8 Celebrity Clapbacks That Dominated Headlines

This year, the stars are fighting back and reminding everyone that confidence reigns supreme. Doja Cat faced criticism for her Oscars performance but declared she felt “brave and amazing” after pushing her vocal limits on the big stage. Rihanna shut down a hater with a cheeky reply about her sons’ unique names, while Millie Bobby Brown took on unkind headlines targeting her appearance, labeling the commentary as bullying. Halsey had no patience for the “body cops” after showing off some sexy lingerie snaps and Kate Beckinsale didn’t mince words with trolls commenting on her weight.

Meanwhile, Ginger Zee and Miranda Lambert both proved that aging gracefully and body positivity are all about embracing life unapologetically. Whether responding with humor, grace, or fiery comebacks, these celebs showed they’re taking no-nonsense in 2025.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.