Celebrity Assistants Reveal Their Most Bizarre Requests
This article was originally published on JustStarz
It might look fun to live in the sun, but it’s not all red carpets and fancy things. There are always rumors and chatter about famous people, but the real unsung stars are their personal assistants—the ones who handle all the chaos behind the scenes.
These helpers work around the clock and have to deal with crazy requests, last-minute needs, and a lot of stress. Now, some people who used to work as attendants for celebrities are opening up and telling the scariest stories from their time on the job.
The crazy things famous people have asked for, from crazy food orders to crazy travel rules, will blow your mind!
For the most shocking behind-the-scenes rumors, read on. They come straight from the people who were there.
Beyonce Is Messy
We’re sorry to tell you this, but even Queen Bey makes mistakes. It’s not a surprise that cleaning isn’t her top priority since she’s a world superstar, a wife, and a mom.
Beyoncé once said that her husband, Jay-Z, doesn’t like how messy she is. But hey, if you’re one of the richest women in music, you can pay someone to clean up after you. And let’s be honest: her fans still love her, even though she’s messy.
Britney Spears Used To Hide Food
You read that right. Britney Spears did some strange things behind closed doors when she was younger and more wild, especially in 2007 when she was in a lot of news.
A woman who used to work for Britney said that she would hide food under her bed after a night of drinking. The food was sometimes left out for days, which was a pretty gross surprise. It looks like the pop princess was not so royal at times too!
Martha Stewart Makes People Color Her Shoes
It’s possible that this is one of the strangest asks for a celebrity ever. Martha Stewart is famous for do-it-yourself projects and being very picky. One time, she asked her helpers to color over the red soles of her Christian Louboutin shoes with Sharpie markers.
The famous red bottoms, which are worth up to $6,000 each, were, in fact, marked up black. She got crafty instead of shopping for shoes without the signature bottom. Not expected? Of course. But it looks so Martha.
J.Lo’s Nickname is “Pay Low”
The public sees her as Jennifer Lopez, but her staff members joke that they call her “Pay Low.” Why? Because it is said that she pays her housekeepers and helpers a lot less than the average celebrity does.
J.Lo says she doesn’t want to spend much, even though she’s one of the richest stars in Hollywood. This includes staff pay.
Faith Hill And Tim Mcgraw Have Bizarre Requests
This country power couple is known for love songs and hit albums, but they want to go on a very special trip. One former helper said that while traveling, they once asked for a walled-in tent with Astroturf.
It was also said that Faith Hill wouldn’t sing unless the whole crowd stood up, which made even her team look bad.
Miley Cyrus Doesn’t House Train Her Pets
There are seven dogs and two pigs that Miley Cyrus takes care of. Her staff, on the other hand, says that these animals are not house-trained.
People who used to work for her say that her house always smells bad, and the staff is the one who has to clean up after the chaos.
Lindsay Lohan Asked To Be Bailed Out Of Jail
It is known that Lindsay has a wild past. Gavin Doyle, her former helper, said he wasn’t just helping her stay on track—he had to bail her out of jail after a bad car accident.
He even said he was her alarm clock and often took the blame when she was late for work.
Robbie Williams Got Handsy
Singer Someone who used to work for Robbie Williams and his wife Ayda Field sued them for sexual abuse.
It is said that they were naked and asked their assistant personal questions that weren’t suitable.
Jermaine Dupri Doesn’t Pay His Assistants
Even though Jermaine Dupri has a great rap career, his assistants have sued him three times for over $3 million in unpaid wages and legal fees.
The normal pay for a celebrity assistant is $80,000 a year, but court records show that his staff didn’t see any of that money.
Selena Gomez Is A Slob
People who used to work for Selena Gomez say she’s a total slob, even though you might know her as the sweet Disney star.
Reports say she spills food wrappers all over the hotel beds, leaves makeup stains on them, and throws her underwear all over the room. Do you have to clean up? Always on the helper.
Mariah Carey Doesn’t Wash Her Own Hair
Everyone knows that Mariah Carey can pull off any star moment. She can be very picky about anything, from having someone drive her dogs around to installing an Apple TV.
One of the strangest? Someone else has to wash her hair because she won’t do it herself. Her company has also been sued for not paying workers for overtime.
Courtney Love Makes Empty Promises
Jessica Labrie, who used to work as Courtney Love’s assistant, said she was told she would get paid for college and get a job on a big movie project.
She says Love put too much pressure on her and asked her to send fake legal papers. She later sued Love for what she called “despicable conduct.”
Kylie Jenner Needs A Specific Smoothie
When you’re a millionaire, you have to follow certain rules. Kylie Jenner’s helpers say they have to remember her exact drink order, down to the temperature and where to put the straw.
Kylie won’t drink it if anything is wrong, even if the straw is touched.
Keri Hilson Has A Short Temper
It is said that singer Keri Hilson gets angry easily. She once found a clothes tag on her pants during a show and stormed off stage right away.
Security had to step in because she was yelling so hard at her helper.
Jessica Simpson Leaves Her Hair Everywhere
Before she hired Cacee Cobb as her long-term helper, Jessica Simpson had a lot of staff come and go—many quit within a week.
Why? People knew her for leaving hair extensions and fake eyelashes all over her house. A person who knew her also said she never paid her bar bills because she thought her fame was payment enough.
Lady Gaga Likes To Be Cuddled
Jennifer O’Neil, who used to work as Lady Gaga’s help, thought it would be amazing to work for her. She said she had to sleep with Gaga because the singer “didn’t like to be alone,” which turned things around.
Later, O’Neil sued Gaga for unpaid overtime, which showed how hard life can be behind the scenes of fame.
Stan Lee Was Not A Nice Man
Stan Lee was known for being the friendly creator of superheroes, but when he wasn’t around other people, he wasn’t quite so nice. Shawn Lukaszewicz, Lee’s helper, sued him in 2015, saying that Lee screamed at him, called him stupid, and didn’t pay him extra hours.
It seems that even legendary people can have bad sides.
Ariana Grande Asks To Be Carried
Ariana Grande looks like the perfect pop princess, and her voice is so strong. But people who know her say that she sometimes asks to be moved by helpers so that she doesn’t have to wear high heels all the time.
We kind of get it after a day of wearing 6-inch heels.
Demi Moore Requests Special Lightbulbs
Demi Moore is still stunningly beautiful, but she is said to have strict rules about how the lights in her home should be set up. Her helpers are only allowed to have amber lightbulbs on hand because she says they make her look her best.
Even the light has to be just right for a Hollywood star.
