10 Times Entitled Celebs Ruined OTHER People's Lives

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Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at the times celebrities couldn't think of anybody but themselves — with dire consequences for others.

Sean Combs

Sean Love Combs, born Sean John Combs, is a man who has put several spins on his name over the years. But whether the record producer and rapper chooses to call himself Diddy, Puff Daddy, or P. Diddy, there’s dirt on all of these names following a series of controversies. Combs’ former partner Cassie filed a lawsuit against the disgraced hip-hop mogul in November 2023, alleging that he physically and sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions. After quickly settling out of court, Diddy likely crossed his fingers and hoped that was the end. But this lawsuit was simply the first domino to fall before a string of further sexual misconduct accusations were made against him—including an alleged incident involving a minor.

Matthew Broderick

During a 1987 vacation in Ireland with girlfriend and “Dirty Dancing” star Jennifer Grey, the two celebs were involved in a car accident. Details on the incident remain cloudy, but it has been alleged Broderick was in the incorrect lane of the wet, slippery road when his rented BMW hit an oncoming vehicle. The crash resulted in the occupants of that vehicle, Margaret Doherty and her daughter Anna Gallagher, losing their lives. Broderick and Grey were lucky to escape with theirs. Grey sustained whiplash and other non-life-threatening injuries, and Broderick suffered a concussion, broken ribs, broken leg, and a collapsed lung. Broderick escaped with a minor charge of careless driving and a tiny fine - probably because of his celebrity status.

Danny Masterson

Danny Masterson is famous for working with Ashton Kutcher on projects like “That ‘70s Show.” However, the actor's resurgence in popularity due to acting with Kutcher on their Netflix series “The Ranch” was short-lived. This is due to being at the end of a trio of sexual assault allegations for incidents alleged to have taken place in 2001 and 2003. Following an investigation by the LAPD, criminal charges were brought against the actor in 2020. After pleading not guilty, Masterson went through two trials over the crimes, the first of which resulted in a hung jury. The second trial, however, saw him convicted for two of his three cases, resulting in a sentence of 30 years to life in prison.

Roman Polanski

The film industry accolades that French-Polish director Roman Polanski has received are shocking, considering what he’s been accused of. In 1977, Polanski was charged with inappropriate sexual contact with a minor, after which he accepted a plea deal and penalty by probation. Once the director realized he might still be imprisoned, he fled to his home country, France. Despite attempts that have been made to extradite Polanski, he remains free. He even won a Best Director Oscar in 2003, and we’re still seriously side-eyeing all those who gave him a standing ovation at the time.

Stephen Collins

On “7th Heaven,” Stephen Collins endeared himself to viewers as loving father and helpful pastor Eric Camden. In hindsight, everything about the actor’s wholesome image felt manipulative when appalling audio was released in 2014 where Collins confessed to acting inappropriately with minors. The recording came from a marriage counseling session two years earlier. The statute of limitations means that Collins saw no proper justice for his crimes despite publicly acknowledging that they occurred between 1973 and 1994. If there’s any silver lining, after decades of success, the reaction to these recordings meant his career was very much over.

Nick Hogan

In recent years, wrestler Hulk Hogan has been involved in controversy, including multiple lawsuits and racist rants caught on camera. It may be a case of like father like son when it comes to character, as Hogan’s son Nick was driving under the influence in 2007 when an accident took place that almost claimed his passenger’s life. While the passenger, a friend named John Graziano, survived, he still wasn’t lucky, sustaining severe brain injuries resulting in him needing full-time care for the remainder of his days. For his carelessness, Hogan was sentenced to only eight months of jail time—and this would not be the last time he was caught driving drunk.

Kanye West

It’s hard to believe that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West once seemed like one of show business's strongest power couples. However, very little in Ye’s life seems to last forever. His ego, on the other hand? That never seems to fade. Following Kim and Ye’s separation, the Kardashian moved on a few months later, starting a new relationship with “SNL” cast member Pete Davidson. Kanye did not approve of the couple, to say the least. The rapper and fashion designer even went as far as to release a video for his and The Game’s single “Eazy” that depicted an animated Davidson getting buried alive. The comedian reportedly had to attend trauma therapy in response to West’s online abuse.

Bill Cosby

A staggeringly high number of women—over 60—have accused comedian and actor Bill Cosby of sexual assault, with reports of incidents that date back 50 years. The open secret of Cosby’s behavior had faded into the background until a comedy routine from Eric Andre sidekick Hannibal Buress resurfaced the allegations in October 2014. The next year saw Cosby charged with three counts of indecent assault stemming from events that occurred in 2004 at Cosby’s home. He was found guilty in 2018 and sentenced to three to ten years of imprisonment. However, this was overturned in 2021 due to a legal technicality. To the dismay of many, Cosby is a free man.

Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein was once one of the most powerful and influential producers in Hollywood. As anybody familiar with the revelations that ignited the global MeToo movement know, he significantly abused this position. Weinstein used promises of advancing the careers of several women he worked with to sexually assault and harass them. Another cause of an open secret in Hollywood, the show business whispers became much louder in 2017 when an exposé on the producer was published by The New York Times and The New Yorker. The report contained accounts from many women accusing him of sexual misconduct. In 2020, many were relieved as Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to 23 years of imprisonment.

R. Kelly

Despite incidents in the accusations against the once R&B superstar dating back to the early 90s, R. Kelly avoided punishment for his crimes for years, simply being labeled a “playboy.” This all changed with the release of a documentary series in 2019. That Lifetime series, “Surviving R. Kelly,” detailed allegations of sexual misconduct against the singer from several women. The artist was arrested on multiple charges and in 2022 sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of nine counts of sex trafficking and racketeering. A later trial also found him guilty of six additional charges. It’s estimated Kelly should be in jail at least through 2045.

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