15 Insane Celebrity Demands For Dressing Rooms
When it comes to celebrities and their dressing rooms, requests can get quite outlandish and a bit bizarre. In reality, can we really blame them though? Hypothetically speaking, let's say you were a public figure… what would you demand to have in your dressing room? Personally, I'd trip out! After much thought, my list would consist of: 1 pu-pu platter, 1 assorted fruit and veggie platter (with Ranch dip), 2 professional cheerleaders, a Samsung 110-inch Ultra HDTV, ROKU with Netflix, a massage table w/ Asian masseuse and oils included, black lights, white XL T-shirt's, Snoog Dogg and Wiz Khalifa, 1 velvet sofa, 1 La-Z-Boy chair, cases of spring water and a Shih Tzu.
Now, you can't tell me that list ain't on fleek! If you think that list is something, than you haven't seen anything yet. Some of these stars ask for the most off-the-wall stuff, from shower shoes to fake trees. One celeb, even requests an entire smoothie station! Well, we're not mad at that, smoothies do rock (pineapple/banana/mango smoothie all day). Nevertheless, here's a behind-the-scenes look into some of your favorite entertainers' dressing rooms in all their splendor.
15 Jennifer Lopez: All White Dressing Room
Jenny from the block, used to have a little now she has a lot… a lot of demands that is! An 'Artist Rider' outlines the personal preferences of the artist (e.g. dressing room requirements, fruits/desserts, beverages, extras, etc). Jennifer Lopez practices hard and performs her heart out for her fans, thereby it's only right that she has an abundance of perks included in her rider. One request the singer/actress has is that EVERYTHING in her dressing room be the in the shade of white. JLo's rider consist of: White Room, White Flowers (Lilies and Roses), White tables and/or tablecloths, White drapes, White candles, White couches. In addition: Hair Sink & Make-Up station, CD Player, TV/VCR, Balance Bars (Honey Peanut), Kerns, Nantucket's, Snapple's, Evian Water, Vanilla Ice Cream, Brownies, Apple Pie (A la mode), Chocolate Chip Cookies, Watermelon, Honey Dew Melon, Papaya, Cantaloupe, Green Seedless Grapes, Mango. The woman likes to eat!
14 Blake Shelton: Peppered Or Teriyaki Beef Jerky & 1 Bag Of Cheetos
Country singer, Blake Shelton, has everything-a job on "The Voice", Gwen Stefani as his significant other, and a gang of awesome things on his rider! We'll just jump straight into Shelton's rider items, for the list is quite intensive: 1 package of peppered or teriyaki beef jerky, 1 large bag of Cheetos, 1 large bag of BBQ Baked Lays chips, 1 1/2 gallon of 2% Milk, 1 assorted box of low sugar fruit juice, Starbucks or Folgers Breakfast Blend Coffee, Half & Half, 1 bottle of French Vanilla Creamer (liquid), Assorted breakfast cereal, 1 box of protein bars, 1 package of sliced turkey and sliced cheese, 1 loaf of sliced wheat bread, 1 bag of Hershey's Chocolate Minis, 3 packs of Orbitz assorted gum, 1 large can of assorted nuts, 1 package of LARGE Styrofoam cups, 1 medium size fruit basket, 1 Case of Bud Light (cans only) 1 Case of Miller Lite (cans only) 2 Bottles of Bacardi Clear Rum 2 Bottles of red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon).
13 Adele: Pack Of Marlboro Lights & 6 Metal Teaspoons
Adele, has one of the most prolific singing voices in music history. To sustain her vocals, we'd think the singer would have in her dressing room items like hot tea and honey; the absolute last thing we'd think she'd demand-is some Marlboro Lights! Total oxymoron. Check out Adele's rider: 1 Pack Marlboro Light plus 1 disposable cigarette lighter, 6 metal teaspoons, 6 Large mugs for tea (new, washed and dried), 2 "Squeezy" bottles clear honey (not organic), 12 Small bottles still (non-carbonated) spring water, 1 Electric kettle for BOILING water, 1 Bottle very best quality red wine (Italian, French or Spanish), 1 Assortment of chewing gum, 1 Small selection fresh fruit (bananas, apples, grapes, fresh berries. NO CITRUS FRUIT!), 1 Small plate of assorted freshly made, individually wrapped sandwiches (chicken salad. sandwiches must NOT contain tomatoes, vinegar, chili or citrus fruit), private toilet and shower facility, adequate 240volt electrical outlets, ambient room temperature of 20°C.
