10 Celebs Who Tried to Warn Us About Terrible People
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Hollywood's dark secrets exposed! We're diving into the brave celebrities who tried to warn us about toxic individuals in the entertainment industry long before their public downfalls. Get ready for shocking revelations that were ignored, dismissed, and eventually proven true. Our countdown includes explosive warnings from Jennette McCurdy, Rose McGowan, Anthony Rapp, Hannibal Buress, and more who spoke out against powerful figures like Dan Schneider, Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and Bill Cosby! Which celeb warning surprises you the most? Share in the comments.
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Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at celebrities who did their best to raise red flags and sound alarms about dishonourable individuals.
The “iCarly” star has long had issues with Nickelodeon and former top-dog at the network, Dan Schneider. Initially, McCurdy hinted at her struggles through her web series “What’s Next for Sarah?” However, in her 2022 book “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” McCurdy fully exposed the horrid work environment she endured. Referring to "The Creator" (Schneider), she detailed incidents of workplace toxicity, including being pressured to drink alcohol. She also alleged Nickelodeon offered her $300,000 to stay silent about her experiences. McCurdy’s revelations sparked others to come forward, culminating in the tell-all miniseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
Sable
Warned Us About Vince McMahon
From Bret Hart to Bruno Sammartino, many professional wrestlers have criticized former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon over the years. However, Sable’s early warnings are particularly significant in light of Vince’s alleged crimes against women. A breakout star of WWE’s “Attitude Era,” Sable took legal action against McMahon in 1999, publicly suing for over $100 million. She accused the company of sexual harassment, unsafe working conditions, and pressuring her into explicit storylines. Sable also alleged that McMahon created a hostile work environment where female talent faced routine objectification and harassment. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court, and Sable returned to WWE in 2003, oddly cast in a romantic storyline with McMahon himself.
Among everyone in the entertainment industry, actress Rose McGowan has perhaps been the most vocal about disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein. Having raised warnings for years, McGowan would eventually share her story with journalist Ronan Farrow, recounting a 1997 incident where Weinstein assaulted her in a hotel room after a meeting. She says that despite allegedly confiding what happened to others, no action was taken. McGowan initially accepted a settlement but later realized she was still legally free to speak out. Rejecting a further $1 million offer to stay silent, Rose shared her tale for all to hear, becoming a prominent voice against Weinstein in the process.
Kathy Griffin
Warned Us About Ellen DeGeneres
The feud between Ellen DeGeneres and Kathy Griffin had been simmering for years, with Griffin openly addressing her grievances and ultimately warning us of Ellen’s unseemly behaviour off camera. In her 2016 book “Celebrity Run-Ins: My A-Z Index,” Griffin mentioned a “talk show host” who allegedly had her removed from a backstage dressing room at the Emmys. She described her as having a “mean streak.” Griffin also revealed that DeGeneres confronted her over the book in a heated phone call, which Griffin described as “difficult but unsurprising.” Of course, Ellen’s alleged mean streak was at the centre of allegations of a toxic workplace on her now-defunct talk show.
In October of 2017, actor and singer Anthony Rapp set off a media firestorm when he accused Kevin Spacey of making a drunken, unwanted advance on him in 1986 - when Rapp was a minor. The accusation triggered a swift downfall for Spacey. What many do not know however, is that Rapp had actually tried to warn us about Spacey’s alleged behaviour years earlier. In 2001, Rapp shared the same story with “The Advocate,” an LGBTQ magazine. The difference in that instance was that Spacey’s name was withheld for legal reasons. A 2005 episode of “Family Guy” wasn’t so subtle about its warning though…
Hannibal Buress
Warned Us About Bill Cosby
For decades, Bill Cosby’s public perception was that of “America’s Dad” – as silly and wholesome as they come. That squeaky clean image quickly came crashing down however, thanks in part to the warnings from comedian Hannibal Buress. Despite some rumors and other reports that were sadly never published, no real action was taken until Buress highlighted Cosby’s troubling past in a stand-up routine in Philadelphia. The ensuing media attention brought Cosby’s actions into the spotlight, leading to his eventual downfall. More celebrities, the likes of Janice Dickinson and Michelle Hurd, would share their own stories.
