The 2022 pop culture momentos were numerous, from Bennifer 2.0 to the slap that was heard across the globe,
It seems that just weeks ago we were ringing the 2022 mark. But as we head into 2023, it is important to reflect on all that happened in the past year. There were incredible highs and lows. In pop culture it seemed that every week was a new and exciting moment. The year was marked by a greater number of viral memes and videos than in the past. After two years of pandemics, 2022’s excessive virality was an appreciated and much-needed relief. These are the greatest pop-culture moments, from Bennifer2.0 to a negroni Sbagliato.
Rihanna’s Pregnancy
Rihanna isn’t afraid of breaking the internet. However, her pregnancy announcement received one of the most reaction moments in her history. Pregnant Rihanna was perhaps the best news to kick off 2022. Her virality was not diminished after her announcement. She has become a fashion icon with her bold maternity looks.
Julia Fox’s Uncut gems, and Things Like That
The internet’s obsession Julia Fox is perhaps the most surprising thing to emerge from 2022. Although she was briefly dated Kanye West for a while, Fox quickly became a media darling. However, the former dominatrix has shown that she is capable of being a star on her own.
Fox has provided us with many references to pop culture, but her ” Uncut Jewels (and other similar)” video is the most notable. While she was being interviewed for a podcast the internet went wild with Fox’s exaggerated pronunciations in some of her answers. You can’t help but listen to her voice on repeat, no matter how bizarre.
No wonder she was Josh Safdie’s inspiration.
Bennifer 2.0
It’s the most romantic love story in history. After 19 year separation, 2022 saw the return of Jennifer Lopez to Ben Affleck. The couple has been together for over 20 years. There have been plenty of paparazzi photographs to prove it.
Kim Kardashian as Marilyn Monroe
Kim Kardashian’s decision at the 2022 Met Gala to wear a iconic dress that was custom made for Marilyn Monroe was a surprising one. The look was loved or hated by many, but it created a significant moment on the red-carpet and provoked a lot of attention on social media.
Reactions were divided with some admiring Kardashian for wearing such an iconic piece of American culture, while others called her tone-deaf and said it was disrespectful to wear such a timeless piece. The look was also completely out of place. It was revealed that some parts of the dress had been damaged because they were too small. It is unlikely that she will wear a dress worn by iconic figures in the past, judging from the history of the Kardashians. This situation has led to interesting conversations about the delicate line between disrespect and appreciation.
The Slap
Will Smith’s slap on Chris Rock at 2022 Oscars was the most famous slap in the history of the Internet. The incident quickly went viral with many memes created by social media users. The shocking incident is one of the most memorable moments of the year, even though physical assault should never be joked about.
Rumor Shutdown – Hailey Bieber & Selena Gomez
Within 60 seconds Hailey Bieber, and Selena Gomez made a cultural shift. After being compared for many years due to the Justin Bieber love triangle, the singer and model finally proved that there is no bad blood between them. They were photographed hugging and laughing together at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala.
Kendall Jenner cutting a cucumber
It doesn’t matter if you don’t cook your meals. A scene from The Kardashians featured Kendall Jenner . It was a scene that viewers saw as she struggled to cut a cucumber. People were baffled at her unusual hand placements. Although it has been established for years that the Kar Jenner clan lives in an entirely different reality, moments like these serve as constant reminders.
Lea Michele in Funny Girl
Nobody is going to pour rain on Lea Michele’s parade, not after she was declared Fanny Brice to be on Broadway. Gleeks and others were impressed by Michele’s confirmation of her role in Funny Girl. The show’s viewers were immediately struck by the fact that Michele, who played Fanny Brice in Funny Girl and Rachel in Glee, was able to see this real-life Glee episode right before their eyes. Gleeks as well as theater lovers have been overwhelmingly praising Michele for her performances, despite all the jokes.
Harry Styles, Don’t Worry Dear
After appearing briefly in Eternals, and Dunkirk the fans eagerly awaited Harry Styles’s return to acting. The film Do Not Worry Darling gave viewers exactly what they expected. In anticipation of the premiere, online users and fans waited eagerly to see what Styles would do.
The film’s release made his character viral due to the transformation from a charismatic husband, to a greasy, incel. His outstanding performances and extraordinary voice make him a fascinating character. It is clear that Styles was a major part of many pop culture moments this year. His performance in Don’t Worry Darling will be remembered fondly.
Heidi Klum, a Worm
Heidi Klum has long been known to be the Queen of Halloween. This year, however, she took it to another level. Klum was a worm at her Halloween party. The Hollywood Reporter reported that Klum’s costume took her four months to design and that it took 12 hours to complete. Although it wasn’t the most practical, it was enough to make her the Halloween 20022 winner. Her appearance on the carpet was followed by a torrent of social media posts about her outfit, with the most popular being “Would It Still Love Me if I Was a Worm”
Wednesday Addam’s Dancing Scene
Perhaps Wednesday featured the inspired gothcore fashion style. Maybe Jenna Ortega’s Golden Globes nominated performance on Wednesday Addams. Our favorite scene was Ortega’s own-choreographed dance at Nevermore Academy’s Rave’N Dance. This scene quickly became a viral hit, particularly on TikTok. Many social media users recreated the dance, which is not surprising. Now that we have seen Ortega’s dance moves, we hope to see more of them in Wednesday.