Top 20 Celeb Scandals Everyone Forgot Happened
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- These celebrities know how to bounce back! For this list, we’ll be looking at incidents that famous people were involved in that have largely faded into the background. Our countdown of scandals everyone forgot about includes celebrities like Ted Danson, Chris Brown, Halle Berry, David Letterman, Matthew McConaughey, and more! Do any of these scandals make you look at a celebrity differently? Let us know in the comments below!
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Why are all references to illegal drugs so vague? What's with the censorship? Screw these people say what it is
Well then remind us!
What about Woody Harrelson’s Dad?
Yeah, they are all horrendous deviant monsters.
Chris Brown is an awful person!
RDJ is an inspiration to young people. He hit bottom. Rock bottom. Drugs and alcohol addiction. In and out of prison. Bad marriage.
Broke. And then he got clean, and climbed to the very top of his industry. NEVER GIVE UP!
EVER!
Yup
He hit rock bottom so hard the next step was being dead
I'm actually very proud of him
Few got second chance like him and I'm glad he became what he is today.
and yet Ezra Miller is smashed despite both having suffered legal charges , his acting as The Flash is flawless
He is such a huge inspiration to do many addicts in recovery.
However, it is a constant reputation to avoid temptation when you are an addict.
I hope Marvel had insurance if RDJ fell off the wagon.
I saw a show on Phillip Seymour Hoffman and he was a reformed drug addict and was clean for over twenty years, but succumbed to temptation, and it killed him. So RDJ will never be free from temptation for that lifestyle. Not a put down, just a reality.
None of these people had their careers suffer yet Brendan Fraser was blacklisted for over a decade, when he did nothing wrong.
That's hollywood they don't give a shit.
@@LSRx51*sigh*
As I expected
Facts
To then lord over him for a film that hasn't been watched by the masses.
Brendon was definitely a king of the nineties and early 2,000s.
Ted Danson dating a black woman then going on stage and publicly doing a minstrel show to roast her is CRAZY. He’s by far the one that’s looked at differently now
Ted Danson doing minstrelsy being lower than cheating is INSANE rankings
I hear you, BUT he was egged along by his partner at the time Whoopi Goldberg iirc
They totally ignored Justin Trudeau . Blackface is his passion.
@@mrpants5462Yet he only did it once.
@freya8133 There are at least 2 different instances documented with photos. He also admits that he can't even recall how many times he has done it.
@@mrpants5462 So what?
As a victim of abuse, I can promise you that MANY people haven’t forgotten what Chris Brown did
No one will forget what he did. The pictures that were taken afterwards either.
Same. I'll never understand how collectively people are willing to forget terrible things a celebrity does just because they're famous.
@@kendra.1nobody cares just you😢
Ray Rice hasn't forgotten
True.... but why when white male celebrities do it.. they career continues ?...
RDJ was struggling with addiction and he got clean. I refuse to call that a scandal.
Scandal is exactly what it was. He was in and out of jail for 5 years straight, studios and networks were dropping him because he was such a liability.
When it actually affects your ability to get work... It's a scandal.
I think they mean the stuff and shenanigans that he got up to are the scandal.. not that he turned it around and actually managed to not just recover his career, but to elevate it further! It's so appropriate he's Iron Man.. he had an addiction issue he beat down, too..❤
Well, he did break into another person's house while under the influence and that's why he was arrested for a while.
@@joeb.evrythngEclectic5571did RDJ groom a 12 year old as well?
People didn’t forget Martha Stewart: they forgave her. She served her time, she paid her fines and she stepped down from her posts. She ended up serving time in a “last choice” facility. She is an awesome person who does a lot of outreach today.
Agreed.
Besides. I don't see how what she did was bad.
She got a stock tip.
That and it was for something other celebrities, the wealthy, and politicians do ALL THE TIME without consequence. The fact that she basically had the book thrown at her was ridiculous in and of itself - much less for such a white collar offense - while some of the celebrities on this list seriously harmed or even killed people and just got a slap on the wrist.
