They may have careers as singers, actors, or entertainers, but they are not angels under any circumstances. Many people for whom living the Hollywood lifestyle seems like a dream, but it's possible that it's not all that it's cracked up to be. People's mental health might be negatively affected when they have a lot of money, success, and power.
Many famous people develop an addiction to substances like alcohol or drugs, which can affect their behavior. They can lash out, drive recklessly, and make poor choices. Thankfully, a significant number of these celebrities can undergo rehabilitation and have improved lives after doing time in prison.
1. Paris Hilton
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People couldn't believe it when they heard that hotel heiress Paris Hilton was being arrested and sent to prison. We've been accustomed to seeing celebrities, and the privileged go free from criminal acts. Paris Hilton has always had the air of a pampered heiress. The fact that she got what ordinary people get for criminal behavior was almost satisfying to witness. Hilton received a jail term of 45 days in the county.
She was caught driving under the influence and afterward had her license revoked. Hilton was pulled over for speeding 70 mph in a 35 mph zone with no headlights on again a month later. She finished her time in prison and is doing well today as a DJ.
2. R. Kelly
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After an altercation in a Louisiana fitness club in 1997, he was convicted of violence. There were 110 cuts on the victim's face that needed to be sewn up. Kelly was accused of sexually abusing many children, the worst claim against him. Of course, he denied it, but the law eventually found him out. A trial for enticing a juvenile and obstruction of justice has been set for May 28, 2020, and he is currently in jail for his appearance.
3. Lil Kim
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Lil Kim's musical career and talent as a rapper have made her famous. Unfortunately, she also gained notoriety in 2005 for having served a year of a two-year prison sentence. She did time for perjury after telling a jury that none of her pals were involved in shooting from many years ago. She kept working on songs even while incarcerated. Eventually, her CD The Naked Truth saw publication to positive reviews. Success has not diminished Lil Kim's reputation while behind bars.
4. Martha Stewart
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The shocking news that the picture-perfect housewife was being sent to prison rocked the globe. Martha was found guilty of conspiring with others, obstructing a government agency, and lying to federal investigators. She was ultimately sentenced to serve five months in federal prison. She made friends with fellow convicts while locked up, to the point where she was dubbed "M.Diddy" by her fellow inmates. Stewart has picked up where she left off with her various endeavors and is making constructive progress in her life.
5. Chris Brown
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Chris Brown and
Rihanna became genuine in 2009. They fought. Brown hospitalized Rihanna with serious injuries. He was arrested and punished. He pleaded guilty. Brown would encounter the law again, unfortunately. As a serious offender, he was denied a UK visa in June 2010. Last year, he was arrested for rape and narcotics offenses. Brown can't avoid problems.
6. Lindsay Lohan
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Lindsay Lohan was jailed multiple times from 2007 to 2010. She was having trouble. Numerous mugshots are worse than the last. Her first arrest was for DUI and cocaine possession. Two months later, she was arrested again for driving on a suspended license with cocaine. After several arrests, she was jailed in 2010. She served two weeks of her 90-day sentence for not attending her court-ordered alcohol education lessons!
7. Tim Allen
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Tim "The Toolman" Taylor's incarceration is unimaginable. The actor said his late 1970s prison time humbled him. He was detained for narcotics trafficking at Kalamazoo airport. Tim served two years and four months in federal prison. "It humbled me, and I was able to make amends to friends and family and refocus my life on creating and completing goals," Allen said.