Discover the Culinary Dislikes of Chrissy Teigen, Tyra Banks, and Other Celebrities
Discover the surprising food aversions of your favorite celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Tyra Banks, and more! Delve into their unique tastes and preferences in this fascinating article
Many people have favorite foods and foods they can't stand, and that includes celebrities. Several stars, like the outspoken Chrissy Teigen, have been vocal about the food they hate, with some surprising findings. Teigen, known for her honesty on social media, shocked her followers when she admitted that she doesn't like Nutella. In 2014, the cookbook author shared her dislike for the chocolate and hazelnut spread, tweeting, "Nutella is s–t."
The author of Cravings stated, "I haven't been hacked, I'm just tired of Nutella and proud to be among the first #NutellaTruthers." Despite dividing the internet with her opinion, Teigen later admitted that her stance on the subject remained unchanged.
"Many people believe that hazelnuts are healthy, and associate them with being 'so French,' but in reality, it's like eating chocolate in the morning. It's the mimosa of foods - you just want a drink in the morning. That's what I have to say about Nutella,” Chrissy Teigen stated during an appearance on First We Feast’s Hot Ones in October 2018. Another example is Khloé Kardashian, who has also been vocal about her dislike for pork. She has stated that she would rather gain 10 pounds than try it again."
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In 2017, during a game of "Would You Rather" on her app, the Good American cofounder revealed that she prefers to modify Thanksgiving stuffing recipes to remove the meat. She also stated her preference for turkey bacon over pork bacon, saying "Turkey bacon only, baby!"
Continue scrolling to discover which dishes celebrities dislike the most.
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Celebrities and the Foods They Hate: See What Chrissy Teigen, Tyra Banks and More Can’t Stand
Everyone has their own favorite foods and foods they can't stand, and this includes celebrities. In fact, many stars have openly shared their strong dislike for certain foods, and some of their revelations may be quite unexpected.
Chrissy Teigen, known for her candidness on social media, shocked her fans by admitting that she doesn't actually like Nutella. Back in 2014, the cookbook author shared her disdain for the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, tweeting, "Nutella is s–t."
She went on to proclaim, "I have not been hacked, I am just TIRED OF NUTELLA AND AM PROUD TO BE AMONG THE FIRST #NUTELLATRUTHERS."
Although Teigen's view initially caused controversy on the internet, the model later confessed that her perspective on the matter remained unchanged.
During an interview on First We Feast's Hot Ones in October 2018, Teigen stated, "I believe many people actually think that hazelnut is beneficial for their health, and they're like, 'Oh, I'm so French,' and just no. It's like you're consuming chocolate in the morning. It's the mimosa of foods. If you want a morning drink, that's fine, but that's how I feel about Nutella."
Khloé Kardashian is a prime example of a celebrity who stands by her dislikes. After admitting that she doesn't like pork, the reality star later stated that she would prefer to gain 10 pounds than to eat it again.
During a game of "Would You Rather" on her app in 2017, the cofounder of Good American clarified her preference for tweaking Thanksgiving stuffing recipes to replace the meat. She also mentioned her dislike for pork, including bacon, and expressed her preference for turkey bacon. Scroll down to see which dishes celebrities dislike the most.
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Celebrities and the Foods They Hate: See What Chrissy Teigen, Tyra Banks and More Can’t Stand
We all have our favorite foods and those that we just can't stomach, and celebrities are no different. In fact, many stars have been outspoken about their dislike for certain foods, and the revelations might just surprise you.
Chrissy Teigen, known for her bold presence on social media, shocked her fans by admitting her lack of affection for Nutella. In 2014, the cookbook author openly discussed her distaste for the chocolate and hazelnut spread, stating on Twitter, "Nutella is terrible."
The author of Cravings further declared, "I have not been hacked, I am simply EXHAUSTED WITH NUTELLA AND PROUD TO BE ONE OF THE FIRST #NUTELLATRUTHERS."
Despite the controversy sparked by Teigen's initial comments, she later conceded that her stance on the matter remained unchanged.
During an appearance on First We Feast's Hot Ones in October 2018, Teigen remarked, "I feel that many people mistakenly believe that hazelnut is a healthy option, and they're like, 'Oh, I'm so French,' but no. It's like eating chocolate for breakfast. It's the mimosa of foods. It's fine if you want a drink in the morning, but that's my take on Nutella."
Khloé Kardashian is a prime example of a celebrity who has remained steadfast in her dislikes. After openly stating her aversion to pork, the reality star emphasized that she would prefer to gain 10 pounds rather than eat it again.
