. Turns out, neither of them wears deodorant. McConaughey has skipped it for decades, and Kate decided to match his “natural” vibe. They swear it’s about being “chemical-free,” but not everyone’s nose would agree.
Benny Blanco: Letting His Skin Get ‘Juicy’
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In 2024, Producer and foodie Benny Blanco admitted he doesn’t shower every day. He believes skin needs time to “get juicy.” He’s also not into shampooing often and prefers to build a personal aroma using scents like cotton candy and tobacco. He calls it his “aromatic presence.”
Lizzo’s No-Deodorant Confidence
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Backing McConaughey, Lizzo once claimed she smelled better after quitting deodorant. The statement sparked a flurry of reactions online, not least because she delivered it with such confidence. Whether that’s true or not, her stance added another high-profile name to the list of celebrities rejecting common hygiene standards.
Patrick Mahomes and the Underwear of Destiny
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Here’s a sports superstition that might make you rethink your lucky socks. Patrick Mahomes wears the same pair of underwear every game and doesn’t wash them consistently. They were a gift from his wife and became part of his ritual during a winning season. He says he gives them a rinse “every now and then,” which, depending on your tolerance, is either charming or mildly horrifying.
Jason Kelce Doesn’t Touch His Feet—Or Belly Button
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When asked online about his hygiene habits, NFL star Jason Kelce replied, “What kind of weirdo washes their feet?” He doubled down by claiming he hasn’t cleaned his belly button in 36 years. It’s unclear if he was joking, but it wasn’t exactly a confidence booster.
Chelsea Handler’s ‘Hot Spot’ Method
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Chelsea Handler keeps it simple in the shower: armpits, butt, crotch, head—done. Legs? Never. She told Kevin Hart on her podcast that runoff from shampoo does the trick. Hart was skeptical, to say the least, but Chelsea stood firm in her rinse-only-where-it-matters philosophy.
Post Malone’s Natural Musk
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Malone claimed women love his natural scent and called it a “musk” that’s “naturally enticing.” He told GQ he doesn’t use any deodorant but insists he doesn’t stink. He even polled people in his circle to confirm it. While fans were divided, his confidence in his odor was unwavering.
Adrienne Bailon: “It’s My House” Logic
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On “The Real,” Bailon shocked her co-hosts when she said she doesn’t wash her hands after using the bathroom if she’s home. Her reasoning is “It’s my house,” and she doesn’t actually touch herself. That logic didn’t fly with anyone else at the table and likely left some viewers rethinking her handshake.
Joe Keery’s Hair is Practically Untouched
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Joe Keery, best known as Steve Harrington on Stranger Things, says he doesn’t really get haircuts. They just happen. He also avoids shampoo. Despite being known for that iconic head of hair, Keery seems to follow a strict “leave it alone” regimen. He even turned down a major hair endorsement deal, saying it didn’t feel authentic.
Jake Gyllenhaal: Less Soap, More Soul
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In a 2021 Vanity Fair interview, Jake Gyllenhaal claimed he believes that bathing isn’t all that necessary. He thinks people “naturally clean” themselves and that too much washing messes with the skin. He does, however, believe in brushing his teeth. So minty-fresh breath, earthy everything else.
Kelly Clarkson’s Shower-Time Multitasking
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Clarkson said she “almost always” pees in the shower. She traced the habit back to childhood sleepovers and insisted it’s not every time, just when the urge strikes. She also occasionally brushes her teeth in there to save time. Her guest, Kenan Thompson, didn’t share her enthusiasm.
America Ferrera’s Secret Guilty Pleasure
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During a Vanity Fair segment, America Ferrera admitted that her guilty pleasure is not showering for days. She hesitated before saying it out loud, but stood by her truth. Margot Robbie, sitting beside her, was taken aback. Still, Ferrera made it clear: a few skipped showers never hurt anyone. Probably.