Top 15 Stars Who Hilariously Triumphed Over Haters

Some celebrities meet negativity with silence. Others meet it with jokes, skits, and cheeky ideas that flip the narrative in a way everyone remembers. The people on this list used humor to answer snark, body shaming, career doubts, and internet noise, and they did it with timing and creativity that kept the spotlight where they wanted it.

You will see music videos that wink at critics, promo bits that turn into viral moments, and social posts that use self aware jokes to shut down the chatter. Each entry explains what they did and how the approach worked, from onstage banter to spoof ads to comedy driven campaigns that moved the conversation forward.

Taylor Swift

When jokes and gossip piled up early in her pop crossover, she answered with a single that became a global earworm. The music video for ‘Shake It Off’ packed visual gags and over the top dance scenes that poked fun at the caricatures around her, and the rollout leaned into playful imagery that invited fans to laugh with her rather than at her. Later, the ‘Reputation’ era reclaimed snake memes with a full scale aesthetic that transformed a taunt into a brand element.

She kept the bit going with Easter eggs that nodded to past headlines and turned them into a scavenger hunt. Tour segments and short visual skits layered in callbacks, which made the audience part of the punchline while the songs did the rest. The result was a loop where humor softened the heat and fandom energy amplified the message.

Ryan Reynolds

He built a public persona that treats criticism as set up lines for a joke, then uses it to market projects. The promo cycle for ‘Deadpool’ leaned on meta humor that teased studio notes and online chatter, and that tone carried into social posts where he ribbed himself and the character. The same approach powered Aviation Gin bits that spoofed ads and even referenced internet backlash, which kept attention on the products and the punchlines.

He often partners with other stars to heighten the gag, which helps a response travel further than a simple reply. A short comedy spot can address a trending topic while staying light, and the collaborative tone invites fans to share rather than argue. By treating the feed like a sketch stage, he turns potential pile ons into programmable laughs.

Dolly Parton

Comments about her looks have followed her for decades, and she answers with quick one liners that audiences can repeat word for word. Those quips became part of her live shows and interviews, where she undercuts the joke before anyone else can land it. The approach frames the topic on her terms and keeps the mood upbeat.

She also plays with internet culture to keep the humor fresh. The Dolly Parton challenge used four square profile collages to make fun of how people present themselves online, which sparked a wave of copycats across platforms. By making the joke first and making it friendly, she turns teasing into a shared game.

Tom Holland

Questions about his age and style for Spider Man never lasted long once he put the comedy in motion. A now famous lip sync performance of Umbrella showcased full commitment to a bit that embraced camp and timing, which flipped early doubts about range and presence. Behind the scenes clips and training reels added a light tone that kept chatter focused on the work.

He extends the humor to spoiler paranoia by leaning into playful self mockery. Interview moments and short videos exaggerate his tendency to reveal too much, which turns a potential headache into a running gag fans enjoy. The mix of humility and physical comedy keeps criticism at arm’s length without sounding defensive.

Hugh Jackman

When people said his Wolverine era was finished, he and Ryan Reynolds turned the topic into a cross platform comedy feud. Short videos, faux ads, and mock apologies kept fans guessing while quietly setting up a return that landed with a wink. The back and forth banter gave everyone a laugh while resetting expectations.

He also uses stage work and musical numbers to poke fun at the tough guy image. Variety show turns and behind the scenes rehearsal bits lighten the discourse and remind audiences that he can shift gears at will. The humor lets him control tone as projects evolve.

Cardi B

She answers hot takes with fast, funny monologues that travel quickly across feeds. Short clips respond to a claim, spin it into a catchphrase, and move on, which leaves little room for a pile on to grow. The cadence and wordplay invite remix culture, so supporters repeat the lines and drown out the noise.

When criticism targets her songs, she posts studio footage, performance clips, and playful edits that reframe the debate around the craft. The contrast between jokes and receipts keeps the focus on delivery and effort. In practice, the humor cracks open attention, and the evidence keeps it.

Adele

Hecklers and stray comments show up at many big shows, and she fields them with warm put downs that make the room laugh without escalating tension. Quick replies land clean because she pairs them with a smile and goes right back into the song. Those moments clip well for fans and keep the story about stage control.

