Well-Known Celebrities And The Most Surprising Demands They Made In Their Contracts
For those who are unfamiliar, a “rider” is an event in which a celebrity gets to list out all snacks, relaxation necessities, and games they require before and after a performance. A rider can be as simple as a plate of deli meats or cheese for some of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars. Some celebrities, however, take their riders to the extreme, and we’ve listed some of the most extreme ones below.
Of course, these celebrities had to work hard to achieve legendary status before they could pull off these bizarre, and even perplexing, demands. Some of these requests are, to some degree, actually quite charming. Nonetheless, you’ll be surprised by the extravagant, and even bizarre, requests that the world’s biggest stars make!
Madonna
Madonna is, to her credit, unquestionably the most famous pop star in history. Interestingly, a journalist once spilled the beans on the “Material Girl,” revealing that she once requested over 20 international phone lines. She also once demanded that white or light pink roses be cut to exactly six inches. We never would have guessed Madonna preferred her flowers to be cut with such precision!
Britney Spears
Britney Spears isn’t far behind when it comes to success as a pop superstar. According to a 2011 report, Britney made a strange request during her London show. Backstage at her show, this star made a request for a framed photo of Princess Diana. Britney must have been a huge Princess Diana fan!
Cher
Cher is unquestionably one of the most famous singers in history. According to the Smoking Gun, she’s also had her fair share of strange riders, one of which came from her 2000 performance. This diva apparently desired a separate room to store her numerous wigs and hairpieces. Cher may have simply wanted to organize, and she certainly deserves credit for organizing in such a lavish manner.
Christina Aguilera
The Smoking Gun also managed to dig up a few pages of Christina Aguilera’s contract during a performance from 2000. Apparently, Christina requested Flintstone vitamins with extra vitamin C.
We’re perplexed because she didn’t have a child until 2008. We can only assume that this pop star relied heavily on Flintstone vitamins to help her health and immune system.
Adele
Adele is unquestionably among the best singers the music industry has ever seen. Surprisingly, this diva dislikes making unreasonable demands on herself. She even has a unique clause in her rider that focuses on anyone who receives free tickets to her performance.
At the end of the day, anyone who receives free tickets to her show must donate $20 to Sands, one of her favorite charities. Without a doubt, she’s added a degree of personal touch and service to her rider!
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones are without a doubt one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. Their antics during performances have undoubtedly evolved significantly since the 1960s and 1970s. The Smoking Gun, on the other hand, was able to obtain a copy of their riders from their 2005 shows.
They still know how to have a good time, and they insisted on a room complete with a full-size snooker table. It’s an easy rider to fulfill, and we’re confident that management didn’t need to take out a large personal loan to do so.
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney is a member of the legendary Beatles and one of the most acclaimed and decorated musicians of all time. Paul is outspoken about his vegan lifestyle, and he refuses to allow any couch or seats made from animals on his tour. He even forbids animal patterns and faux prints!