Victimless crime
She doesn’t need forgiveness how are you not allow to protect your own money “insider trading” really?? Just cause it’s the law never meant it was right…
I used to be a fan of Chris Brown, but stopped liking him after hearing about his brutal assault on Rihanna. I'm glad that she's doing better nowadays.
I'm actually surprised he still has a career despite the numerous charges and allegations of him being violent toward women. Yes, he's talented, but he needs to be held accountable. I remember that after he got arrested, almost every company dropped him and his appearance on Zack and Cody was blocked from airing on TV. I agree with you about Rihanna.
@@kamsismith I agree, he may have gotten away Scott free, but I'm glad that Rihanna was able to have a happy career away from him.
I honestly think Chris Brown should've been in jail alongside many of the other men who were getting accused of misconduct the moment the Me too movement started. That way, he would suffer the same fate as Harvey Weinstein did.
Rihanna shouldnt date his type, she needs a demure, soft spoken beta. He was so horrible to do that. Horrible! 😢😢
Literally everyone on this list ended up not being affected by their misdeeds, but Winona Ryder getting cancelled for so long? Feels wrong on so many levels.
for real nothing wrong with stealing from these rich ass stores. everyone goes through a lil clepto phase. they shoulda just made her pay for the clothes and that's it
she honestly got hit harder than so many of the other celebs on this list for something so much smaller in comparison.
Stranger Things works like that.
Soooo many double standards...
She was higher on the list than legit pedo's
You failed to mention how young Jimmy Page’s girlfriend was. She was 14 and he was 28. They dated for two years then he dumped her when she was 16.
I'm a little confused about Ben Affleck being so high on the list compared to other celebrities. Like, the dude didn't want some of his family history, albeit a very dark secret that he himself wasn't aware of until the episode was being made, revealed to the public while some of other people on this list have committed manslaughter.
He was high on that list because after knowing the truth rather than owing up to the fact like many other (Larry David, Anderson Cooper) he tried to hide it.
David O. Russell sounds like the worst by far, there’s something sketchy going on there…
I thought the same thing. I don't think that he is one to honestly even probably be on the list. The sad truth is if you dig far back enough all Americans probably have a family member who participated in that era in some way or another. Be it even turning a blind eye. People who are NOT in the public eye don't want to even know that information, honestly. I would feel terrible hearing that from past relatives, let alone disclosing it on television.
I remember hearing about Matthew Broderick's car crash, since I had relatives living near the area at the time, and they were appalled that he got away with merely a slap on the wrist.
He should have been charged with murder. Smh
It was big news in my country of Ireland. Many to this day boycott his T.V/Film work 🤬
I only learned about that crash fairly recently, and I agree with you on that. He should have been punished more severely for killing two people.
@@Akira625or actually punished.
Celebrities are above the law it seems
Im shocked that you havent mentioned Chappaquiddick as that one accident nearly destroyed Ted Kennedy's political career but people near-completely forgot about it when the mid 70s to mid 80s arrived.
Ted Kennedy is dead
True because he's a Democrat and watchmojo are heavily liberal if you didn't know you'll never see stuff on the Kennedys, Hillary, Obamas or the Bidens...for that matter. Watchmojo are very leftwing it's pretty obvious whenever they make any political vids they leave out all the juicy ones that happen to be democrats.
Just had to look it up... holy fuck how did he get away with that???
Google "Barbara Kennedy & Marriage Annulment" for a case where a Kennedy man didn't get what he wanted...
I haven’t forgotten or forgiven Chris Brown especially after Rhianna’s Super Bowl performance.
Yeah, I pretty much only care if you're violent toward other people or bigoted. The rest are just human beings struggling in the spotlight. Drugs, affairs, etc, not great but eh.
Cant believe you left out mel gibsons tirade with the police and his ex wife. Those were the funnier than any of these
That's because no one let those slide.
