9 Most Infamous Celebrities' Meltdowns
Even though there is no excuse for how they act, not all celebrity meltdowns are caused by simple bad behavior. Another 22 million Americans have problems with substance abuse, according to the National Institute of Mental Health and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. And mental illness and drug abuse don't care if you're a man, a woman, a celebrity, or just an average Joe.
Some celebrity meltdowns are caused by ego or being weird, but others are caused by something more serious. We've made a list of famous breakdowns that may have been caused by mental illness or drug or alcohol abuse. Let's start with Margot Kidder, the "Superman" star who became homeless and later became a spokesperson for psychiatric disorders.
Mariah's world cracked in 2001. She left Mottola and Columbia Records, then made a surprise cameo on MTV's "Total Request Live," where Mariah handed out free popsicles while removing an oversized T-shirt. Mariah told screaming fans and hosted Carson Daly, "You enjoy this" Whether Mariah's MTV performance was a publicity gimmick or a sign of her instability, she was hospitalized for a "physical and emotional collapse" afterward. She was free after two weeks of psychiatric care.
Martin was arrested about this time while carrying a 9mm Beretta. Fought. He was spotted holding a gun and yelling at visitors on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles.
He was exhausted and dehydrated after the Ventura Boulevard incident. Others, including his ex-wife, blame his unpredictable conduct on marijuana, alcohol, and psychiatric drugs. Others cite bipolar disorder. Martin confesses he smoked marijuana and was treated for depression, but a three-day coma caused by heat exhaustion while jogging in heavy clothing prompted him to clean up his act.
Britney filed for divorce two months after her second son's birth. Her parenting skills were questioned with the birth of Sean Preston, but Jayden James sent her public life into a tailspin. The new mom went to clubs and rehab, shaved her head, and was in a series of automobile accidents, including a hit-and-run. She must take parenting classes and obtain drug and alcohol treatment. She lost custody of her sons after being admitted to a psychiatric facility in 2008.
Some celebrity meltdowns are caused by ego or being weird, but others are caused by something more serious. We've made a list of famous breakdowns that may have been caused by mental illness or drug or alcohol abuse. Let's start with Margot Kidder, the "Superman" star who became homeless and later became a spokesperson for psychiatric disorders.
1. Billy Joel
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2. David Hasselhoff
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3. Mariah Carey
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Mariah's world cracked in 2001. She left Mottola and Columbia Records, then made a surprise cameo on MTV's "Total Request Live," where Mariah handed out free popsicles while removing an oversized T-shirt. Mariah told screaming fans and hosted Carson Daly, "You enjoy this" Whether Mariah's MTV performance was a publicity gimmick or a sign of her instability, she was hospitalized for a "physical and emotional collapse" afterward. She was free after two weeks of psychiatric care.
4. Martin Lawrence
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Martin was arrested about this time while carrying a 9mm Beretta. Fought. He was spotted holding a gun and yelling at visitors on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles.
He was exhausted and dehydrated after the Ventura Boulevard incident. Others, including his ex-wife, blame his unpredictable conduct on marijuana, alcohol, and psychiatric drugs. Others cite bipolar disorder. Martin confesses he smoked marijuana and was treated for depression, but a three-day coma caused by heat exhaustion while jogging in heavy clothing prompted him to clean up his act.
5. Courtney Love
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6. Britney Spears
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Britney filed for divorce two months after her second son's birth. Her parenting skills were questioned with the birth of Sean Preston, but Jayden James sent her public life into a tailspin. The new mom went to clubs and rehab, shaved her head, and was in a series of automobile accidents, including a hit-and-run. She must take parenting classes and obtain drug and alcohol treatment. She lost custody of her sons after being admitted to a psychiatric facility in 2008.
7. Robert Downey Jr.
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8. Mel Gibson
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9. Charlie Sheen
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