The world of entertainment and the Hollywood industry is full of many rumors and controversial theories. From legends to music icons, every person has been surrounded by scandals that have left their fans stunned. Some scandals are so intense and triggering that it had devastating consequences and impact on the celebrities, leaving their reputations and careers demolished.
Let’s delve into ten such controversies and scandals that have shocked the world:
10) Chris Brown Assaults Rihanna:
Source: The Guardian
In 2009, pop stars Chris Brown and Rihanna were set to appear in a performance at the Grammy Awards. Surprisingly, they didn’t appear on stage and didn’t even show up to the dressing room. Soon, a piece of disturbing news was spread. This news is attributed to the violent fight between the couple, Chris Brown and Rihanna. Brown was charged with serious crimes, assaults and threats. He received five years of probation and a restraining order to stay away from Rihanna.
Later, Rihanna highlighted and raised awareness about domestic violence and how she was the victim of a disturbing incident by supporting and awarding other victims.
9) Jon and Kate Gosselin Announce Their Divorce:
Source: US Magazine
In 2009, the reality TV couple announced divorce and separation which astounded their fans and viewers. They came under the spotlight with their parenthood journey, as they gave birth to twins Mady and Cara in 2000. Later on, they welcomed sextuplets. This interesting and shocking family dynamics captivated people around the world and the popularity of the couple grew overnight. As the show’s popularity grew things went different as constant media pressure and financial stress hindered their parenting. As a result, they mutually decided and agreed to end the relationship and divorce each other. This divorce led to many disputes over custody of their 8 children. This astounding news had shocked everyone around the world.
8) Britney Spears Shaves Her Head:
Source: The Tribune
Britney Spears faced a very overwhelming period of her life under extreme circumstances. The problems started when she was married to her best friend, Kevin that ended in divorce. The pressure and extreme stress reached the point that Britney Spears decided to shave her head. According to paparazzi and magazines, Spears chopped her hair by herself. This action was very concerning regarding Britney’s mental health and her well-being. However, after a year she returned to her career bravely and regained fame.
7) Isaiah Washington Fired from Grey’s Anatomy:
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Source: Entertainment Weekly
In 2006, the popular medical-based series Grey’s Anatomy faced a real-life controversy. According to the reports and sources, the dispute between the actors Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey resulted in a controversy. The incident occurred when Washington passed a homophobic slur against its co-actor T.R Knight. The outrage was further fuelled when Washington repeated the same derogatory remarks which intensified the backlash. However, later Washington was guilty and publicly apologised but the damage was done. Hence, in 2007, Grey’s Anatomy announced the departure of Isaiah Washington due to his moral misconduct.
6) Michael Jackson Child Abuse Allegations:
Source: The New York Times
Michael Jackson is the legendary pop singer who faced numerous rumors/allegations in his lifetime. One of these rumors was about Jackson allegedly being involved in a child molestation case in 1993. A young 13-year-old boy accused Jackson and filed a lawsuit which was settled for $20 million. According to Media, Jackson denied the rumors and allegations. In another instance, in 2005 a young 13-year-old cancer survivor child named Gavin Arvizo allegedly accused Jackson of child molestation. This led to a highly publicised trial which shocked the world and fans of Jackson about his actions. In 2019, a documentary was made “Leaving Neverland” which highlights all the testimonies of alleged victims.
5) Brad Pitt? Jennifer Aniston + Angelina Jolie= Brangelina:
Source: Hello Magazine
This interesting scandal involved three high-profile figures stuck in the love triangle. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston were married in the 2000s and are always remembered as the most beloved couple in Hollywood. Unfortunately, things went downhill when Brad Pitt was accused of Infidelity with Jennifer Aniston with Angelina Jolie, who was his co-star. Pitt divorced Aniston in 2005 and later, he began dating Angelina Jolie. They were in the spotlight for many years and the fans called them “Brangelina”. Unfortunately, their relationship also came to an end after just eleven years of being together. This intriguing scandal made everyone surprised.
4) Marilyn Monroe’s Mysterious Death:
Source: Los Angeles Times
In 1962, the tragic death of Marilyn Monroe shocked the world with its intriguing details. The Hollywood icon was found to be dead in her home. If we rewind to Marilyn’s life, it had come under the spotlight that she was struggling with her mental health. Her personal life had many struggles with depression, anxiety and drug addiction. Although, she joined rehabs having undergone the treatments and relied on medicines her condition was stagnant. According to the sources and her family, during her last days, her health was deteriorating.
When the body was found, it underwent an autopsy to find the mere cause of her death. It was revealed that Monroe had died due to a drug overdose from acute barbiturate poisoning. This may be a suicidal attempt or a murder attempt. The mystery remains unsolved as many people think the police department is deliberately making assumptions.
3) R. Kelly Indicted, Acquitted on Child Porn Charges:
Source: PBS
In 2002, a disturbing videotape was released that showed R. Kelly’s engagement in heinous sexual misconduct with minors. Due to this, he was arrested and was later released on bail of $750,000. In 2008, Kelly’s trial began and prosecutors presented with all the evidence which included the testimony from many witnesses. Unfortunately, Kelly’s supporters defended the verdict and argued that the videotape was fake. Many people criticized the acquittal, according to sources many people think it was a case of racial bias and it raised many questions about the justice system of the state. This case led to the documentary series in 2019 which re-ignited the public outrage as the victims finally spoke about the abuse.
2) Winona Ryder Shoplifts at Saks:
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Source: Entertainment Weekly
In 2001, legendary actress Winona Ryder was arrested and charged with burglary at shop thrifting at Saks in Beverly Hills. The proof was found through CCTV footage which showed the actress concealing the merchandise in her shopping bags. When the police arrested her, they found stolen items worth $5,500 which shocked the world. In 2002, Ryder’s trial began which included all the proofs and witness’ testimonies. The scandal had badly affected Ryder’s reputation in Hollywood but she continued with her career after this shameful incident.
1) Lindsay Lohan’s Legal Troubles:
Source: Wikipedia
Lindsay Lohan is a media sensation who faced trial for her reckless conduct. In 2010, Lindsay was charged with two felonies, the first one was two drunk driving arrests and multiple probation violations. When Lindsay appeared in court, she started weeping uncontrollably and this caught the media’s attention. The trial also recorded some profane and inappropriate messages written on Lindsay’s fingernails which further made media curious about the matter. However, the Judge ordered 90 days in jail, 90 days in rehab and 90 days in outpatient treatment program. This trial captured the attention of the public due to the celebrity involvement with this case, emotional appearances and huge social media coverage.