Im all for the unimaginable friendship *Snoop* has maintained with *Martha* They’re hilarious together 😂
Even though it's fairly recent, Liam Neeson not being cancelled for his extremely shocking comments still surprises me.
His is different he said that's how he felt at one point in his life but he's completely changed trust me I know several black folk that still love him
Michael Richards saw that Ted Danson fact and is punching the air so hard
Seems to be worse to use the "N" word to a rude heckler than at a roast.
@dhenderson1810 in addition to black face? And he was speaking directly to a Hollywood star, who was also his girlfriend, in front of an audience, on purpose to be funny. That's pretty bad. I'm not defending, but at least Michael Richards was reacting from emotions, not a premeditated overtly racist act
Funny how some people can literally get away with the worst, destructive repulsive behaviour, even thrive while others' lives are ruined by even the smallest indiscretion.
I had no idea how much money the Martha Stewart thing was to think she risked her reputation and went to prison for 5 months just to save $50,000. That has to be pocket change to her.
We as a community definitely don’t claim Jenner as a member.
I still don’t understand why cheating can damage someone’s career. It’s awful, but what does it have to do with their acting, for example?
People are weird as hell and think celebrities are their friends. I might not wanna hang out with a scummy person, but that's a non-factor if I'm just watching you on TV. Unless you're on some truly horrible R. Kelly, Jared from Subway type of nonsense, that's the only time I care.
Ashton Kutcher feels weirdly misplaced on this list. Yes cheating is wrong but the other people did far worse on this list
Same with Jude Law
Honestly, cheating is between the people in the relationship. Full stop.
Hell, morality, in general, is personal. There are plenty of people for whom monogamy is as unnatural as it is normal for others.
He also found a dead body and didn't report it to police because his handlers thought it would effect his career. True story. Look it up. He is a first class douche bag.
Yeah, his cheating shouldn't be here.
His condoning/applauding a rapist is another thing. Same with not helping his former GF when she was murdered.
That speech Ashton mad had me dying "Something you may or my not have done." Bro at that point just say you did it cause really no one cares there are worst people on and off this list lmao
couldn't tell if he was trying to be funny or audition as a sunday preacher
Infidelity not a legit reason for a person to be "cancelled"
If it were, 76% of people would be canceled. It's not nice, but it's common.
What Martha Stewart did half of the senate and congress do but none of them are doing in jail 🙄 🤔 😳 😒
Watchmojo says racism is not as bad as infidelity, theft, or insider trading apparently.
South Park did it best "Buckle up. Buckaroo!" Followed by Kaitlyn running over people.
my 2 thoughts were Paula Dean and R Kelly
Look at the other part of the list's title. Nobody has forgotten about those things. Their careers haven't resumed as if nothing happened.
Sexual misconduct and racism is where I draw the line. Anything else ain't nothing but a thang.
Vehicular manslaughter is just a thang lol
Martha Stewart was a stock broker before she became the home & hospitality guru she’s known as today. Because of her background in finance, she damn well knew insider trading was illegal and the government decided to make an example out of her.
As for the 5 month stint in prison, she was incarcerated at FCP Alderson, the most comfortable penitentiary in the United States.
Wow Ted Danson. I had no idea. 😮
I know right, he dated Whoopi Goldberg....Gross
Right. I’m tired of some of my favorite actors secretly being colossal dickheads
Ask whoopi Goldberg from the view...
@@caledunsmore🙄
Taste is taste, buddy.
@@freya8133 Yeah Ted Danson is soooo Racist that he Married Whoopi Goldberg. That's how he racist he is.......Oh well he moved on to Bigger and Better things Becker, Curb your Enthusiasm, CSI etc and his Wife Mary Steenburgen is absolutely gorgeous and she's 70. Where's Whoopi Goldberg ohhhh right she's one of those Cackling, Angry and Stupid Hens on The View. She's also Single hahah and all her Marriages ended prematurely, I can't imagine why. She's definitely not a BITTER person.
