Famous Hollywood scandals
Famous Hollywood scandals, There's nothing like a good old-fashioned Hollywood scandal to keep tabloid covers a-buzzing. Check out our list of history's most famously publicized allegations. Think you remember all the gritty details?
Hollywood headlines come and go, but it's -- by far -- the more scandalous ones that capture the imagination of the public at large. We tend to glaze over the newest Hollywood couple sighting, baby births or the bikini flavor of the week, but for some reason, we perk up if the headline has "scandal" written all over it. There's no shortage of modern-day scandals in Tinseltown that have a way of getting our attention, but taking a look at yesterday's scandalous headlines makes us wonder how they would play out in today's world of pop culture news. Let's take a look at some of the scandalous headlines of yesteryear and see how they might fair today.
Secrets don't make friends
When news broke in May that "American Idol" and "The X Factor" judge Simon Cowell was sleeping with his friend's wife, Cowell denied it. But in July, Silverman filed for divorce, citing adultery as the cause. Two weeks later, it was revealed that Cowell and Ms. Silverman had more news to share.
Two actors and a director
"Twilight" saga co-stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson appeared to be happily in love offscreen until news broke in July 2012 that Stewart had cheated on Pattinson with her "Snow White and the Huntsman" director. Since then, the young couple's given the tabloids a run for their money with their on-again off-again relationship.
When relationships turn ugly
This pair of musicians topped Hollywood's list of A-list romances, until things turned sour in February 2009. When Rihanna canceled her Grammy performance and compromising photos later surfaced, people started talking. A month later, Brown was charged
A long-lasting secret
The former bodybuilder, actor and governor of California made headlines in 2011 when word got out that he'd had an affair with a household employee more than fourteen years earlier, resulting in Schwarzenegger fathering her child
A country singer turned 'homewrecker'
It hasn't been pretty for LeAnn Rimes since news broke in 2009 of her affair with her now-husband, TV actor Eddie Cibrian. Since then, his then-wife has used her reality TV show as a platform for a never-ending "Rimes hater" campaign.
An unexpected split
While athlete affairs are often not surprising, when actress Eva Longoria filed for divorce from her Spurs point guard husband, Tony Parker, in 2010, fans started talking. But what was revealed next really sealed the deal on this Hollywood scandal.
A woman scorned
In March 2010, news broke of Sandra Bullock's then-husband Jesse James' numerous alleged affairs. James entered rehab, and the A-list actress filed for divorce. We think it goes without saying who came out on top.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Perhaps one of the biggest scandals of the last decade, Brad Pitt's relationship with his "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" co-star Angelina Jolie made headlines that go down in recent history, as it's blamed for the break-up of what many thought to be the perfect union: Hollywood's "Sexiest Man Alive" and America's sweetheart, Jennifer Aniston.
Too close for comfort
When it was reported that Ethan Hawke was cheating on his wife of five years Uma Thurman, many weren't surprised by his cliché romance.
Romance on the set
Once the queen of rom-coms, Meg Ryan tarnished her sweet image when she struck up an affair with this A-list actor after meeting on set, leaving her then-husband in the dust.
A shoplifting celeb
After starring in a number of popular films and dating a number of Hollywood stars, including Johnny Depp and Matt Damon, you'd think Winona wouldn't have a care in the world. But fans started questioning her good intentions when she was caught shoplifting from this Beverly Hills department store in 2001.
Not your typical Pee-wee's playhouse
Playing Pee-wee is, actually, all fun and games, according to actor Paul Reubens. In 1991, the well-known actor was arrested.
From bad to worse
Robert Downey Jr. hasn't always taken the easy route. Beginning in 1996, the actor was arrested multiple times on drug-related charges. It wasn't until numerous trips to rehab and speaking out about his struggle with this mental illness that the actor's finally seemed to find his sea legs again as one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood.
A sweet Brit turned bad boy
Little did fans know that their favorite Brit Hugh Grant – known for his shy, soft-spoken roles – wasn't all the public thought him to be. In June 1995, the actor was arrested in Los Angeles after being caught with a prostitute in a public place
All in the family
In 1992, Mia Farrow separated from her longtime partner Woody Allen, after finding nude photographs he'd taken of another woman. Even more scandalous? Farrow's connection to the woman, who's now Allen's wife.
A scandal across borders
Director Roman Polanski hasn't returned to the U.S. since 1977, when he fled to London – after pleading guilty to this crime -- to avoid sentencing.
A friendship turned sour
Always the center of controversy, Elizabeth Taylor became Hollywood scandal legend when word got out that she was having an affair with fellow actress – and her best friend – Debbie Reynold's husband, eventually taking him as one of her many husbands.
Fifth time's a charm
It shouldn't have surprised anyone when Taylor began cheating on her then-husband (who'd cheated on his wife with Taylor) with her "Cleopatra" co-star in 1960.
An illegal union
Often referred to as "Rock 'n' roll's first great wild man," Lewis had great success in the 1950s until his third marriage in 1958 made headlines.
A once-viewed-as-wholesome actress
Award-winning actress Ingrid Bergman shocked colleagues and fans when news broke in 1950 that she was pregnant a man other than her husband's child. Bergman was shunned from the "Ed Sullivan Show" and denounced on the floor of the United States Senate due to the affair.
