What kind of questions make celebrities squirm in their seats?

Celebrity interview is an art. Like negotiation, there needs to be a certain degree of compromise and sensitivity while sticking a microphone under the person’s nose.

But from time to time, journalists jump at the chance to bombard celebrities with hard-hitting or awkward questions – (well, you can’t blame them for trying!) – they would rather save for tête-à-tête sessions with close pals.

While many keep their cool with nonchalance and respond with measured poise, some get tongue-tied and scram for the fastest exit when cornered with a touchy topic.

Click through the gallery to read some of our celebs’ awkward experiences and how they got out of those tricky situations.