Thanks for the reminders
Don't forget about Eric Clapton's racism, it never slowed down his career
or denying his son
What's the difference between a bag of cocaine and a baby? Eric Clapton would never let a bag of cocaine fall out of a window
@@thenightbladefeeds Damn that is hilarious 🤣
@@thenightbladefeeds omg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 this is so fucked up,why am.i laughing this hard?
or being an anti-vaxxer.
To say that everything between his niece and him was concentual ??? Its a burial to his case. Horrible😢
David O Russell also roared and abused Amy Adams while directing "American Hustle" until Christian Bale jumped to her defense and stood up to Russell, which caused Russell to back off.
“Scandals people forgot about”…until this list
# 20 (First one) The BIG reason Dansen was begrudgingly "forgiven" is b/c Goldberg came out in his defense, and explained the blackface and "jokes" were HER conception and she'd encouraged him to do it, thinking it would be funny.
Seems odd though that it's "OK b/c she's black" works. I mean, was it "bad" or not?
I believe it was Sir Elton John who helped RDJ recover. Elton himself was a recovering drug addict.
I wouldn't be surprised. Elton John has helped a lot of celebrities get sober, it seems ❤
It wasn't just Elton John that helped RDJ tho but it seems that Mel Gibson has also helped him get sober as well, even before he even made an epic comeback.
@@LadyAdDikt Including Eminem
Robert Downey Jr appeared in an Elton John music clip.
@@dhenderson1810 I think it was the video for "I Want Love".
You should have included the late Tom Sizemore's drug addiction and domestic violence issues. The guy never really never got clean from these struggles. His career was forever tarnished by these scandals and controversies and it never recovered and he was left working in B movies and Independent films after 2003.
While that's a real scandal, it doesn't fit into the topic of a scandal that was "forgotten"...that's a scandal that permanently scarred a career.
I couldn't care less about a celeb's fidelity. For that to cause a scandal says far more about how pathetic the public is than anything else.
I NEVER forgot Ted Danson in blackface because I regularly post on The View Channel and he was dating Whoopi Goldberg. I don’t think all were forgotten. Most people were forgiven or in retrospect weren’t such a big deal. Everyone of a certain age remembers Martha Stewart’s ordeal and its gained her huge respect after she bounced back. How many famous males went to prison for ‘insider trading’ of any magnitude? Except for Enron, NOBODY.
So the answer is one
Martha Stewart is pretty much the only high profile female to go to prison. All the rest are dudes . So its the opposite.
@@davidwright8450you need to improve your reading skills
the blackface was great......good on you Ted......stick it to the woke crybabies
Yeah Martha went to jail for something that, while being against the law, is something a lot of people do. It's like bringing down Al Capone on tax charges
Consensual?!! With his niece!!!! Wtf?!!
People will forgive other people if they commit a crime that doesn’t hurt anyone… nobody gives a crap Martha Stewart went to jail. People love Robert Downey jr because he got sober and turned his life around. Going through bad things like that can actually make you better in the long run.
Top 20 Scandals that Everyone Forgot--Except for Watchmojo, who then Reminded Everyone
Most of these I haven’t forgotten,but a few I didn’t even know about!
Are you guys SERIOUS? Where’s Howard Stern in Blackface ?!
or his many gross interviews?
Or Trudeau. He used to do it every weekend. Not to mention Eddie Murphys white and jew face
It’s called acting. JK Simmons played a racist bigot natsi and Leo Dicaprio played a racist bigot slave master. Want to include them in the list as well? How about Ed Norton for playing a neo natsi? Context matters. Howard was doing a sketch, which is acting. Matter of fact, I’m with you, let’s all cancel Stern, Leo, and Simmons!! Let’s ban Django, American History X, and Oz. Only thing that should be shown on tv and movies is rainbows and unicorns! Context doesn’t matter!
@@mrpants5462No he didn't.
