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8 celebrity slips and trips

Not every performance can be perfect.

By Michelle Hill

Demi Lovato's iHeartRadio/Z100 Jingle Ball performance took a turn for the worse after she tripped over a microphone stand and fell. She's not the first star to take a tumble on stage. We've compiled some of the best and most recent celebrity slips and trips.

Jennifer Lawrence, Oscars 2013

In one of the most memorable moments of the 2013 Oscars, Jennifer Lawrence's Dior gown caught on the stage stairs as she climbed to accept her award for Best Actress. Lawrence tripped and fell, but luckily Hugh Jackman was there to help her back up.

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Madonna, Brit Awards 2015

During a performance of her song "Living for Love" at the 2015 Brit Awards, Madonna fell backwards down a set of three stairs after one of her backing dancers appeared to accidentally pull on her cape. The pop star landed on her back, but later confirmed she was just fine.

Demi Lovato, WaterMarke Tower 2015

Demi Lovato's Jingle Ball fall wasn't her only tumble this year. During a promotional poolside concert in Los Angeles in July, the "Cool for Summer" singer slipped on the wet pool deck and almost found herself in the water.

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Harry Styles, Qualcomm Stadium 2015

At a One Direction concert in San Diego this summer, Harry Styles suffered a major slip on stage while the band was singing "Through the Dark." The singer tried to break his fall using the mic stand, but ultimately landed on the ground. He quickly shook it off and laughed alongside the audience.

Ariana Grande, Jingle Ball 2014

Demi Lovato isn't the only one who has had trouble with the Jingle Ball stage. Last year, singer Ariana Grande missed her step and slipped on confetti in her stilettos. "Woo, girl, I almost died up there," she told the audience before pulling herself together and finishing her performance.

Jennifer Lawrence, "Mockingjay-Part 2" premiere 2015

Jennifer Lawrence maintained her clumsy reputation this year by stumbling backwards up a flight of stairs during the Mockingjay-Part 2 premiere in Madrid. The actress was having issues with her gown, but fortunately her team was there to assist her before entering the theater.

The Edge, Rogers Arena 2015

U2 was in the middle of performing "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," when guitarist, The Edge, accidentally walked off the walkway. The rest of the band continued to play while he was quickly helped up by security guards. He later joked on Instagram, "'Didn't see the edge, I'm ok!! #U2ieTour."

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Sarah Hyland, Teen Choice Awards 2015

At this year's Teen Choice Awards, Sarah Hyland took to the stage to present the first award of the night only to trip and fly across the platform. She managed to save herself, but not before cursing her misfortune. The Modern Family actress quickly covered her mouth and laughed, telling the audience, "I do that sometimes, guys. I'm awkward."

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