Hollywood went through a scandal-filled year in 2023, with troubled love lives and courtroom-thriller-like legal disputes. The top 6 celebrity scandals and controversies that captured the attention of the public are listed below.
P. Diddy faces his downfall
In November, Cassie accused Diddy of a decade-long pattern of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse in a lawsuit, which he settled quickly while denying the allegations as a “money grab.” Despite the denial, Diddy faced significant backlash, leading to the loss of partnerships and his resignation as chairman of his music network.
Danny Masterson sentenced to prison for rape
A high-profile trial resulted from three women accusing That ’70s Show star Danny Masterson of rape at the beginning of the 2000s. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, who costarred with Masterson, came under fire for their support of him during the trial. In the end, Masterson received a 30-year to life sentence after being found guilty in September.
Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s sham marriage
In her October memoir “Worthy,” Jada Pinkett Smith revealed all about her inner battles, her tough upbringing, and her difficult life, including the shocking admission that her marriage to Hollywood A-lister Will Smith, which seemed robust at first, was actually a façade.
Jada revealed that although they had been living apart since 2016, they had kept up a façade. Intriguingly, Chris Rock asked Jada out while they were apart. Jada underlined that she and Will Smith are dedicated to remaining together forever in spite of the difficulties.
Ariana Grande’s wicked affair
Everyone was taken aback by Ariana Grande’s sudden split with Dalton Gomez, but what shocked people even more was the information that she had been having an affair with her married Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.
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When Slater suddenly separated from his wife, Lilly Jay, the mystery grew. The couple has occasionally appeared in public, such as at Disneyland and each other’s shows, but they have largely kept a low profile while tactfully handling the controversies around their new relationship.
Lizzo’s dark side
When Lizzo, a musician known for her body positivity, was accused of sexual harassment by her former backup dancers, fans were taken aback. The accusations included inappropriate behavior during concerts. The allegations included discrimination based on race and religion, unlawful termination, and body shaming. Despite Lizzo’s dismissal of the lawsuits as “sensationalized” articles, they have not yet been resolved.
Britney Spears clears her name
In her most recent autobiography, “The Woman In Me,” Britney Spears questioned the conventional wisdom surrounding her tumultuous split from Justin Timberlake. Spears revealed that, despite her desire to have children, Timberlake coerced her into having an abortion when they were teenagers.
Her goal was to dispel the false narrative that Timberlake’s “Cry Me a River” music video perpetuated, portraying her as a “harlot” who cheated on her boyfriend and injured America’s Golden Boy. When Spears came clean about her shared infidelity decades later, Timberlake faced a huge criticism.
Source: thenews
