9 Epic Hollywood Rivalries That Would Make a Perfect Season of Feud

9 Epic Hollywood Rivalries That Would Make a Perfect Season of Feud

Explore the untold stories of these iconic feuds that are filled with drama, betrayal, and intense competition.

Paris Hilton vs. Nicole Richie

The mid-2000s sensation that was Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie would make excellent fodder for a Feud season.

Paris and Nicole dressed as farmers in The Simple Life

Paris and Nicole dressed as farmers in The Simple Life

The famous pair had been friends since they were two years old and already led a privileged life when they launched their careers as reality TV BBFs. However, this friendship turned sour after Paris hosted Saturday Night Life without Nicole, and they grew apart. The behind-the-scenes story of their on-again-off-again friendship would make for compelling viewing, and their lavish lifestyles at the height of their fame would suit the aesthetic of Feud well.

Late Night with David Letterman scene

Late Night with David Letterman scene

David Letterman vs. Jay Leno

The behind-the-scenes rivalry of late-night talk show hosts David Letterman and Jay Leno would act as an interesting look at the inner workings of showbiz decisions in an upcoming season of Feud.

Elton John Performing

Elton John Performing

The pairs animosity stemmed from Lettermans certainty that he should have been chosen over Leno to replace Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show. Dubbed the 'Late Night War of 1992', looking back on the controversy, Leno said, 'Im not sure what I did wrong' and the two have since managed to patch things up.

Elizabeth Taylor movies

Elizabeth Taylor movies

Elton John vs. Madonna

The rivalry between queer music legends Elton and Madonna started in 2002 when John called Madonnas title song for Die Another Day the 'worst Bond tune ever'. What started as a small statement grew in magnitude in 2004 when, after accepting a Q Award, John commented on her nomination in another category starting: 'Madonna, best live act? F*** off. Since when has lip-syncing been live?' The mean-spirited nature of their rivalry would act as a thrilling season of Feud.

Martha Stewart Cooking School

Martha Stewart Cooking School

Elizabeth Taylor vs. Debbie Reynolds

A season of Feud focusing on Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds would take the series back to its origins of exploring classic Hollywood stars at odds with one another.

Olivia de Havilland in Gone With the Wind

Olivia de Havilland in Gone With the Wind

The duos feud itself was as captivating as a movie as the pair started as friends until Taylor began an affair with Reynolds husband Eddie Fisher. The behind-the-scenes romance was a whirlwind scandal that ended in their reconciliation and an even stronger friendship that lasted right up until Taylors death in 2011.

Sex and the City Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones

Sex and the City Carrie Bradshaw and Samantha Jones

Martha Stewart vs. Gwyneth Paltrow

The conflict between television personality Martha Stewart and actress-turned-businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow would make for thrilling viewing in a future season of Feud.

Sex and the City 2 Carrie and Samantha on the plane

Sex and the City 2 Carrie and Samantha on the plane

As an icon of wellness, Stewart reportedly saw Paltrows lifestyle brand Goop as competition and was criticized by the Martha Stewart Foundation founder in the media who stated: 'She just needs to be quiet, shes a movie star.' Paltrow caught wind of these comments and the pair threw jabs at each other relating to Paltrows divorce and Stewarts stint in jail. Take all these instances together and they amount to an exciting season of Feud.

Samantha-Carrie-Sex and the City-10 Times the Women Slut Shamed Samantha

Samantha-Carrie-Sex and the City-10 Times the Women Slut Shamed Samantha

Olivia de Havilland vs. Joan Fontaine

The story of Olivia de Havilland and Joan Fontaine would be the perfect candidate for a new season of Feud.

Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw + Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones in Sex and the City Entry 8

Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw + Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones in Sex and the City Entry 8

As two sisters who pursued the same acting career, competed for the same awards, and had a historic rivalry with one another, their story has the grandiosity and excitement of an incredible mini-series. While the sisters patched it up in later life, it would still be gripping television.

Sex and the City Miranda Charlotte Carrie Samantha

Sex and the City Miranda Charlotte Carrie Samantha

Sarah Jessica Parker vs. Kim Cattrall

A season of Feud dealing with the behind-the-scenes rivalry of the Sex and the City cast would be the stuff of dreams and the conflict between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall would be a drama to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Britney Spears Smiling in Crossroads

Britney Spears Smiling in Crossroads

The drama publicly kicked off in 2017 when Cattrall revealed the duo 'were never friends' and Cattrall did not return as Samantha for the first season of the spin-off …And Just Like That. However, this proposed season of Feud may have a happy ending as Cattrall returned for a cameo in season two.

Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2 and Sylvester Stallone in Rambo First Blood Part II with an explosion in the background

Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 2 and Sylvester Stallone in Rambo First Blood Part II with an explosion in the background

Britney Spears vs. Justin Timberlake

The story of 1990s teen pop sensation Britney Spears and NYSYN singer-turned-actor Justin Timberlake would make for an incredible dramatization in a future season of Feud.

Arnold Schwarzenegger as Trench Mauser and Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross in The Expendables 2.

Arnold Schwarzenegger as Trench Mauser and Sylvester Stallone as Barney Ross in The Expendables 2.

With the opportunity to add iconic stars like Christina Aguilera and Madonna into the mix and a decent amount of betrayal, jealousy, and romance, the pairs story fits perfectly with the concept of Feud. While Britney and Justins controversial relationship was publicized in the press at the time, Spears recent memoir The Woman In Me shone a new light on the difficulties she faced and how they played into her later life troubles.

Predator Rocky vs alien Arnold Schwarzenegger Sylvester stallone

Predator Rocky vs alien Arnold Schwarzenegger Sylvester stallone

Arnold Schwarzenegger vs. Sylvester Stallone

As two of the biggest action stars of the 1980s, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone had an intensive rivalry as the pair would often be up against each other for the same parts.

Arnold Scharzenegger and Sylvester Stallone

Arnold Scharzenegger and Sylvester Stallone

A season of Feud dealing with their conflict would make for thrilling viewing with some opportunity for some funny instances, such as when Schwarzenegger tricked Stallone into making his worst movie. If this season of Feud were to be made, it would thankfully have a happy ending, as today the two are friendly and even starred together in The Expendables 3.

Arnold Schwarzenegger talking to Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables

Arnold Schwarzenegger talking to Sylvester Stallone in The Expendables