Some may see it as intrusive, others as the price of fame, but the world of celebrity scandals clearly sparks curiosity among millions. Maybe it's because some idolize celebrities and find relief in knowing they, too, deal with personal troubles. Or perhaps it's because people feel a sense of familiarity with them—almost like they're friends going through a difficult time.
Many celebrity scandals have been swept under the rug as new ones take over the spotlight. Though social media—and its controversial child, cancel culture—didn't exist when many of the following incidents occurred, they would surely be trending on X if they happened today.
Read on to discover 20 celebrity feuds, arrests, infidelities, and other events that once made jaws drop but have since been largely forgotten.