During a game of "Would You Rather" on her app in 2017, the Good American co-founder mentioned that she prefers to modify Thanksgiving stuffing recipes to omit meat. She also expressed her preference for turkey bacon over pork bacon, stating, "Turkey bacon only, baby!"
Continue scrolling to see which dishes are disliked by celebrities:
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Jessel Taank
"I have a strong aversion to cilantro: the smell, the taste, the texture," the Real Housewives of New York City star revealed to Us in November 2023. "It is often used in Indian dishes, and when I was a child, I would throw a fit if it was in my food. My mother thought she could outsmart me by blending it into her cooking, but I was so sensitive to it. I could always tell it was there and refused to eat."
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Queen Elizabeth II
Former royal chef Darren McGrady, who served the late monarch for 11 years, discussed the queen's strong aversion to garlic exclusively with We in August 2020. "The queen really disliked garlic because it's more of an antisocial thing. ... There are aftereffects of eating garlic when you're constantly meeting and greeting people." McGrady also revealed that the royal had a distaste for "strong onions" and rare beef.
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Tyra Banks
The model told Us in July 2020 that the one food she just can't stand is "raw oysters."
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Kristin Chenoweth
The Broadway star has a strong preference for "any chocolate candy bar" over a plate of seafood. In an exclusive interview with Us in June 2020, she expressed her distaste for seafood, stating "I do not like seafood. No, no." She made it clear that she doesn't enjoy lobster even with all the butter, and she has no interest in clams or a seafood tower. As she put it, "I don't want it from the ocean. I like to swim in it, I don't want to eat from it."
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Christina Hall
"Onions. I don't really like onions,” the Wellness Remodel author told Us exclusively in April 2020. “[I don’t like] the breath and everything."
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Hailey Bieber
During the #DoYourPartChallenge Instagram livestream in April 2020, the model revealed her strong dislike for cilantro as part of her efforts to support DoorDash’s Feeding America campaign. "I really can't stand cilantro. It's the worst flavor for me. I don't think it tastes like soap, but rather it's just a strange and unnecessary herb," she stated. "Perhaps I should give it another chance with the right dish."
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Kourtney Kardashian
The founder of Poosh does not exactly have a distaste for soda, but she has no plans to drink it in the near future. "I would never open a can of soda," she stated to Health magazine in March 2020 when questioned about a food she dislikes. "That's just not where I would cheat."
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Golnesa “GG” Gharachedaghi
The Bravo Shahs of Sunset celebrity revealed in March 2020 that she consumes nine meals a day and maintains a “healthy digestive system,” but she draws the line at indulging in uni, which is sea urchin. “It’s just yellow turd-looking stuff,” the reality star described the delicacy. “I've even eaten a live octopus before from a dare, but I wouldn't go near uni for anything in the world.”
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Guy Fieri
While the host of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives enjoys most foods, there is one common breakfast staple that he does not like. "I'm not a big egg fan," he mentioned during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in February 2020. "They're great for different parts of the menu and as a chef I use them all the time, but an egg is not my thing. I'll just have a sandwich." Despite the Food Network star's clear dislike for eggs, Fallon challenged him to drink a raw one and he reluctantly agreed. "That was awesome," he sarcastically remarked after finishing the egg. "Let's do more of those!"
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Martha Stewart
The lifestyle mogul expressed her disdain for a popular delicacy, stating, "I really don’t like truffle oil and avoid foods that are synthetic and overly processed," during an interview with Us in February 2020.
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Ree Drummond
The Pioneer Woman is not afraid to take risks in the kitchen, but she draws the line at one particular fruit. “I can’t stand anything banana,” she confessed to Us in February 2020. “I have a store, restaurant, and bakery, and none of them offer anything banana-flavored on the menu.” The only “exception” Drummond makes is the banana split available at her ice cream store, Charlie's Sweet Shop, in Oklahoma.
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Kim Kardashian
During a Twitter Q&A with fans in February 2020, the reality star shared that she can’t handle spicy foods. This admission followed her statement that she enjoys regular Cheetos, but not the spicier version. “I hate HOT anything! I hate Spicy anything. I know this is going to be very unpopular to so many but I just don’t like it,” she explained. “Regular Cheetos for me or Cheetos puffs are my absolute fave.” She also mentioned that she’s not a fan of “thick” fries or certain kinds of fries, such as waffle fries or sweet potato fries.