This makes you really think about how just letting things go can lead people to have full inspiring lives that people can look up to when there given a chance. All these people could've been punished at their lowest snd worst and the world would be entirely changed and different. It's a scary thought
Some of these Celebrities managed to bounce back, while others took a major downfall. Ironic that these didn’t make the list:
- Phil Spector’s Murder Conviction
- Michael Jackson Holds His Son Over A Balcony
- Brittney Spears Shaves His Head
- Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl Malfunction
- Russel Crowd’s Assault Charge
Janet Jackson's career hasn't really made a comeback from that incident though. Unless you count her partaking in the anniversary performance of 'We are the World'
Brittany Spears shaving her head wasn't a scandal, it was a cry for help.
@@knequestrian93Cry me a river....
And also the late Tom Sizemore's multiple arrests with drugs and domestic violence. The man never really got clean and he fell into obscurity and never worked as an A lister in Hollywood due to severe drug addiction.
Phil Spector's murder conviction definitely should've made the list!! Piece of shit!!
It's absolutly disgusting that Chris Brown still has a carrer.
I think Rob Lowe hosted SNL for the first time _because_ of the tape.
Most laws only apply to us ‘little people.’ Different rules apply when you’re wealthy and/or connected.
I always wondered why Whoopi Goldberg once dated Ted Danson in more ways than one.
I always wondered why Danson sunk so low as to date her
@@dobbynp Pierce Bronson's wife is a 1 or 2 when he can get better.
I find it funny that celebrities get off a lot easier than normal people
I must be an elephant because I haven't forgotten any of these.
Mariah’s 2001 breakdown and Brandys 2004 car crash could’ve made the list
Domestic violence and insist really don’t belong on the same list as roasting your girlfriend and sleeping with a pro.
All this list shows is that celebrities hold no accountability for their wrong doings…
Some of these "scandals" are almost non-issues while some are serious crimes that should really have been addressed. I don't care if someone cheated on their spouse, but assaulting your niece, beating your partner, or fleeing a car crash should really lead to consequences.
An honorable mention is the late Zsa Zsa Gabor's arrest for slapping a Beverly Hills police officer, along with driving with an expired license and carrying an open container. She eventually pleaded no contest and the incident became a punchline everytime she made cameos on TV and movies.
Yeah, i remember ALF joking about it, lol. It was fresh & in the news then.
It is incomprehensible that you left out Peter Yarrow (formerly of Peter Paul and Mary) 1970 Sexual assault conviction for doing something with a 14 year old girl he ought not to have been doing. He spent three months in jail for that transgression.
@@user-rc1tq6cz4o While I'm mostly a classical jazz type of guy (John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, et cetera), I still remember the night as a 7 year old kid watching The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show. It's hard for me to give classic rock up completely for any reason.
I really really remember Number 20. I thought at the time, Ted Danson lost his mind.🤩
Martha Stewart served her time.
,Nobody forgot about most of these. And saying we forgot about Chris Brown is a great example of gaslighting cuz NO ONE forgot. Its regularly talked abbout and often.
The Ted Danson scandal was very shocking and very offensive.but Reese Witherspoon's arrest tops them all.
Danson received negative press attention October 8, 1993, after his appearance wearing blackface at a Friars Club comedy roast in honor of Goldberg, and for using many racist slurs. Later Goldberg defended the sketch, explaining that she had helped write much of the material and referred Danson to the makeup artist who painted his face as a societal critique.
writers ALWAYS bring up the chris brown charges. no one has forgotten.
What is the problem with Jude Law’s infidelity? That's a personal problem between him and Siena Miller.
No you mean scandals that you think we forgot smh
wow they really skimmed over broderick killings quickly
That suprised me too. I thought he would be on the list later on. It´s a shame he wasn´t. How in the hell can you get away after killing 2 ppl??
@@thereserystedt3883Jenner's accident sounded more like her car was pushed into the car that killed the woman. An accident.
Broderick's accident was due to his own negligence, yet it is brushed over.