Interviews add another layer where she answers tabloid noise with self aware jokes. By deflating a rumor in one sentence and shifting to talk about writing or rehearsals, she moves the narrative. This pattern turns negativity into a brief beat in a show rather than a week of headlines.

Keke Palmer

A single red carpet sound bite became a meme and a toolkit for humorous replies. She leaned into the phrase with merch and sketches that acknowledged the joke and kept it friendly. That choice gave fans a ready made language for clapbacks without naming names.

When personal life discourse swelled online, she answered with playful content drops and visuals that referenced the chatter while centering her work. Music video teases and skits used humor to redirect traffic to new projects. The steady pace of jokes and releases helped set the agenda.

Gordon Ramsay

Critics and home cooks tag him daily with bait videos, and he replies by duetting the clips with rapid fire quips. The format lets him address a funky recipe or a swipe at his restaurants through laughter rather than a thread of arguments. Viewers get entertainment, and the original poster gets a spotlight, which reduces hostility.

He also riffs on his own intense TV persona by mocking the tropes people expect from him. That self parody keeps roasting segments light and makes space for genuine tips inside the comedy. The blend of humor and quick instruction wins more minds than a stern lecture ever would.

Lizzo

Body shaming shows up in her mentions, and she answers with comedic workout posts and dance clips that show stamina and joy. The tone says more than a thousand replies, because the feed displays the daily routine in a way that feels fun rather than defensive. Fans share those moments and bury the negativity under choreography.

She also uses song rollouts to turn comments into slogans people sing back at shows. Snippets, ad libs, and stage banter play with the same phrases that haters try to weaponize, which flips ownership. By making the chorus the comeback, she keeps the last word on her setlist.

Billie Eilish

Questions about clothing choices and body scrutiny led to a short film that she played on tour, which called out the fixation and invited viewers to rethink it. Alongside that statement, she answers snide remarks with dry jokes in interviews, then pivots to process and craft. The mix of art and humor keeps control over tone.

She pairs that with behind the scenes clips that show the work behind a performance. When the audience sees vocal takes, arrangement debates, and sibling collaboration, small talk loses force. The light jokes in those moments help the context land without sounding preachy.

Chris Pratt

A viral poll once tried to rank him against other actors, and he treated it like a chance to rally fans around a charity link and a goofy message. The post framed the moment as a game rather than a feud, which lowered the temperature and raised funds. Friends in the industry joined in with their own jokes, which broadened the effect.

He keeps the same tone when people poke at diet or training. Short videos from the gym or the kitchen come with gentle humor and a nod to how movie prep actually works. That transparency, mixed with jokes, turns the comment section into a place for tips rather than taunts.

Dwayne Johnson

Old photos of a fanny pack outfit resurfaced again and again, and he embraced the meme with smiles and callbacks. He posted the picture himself and joked about the chain and the pose, which made it impossible to use it against him. Fans now treat it as a beloved bit rather than a gotcha.

He also answers critique about size or diet with exuberant cheat meal posts that make people laugh and gape at the plates. The presentation is theatrical and fun, and it reframes the topic around training cycles and balance. Once the audience is in on the joke, the comments tend to cheer rather than jeer.

Robert Downey Jr.

Skeptical press once followed him from project to project, and he responded by sprinkling humor through late night visits and junket clips. A raised eyebrow at a loaded question and a quick wisecrack became a signature move that diffused tension without starting a fight. Those moments set a template for how to keep things light while protecting boundaries.

He carried that wit into big franchise tours, where he would nod to criticism with a playful aside, then steer the conversation to collaborators and craft. The rhythm kept interviews fresh and made the internet share the joke rather than the jab. Over time the tone shift outlasted the snark.

Trevor Noah

When he took over ‘The Daily Show’ and old tweets resurfaced, he put the focus back on the present with measured jokes on air and steady performance. The show used monologues and field pieces to address controversy with wit rather than defensiveness. The work spoke while the humor set the temperature.

He then broadened the conversation with stand up that joked about the absurdity of online outrage cycles. By folding the discourse into new material, he placed himself in control of timing and context. That structure left less room for hot takes and more room for laughs.

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