Actor Corey Feldman has long been outspoken about the dark side of Hollywood, particularly concerning the exploitation of child actors. For years, Feldman has alleged that a network of powerful individuals within the entertainment industry has been involved in abusing young performers. He has cited his own experiences as a child star, along with those of his late friend Corey Haim, as examples of what he calls a systemic issue. Feldman has also been vocal about how the industry allegedly turns a blind eye to these issues – claiming the abusers are able to remain in positions of power. He continues to be persistent about the purported hidden crisis to this day.
Johnny Rotten
Warned Us About Jimmy Savile
The once-popular Jimmy Savile wasn’t around to experience his ultimate downfall, as it occurred after his death in 2011. But there had been many warnings beforehand - warnings that went completely ignored. In the late 1970s, Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols issued an eerie warning about Jimmy Savile that too was disregarded. During a 1978 interview with BBC Radio 1, Rotten hinted at Savile’s dark side, accusing him of being “into all sorts of seediness that we all know about.” The BBC didn’t air his comments, however. Decades later, horrifying revelations about Savile’s extensive history of sexual abuse indeed came to light - albeit too late.
Disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is now among the most reviled names in Hollywood. And, there’s one man who has been speaking out about the rapper for years: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. 50 Cent’s long-running feud with Combs began in 2006 with the diss track “The Bomb.” Here, Jackson accused Diddy of being linked to Biggie Smalls’ murder. Many years later, 50 Cent reignited tensions by criticizing Diddy’s parties and making suggestive remarks about his behavior. Leading up to and following Combs’ arrest, Jackson has become Diddy’s #1 troll – even producing a Netflix docuseries titled “Diddy Do It?”
Comedian Katt Williams is no stranger to legal troubles and allegations of abusive behavior, which has led some to question his credibility. However, in January 2024, Williams made headlines with explosive comments on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast. During the interview, he pointed out figures within the entertainment industry who exploit power dynamics. He even delved into some eyebrow raising claims involving Ludacris and the Illuminati. But, in one particularly viral moment, Williams referenced the infamous Diddy parties, advising people to just say no. Let’s just say he seemed particularly protective of a certain part of his anatomy…
What celebrity downfall did you see coming? Share your past premonitions in the comments below.
Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at celebrities who did their best to raise red flags and sound alarms about dishonourable individuals.
Jennette McCurdy
Warned Us About Dan SchneiderThe “iCarly” star has long had issues with Nickelodeon and former top-dog at the network, Dan Schneider. Initially, McCurdy hinted at her struggles through her web series “What’s Next for Sarah?” However, in her 2022 book “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” McCurdy fully exposed the horrid work environment she endured. Referring to "The Creator" (Schneider), she detailed incidents of workplace toxicity, including being pressured to drink alcohol. She also alleged Nickelodeon offered her $300,000 to stay silent about her experiences. McCurdy’s revelations sparked others to come forward, culminating in the tell-all miniseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
Sable
Warned Us About Vince McMahon
From Bret Hart to Bruno Sammartino, many professional wrestlers have criticized former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon over the years. However, Sable’s early warnings are particularly significant in light of Vince’s alleged crimes against women. A breakout star of WWE’s “Attitude Era,” Sable took legal action against McMahon in 1999, publicly suing for over $100 million. She accused the company of sexual harassment, unsafe working conditions, and pressuring her into explicit storylines. Sable also alleged that McMahon created a hostile work environment where female talent faced routine objectification and harassment. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court, and Sable returned to WWE in 2003, oddly cast in a romantic storyline with McMahon himself.
Rose McGowan
Warned Us About Harvey WeinsteinAmong everyone in the entertainment industry, actress Rose McGowan has perhaps been the most vocal about disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein. Having raised warnings for years, McGowan would eventually share her story with journalist Ronan Farrow, recounting a 1997 incident where Weinstein assaulted her in a hotel room after a meeting. She says that despite allegedly confiding what happened to others, no action was taken. McGowan initially accepted a settlement but later realized she was still legally free to speak out. Rejecting a further $1 million offer to stay silent, Rose shared her tale for all to hear, becoming a prominent voice against Weinstein in the process.
