From Bathwater To Jar Of Farts: Times When Celebrities Sold Bizarre Merch

Hollywood star Sydney Sweeney recently grabbed the spotlight for a rather unique product announcement. On June 6, she is releasing a line of bath soaps for men, called Sydney's Bathwater Bliss, which is reportedly made with her actual bathwater. For $8 a bar, fans get a chance to be "closer" to the Euphoria star. 

Made in collaboration with Dr Squatch, the soap reportedly smells like "Morning Wood" with a mild grit. Fan mail has flooded the brand's team, hilariously requesting extra bathwater! While one fan wanted to create a fusion of bonsai with Sydney's bathwater, another wanted to drink it just to review it. One eager fan even offered to pay $400,000 for extra bathwater!

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Sydney Sweeney is not the only celebrity whose merchandise piqued curiosity. Here are more times that public figures leaned into their massive following to give the fans the illusion of being closer to them.

Lady Gaga's DNA Perfume

In the year 2013, Lady Gaga revealed that her new perfume contains 'blood & semen.' Explaining to the Australian radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O, she shared how using it will give the users a sensation of having her on their skin. This perfume apparantly was made up of her blood sample, and smells like an expensive hooker.

Grimes Selling A Piece Of Her Soul – Literally

In 2020, musician Grimes announced that she was selling a piece of her soul as part of a conceptual art project. Initially, $10 million, she later said she was open to negotiations. This move blurred the line between performance art and real-world commerce. 

Gwyneth Paltrow and Kourtney Kardashian’s… Scented Candles

Gwyneth Paltrow’s brand Goop broke the internet with the release of her infamous candle titled “This Smells Like My Vagina.” The $75 candle was a cheeky blend of geranium, citrusy bergamot, and cedar, sold out in hours. Similarly, Kourtney Kardashian’s brand, Poosh, released its own version: “This Smells Like My Pooshy.” 

Stephanie Matto Selling Her Farts in Jars

Reality TV star and influencer Stephanie Matto sold her actual farts in jars. Priced at $1,000 a jar, her product was marketed as a limited edition "souvenir of intimacy." Shockingly, the venture reportedly made her over $200,000 before health concerns forced her to retire the product.

Belle Delphine's Bath Water

Belle Delphine set the gold standard for bizarre influencer merchandise by bottling and selling her used bath water, which was marketed as “GamerGirl Bath Water.” The product sold out quickly despite its absurdity. Some buyers claimed to drink it, while others used it as a collector’s item.

Scarlett Johansson's Used Tissue

In the year 2008, the actor appeared on Tonight, and at one point required a tissue to blow her nose. She later sealed the tissue in a bag after signing it, which went on to be listed in eBay. The amount made by selling the used tissue was later used for charity. 

Queen Victoria's Underwear

A private English collector became the owner of a pair of Queen Victoria's cotton knickers. Sold for $14,500, this pair of knickers dated back to the 1890s with a 45 inch waist. 

A Chunk Of Elvis Presley’s Hair

Yesteryear music sensation Elvis Presley's fandom back then was no joke. A barber once collected some hairlocks of the singer, while cutting his hair. His fans went on to buy his hairlocks for a whopping $72,000!