Controversial Celebrity Role Models

Role model status is part and parcel of being a star, even when you don’t necessarily want to be one. What do you think about these well-known individuals who have a lot of influence?

Amber Rose

Was her Slut Walk empowering for women? Rose thinks so, but not everyone agrees. Either way, a lot of women came out to support her demonstration in L.A.

Mo’Nique

Mo’Nique has come a long way, winning Academy Awards and not just losing weight but keeping it off, so it makes sense that women look up to her. But do you consider comedienne Mo’Nique a role model in affairs of the heart after she confessed to giving her husband a pass to cheat sometimes?

Caitlyn Jenner

What do you think about Caitlyn Jenner winning Glamour‘s Woman of the Year award? Was Rose McGowan right to say Jenner doesn’t understand “being a woman” at all? And what about the husband who returned his late wife’s Woman of the Year award after Jenner was honored?

Rachel Dolezal

In other identity news, activist Rachel Dolezal’s scandal still has people divided. Should she be written off for faking the funk? Or is she brave for living the identity she wants to claim?

Raven-Symoné

As of late, former child star and actress Raven-Symoné has been using her spotlight to ruffle a lot of feathers. She’s definitely not the positive person she was once known for being. Does she make good points or is she hell-bent on being anti-everything?

Bill Cosby

Damon Wayans shocked a lot of his fans when he recently spoke out in support of Bill Cosby. Is it possible to still see him as a cultural role model after what he’s been accused of doing?

Hulk Hogan

Dear wrestling fans:
Do we throw out Hulk Hogan’s title as a beloved sports icon and role model because he was outed for using the N-word? Or should we believe him when he said that “stress” made him do so?

Donald Trump

He may be a successful businessman, but can someone please explain why people are still supporting this fool for president?

R. Kelly

Here’s a serious question that came up recently: Do you still listen to R. Kelly’s music after all the accusations that have been made against him?

Ben Carson

He’s an iconic African-American neurosurgeon, but do you still look up to Ben Carson these days after all the things he’s said on the campaign trail?

Ariana Grande

The former Disney star received a pass for getting caught licking donuts (and putting them back) and muttering “I hate America.” But should she have?

Miley Cyrus

What about this former Disney Star who recently topped the list as the worst celebrity role model for children and once said, “I’m going to be what I want, and I’m going to do what I want”?