In the world of fame and celebrity, it is often said that all press is good press. But what happens when people are in the spotlight for the wrong reasons? In this gallery we present a list of infamous people who became famous through a series of unfortunate events that they never intended. Or maybe that was exactly her plan?
From non-consensual acts to bizarre attempts to climb the social ladder, you’ll need your best sneakers to tread the rocky path that these infamous celebrities listed here have walked! Click on if you dare…
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These personalities are known for all the wrong reasons
In the world of fame and celebrity, it is often said that all press is good press. But what happens when people are in the spotlight for the wrong reasons? In this gallery we present a list of infamous people who became famous through a series of unfortunate events that they never intended. Or maybe that was exactly her plan?
From non-consensual acts to bizarre attempts to climb the social ladder, you’ll need your best sneakers to tread the rocky path that these infamous celebrities listed here have walked! Click on if you dare…
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Anna Delvey
In reality, it is Anna Sorokin (her real name), who posed as a wealthy socialite in New York City and rose to prominence in the city’s elite scene.
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Anna Delvey
“I can go public with anything,” she said. Although she was sentenced to prison for several crimes, including theft and grand larceny, her story was made into a well-received Netflix series.
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Lorena Bobbitt
She became famous for the shocking act of cutting off her husband’s genitals, which led to a sensational trial.
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John Bobbitt
As a survivor of violence, John Bobbitt capitalized on his celebrity to some extent by appearing in adult films and appearing in various media.
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Patricia Krentcil
She became known as “Tan Mom” and a darling of the paparazzi after she was charged with child endangerment for putting her five-year-old daughter in a tanning bed. This led to her arrest and a ban on more than 60 tanning salons in the New York and New Jersey regions.
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Martha Stewart
She became famous not only for her lifestyle empire, but also for her involvement in an insider trading and securities fraud scandal, which earned her a five-month prison sentence in 2004.
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Courtney Stodden
The reality star and tabloid sensation rose to fame in 2011 when she married her much older acting teacher, Doug Hutchison, at the age of 16. She later became even more famous for her extensive cosmetic surgeries.
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Tonya Harding
The figure skater rose to fame for her connection to the attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan during the 1994 Winter Olympics. Her story was made into a film in “I, Tonya” (2017), starring Margot Robbie as Tonya Harding.
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That’s Kaelin
The aspiring actor stayed at OJ Simpson’s guest house during the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman and became a key witness in the case.
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That’s Kaelin
With his newfound fame, he began landing acting roles, often appearing as himself in comedic skits, reality television, and talk shows to build and increase his popularity. In fact, he has been a household name for over 20 years now.
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Dan Bilzerian
Often referred to as the “King of Instagram,” he is a polarizing figure. He is known for his success at poker, his extravagant lifestyle, and his controversial actions, including using women as props and filming disturbing events such as the 2017 Las Vegas shooting.
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Caitlin Upton
When voting for Miss Teen USA in 2007, her answer to a question about whether Americans can’t find their country on a map became a viral sensation. “I personally believe that Americans are not able to do this because some people in our country don’t have cards,” Upton said.
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Logan Paul
Known for his popular YouTube videos, he made headlines in 2017 when he filmed himself discovering a suicide victim in a Japanese forest, sparking outrage with his reaction and decision to upload the video.
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Jake Paul
Like his brother Logan, Jake Paul is a YouTube sensation known for his profit-making antics. In 2017, he received attention and complaints from neighbors for his disruptive stunts at their expense.
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Rebecca Black
The singer-songwriter released her first song “Friday” in 2011, which went viral for unintentional reasons as the internet mocked her heavily autotuned track, often calling it the “worst song of all time.”
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Milli Vanilli
After they were caught singing playbacks at an MTV event in 1989, their Grammy was revoked and the use of vocal impersonators in the music industry was exposed.
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Josh Ostrovsky
The comedian, also known as “The Fat Jewish,” gained a large following on social media. However, many of his jokes were stolen. After intense criticism of his behavior in 2015, he lost a development deal with Comedy Central.
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Nicole Arbour
In 2015, Nicole Arbour gained fame on YouTube for her video “Dear Fat People”, in which she criticized and mocked overweight people and did not apologize, calling it “satire”.
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Nicole Arbour
In 2018, she came under fire again for creating her own version of Childish Gambino’s hit “This is America,” which was viewed as tone-deaf and offensive to the black community. And yes, that is a photo of Arbour showing off some hot sauce in her purse at the 2017 All Def Movie Awards…
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Luis Rubiales
A controversial kiss on the mouth from Jenni Hermoso after the World Cup final has put the former president of the Spanish Football Federation in the spotlight. Rubiales claimed the kiss was consensual, but…
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Jenni Hermoso
The captain of the Spanish women’s football team emphasized that this was not the case. In an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan, Rubiales finally gave in and revealed that he had made the decision to step down as president of the Spanish Football Federation, underlining the international dimension of the case.
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PewDiePie
PewDiePie, the most subscribed YouTuber, is known for his degrading humor. He is hotly controversial for his offensive comments and blatant use of the N-word, which he often refers to as a “joke.”
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Monica Lewinski
The former White House intern rose to prominence for her involvement in the White House sex scandal involving President Bill Clinton.
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Anthony Weiner
The former US congressman’s career crumbled before his eyes after a scandal over adult text messages.
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Kaitlin Bennett
In 2018, Kaitlin Bennett gained attention for openly carrying firearms on the campus of Kent State University, which had a tragic history of student protests in the 1970s.
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Kaitlin Bennett
She later sparked controversy by posing at Chick-fil-A, known for its anti-LGBTQ+ stance, and mocking Parkland survivor David Hogg.
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Mike Cernovich
Mike Cernovich, known for his far-right views, gained internet fame by spreading conspiracy theories including Pizzagate (Fake news claiming Hillary Clinton ran a child trafficking ring).
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Kim Davis
This Kentucky county clerk made headlines in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, claiming she was “under the authority of God.” Her actions sparked a legal and political controversy and led to her temporary imprisonment.
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Kim Davis
In addition, the conservatives arranged an awkward meeting with Pope Francis during his visit to the United States in 2015. But the Vatican distanced itself from Davis’ actions in a statement.
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Dinesh D’Souza
Dinesh D’Souza, a prominent voice of modern conservatism, has critically addressed multiculturalism, LGBTQ+ rights and racial equality. He gained notoriety when Donald Trump pardoned him in 2018 following a conviction for illegal campaign contributions in 2014.
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Dinesh D’Souza
In early 2018, D’Souza attracted further controversy for making fun of survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School incident.
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