Its gross how some of these celebs get away with things. They are still working and people still support them. IDGAF about cheating sh*t. Racism abuse possession of illegal stuff and other heinous things makes my blood boil. If ordinary people committed such acts they'd be sentenced to life.
I'm sure their spouses mind the cheating.
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All of the creepy things David Letterman has done could be its _own_ top 20 list.
Don't forget that Morgan Freeman had a fling with his granddaughter.
I don't think Halle meant to leave the scene, as she seemed to be violently concussed.
When Morgan Freeman speaks, his voice shields and immune's him presumed from any wrong doings ..
Worst for me was Michael Fassbender, I had no idea until recently but he allegedly abused his ex, horribly, there were so many allegations I can't remember them all but the standouts were him assaulting her in a hotel room and breaking her nose, and another where he allegedly grabbed her by her hair and dragged her down a flight of stairs. Whenever he's asked about the allegations he's really dismissive of them too, it's weird, and they've more or less been forgotten about. Had a lot of respect for the guy but I just can't look at him the same way, gives me the creeps.
Sorry to say but people who are friends with him and family and friends of that woman all have said she never dated him. She was beat up but never stated what really happened
He brushes it off cause he never was with the person. His other relationships have all ended amicably and they all said he had outbursts where he hit a wall or yelled but never raised a hand to them.
Why bring up old stuff, just to get people mad all over again?!?! What's the point of this?!?!
it's like they don't want anyone to change or succeed. one instance shouldn't define your entire existence
Not to defend Ted Danson's roast back then, but I do remember that it was a joint effort between Goldberg and Danson. The Associated Press reported this in a 1993 article, "Goldberg said she herself had written much of the material for Danson and even found him the makeup artist who applied the blackface." Furthermore, according to the article, "the Friars Club is known for ribald roasts and jokes focus on sex, gender, bodily functions, religion and race."
I don't think his bit was tasteful and it was definitely offensive, but that was the point.
Until now.
I haven't forgotten any of these. Maybe I just have a long memory....
Chris Brown is not a rapper...
"its been a long time since theres been a celebrity scandle, its kinda nice..."
Watchmojo : "Hold my beer"
WatchMojo won’t let ppl forget 👍🏾👍🏾
Hugh Grant cheated on Elizabeth Hurley who 28 years later is still hot as all get out. It was also Jay Leno's finest moment.
"No, you put on a pair of pants!"
I remember Family Guy making a joke about Halle Berry's "wild ride".
Am I the only one who thinks that while cheating on your partner definitely sucks, it's a personal matter that should not really affect your career or that shouldn't even be a something that the public should know or care about? These are professional artists doing a job, not close relatives risking to change drastically our family life. To be clear, I'm obviously only talking about legal consenting relationships.
Y’all are forgetting Rob Low is Captain Owen Strand on 911 Lone Star
Demi’s Moore addiction to Whipitts is hella funny.
What about Mark Wahlberg's hate crimes?
Danson got a pass because Goldberg said he told her what he was going to do ahead of time. And she gave her go ahead.
Why would cheating cases be something to ruin their carreers? That's something between the couple, it's something personal, not professional.
Wasn't Ben Affleck also called out for sexual harassment? I remember an episode of Steven Colbert where Colbert called him out on it and he was super uncomfortable and tried making excuses.
I think it was his youngster brother Casey ..
Not being an insider herself, Martha Stewart could not have been convicted of insider trading. What she was convicted of was lying to the FBI. Had her attorney advised her wisely and she not spoken to the FBI, she would not have been charged or convicted of anything.
“Editorial Integrity” hahaha as if it ever existed in the mainstream media
these scandals got memory holed
Everyone forgot? I don’t have amnesia, I remember it all
I am not surprised about Paul’s possession. After all, The Beatles were known for taking the stuff which inspired their music.
Everybody have the right to a second time..... Everybody does something stupid in life.
I want some of what McConaughey was smoking. Playing bongos at 3am while naked sounds lowkey lit. 🫠🥲
I don't even know why that's a scandal.
I remember all of these. But I’m old.