Kathy Griffin
Warned Us About Ellen DeGeneres
The feud between Ellen DeGeneres and Kathy Griffin had been simmering for years, with Griffin openly addressing her grievances and ultimately warning us of Ellen’s unseemly behaviour off camera. In her 2016 book “Celebrity Run-Ins: My A-Z Index,” Griffin mentioned a “talk show host” who allegedly had her removed from a backstage dressing room at the Emmys. She described her as having a “mean streak.” Griffin also revealed that DeGeneres confronted her over the book in a heated phone call, which Griffin described as “difficult but unsurprising.” Of course, Ellen’s alleged mean streak was at the centre of allegations of a toxic workplace on her now-defunct talk show.
Anthony Rapp
Warned Us About Kevin SpaceyIn October of 2017, actor and singer Anthony Rapp set off a media firestorm when he accused Kevin Spacey of making a drunken, unwanted advance on him in 1986 - when Rapp was a minor. The accusation triggered a swift downfall for Spacey. What many do not know however, is that Rapp had actually tried to warn us about Spacey’s alleged behaviour years earlier. In 2001, Rapp shared the same story with “The Advocate,” an LGBTQ magazine. The difference in that instance was that Spacey’s name was withheld for legal reasons. A 2005 episode of “Family Guy” wasn’t so subtle about its warning though…
Hannibal Buress
Warned Us About Bill Cosby
For decades, Bill Cosby’s public perception was that of “America’s Dad” – as silly and wholesome as they come. That squeaky clean image quickly came crashing down however, thanks in part to the warnings from comedian Hannibal Buress. Despite some rumors and other reports that were sadly never published, no real action was taken until Buress highlighted Cosby’s troubling past in a stand-up routine in Philadelphia. The ensuing media attention brought Cosby’s actions into the spotlight, leading to his eventual downfall. More celebrities, the likes of Janice Dickinson and Michelle Hurd, would share their own stories.
Corey Feldman
Warned Us About Abusers in HollywoodActor Corey Feldman has long been outspoken about the dark side of Hollywood, particularly concerning the exploitation of child actors. For years, Feldman has alleged that a network of powerful individuals within the entertainment industry has been involved in abusing young performers. He has cited his own experiences as a child star, along with those of his late friend Corey Haim, as examples of what he calls a systemic issue. Feldman has also been vocal about how the industry allegedly turns a blind eye to these issues – claiming the abusers are able to remain in positions of power. He continues to be persistent about the purported hidden crisis to this day.
Johnny Rotten
Warned Us About Jimmy Savile
The once-popular Jimmy Savile wasn’t around to experience his ultimate downfall, as it occurred after his death in 2011. But there had been many warnings beforehand - warnings that went completely ignored. In the late 1970s, Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols issued an eerie warning about Jimmy Savile that too was disregarded. During a 1978 interview with BBC Radio 1, Rotten hinted at Savile’s dark side, accusing him of being “into all sorts of seediness that we all know about.” The BBC didn’t air his comments, however. Decades later, horrifying revelations about Savile’s extensive history of sexual abuse indeed came to light - albeit too late.
50 Cent
Warned Us About Sean “Diddy” CombsDisgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is now among the most reviled names in Hollywood. And, there’s one man who has been speaking out about the rapper for years: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson. 50 Cent’s long-running feud with Combs began in 2006 with the diss track “The Bomb.” Here, Jackson accused Diddy of being linked to Biggie Smalls’ murder. Many years later, 50 Cent reignited tensions by criticizing Diddy’s parties and making suggestive remarks about his behavior. Leading up to and following Combs’ arrest, Jackson has become Diddy’s #1 troll – even producing a Netflix docuseries titled “Diddy Do It?”
Katt Williams
Warned Us About…EveryoneComedian Katt Williams is no stranger to legal troubles and allegations of abusive behavior, which has led some to question his credibility. However, in January 2024, Williams made headlines with explosive comments on Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast. During the interview, he pointed out figures within the entertainment industry who exploit power dynamics. He even delved into some eyebrow raising claims involving Ludacris and the Illuminati. But, in one particularly viral moment, Williams referenced the infamous Diddy parties, advising people to just say no. Let’s just say he seemed particularly protective of a certain part of his anatomy…
What celebrity downfall did you see coming? Share your past premonitions in the comments below.