12 Justin Bieber: 1 Professional Quality Steamer, Swedish Fish & A Size XS T-Shirt
We feel Biebs on the Swedish Fish in the dressing room, those things are the bomb. What's up with the XS T-shirts though? Is his shirt size really that small? Or does he just throw them at the crowd? Doesn't matter to us really, whatever floats his boat. Here's a list of what Justin Bieber elects to have in his dressing room: 1 package of men's white crew neck T-shirts size XS, 1 large back of Swedish Fish, 1 Professional quality steamer, Professional quality iron and ironing board, 1 Vicks steam inhaler, 2 Cases of water, 2 Cases of Coke, 1 Case Ginger Ale, 2 Cases Diet Coke, 1 12 pack of Vitamin Water, 1 deli platter, 1 fruit platter, all utensils & all condiments, 2 bottles of honey, 4 fresh lemons, 1 bag of potato chips, 1 jar of mixed nuts, 2 loaves of whole wheat bread & white bread, 10 clean white towels, Purel antibacterial soap.
11 Lady Gaga: Veggie Hot Dogs, A Smoothie Station & 3 Fans
Lady Gaga has sported red meat as an outfit before, therefore you can envisage that she'd have some pretty intriguing things in her dressing room. On one tour, she requested to have a "a mannequin with puffy pink pubic hair"… what she was going to do with that, lord only knows! Some of Gaga's dressing rooms particulars: A smoothie station (with frozen berries, fuze and whey protein or non-fat Greek yogurt), Hot dogs (Yves veggie dogs eaten with toothpicks), 3 fans, Blender needed, Tea kettle (organic ginger and lemongrass tea and honey are very important), 2 Bottles of white wine with wine opener (Kendall Jackson or Robert Mondavi preferred), 1 Pack of Straws, 1 Cushioned office style chair, TV with cable and a DVD player, 1 Rolling clothing rack, 4 Unscented candles, Cool-mist humidifier, 1 4-pack of Red Bull Light (on ice), 2 Bottles of Green Tea, 1 Container of Guacamole, 1 Plate of cheese (non-smelly, non-sweaty on ice) with whole wheat/healthy crackers, A mix of assorted fresh fruit (cut and must have edible skin OR edible seeds OR citrus).
10 Alicia Keys: 3 Menus For Local Seafood And Italian Restaurants & 2 Cases Of Beer
It appears that Alicia Keys likes to eat and sip on a lil' brew! Nothing wrong with that. Actually, beer has several health benefits; such as anticancer properties, a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, increased bone density, the prevention of dementia and coronary disease, aid to the digestive system, anti-aging properties, as well as treating diabetes, gallstones, kidney stones, osteoporosis, and hypertension. In her dressing room, the singer opts for: 2 Cases of beer (one imported and one domestic; brands preferred: Amstel Light, Corona, Bud, Bud Light or local beer), 3 menus for local seafood & Italian restaurants, 7 sets of metal silverware, 1 Lighter 3 Glade Candles (French Vanilla, Rain shower, Wild Berry or Tangerine Ginger), 3 Cans of Chunk White Tuna, 10 Nutri-Grain Bars (Blueberry, Cherry, Apple, Strawberry), 6 Individual Packets of Quaker Oats Instant Oatmeal (Brown Sugar and Apple Cinnamon), 1 Assorted Fruit Platter with strawberries, seedless red grapes, bananas, mango, blueberries, cantaloupe and raspberries, room-temperature Evian and Aquafina water, chocolate almond milk.
9 Will Ferrell: An Electric 3-Wheel Scooter & A Fake Tree On Wheels
Leave it to funny man, Will Ferrell, to petition for a fake tree (on wheels at that) in his dressing room! Apart from that, the actor also requires a painted rainbow on wheels and a set of stairs on wheels. We're scratching our heads too but eh, if it makes him happy… Dressing room necessities of Mr. Ferrell's are: a 15-foot-tall fake tree on wheels, 1 Electric 3-wheel mobility scooter, 1 rainbow (can be painted on canvas) on wheels, 1 headset microphone (Janet Jackson style), 1 flight of stairs on wheels, Guinness beer, Smart Water or Fiji Water, assorted sodas (Coke, Diet Coke, 7Up), Raw roasted almonds, Protein bars (Peanut butter chocolate Zone Bars, Peanut Butter Power Bars), fresh fruit, assorted sandwiches.
8 Jay Z: Bread, 1 Jar Of Peanut Butter & 1 Jar Of Jelly
Although Jay Z is originally from Marcy Houses (a deadly public housing complex in Brooklyn, NY), he is more so known for singing about an extraordinarily affluent lifestyle in his records. "I was popping that Cristal when all y'all n****s thought it was beer and s**t, you know; Wearing that platinum s**t when all y'all chicks thought it was silver and s**t"-yup, that's Jay for ya. Providing that, you can figure why we were nearly floored when we discovered that one of main things the rapper calls for in his dressing room… is freakin' peanut butter and jelly! Jigga's rider: 1 Jar of good quality peanut butter, 1 Jar of good quality grape jelly, 1 loaf of wheat bread, 7 Dressing Rooms (total), Desired room temperature of 72 degrees, 1 Love Seat, 1 Large Couch, 2 Matching End Tables, 2 48-Cases of Fiji Water (24 cold/24 room temperature), 6 Cans of Coca-Cola, 6 Cans of Red Bull, 6 Bottles of Vitamin Water, ceramic and disposable cups, All requests for alcohol were shaved from the list, 1 Hot tea service for 4, hot water kettle.
