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

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3. Dustin Diamond

Dustin Diamond is synonymous with the D-list celebrity, although he might consider himself to be an A-list actor. Diamond is best known for his role as Screech Powers on the teen sitcom Saved By The Bell. He played the role for roughly 12 to 13 years through four incarnations of the series. At one time, he was the adorable nerdy teen star but he quickly grew out of that. In his adult years, he struggled to maintain his previous fame and just couldn’t reach the top in Hollywood. In a desperate attempt to make news, he starred in and directed a private tape, although he later claimed he used a stunt double. He created a great deal of controversy when he wrote the tell-all book, Behind the Bell, about his time on Saved By The Bell. He made wild allegations about his co-stars and even claimed that he slept with over 2,000 women, including NBC’s VP of children’s programming.

2. Farrah Abraham

Farrah Abraham first gained fame when she was cast in the MTV series 16 and Pregnant. She became an overnight celebrity and the talk of the town. As it often happens, the talk died down quickly and she slowly faded from the spotlight, although she isn’t aware of it. After her pregnancy, she starred in the spin-off series Teen Mom. Later, she released an autobiography, My Teenage Dream Ended, which dealt with her pregnancy, drug addiction, and many personal tragedies. It became a New York Times Bestseller, reaching the 11th spot. However, that wasn’t enough to break her out of the D-list pack. She released an album that bombed and received negative reviews. She later starred in a private video that was leaked before briefly embarking on an adult film career. In 2015, she appeared on the reality series Celebrity Big Brother. That is usually a strong indication of one’s standing as a celebrity.

1. Snooki And The Jersey Shore Cast

In 2009, the cast of the Jersey Shore became household names. They immediately became world famous reality stars. Snooki, in particular, gained a great deal of attention for her unique personality. The series created a great deal of controversy because of its portrayal of Italian-Americans, despite a majority of the cast not having Italian heritage. Regardless, Snooki and the rest of the cast were everywhere and their antics became legendary. After the series concluded in 2012, none of them have even come close to achieving the same level of fame. Most of the cast members fell into obscurity for a few years. Snooki and Jwoww briefly starred in the reality series Snooki & Jwoww. Snooki also had a brief stint in the WWE but they soon became nothing more than D-list stars. Recently, the Jersey Shore cast reunited for a reunion special, Jersey Shore Reunion Road trip. Additionally, the cast will return for Jersey Shore: Family Vacation.