2022 was a restless year. The reputation of many celebrities went downhill due to the number of scandals they were involved in. Some controversies compromised the career and businesses of many of the artists. From losing fame to millions at a go, this year was just bad for many celebs. And these are some of the most talked about celebrity scandals and controversies of 2022.
From slapping Chris Rock to spitting on Chris Pine, the scandals held many celebrities in troubled waters. Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Chris Noth, Drake Bell, and many others have been involved in crimes involving sexual assault. Besides these many celeb names have been part of the cheating scandals this year. Here’s more about the scandals and controversies of this year.
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Top 10 Celebrity Scandals And Hollywood Controversies Of 2022
10. James Corden Temporarily Banned From Balthazar
The TV host came to the spotlight after he had been temporarily banned from a popular New York restaurant, Balthazar. The late-night show host was rude to the staff on two different occasions according to the owner Keith McNally. He had called out Corden through an Instagram post. ‘The Late Late Show Host‘ eventually apologized and promised on his show to make amendments. Thus the ban was lifted.
9. Joe Rogan And Spotify Controversy
The Joe Rogan Experience was made exclusive to Spotify in May 2020. In one of his shows, Rogan spread conspiracy theories during the time of the Covid pandemic. Then a group of health workers asked Spotify to drop the sports commentator. But the streaming platform didn’t. In protest to this many musicians including Neil Young and Joni Mitchell removed their songs from Spotify. Finally, the streaming platform had to delete multiple episodes from his podcast due to his offensive comments.
8. Adam Levin’s Cheating Scandal
The Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine was accused of cheating on his wife of eight years and supermodel Behati Prinsloo. The couple during the scandal was expecting their third child. It was Instagram model Sumner Stroh who claimed to have a year-long affair with the 43-year-old singer. He denied that affair but said he did cross the line at some point. Adam Levine did clear the air by pledging that he only cared for his wife and family.
7. Gerard Pique and Shakira Split
Shakira and Gerard Pique started dating after they met for the making of the music video for her 2010 World Cup anthem Waka Waka ‘This Time for Africa’. The two stayed together for 12 years and have two sons. It was in 2022 that rumors spread on social media that Pique had cheated on Shakira. And later the couple put out a joint statement confirming their split.
6. Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson
Of all the Kardashians and Jenners, Khloe Kardashian has had a hard time when it comes to dating. Khloe started dating NBA player Tristan Thompson back in 2016. From day one to recently their relationship has always been filled with multiple high-profile cheating scandals. The two have had an on-and-off relationship throughout these years. In December 2021, the couple was expecting a second child through a surrogate. At the same time news spread that Tristan had fathered a child with another woman. The basketball player confirmed the news in January this year. He also took to Instagram to apologize publicly to Khloe.
5. Kevin Spacey Sexual Assault Allegations
It was in 2017, that Kevin Spacey first faced sexual assault allegations. It was Anthony Rapp who came up with accusations of Spacey had made sexual advances toward him. Following the route, many people came up with similar claims from childhood abuse to groping, especially men. These incidents happened between the 1980s to 2010s. As of the final trial, Spacey faces legal issues involving sexual misconduct and has seven standing complaints against his name.
4. Will Smith Hitting Chris Rock At The Oscars
The next controversy is something that got the whole world’s attention as it happened at the Oscars. It ended up with Will Smith getting banned from the Academy for the next ten years. Well, the ‘The Pursuit of Happyness‘ actor hit Chris Rock across the face. This was the response to Chris Rock’s joke that was directed toward Smith’s wife Jade Pinkett Smith. Though Will Smith won the best actor award minutes later, the actor slapping Rock remained to be the most discussed incident of the whole event. The incident fueled online debates that stayed for weeks.
3. Multiple Controversies Involving Ezra Miller
The actor Ezra Miller had faced a series of issues in present times from 2020 to the present. A series of arrests had taken place in Hawaii and he was also involved in grooming minors. Miller, from May to March of this year faced arrest for disorderly conduct and harassment charges. The actor was also hit with felony burglary charges in Vermont.
2. Series Of Controversies Involving Kanye West
There is nothing much to talk about Kanye West. The rapper has had a very bad year. From his reputation to billionaire status, the artist did have a year of scandals. His divorce from TV personality and star Kim Kardashian itself had caused much news. Along with this the second half of the year, the musician made comments and participated in campaigns that became scandalous. The rap star was banned from multiple social media platforms.
1. Johnny Depp And Amber Heard Defamation Trial
Amber Heard and Johnny Depp had a long battle over the defamation case. Johnny Depp had sued his ex-wife and fellow actress, Amber Heard, for defamation after she claimed that he had abused her. The trial had gained public interest from all over the world and had initiated debates among the public. Finally, the long legal battle came to a settlement recently.
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