Hollywood headlines come and go, but it's -- by far -- the more scandalous ones that capture the imagination of the public at large. We tend to glaze over the newest Hollywood couple sighting, baby births or the bikini flavor of the week, but for some reason, we perk up if the headline has "scandal" written all over it. There's no shortage of modern-day scandals in Tinseltown that have a way of getting our attention, but taking a look at yesterday's scandalous headlines makes us wonder how they would play out in today's world of pop culture news. Let's take a look at some of the scandalous headlines of yesteryear and see how they might fair today.
Secrets don't make friends
When news broke in May that "American Idol" and "The X Factor" judge Simon Cowell was sleeping with his friend's wife, Cowell denied it. But in July, Silverman filed for divorce, citing adultery as the cause. Two weeks later, it was revealed that Cowell and Ms. Silverman had more news to share.
Two actors and a director
"Twilight" saga co-stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson appeared to be happily in love offscreen until news broke in July 2012 that Stewart had cheated on Pattinson with her "Snow White and the Huntsman" director. Since then, the young couple's given the tabloids a run for their money with their on-again off-again relationship.
When relationships turn ugly
This pair of musicians topped Hollywood's list of A-list romances, until things turned sour in February 2009. When Rihanna canceled her Grammy performance and compromising photos later surfaced, people started talking. A month later, Brown was charged
A long-lasting secret
The former bodybuilder, actor and governor of California made headlines in 2011 when word got out that he'd had an affair with a household employee more than fourteen years earlier, resulting in Schwarzenegger fathering her child
A country singer turned 'homewrecker'
It hasn't been pretty for LeAnn Rimes since news broke in 2009 of her affair with her now-husband, TV actor Eddie Cibrian. Since then, his then-wife has used her reality TV show as a platform for a never-ending "Rimes hater" campaign.
An unexpected split
While athlete affairs are often not surprising, when actress Eva Longoria filed for divorce from her Spurs point guard husband, Tony Parker, in 2010, fans started talking. But what was revealed next really sealed the deal on this Hollywood scandal.
A woman scorned
In March 2010, news broke of Sandra Bullock's then-husband Jesse James' numerous alleged affairs. James entered rehab, and the A-list actress filed for divorce. We think it goes without saying who came out on top.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Perhaps one of the biggest scandals of the last decade, Brad Pitt's relationship with his "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" co-star Angelina Jolie made headlines that go down in recent history, as it's blamed for the break-up of what many thought to be the perfect union: Hollywood's "Sexiest Man Alive" and America's sweetheart, Jennifer Aniston.
Too close for comfort
When it was reported that Ethan Hawke was cheating on his wife of five years Uma Thurman, many weren't surprised by his cliché romance.
Romance on the set
Once the queen of rom-coms, Meg Ryan tarnished her sweet image when she struck up an affair with this A-list actor after meeting on set, leaving her then-husband in the dust.
A shoplifting celeb
After starring in a number of popular films and dating a number of Hollywood stars, including Johnny Depp and Matt Damon, you'd think Winona wouldn't have a care in the world. But fans started questioning her good intentions when she was caught shoplifting from this Beverly Hills department store in 2001.
Not your typical Pee-wee's playhouse
Playing Pee-wee is, actually, all fun and games, according to actor Paul Reubens. In 1991, the well-known actor was arrested.
From bad to worse
Robert Downey Jr. hasn't always taken the easy route. Beginning in 1996, the actor was arrested multiple times on drug-related charges. It wasn't until numerous trips to rehab and speaking out about his struggle with this mental illness that the actor's finally seemed to find his sea legs again as one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood.
A sweet Brit turned bad boy
Little did fans know that their favorite Brit Hugh Grant – known for his shy, soft-spoken roles – wasn't all the public thought him to be. In June 1995, the actor was arrested in Los Angeles after being caught with a prostitute in a public place
All in the family
In 1992, Mia Farrow separated from her longtime partner Woody Allen, after finding nude photographs he'd taken of another woman. Even more scandalous? Farrow's connection to the woman, who's now Allen's wife.
A scandal across borders
Director Roman Polanski hasn't returned to the U.S. since 1977, when he fled to London – after pleading guilty to this crime -- to avoid sentencing.
A friendship turned sour
Always the center of controversy, Elizabeth Taylor became Hollywood scandal legend when word got out that she was having an affair with fellow actress – and her best friend – Debbie Reynold's husband, eventually taking him as one of her many husbands.
Fifth time's a charm
It shouldn't have surprised anyone when Taylor began cheating on her then-husband (who'd cheated on his wife with Taylor) with her "Cleopatra" co-star in 1960.
An illegal union
Often referred to as "Rock 'n' roll's first great wild man," Lewis had great success in the 1950s until his third marriage in 1958 made headlines.
A once-viewed-as-wholesome actress
Award-winning actress Ingrid Bergman shocked colleagues and fans when news broke in 1950 that she was pregnant a man other than her husband's child. Bergman was shunned from the "Ed Sullivan Show" and denounced on the floor of the United States Senate due to the affair.
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