10 Celebrities Who Shockingly Got Banned From Different Countries

Celebrities are a group of people who can earn tons of money so most of them have a more luxurious life than us. They get more opportunities to travel the world and are granted access to many exclusive locations and venues. So, it’s understandable that many people think being a celebrity is free to travel the world. However, despite their stardom, many might not know that some famous people have also been banned from countries.
Some are banned because of their behaviors that a certain country disagrees with, some just wear an outfit or star in a movie that is deemed to be inappropriate in the country.
Stars often travel around the world to promote their music and their movies, so having restricted access can lose their career and reputation. We've made a list of celebs who were denied to entry a nation.

#1 Elton John (Egypt)

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It was reported that popular British musician Elton John was banned from a private concern in Egypt in 2010 for his because of anti-religious sentiments that he had purportedly expressed. Elton's openly homosexual orientation, his passionate advocacy for gay rights, and his critiques of organized religion.

#2 Selena Gomez (Russia And China)

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The singer was denied a visa to travel to Russia allegedly over her LGBT views. The government was concerned that she might voice her disapproval of the anti-gay. Not only Russia but China did that. China denied her entry after finding a photo of her alongside the Dalai Lama in Toronto.

#3 Brad Pitt (China)

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Due to his role in the movie Seven Years in Tibet, the famous actor couldn’t go to China. This film delved into the Chinese military operations in Tibet during the 1950s, and let's say the Chinese government wasn't too thrilled about their depiction on screen.

#4 Nelson Mandela (USA)

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The former South African president was banned after the apartheid regime of the country designated the ANC as a terrorist organization. That’s why he was on the US’ terrorist watch list.

#5 Snoop Dogg (Norway And United Kingdom)

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Snoop Dogg was banned for 2 years after being caught with marijuana and more cash than legally allowed at the airport in Norway. Furthermore, he had a temporary ban from the UK when he joined in a heated scuffle at London’s Heathrow Airport.

#6 Mike Tyson (New Zealand)

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Mike Tyson entered prison for rape in 1992. Two decades later, because of his criminal record, New Zealand revoke his visa. Initially, he had a speaking tour aimed at supporting a children’s charity but after the organization severed its connection with him, the country denied him access.

#7 Katy Perry (China)

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Katy Perry rejected to visit China when authorities uncovered photos of her wearing a sunflower-adorned dress during a 2015 performance in Taipei. Her outfit was considered a not-so-subtle jab at the ongoing dispute with Taiwan.

#8 Hayden Panettiere (Japan)

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Hayden Panettiere may not be officially banned from Japan but the actress isn’t likely to set foot in the country anytime soon. Japan issued an arrest warrant for “violating international commerce.” An incident in 2007 started everything. It was when she and five other activists ventured into the ocean on surfboards to disrupt a dolphin hunt.

#9 Alec Baldwin (Philippines)

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He joked about getting a mail-order bride from the nation. The Philippine government didn’t like it and they decided to ban him from entering the country.

#10 Lindsay Lohan (India)

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Lindsay Lohan faced a ban from India after she filmed a documentary about sweatshops without the necessary work visa.