Celebrities are known to bring drama to the headlines with every move, and the media has an insatiable desire for famous faces that get in trouble with the law. Celebrities bring drama to the headlines with every move they make. When a well-known person gets into trouble with the law or acts in a way that violates social norms, the word spreads like wildfire, and their followers tune in to find out what happens next.
There is no shortage of such behavior, and there are a great number of well-known people who have found themselves related to some horrible crimes. Although they have convictions on their records, most of those serving time in prison have successfully resumed their professional lives.
1. Alec Baldwin
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Alec Baldwin's accident on the set of the movie Rust may be one of the most recent news stories. Alec Baldwin hasn't been charged with this crime yet, and it's not clear if he's even involved in any way. However, he is linked to this tragedy because he was holding the gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and hurt director Joel Souza. Baldwin says he didn't pull the trigger or even know the gun was loaded. So far, no charges have been brought because the investigation is still going on.
2. Tim Allen
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In the popular TV series Home Improvement, Tim Allen portrayed a character who is both eccentric and devoted to his family. The show dominated the 90s ratings and was widely praised for its positive portrayal of Allen. Before he became famous, he spent two and a half years in prison for drug trafficking, a fact that he claims his fans have no idea about. He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to prison; however, few of his followers know this.
3. Chris Brown
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Images of Rihanna's battered face appeared in every major newspaper, drawing the attention of millions of followers around the world. It was 2009, and the pair was supposed to show up at the Grammys. Sadly, they never did. Chris Brown was instead arrested for assault and battery, and his followers were appalled by what they saw. Chris eventually spent several months in prison for disobeying the terms of his probation.
4. Mike Tyson
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In the popular TV series Home Improvement, Tim Allen portrayed a character who is both eccentric and devoted to his family. The sitcom dominated the 90s ratings and was well-praised for its positive portrayal of Allen. Before he became famous, he spent two and a half years in prison for drug trafficking, a fact that he claims his admirers have no idea about. He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to prison, yet, few of his followers know this.
5. Felicity Huffman
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Every mother wants the best for her children's future, especially their college education. However, few people are willing to break the law for the chance. Felicity Huffman, best known for her time on Desperate Housewives, had to learn this lesson hard. She went to prison for 14 days, did 250 hours of community service, and paid a $30,000 fine for her part in the well-known college scandal. Hiring someone to change her daughters' grades wasn't worth the risk. Both Huffman's career and her reputation can no longer be fixed.
6. Snoop Dogg
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Snoop Dogg grew up on the streets. He was deeply involved in a street gang and related offenses. 1993 nearly changed his life's course. As he and a friend battled a rival gang, one of them was killed. Snoop claimed self-defense, but the victim was unarmed. Friends of the deceased removed his gun from the crime scene, proving Snoop's innocence. Police also mismanaged evidence. Snoop escaped murder charges.
7. Mark Whalberg
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Mark Whalberg was a major heartthrob due to his fame as a member of the groundbreaking boy band New Kids On The Block. Most of the young man's admirers were unaware that he had been charged with attempted murder after brutally attacking two men. Furious and aggressive, he beat the men so badly that one of them lost sight in one eye. He was arrested for assault and served 45 days in prison after pleading guilty.