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Antoni Porowski
The culinary expert from Queer Eye has a strong dislike for caraway seeds. In January 2020, he revealed to Us that this aversion stems from a "traumatic" childhood incident involving the consumption of savory caraway bread topped with chocolate hazelnut spread. "I had three slices of it before I realized how bad it was and I got really sick," recounted the Netflix star. "I totally threw up. Don't ever try it."
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Rob Gronkowski
The ex-New England Patriots tight end does not enjoy extremely spicy food like "hot peppers" or "super hot sauce." While he mentioned to Us in January 2020 that he can tolerate "medium" heat, he won't be adding jalapeños to his meals anytime soon because "really hot" foods make him sweat.
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Chrissy Teigen
Teigen has some strong opinions about popular snacks. In 2013, she declared her dislike for hummus, calling it the most overrated snack food. Despite receiving backlash, she stood by her opinion, asserting that people only love hummus for the pita chips. Additionally, she expressed her hatred for sweet potato fries in a tweet from January 2020. However, she did share a hack to make them tastier by coating them in Lawry’s seasoning, creating a crispy, salty goodness.
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Suzanne Somers
In January 2020, the deceased actress made an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen where she discussed her skincare routine and dietary habits. When questioned about her least favorite food, the Step by Step alum quipped, "I would prefer to eat, like, manure than anchovies."
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Gwyneth Paltrow
While some people love spray cheese, Gwyneth Paltrow is not a fan. In 2011, the Goop founder stated that she would prefer to smoke crack than eat cheese from a can. Five years later, she clarified her stance on her Goop blog during a Q&A session, saying, "You know, crack might be extreme, but spray cheese is not my kind of party." In January 2020, the Glee alum disclosed in a video interview with Harper’s Bazaar that she also avoids eating dill, as well as "baby mammals," such as lamb and veal, and octopus.
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Jennifer Aniston
Despite being considered a delicacy, the Friends alum has made it clear that there will never be any caviar in her home. In 2016, she explained to Yahoo! Food, "You can’t acquire that taste no matter how many people say that. It’s just a s–tty taste."
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Khloé Kardashian
The Hulu personality is unapologetic about her strong aversion to pork. During a game of “Would You Rather” on her app in 2017, Kardashian expressed her preference to gain 10 pounds over consuming the pig product. "I would definitely prefer to gain 10 pounds," she stated firmly. "I don't think I'll ever eat pork in my life."
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Zendaya
Despite being an herbivore, the Euphoria star doesn't have a strong liking for vegetables. In 2014, she mentioned to Us, "I am a vegetarian who doesn't like vegetables too much — makes it challenging."
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Ice-T
Back in 2018, the star of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit made a surprising revelation – he had never experienced the taste of coffee or a bagel before. After finally trying a bagel, he gave it a lukewarm review, but his reaction to coffee was even less enthusiastic. Describing it as "not what I expected," he compared it to "water with another taste kicked in later." He concluded by saying, "This is my first time, and I can pretty much tell you this will be the last time I’ll ever drink black coffee."
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Shawn Mendes
Tomatoes are known for their versatility, but for the "If I Can't Have You" singer, this is not a positive trait. In 2014, he expressed his strong dislike for the red fruit, stating bluntly, "Tomatoes ruin everything."
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Jimmy Fallon
The late-night talk show host has always been vocal about his strong dislike for mayonnaise. During a 2014 cooking segment with Stewart, he visibly cringed when the lifestyle expert revealed a large jar of the condiment, exclaiming, "It makes me want to vomit." A year later, while interviewing Melissa McCarthy, the SNL alum referred to mayonnaise as "the worst thing in the entire world."
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Gordon Ramsay
The MasterChef host is notorious for his discerning palate, but there's one category of cuisine that he absolutely refuses to eat — airplane food. "There's no way I eat on planes," he declared to Refinery29 in 2017. His distaste for in-flight meals stems from firsthand experience. "I worked for airlines for 10 years, so I know where this food's been and where it goes, and how long it took before it got on board," he explained.
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Kelly Clarkson
In 2015, Clarkson admitted her "addiction to tea and coffee" but confessed her aversion to a popular vegetable. "I hate Brussels sprouts and can't stand that every time I say that, somebody always says, 'Oh, but you've never tried mine,'" she explained. "I love and eat every kind of vegetable, but not that one."
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Michelle Obama
The previous first lady garnered attention for creating a garden featuring 55 varieties of fruits and vegetables while residing in the White House. However, in a 2016 interview with Food & Wine, she admitted her dislike for beets, which explains why this root vegetable was not included.
