Celebrities Who Can’t Stand Piers Morgan
Piers Morgan is a journalist and media sensation who has built a reputation on public provocation. He offers strong, often personal opinions about celebrities, politics, and culture, then reacts loudly when someone pushes back.
Over the years, a growing list of actors, musicians, and various popular figures have confronted him, rejected his platforms, or stopped interacting entirely. They’ve expressed frustration, issued statements, and, in some cases, taken legal action. Here’s a closer look at some people who’ve had enough of him and made that very clear.
Prince Harry
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During a phone hacking trial, Prince Harry challenged Morgan for enabling targeted attacks against him and Meghan Markle. He said the intrusion into Princess Diana’s private life before her death deeply disturbed him. Morgan, who edited The Mirror during part of that period, denied knowledge of illegal activity.
Chris Evans
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When Morgan tweeted that Daniel Craig looked emasculated while wearing a baby sling, Chris Evans jumped in. He said men who worry about how others carry their children must be deeply insecure. The post drew massive support, with many praising Evans for pushing back on outdated views.
Jake Paul
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After Jake Paul’s win against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the journalist publicly suggested the fight had been fixed. Paul and his team reacted swiftly. His co-founder at Most Valuable Promotions confirmed they were pursuing legal action for defamation. They said the false claims damaged Paul’s partnerships with companies like Netflix and DAZN.
Charlotte Church
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Once, Charlotte Church described Morgan as a “venomous, hateful” figure during a Vice interview. She accused him of masking cruelty with weak data and said he represented everything wrong with tabloid media. When discussing his role in the phone hacking scandal, she claimed he’d gotten away with unethical behavior.
Jameela Jamil
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Accusing Morgan of twisting private messages after Caroline Flack’s passing, Jameela Jamil said he used them to unfairly target her. She referred to his actions as harmful and said they sparked online abuse that deeply affected her. Later, she revealed the experience left her in serious emotional distress.
J.K. Rowling
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The feud between Rowling and the media personality started when she retweeted a viral video of him being shut down on TV. Morgan hit back and claimed he never read Harry Potter, but Rowling quickly resurfaced an old column where he praised her writing. She shared it without tagging him and let the contradiction speak for itself.
Chelsea Handler
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In the middle of a live CNN interview, Chelsea Handler called out Piers Morgan for ignoring her during commercial breaks. She told him directly that he was a bad interviewer who couldn’t stay focused. He tried to deflect by blaming her lack of excitement, but Handler didn’t back down.
Kim Kardashian
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Frequent digs at her appearance, selfies, and success have made Morgan one of Kim Kardashian’s loudest critics. In 2016, he offered to buy her clothes in response to an unclothed photo she posted online. She quickly answered and pointed out how inappropriate that was given her marriage.
David Walliams
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Disapproval from the broadcaster escalated quickly once some recordings of David Walliams were made viral. You could hear him make some inappropriate remarks, following which, Morgan deemed him a fraud on social media. He believed that Walliams was engaging in fake niceties while acting differently behind the scenes.
Amber Rose
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Amber Rose, outspoken and unapologetic, has never accepted the idea that her body is open for commentary. So, when she posted an unclothed photo to promote her campaign and Morgan told her to “put it away,” she pushed back immediately. She made it clear his discomfort wasn’t her problem.
Sophie Turner
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Sophie Turner’s response to Piers Morgan was direct and measured. After he shared an article claiming that celebrities “trend” mental health issues, she pushed back on Twitter. Turner pointed out that open conversations save lives and that dismissing those efforts can harm people who already feel isolated. She kept her reply factual and left it at that.
Chrissy Teigen
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You must remember the moment Morgan compared Muhammad Ali’s views to Donald Trump’s. Not much later, John Legend told him to consider retirement, and Chrissy Teigen followed with a cutting tweet that reignited their ongoing feud. As time has passed, they’ve clashed over feminism, celebrity culture, and nearly everything in between.
Emma Watson
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Questions about feminism and appearance don’t faze Emma Watson, mainly when they come loaded with judgment. After being criticized by the TV personality for a revealing Vanity Fair shoot, she explained that feminism is about choice, rather than dress codes. Her reply was straightforward and calm, without playing into Morgan’s usual back-and-forth.
Ewan McGregor
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One of Morgan’s most embarrassing moments came when Ewan McGregor abruptly canceled a Good Morning Britain appearance. He backed out after learning who would be hosting and cited offensive remarks the TV personality had made about the Women’s March. Morgan countered by accusing McGregor of being afraid of debate.
Lady Gaga
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Rarely does Morgan walk back his words, but his exchange with Lady Gaga led to a rare admission of fault. He questioned her PTSD diagnosis and suggested it applied only to veterans. Gaga retorted with an open invitation to discuss trauma seriously and pointed out that many survivors face lasting psychological effects.