15 D-List Celebs That Think They’re A-List

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12. Vanilla Ice

In the 90’s, Vanilla Ice became one of the biggest stars in the world. He had his big break with the enormously popular single “Ice Ice Baby.” He was on the verge of becoming an A-list star, but by the mid-90’s, he was struggling to be noticed. He later struggled with drug abuse and attempted suicide. However, he’s been able to bounce back. He claimed that he was forced take on a fake persona in the 90’s and is now being himself. In fact, he released several popular albums and cultivated a loyal underground fan base. In 2016, he competed on the 23rd season of the reality dance competition series Dancing with the Stars. He currently hosts The Vanilla Ice Project on the DIY Network. He was once close to living the high life but instead fell from the top of the charts. He’s managed to resume his career as a D-list celebrity.

11. Heidi Montag

Heidi Montag is best known for her appearances in the reality series The Hills. Her relationship with Spencer Pratt and subsequent feud with former best friend, Lauren Conrad, made headlines. However, Heidi has always been destined to be a D-list celebrity. In 2010, she released her debut album Superficial, which ended up being a spectacular failure. Later, she appeared in several reality series, including I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, Celebrity Wife Swap, and Celebrity Big Brother. Heidi and Spencer released a book, How to Be Famous: Our Guide to Looking the Part, Playing the Press, and Becoming a Tabloid Fixture. However, Heidi is infamously known for having a great deal of surgery done. Despite her many attempts, she’s never been able to shed the reality star image.

10. Kate Gosselin

D-list celebs often thrive in the reality TV series environment. It might just be a coincidence but most celebs of this status often appear on a reality show at some point. Kate Gosselin gained worldwide fame after starring in the TLC reality series Jon & Kate Plus 8. It followed the couple as they raised their sextuplets and twins. Following their highly-publicized divorce, the series was renamed Kate Plus 8, which completed its 5th season in December of 2016. She is often accused of exploiting her children for fame. In 2010, she was a contestant on the tenth season of Dancing with the Stars. Additionally, she wrote three books that all ended up being on the New York Times’ Bestsellers list. She did her best to stay relevant and elevate her celebrity status but she soon faded from the spotlight. However, she doesn’t know that and continues to attempt to reclaim her glory.

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