The 16 Best Stage Falls Caught on Tape

We've all witnessed superstars take the long fall from success, but here we enjoy their literal plunges from the spotlight. Beware of flying high-heel debris, fumbled recoveries and shattered dignity.

16. Madonna
Eighty-five thousand fans in Horsens, Denmark, got a chance to see the Material Girl take a tumble during a thrilling rendition of her 2005 single "Hung Up." Looks like all those years of yoga still haven't balanced her out. Here's to better luck with Kabbalah.


15. Britney Spears
Sadly, this is the most dignified clip we've seen of Britney Spears in a long time. Her public indulgences with booze, fast food and Starbucks finally take their toll on her equilibrium in this footage of Spears clapping with a crowd in Japan.


14. Shakira 
Hips Don't Lie, but they certainly give out on occasion. Latin-American sensation Shakira bangs her head on the stage while covering Aerosmith's "(Dude) Looks Like a Lady" in New York City. The voices in the clip may be Spanish, but the language of humiliation is universal. See the video here.


13. Robbie Williams
Watch as this narcissist from across the pond takes an unsuccessful Walk on the Wild Side at this 1996 concert in Leeds, England. Not a bad recovery, but let this be a lesson to those attempting to steal Ashlee Simpson's dance moves.

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