Hollywood is weird. One minute you're minding your own business, and the next, you're in a digital dogfight with a reality TV titan because you tweeted about "real-world" problems. Honestly, the 2016 feud between Chloe Grace Moretz and Khloe Kardashian is one of those internet artifacts that just refuses to stay buried. It’s like a time capsule of peak "Kimye" era drama, but with a much nastier edge than your standard celebrity spat.
Most people remember the basics: Chloe said something about Kim’s nude selfie, and Khloe came swinging back to defend her sister. But if you look closer, this wasn't just about a photo. It was a collision of two completely different philosophies on fame, body image, and what it means to be "influential" in the age of social media.
The Twitter War That Went Too Far
It basically started in March 2016. Kim Kardashian posted a naked selfie—black bars and all—with the caption, "When you’re like I have nothing to wear LOL." Chloe, who was only 19 at the time, decided to weigh in. She wasn't calling Kim names or being particularly mean, she was just... concerned?
She tweeted at Kim, saying she hoped Kim realized how important it is to set goals for young women, teaching them that they have "so much more to offer than just our bodies."
Kim’s response was a masterclass in early-2010s sass: "let's all welcome @ChloeGMoretz to twitter, since no one knows who she is." Ouch. But that was just the appetizer. The main course came a few months later during the infamous "Snakegate" involving Taylor Swift and the "Famous" lyrics.
When Khloe Kardashian Entered the Chat
When the internet exploded over Kim releasing those Snapchat recordings of Taylor Swift, Chloe tweeted something sort of vague but clearly directed at the chaos: "Everyone in this industry needs to get their heads out of a hole and look around to realize what's ACTUALLY happening in the REAL world."
Khloe Kardashian, who has always been the "enforcer" of the family, did not take that lying down. She didn't just reply with words. She posted a collage of two photos. One was Chloe in a red bikini. The other was a woman who looked like Chloe from behind, with her bikini bottom pulled to the side, exposing her.
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"Is this the a hole you're referring to @ChloeGMoretz ???" Khloe wrote.
The problem? It wasn't Chloe in the second photo. It was a random girl.
Chloe shut it down immediately, pointing out that the first photo was from the set of her movie Neighbors 2, and the second was... well, not her. The backlash against Khloe was swift. People were horrified that a 32-year-old woman would post such a graphic image to bully a teenager. Even other celebs like Ruby Rose jumped in, calling the move "awful."
The Long Aftermath: Body Dysmorphia and Regret
Years later, we found out this wasn't just "funny celebrity beef" for Chloe. In a 2022 interview with Hunger, she got really honest about how the constant scrutiny and the memes—specifically a Family Guy meme that mocked her body—led her to become a "recluse."
She struggled with body dysmorphia. When you're 19 and the biggest reality stars on the planet are targeting your appearance, it does something to your head.
"I think I gave my attention to people that didn't deserve my attention," Chloe told The Hollywood Reporter. "I regret giving them the attention, [though] I don't regret what I said."
Interestingly, she credited Hillary Clinton for teaching her that being the loudest person in the room isn't always the most impactful. She learned to be the "quiet voice," which is often way more powerful.
Where Are They Now? (The 2026 Update)
Fast forward to 2026, and these two women couldn't be on more different paths.
- Chloe Grace Moretz has basically become the indie darling she was always meant to be. She’s moved away from the "teen star" label and has become a massive advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. In late 2024, she officially came out as a "gay woman" while endorsing Kamala Harris, and she recently married her long-time partner, photographer Kate Harrison.
- Khloe Kardashian has been through the ringer with the Tristan Thompson cheating scandals (which she’s been very open about on her podcast appearances). She’s leaned even harder into the "Good American" brand and fitness, though she still catches heat for her own evolving look and the filters she uses on Instagram.
There was a weird moment in 2018 where Kim sent Chloe a "hater" Valentine’s Day perfume. Chloe’s reaction? She didn't even open it. Her publicist just kept it. That’s probably the ultimate "win" in a Hollywood feud: not even caring enough to see what the shade looks like in person.
Why This Still Matters for Your Online Presence
You’ve probably seen these types of blowups happen every week now, but the Chloe/Khloe saga was a turning point. It showed the dark side of "stan culture" and how quickly a disagreement about values can turn into targeted harassment.
If you're looking for the "takeaway" here, it's pretty simple:
- Don't punch down. Khloe's biggest mistake wasn't defending her sister; it was using a graphic (and incorrect) image to shame a teenager. It looked desperate, not protective.
- Protect your peace. Chloe’s decision to step back from the limelight and focus on her craft saved her career. She didn't become a "professional victim" or a "professional feuder."
- The internet is forever. Those tweets from 2016 are still being analyzed in 2026. Think before you hit "post" during a "protective" animal instinct moment.
Check out Chloe's more recent work in Nimona or The Peripheral if you want to see how she’s moved past the drama. As for Khloe, she’s still doing the reality thing, but the "tough girl" persona has definitely softened as she’s shared more about her own insecurities and the "heavy toll" of her public relationships.
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Basically, they've both grown up. One just did it by leaving the circus, and the other did it while owning the tent.
To dig deeper into how celebrity culture has shifted since the mid-2010s, you might want to look into the evolution of "body positivity" vs. "body neutrality" in Hollywood, as both women have become accidental poster children for that debate.