7 Rihanna: Cheetah Or Leopard Throw Rug & A Humidifier
You heard what RiRi said… "B**** better have my money"! Shorty not playin' no games and best believe her pimp hand is strong. "S***, your wife in the backseat of my brand new foreign car; Don't act like you forgot, I call the shots!"-duly noted. When it comes to Rihanna's dressing room needs, just get her her stuff and keep it pushing, kay? Ri's rider comprises of: 1 Large throw rug-plush and animal print (Cheetah, Leopard; must be CLEAN, as she will walk on it barefoot), 1 Humidifier, Pipe and Drape the room in Dark Blue or Black drapes with Icy Blue Chiffon draped nicely on top, White drapes to cover lockers and/or brick, 5 AC power outlets, Adequate lighting for a "relaxed atmosphere", 6 Candles (Archipelago Black Forest), 4 Small clear square vases with White Tulips (no foliage, 2nd choice: White Casablanca Lilies no foliage, 3rd choice: White Freesia, no foliage), 1 clear vase with Sterling Lavender Roses, 1 full length mirror, 2 Fan Heaters, 6 floor lamps with Dimmers, 6-8 Throw Pillows for Couches, 2 comfortable love seats, 1 6ft comfortable couch (white, cloth, plush; no leather).
6 Taylor Swift: 3 Boxes Of Kraft Macaroni And Cheese, Twizzlers & 1 Avocado
We love Tay Tay because she's so down-to-earth, even with her dressing room standards. Swift's dressing room is more like a college dorm than a plush lounge! When on the job, the singer asks for: 3 Boxes Kraft Macaroni/Cheese, 1 Bag of Twizzlers red licorice, 1 Avocado, *If arriving before 11 a.m., the following from Starbucks: 1 Grande ICED Caramel Latte w/ 2 sweet-n-lows, 1 Grande ICED Americano w/ 2 sweet-n-lows with soy milk, 1 slice pumpkin loaf, 1 Stick Butter, 2 4-Packs of Red Bull, 1 12-Pack Corona Beer, 1 12-Pack New Castle Beer, 1 Bottle Welch's Grape Juice, 1 Case of Smart Water, 1 Pint Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream, 1 Pint Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Brownie Frozen Yogurt, 1 tomato, 1 orange, 1 bag shredded lettuce, 1 Quart 2% Chocolate Milk, 1 16 oz. Lowfat Cottage Cheese, 1 Bag Tostitos Tortilla Chips, 1 Jar Pace Picante Sauce (mild), 1 bag frozen Edemame (it's soy beans… find in the frozen vegetable section).
5 Mariah Carey: 8 Tall Leafy Plants, 3 Bottles Of Chardonnay & Sugarless Gum
When you look up the word 'diva' in the dictionary, you see Mariah Carey's picture smack next to it (okay you don't really, but, you might as well). Carey is infamously known for two things: 1) the sickest high-note hitter ever to grace a microphone, and 2) her acquired taste/"divaness". After reading her rider list, you tell us whether or not you feel Mariah Carey deserves her photo in Webster's dictionary: 8 "tall, leafy plants", 3 Bottles Chilled Chardonnay, Sugarless gum, The entry door should open into the living room space, not the dressing room, Each room must be draped around every perimeter (Black drapes are fine), Temperature should be about 75 degrees, 1Plain Color Three Seat Couch, no busy patterns; black, dark grey, cream, dark pink are fine, 12 1-Liter of Fiji Water, 12 Coke bottles, 12 Diet Coke bottles, 12 Vanilla Protein Drinks, 6 Sparkling Water (Pellegrino) bottles, 12 Melon Flavor Gatorade, 6 Red Wine Glasses, 6 White Wine Glasses, 4 Joe Malone Vanilla Candles, 2 Vases White Roses, Fried Chicken (warm), 12 Small Bottles water (room temperature), 3 Whole lemons and honey.
