Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt known for his portrayal as Andy Dwyer on Parks
and Recreation, made a great transition to the muscular star-lord in Guardians
of the Galaxy. His fame skyrocketed in Hollywood, but his reputation suffered
in 2019 after news surfaced of his attendance at Zoe Church, which has
anti-LGBTQIA plus themes. Despite Pratt's prostrations, the scandal lingered, prompting
calls to remove him from the McHugh. Further criticism arose after Pratt
divorced Anna Faris and later complimented his new wife, Catherine
Schwarzenegger, for bringing him a healthy daughter, which was perceived as
inconsiderate to Faris and their son's medical issues.
Laurie Lachlan
Laurie Lachlan renowned for Full House and Fuller House, was
involved in the Varsity Blues incident in 2019. Wealthy parents, including
Lachlan, paid to exaggerate their children's exam scores and bribed officials
to get college entrance. Lachlan spent $500,000 to get her daughters into USC
as fictitious athletes. In 2020, she was sentenced to two months in jail, a
$150,000 fine, and 100 hours of community service. Her involvement harmed her
reputation and sparked significant condemnation.
Philip Schofield
Philip Schofield, once a popular UK TV broadcaster, had his
image deteriorate in 2023. Schofield's collapse began with allegations of a
falling out with this morning co-host Holly Willoughby. He resigned from the
show and acknowledged having an affair with a younger ITV colleague, which he
kept from everyone. This admission followed Schofield's 2020 statement that he
was gay and separated from his marriage. The employee had met Schofield as a youngster,
which caused great concern. The controversy significantly harmed his
once-perfect reputation.
Paula Deane
Paula Deane, famous for her southern food, had her career ruined
in 2013 after confessing to using discriminative abuse during a lawsuit
deposition. Sponsors dropped her, and the Food Network cancelled her show,
Paula's Home Cooking. Her attempt to handle the matter on the Today Show failed
because she did not adequately apologize. The situation intensified in 2015,
when she shared a photo of herself and her son dressed in brown faces. I love
Lucy characters. Despite her come back to television, Deane's popularity has
fallen dramatically.
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, noted for their philanthropic
work against forced labor through their NGO, Thorn, came under fire in 2023.
Their reputations suffered as a result of their involvement in the trial of
former That 70s show co-star Danny Masterson, who was found guilty of assault. Kutcher
and Kunis spend letters defending Masterson's character, causing widespread
uproar. Their apology video was slammed as phony, prompting their departure from
Thorn amid outrage. This incident represented a substantial decline in the
couple's reputation as advocates for victims of exploitation.
Matt Lauer
For many years, Matt Lauer was one of television's most
trusted journalists, best known as the host of NBC's Today Show. However,
Lauer's career was cut short in 2017 when NBC fired him after an inquiry into
charges of misbehavior against a colleague during the 2014 Winter Olympics. The
initial complaint sparked a deluge of additional allegations, depicting Lauer
as someone who had exploited his position for years. The incident not only terminated
his career but also resulted in the dissolution of his marriage with a network
in 2019. Lauer's once-respected reputation was ruined.
Ellen DeGeneres
Ellen DeGeneres, long known for her upbeat temperament and
compassion on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, had a significant setback in 2020. Following
a Buzzfeed piece that revealed a terrible work atmosphere behind the scenes of
her show, multiple former employees came forward to accuse executives of
microaggressions, discriminative remarks, and harassment. The resulting crisis
resulted in the departure of several key executives and a tearful on-air
apology from DeGeneres. Despite her efforts to resolve the concerns, the show's
ratings dropped, and it was revealed in 2021 that The Ellen DeGeneres Show
would be cancelled in 2022. The discoveries were in stark contrast to her
public image and did severe damage to her reputation among fans and industry professionals.
JK Rowling
JK Rowling, the beloved author of the Harry Potter books,
has experienced widespread criticism in recent years for her social media
statements on the transgender community. Rowling's tweets and subsequent
articles, which were widely seen as transphobic, prompted uproar among fans and
campaigners. Despite her assurance that she supports transgender rights, her
comments prompted boycotts of her works and withdrawal from the Harry Potter
franchise by stars such as Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint.
Rowling's hitherto pristine reputation as a promoter of diversity and inclusion
has been severely harmed by the scandal.
Shia LaBeouf
Shia LaBeouf best known for his appearances in Transformers
and Wholes, has had a turbulent career marred by numerous controversies.
Despite his unquestionable brilliance, LaBeouf's off-screen antics has
frequently overshadowed his performances. In 2020, artist FKA twigs sued
LaBeouf, accusing him of emotional and physical abuse during their
relationship. The allegations included domestic violence, assault, and
infliction of emotional distress. LaBeouf disputed the charges, but the case
exposed his troubled past and history of unpredictable behavior, badly harming
his reputation in Hollywood.
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