Female Armpits: 18 Sweaty Celebrity Moments and Pit Stains

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It’s bad enough to ruin a look you and your glam squad spent so much time putting together, but these celebrities also had those embarrassing moments immortalized forever, thanks or no thanks to the paparazzi.

Looking at the bright side, at least pictures prove that, hey, celebrities really are just like us! Check out these once perfectly coiffed celebrities photographed with all manners of stains on their dresses caused by sweat, water, and other mysterious substances.

Don’t miss more embarrassing moments of famous people with pelvic bone cleavage and wind-blown skirts!

1. Paula Patton’s Stained Hem

Paula Patton is first on this list because she and the mysterious blot on the hem of her Versace dress inspired it.

We empathize with her the most, though, because getting stains on yourself is almost guaranteed to happen when you wear all-white.

Paula Patton at the 2014 Spirit Awards Nominations Press Conference at W Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, on November 26, 2013Paula Patton at the 2014 Spirit Awards Nominations Press Conference at W Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, on November 26, 2013

2. Madonna’s Armpit Stain

Seems like Madonna couldn’t stand the heat at this party.

Madonna with armpit stain outside the Marc Jacobs Met Costume Gala after-party at Monkey Bar in New York City on May 4, 2009Madonna with armpit stain outside the Marc Jacobs Met Costume Gala after-party at Monkey Bar in New York City on May 4, 2009

3. Dita Von Teese’s Wet Dress

There’s hope yet for us!

Dita Von Teese ruined her stylish dressDita Von Teese ruined her stylish dress

Even the always graceful and elegant Dita Von Teese couldn’t avoid spilling something on herself.

Dita Von Teese at the Lambertz Monday Night Schoko & Fashion party at the Alten Wartesaal in Cologne, Germany, on February 1, 2010Dita Von Teese at the Lambertz Monday Night Schoko & Fashion party at the Alten Wartesaal in Cologne, Germany, on February 1, 2010

4. Katherine Heigl’s Sweaty Breasts

Boob sweat: the worst kind of sweat stain.

Katherine Heigl with sweaty boobs at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy AwardsKatherine Heigl with sweaty boobs at the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on August 27, 2006

5. Eva Mendes With Sweaty Armpits

Things got a little too hot for Eva Mendes at Spike TV’s Scream Awards.

Eva Mendes with armpit sweat stain at Spike TV presents the Scream Awards held at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles, California, on October 7, 2006Eva Mendes with armpit sweat stain at Spike TV presents the Scream Awards held at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles, California, on October 7, 2006

6. Donatella Versace’s Water-Stained Dress

The combination of stripper heels and wet stairs is just an accident waiting to happen.

Donatella Versace holding her water-stained dress after tripping on the stairs at Sir Elton John's 60th birthday party held at Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City on March 24, 2007Donatella Versace holding her water-stained dress after tripping on the stairs at Sir Elton John’s 60th birthday party held at Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City on March 24, 2007

7. Pamela Anderson’s Stained Dress

It must’ve been one helluva night for Pamela Anderson because she came out with her dress stained, spilled on, and ripped.

It must've been one helluva night for Pamela Anderson because she came out with her dress stained, spilled on, and rippedPamela Anderson leaving The Abbey restaurant and bar in Los Angeles, California, on August 10, 2008

8. Kirsten Dunst’s Sweaty Armpit

The pressure when you’re face-to-face with all those photographers proved to be too intense for Kirsten Dunst.

Kristen Dunst with armpit stain at the Melancholia photo call at the 2011 Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 18, 2011Kristen Dunst at the Melancholia photocall at the 2011 Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 18, 2011

9. Katie Price Acts Drunks

Is Katie Price acting fake-drunk here? Apparently, this is her after only a few drinks.

Katie Price with a stain on her dress after a few drinks in Sanderson in London, England, on August 3, 2007Katie Price with a stain on her dress after a few drinks in Sanderson in London, England, on August 3, 2007

10. Leona Lewis’s Grease Stain

Double whammy for Leona Lewis here: a weird grease stain and an upskirt.

Leona Lewis's upskirt moment while leaving NobuLeona Lewis’s upskirt moment while leaving Nobu restaurant in London, England, on August 1, 2011

11. Peaches Geldorf’s Stain Map

Peaches Geldorf’s dress was so tight, we could imagine that stain map being under her dress.

Peaches Geldof leaving Bungalow 8 Club in London, England, on June 20, 2011Peaches Geldof leaving Bungalow 8 Club in London, England, on June 20, 2011

12. Jenna Ushkowitz’s Stained Blue Dress

No use crying over a spilled drink for Jenna Ushkowitz.

'Glee' star Jenna Ushkowitz leaving Whisky Mist club in London, England, on June 15, 2010‘Glee’ star Jenna Ushkowitz leaving Whisky Mist club in London, England, on June 15, 2010

13. Lara Pulver’s Wet Dress

Isn’t it horrible to be caught in the rain with a dress in a fabric that shows every single raindrop? Laura Pulver and many other British celebrities had to battle the rain at the 2013 BAFTAs.

Lara Pulver at the 2013 Arqiva British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs) held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England, on May 12, 2013Lara Pulver at the 2013 Arqiva British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs) held at the Royal Festival Hall in London, England, on May 12, 2013

14. Georgina Dorsett’s Pit Stain

Below is Georgina Dorsett with a tiny baby bump and a tiny pit stain.

Georgina Dorsett with a tiny baby bump and a tiny pit stainGeorgina Dorsett at “Dancing with United” at The Point Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, UK, on March 7, 2013

15. Penny Lancaster-Stewart’s Dress Failure

You risk this happening when you decide to eat or drink something inside a dark theater.

Penny Lancaster-Stewart heading to a cab after watching 'Singin' in the Rain' at the Palace Theatre in London, England, on June 14, 2012Penny Lancaster-Stewart heading to a cab after watching ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ at the Palace Theatre in London, England, on June 14, 2012

16. Kelly Osbourne’s Bloody Dress

Okay, so Kelly Osbourne’s blood-stained dress is a Halloween costume, but it’s an epic stained dress nonetheless.

Kelly Osbourne's blood-stained dress is a Halloween costume, but it's an epic stained dress nonethelessKelly Osbourne at the Bootsy Bellows Halloween party in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on October 31, 2013

17. Kylie Minogue’s Stained Satin Dress

It rained down on everyone at the 2014 amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala, but Kylie Minogue had the misfortune of wearing a Juan Carlos Obando satin dress that showed all the water it had soaked up at the hemline.

Kylie Minogue had the misfortune of wearing a Juan Carlos Obando satin dress that showed all the water it had soaked up at the hemlineKylie Minogue at the amfAR 21st Annual Cinema Against AIDS Gala held during the 67th Cannes Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Cap d’Antibes, France, on May 22, 2014

18. Sharon Stone’s Water-Soaked Hemline

Another 2014 amfAR gala attendee, Sharon Stone’s Roberto Cavalli dress that was made of stretch jersey was heavily weighed down by a water-soaked hemline. Good thing the weight of the water didn’t pull down those hip cutouts farther than where they should be.

Sharon Stone's Roberto Cavalli dress that was made of stretch jersey was heavily weighed down by a water-soaked hemlineSharon Stone at the amfAR 21st Annual Cinema Against AIDS Gala held during the 67th Cannes Film Festival at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc Cap d’Antibes, France, on May 22, 2014

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