4 Eminem: 16 Cans Of Sugar-Free Red Bull & A Jar Of Banana Peppers
One thing we know Marshall Mathers genuinely does not want in his dressing room-is his mother! Eminem has always been a controversial figure, however, his dressing room stipulations are actually quite painless. All Em needs is: 16 cans of sugar-free Red Bull, 6 cans of Red Bull, 1 jar of banana peppers, 25 pound dumbbells, 24-Diet Coke 16oz plastic bottles, 12 Diet Coke 12oz cans, 6 Verner ginger ale sodas (or Schweppes), 48 Daisani bottles, Poland Spring 12oz bottles (NO Evian), 1 Loaf white bread, 1 Loaf wheat bread, 6 Lunchables snacks (3 turkeys & 3 ham with cheese), Large fresh jumbo shrimps with cocktail sauce and plenty of lemons, Gundelsheim pickles, Dannon Light & Fit yogurt (4 containers, strawberry/banana), Snyder's pretzels, Vitamin Water (No Diet).
3 Kanye West: A Barber's Chair, A Tub Of Yogurt & A Pair Of Shower Shoes
"Excuse me, was you saying something? Uh uh, you can't tell me nothing!"-Kanye meant that lyric with the up-most sincerity. You can't tell Mr. West nothing when it comes to his music, his fashion line, his wife Kimmy, his kids, nor, his dressing room demands. What Ye wants, Ye gets… period. Yeezy is perhaps the most eccentric as far as what he involves in his rider. Here's all Kanye West expects in his dressing room: A barber's chair, 1 pair of shower shoes, 1 Tub Plain Yogurt for dipping, 4 small Yoplait Yogurt, 1 Bowl of assorted nuts, 1 Bowl of Sunkist Salted Pistachio Nuts (No Red Coloring), 2 Packs of Extra Chewing Gum, 1 Bottle of Hot Sauce (Tabasco, Caribbean Type), 1 Box of Toothpicks, 1 750 ml bottle of Hennessey Liquor, 1 750 ml bottle of SKY or Absolut Vodka, 1 Bottle of Patron Silver Tequila, 4 Six Packs of Heineken Beer, 2 Tubes of Carmex Lip balm, baby wipes, 1 Arm & Hammer "Powder Fresh" Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant Sticks, 1 Men's Large Black Soft Cotton Boxers, 1 Neutrogena Dandruff Shampoo, 1 L'Occitaine Soap, Neutrogena Face Scrub, Nivea Lotion "Intensive".
2 Beyoncé: Heavily Seasoned Chicken Legs & Wings With Cayenne Pepper
Bey may not do the 'funky chicken' as well as George Jefferson, but, she still killing it! It's no secret that Beyoncé is a Southern belle, hailing straight out of Houston, TX. The Southern U.S. is renowned for their immense hospitality and their food. Nobody does food like down South… forget about it. With that in mind, Beyoncé desires mainly wholesome food in her dressing room. Hey, you know what they say, “First we eat, then we do everything else!” View Bey's rider: Juicy Baked Chicken: Legs, Wings & Breast only (Please season with fresh garlic, season salt, black pepper, and Cayenne pepper HEAVILY SEASONED!!), Steamed Garlic Broccoli, Lightly Seasoned Green Beans, Lightly Seasoned Steamed Spinach, 1 Case of Aquafina water (half cold, half room temperature), 1 Hot Tea Set up (Please have NEW Coffee Pot), Sliced Lemons Wedges, Rose scented candles, Lighter for candles, Mp3 player, 1 Large table for catering dressed with white tablecloths, Dressing room should be 78 degrees, 4 Brand New White Towels in bathroom (2 face & 2 body).
1 Katy Perry: Box Of Huggies Baby Wipes, Organic Grown Fruit & No Staff Members Speak To Her
Okay we take that back… Kanye West's dressing room demands have NOTHING on Katy Perry's! Perry is, hands down, thee most demanding musician on this blue planet. Chauffeurs, her rider notes, are not allowed to “start a conversation w/ the client”. Wheelmen are similarly barred from talking with Perry's guests or fans. They are also instructed not to stare at the backseat through the rear view mirror. Drivers too should not “ask for autographs or pictures, and especially not while driving!”. Wowzers is all we have to say. Other items on Katy Perry's rider entail: A box of Huggies baby nature care wipes, Bowl of whole fresh organic grown fruit (apples, bananas, oranges and grapes), Arrangement of pink fresh flowers, White and purple hydrangeas, pink & white roses and peonies (If not available: seasonal white flowers to include white orchids-ABSOLUTELY NO CARNATIONS!), 6 Vitamin Waters Zero (assorted flavors), Plate of fresh-cut Crudités (to include: cucumber, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, snap peas, celery) w/ ranch dip, Snyder's of Hanover Honey Mustard & Onion Pretzel, Jar of Salsa, Baked (blue corn if possible) Tortilla Chips, Freeze dried strawberries, 2 bottles of Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio, Throat coat, Twinnings Chamomile PG tips and Mint medley tea, Fuze slenderize assorted flavors, A jar of quality honey, Plastic drinking straws.