As 2025 draws to a close, it's time to look back at the year through the words of the famous, the powerful, and the occasionally perplexing. From bizarre pet bereavement confessions to blunt political assessments, the past twelve months have delivered a treasure trove of memorable soundbites.
We've compiled the most curious, controversial, and candid quotes of the year into the ultimate 2025 quiz. How well do you remember who said what?
Hollywood Confessions & Royal Revelations
The year saw celebrities opening up in surprisingly personal ways. Gwyneth Paltrow revealed how she coped with the loss of a pet, telling an interviewer, 'One of the dogs died and I became an empty-nester. The numerologist contextualised all of this for me.'
Meanwhile, the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, spoke about her creative philosophy, stating, 'I've always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it.' In a more pragmatic romantic revelation, model Caprice had a blunt take on her husband's gestures: 'He doesn't do flowers any more – I prefer cash.'
Veteran actress Sharon Stone offered some frank advice to rising star Sydney Sweeney, saying, 'It's OK to use what mama gave you. It's OK to use every bit of hotness you have.'
Political Punchlines & Westminster Warfare
UK politics provided no shortage of fiery commentary. Labour frontbencher Shabana Mahmood gave a brutally honest answer about leadership ambitions, remarking, 'You shouldn't believe anyone in politics who says they're not ambitious about the top job because they're basically lying.'
Another Labour MP, Wes Streeting, felt he was unfairly targeted in party manoeuvring, claiming he was 'kneecapped' over leadership speculation. He quipped, 'Whoever's been briefing this has been watching too much Celebrity Traitors. It's the worst attack on a Faithful since Joe Marler was kicked out.'
On the other side of the aisle, Tory stalwart Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg made a characteristically pointed statement about patriotism: 'It is peculiar that people who hate their country want to run it.'
Unfiltered Entertainment & Candid Culture
The world of showbusiness delivered some of the year's most hilarious and honest moments. TV judge Simon Cowell admitted to cosmetic surgery regrets, saying, 'I used to have filler, then I saw a picture of myself and thought, 'Oh God, I look like a real weirdo.''
Comedian Alan Carr vividly described a chaotic radio interview, recalling, 'I once did an interview on the radio with Janet Street-Porter and it sounded like two seagulls fighting over a chip.'
Music icon Mariah Carey shared her unique perspective on ageing, declaring, 'I don't allow ageing. It just doesn't happen. I don't know time. I do not acknowledge time.' Meanwhile, singer James Blunt bemoaned the solitary life of a songwriter, noting, 'To be in a band you need friends. Without those I just found myself upstairs on my own with an acoustic guitar writing miserable songs.'
From the poignant to the plain silly, these quotes paint a vivid picture of a year in the public eye. Whether offering life advice, political critique, or simply a moment of unexpected honesty, these statements have cemented their place in 2025's cultural ledger.
