21. Sacha Baron Cohen Throws Ashes on Ryan Seacrest (2012)
As his The Dictator character Admiral General Aladeen, Sacha Baron Cohen spilled “ashes” from a golden urn directly onto Ryan Seacrest during a live red-carpet interview. The prank went wrong when the prop contents actually hit Seacrest, creating an awkward mess on camera.
The staged chaos turned uncomfortable fast and highlighted the risks of prank interviews at high-profile events.
