Hollywood's Obsession with Reality TV: Stars Who Can't Get Enough

Rihanna confessed to being obsessed with the drama of Vanderpump Rules, finding it the perfect watch to unwind after a long day, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rihanna's affinity for reality TV has never been a secret. In fact, she mentioned her love for "Vanderpump Rules" during an interview with Women's Health UK in February 2021. She couldn't get enough of the show and found it to be the perfect escape while being locked down. Kyle Richards, a star on "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," also confirmed Rihanna's passion for reality TV. She shared an anecdote about one of her daughters meeting the Fenty Beauty founder, highlighting her devotion to all things reality.

"One of my favorite stories involves my daughter, who was at a karaoke place when a commotion suddenly erupted. An entourage entered the venue, causing quite a stir. While engrossed in a conversation with her friends, my daughter felt a tap on her shoulder. When she turned around, she was astonished to find Rihanna standing before her. Rihanna exclaimed, 'Oh my God, I'm obsessed with you.' Overwhelmed, my daughter began to cry, utterly confused by the unexpected encounter."

Celebrity enthusiasts eagerly await the next episode of their favorite reality show. Peek below for a list of famous personalities who simply can't get enough of tuning in.

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Stars Who Love Watching Reality TV

Whether it’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians or The Bachelor, stars really are just like Us – they can’t get enough of reality TV. 

Rihanna finds Vanderpump Rules to be the ideal choice for unwinding after a tiring day. She openly confessed her obsession with the show during the coronavirus pandemic. "I've always been open about my love for reality TV and during lockdown, I've been rewatching Vanderpump Rules," Rihanna shared in an interview with Women's Health UK in February 2021. "I simply can't get enough of it. ... Watching reality TV allows me to relax on my couch and disconnect from everything that's happening," she added. "It's my guilty pleasure and a way to escape reality."

Reality TV star Kyle Richards confirmed Rihanna's affinity for reality shows when she shared an anecdote about her daughter's encounter with the Fenty Beauty founder. In June 2018, Richards revealed that her daughter was at a karaoke venue when a commotion ensued as Rihanna and her entourage entered. Caught off guard, Richards' daughter felt a tap on her shoulder and turned around to find Rihanna herself. Overwhelmed, she couldn't comprehend the situation as Rihanna expressed her obsession with her. This unexpected encounter left her in tears and confused about what was unfolding.

Scroll down for a list of celebrities who are all about tuning into the next episode of your favorite reality show:

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Greta Gerwig

The director disclosed in July 2023 that she finds solace in reality TV.

"I absolutely adore Love Is Blind," she shared during an episode of the "Smartless" podcast at that moment. "The concept of people discovering love on television and within their hearts brings me immense joy."

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Seth Rogen

The Pineapple Express actor took a jab at Sumit Singh from 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, accusing him of being overly dependent on his mother. In a tweet, he boldly stated, "Sumit is clearly infatuated with the fact that his mother has moved in with him," emphasizing that this tweet was directly related to the reality show 90 Day Fiancé.

It is not the first occasion that Rogen has made his love for the TLC series public. On Election Day 2020, he surprised fans by tweeting, "It all comes down to Colty and his mother," while the United States anxiously awaited the results in Nevada. This tweet was in reference to Colt Johnson, a well-known figure in the 90 Day Fiancé universe, and a resident of Las Vegas.

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Zendaya

The actress from The Greatest Showman became addicted to the original U.K. version of Love Island while filming Spider-Man: Far From Home in England. She later revealed that her partner, Tom Holland, introduced it to her.

"I only found out about it when I was in London shooting the second Spider-Man for five months," she shared with InStyle in October 2021. "At first, I was completely against it, thinking it was ridiculous and couldn't understand why people watched it every day. But then, I got hooked."

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Jennifer Lawrence

J. Law has a strong passion for reality TV. When asked who she would choose to have dinner with, whether alive or deceased, she specifically mentioned Scott Disick from Keeping Up With the Kardashians, and Luann de Lesseps and Bethenny Frankel from The Real Housewives of New York City. In a surprising turn of events, Andy Cohen managed to arrange a meeting between Lawrence and the last two individuals mentioned, bringing out the RHONY stars during Lawrence's appearance on Watch What Happens Live in March 2018.

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Chrissy Teigen

When it comes to indulging in guilty TV binging, Chrissy Teigen prefers Vanderpump Rules over the Kardashians, whom she happens to be friends with in real life. Rather than attending this year’s Met Gala, she opted to stay at home and tuned in to the Bravo show. In fact, she even shared a photo of herself, showcasing her baby bump as she watched the show on TV. This was during the time when she was pregnant with her son, Miles, alongside her husband, John Legend.

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Jennifer Aniston

In 2015, the former Friends star confessed to Access Hollywood that she had a secret addiction to The Bachelor, despite acknowledging its chaotic nature. Surprisingly, she even made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live during Nick Viall's season, where she confidently shared her predictions!

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Patti Murin and Colin Donnell

The actress from Frozen expressed her enthusiasm for The Bachelor in an interview with Us. She revealed her delight in having her Broadway show on a break every Monday night, ensuring she never misses a single episode. Both she and her husband actively engage on Twitter while watching the series, with him stating that he follows along because of her. According to her, he genuinely enjoys the show.

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Andrew Garfield

"The intensity of working on projects like Spider-Man, which might surprise you, or the current play I'm involved in, can be overwhelming. During those moments when I'm offstage, all I crave is the escape of reality television. Shows like The Voice or The Bachelor offer the perfect distraction and are truly the pinnacle of entertainment!"

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Eddie Redmayne

During an interview with Jennifer Lawrence, the Theory of Everything actor shared his affinity for the same interests as her. "After spending my days pretending to be well-versed in astronomy and physics, I find solace in indulging in The Real Housewives... I've secretly harbored a fondness for fabricated reality television since the days of The Hills," he disclosed to her in a 2015 Interview magazine interview.

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis

This couple love watching The Bachelor franchise so much so that they appeared on Rachel Lindsay’s season of The Bachelorette to help her find her match!

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Rihanna

The cast of Vanderpump Rules had a major freak-out when the Grammy winner shared an Instagram video in April 2018. In the video, Rihanna can be seen cracking up at Tom Schwartz, which she deemed as the "easily the best clip on TV". Schwartz responded with crying and heart emojis, while Katie Maloney hilariously commented, "lol! Dude!"