25 Celebrity Cheating Scandals That Shook Hollywood To Its Core

Hugh Grant’s Infamous Arrest

In 1995, Hugh Grant was arrested for engaging in a lewd act with a sex worker while dating model and actress Elizabeth Hurley. His mugshot became iconic, and his very British apology ("Last night I did something completely insane. I have hurt people I love and embarrassed people I work with. For both things I am more sorry than I can ever possibly say") set the tone for a career comeback few thought possible.

Kristen Stewart and Rupert Sanders

When Kristen Stewart was caught kissing ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ director Rupert Sanders in 2012, fans of the ‘Twilight’ franchise, and those who loved her relationship with co-star Robert Pattinson, were stunned. Stewart's public apology to Pattinson was raw and emotional, but their romance never fully recovered.

Jay-Z and Beyoncé's Lemonade Fallout

When Beyoncé dropped ‘Lemonade’ album, it was more of a confession, an accusation, and a declaration of war. Jay-Z eventually admitted to his infidelity and said therapy saved their marriage. "Becky with the good hair" remains unnamed.

Ben Affleck’s Nanny Scandal

Rumors swirled that Ben Affleck had been unfaithful to Jennifer Garner with the family's nanny. While Garner downplayed the affair’s role in their split, the tabloids were relentless. Affleck has since moved on with a certain Jenny from the Block, but that rekindling imploded too.

Billy Bob Thornton Ghosts Laura Dern

This was perhaps the coldest breakup of them all. Laura Dern was reportedly engaged to Billy Bob Thornton when he married Angelina Jolie out of the blue. Dern said she “never heard from him again.” That’s savage.

Jesse James Breaks Sandra Bullock’s Heart

America’s sweetheart Sandra Bullock filed for divorce after Jesse James admitted to multiple affairs. It was a gut-punch moment, made worse by his unapologetic attitude in later interviews.

Woody Allen’s Icky Affair

In one of Hollywood’s most shocking scandals, Woody Allen began an affair with Mia Farrow’s adopted daughter, Soon-Yi Previn, in 1991. He was 56, she was 21. The relationship became public, and despite the backlash, they married in 1997 and remain together today.

Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid’s Dual Betrayals

While Meg Ryan caught heat for her affair with Russell Crowe, she later revealed that her husband Dennis Quaid had been unfaithful for years. The public narrative flipped, and suddenly, Ryan wasn't the villain Hollywood painted her to be.

Jack Nicholson’s Baby Bombshell

Jack Nicholson’s long-time partner Anjelica Huston ended their relationship after discovering he'd fathered a child with another woman. The confrontation? Legendary. Huston reportedly showed up to his job and physically assaulted him. Jack called it a “hell of a beating,” but also admitted he deserved it.

Ashton Kutcher and Scott Eastwood’s Revelation

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore’s relationship crumbled under accusations of infidelity. Years later, Scott Eastwood claimed Ashton had hooked up with his girlfriend while still married to Demi. That awkward truth bomb made headlines overnight.

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears

In her 2023 memoir, Britney Spears revealed she cheated on Timberlake with dancer Wade Robson, but also claimed Justin had been unfaithful too. Their messy breakup in 2002 laid the foundation for some of the most iconic breakup anthems of the early 2000s.

Ethan Hawke and Monogamy Debates

While rumors of an affair ended his marriage with Uma Thurman, Hawke later dismissed monogamy as "childish." The philosophical hot take didn’t land well with fans of the once-iconic 1990s couple.

Jude Law and the Nanny

Jude Law issued a public apology after cheating on fiancée Sienna Miller with his children’s nanny. It was the scandal that launched a thousand tabloid headlines and cost him the relationship.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Housekeeper

In a twist straight out of a soap opera, Arnold revealed he fathered a child with the family’s housekeeper—14 years prior—while married to Maria Shriver. It ended their 25-year marriage and shocked the world.

Livia Giuggioli and the Stalker Affair

Colin Firth’s ex-wife admitted to an affair with a man who later stalked her. The bizarre love triangle stunned fans of the otherwise private couple and led to criminal charges against the alleged lover-turned-stalker.

Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe’s Rocky End

Reese Witherspoon’s divorce from Phillippe was initially chalked up to young love gone sour until whispers of his affair with ‘Stop-Loss’ co-star Abbie Cornish gained traction. Ryan admitted the marriage had issues, but denied the affair caused the split.

Tristan Thompson's Repeat Offenses

Tristan Thompson's relationship with Khloé Kardashian was marred by multiple cheating scandals, including one while she was pregnant. He fathered a child with another woman in 2021 and later issued a public apology. Khloé? She's moved on—sort of.

Lamar Odom's Serial Betrayal

Before Thompson, Khloé dealt with a messy marriage to Lamar Odom, who admitted to cheating numerous times. Their relationship ended in 2013, but Khloé stood by him during his near-fatal overdose, proving she’s nothing if not loyal.

Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray’s Awkward Split

‘One Tree Hill’ co-stars Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray tied the knot in 2005, but the marriage lasted just five months. Rumors swirled that Chad cheated with Paris Hilton while filming ‘House of Wax,’ making for an incredibly awkward situation on set after their split.

Kenneth Branagh and Helena Bonham Carter

Emma Thompson’s split from Branagh in the ’90s was shrouded in mystery until it came out that he had an affair with ‘Frankenstein’ co-star Helena Bonham Carter. Emma later turned heartbreak into gold, winning awards and hearts alike.

Jessica Simpson and Johnny Knoxville’s Complications

In her memoir, Jessica revealed an emotional affair with Johnny Knoxville while married to Nick Lachey. She claimed the emotional bond felt more like a betrayal than physical cheating.

Kevin Hart’s Netflix Confession

In ‘Don’t F**k This Up,’ Kevin Hart admitted to cheating on his pregnant wife, Eniko. The raw footage of their emotional discussions gave fans a rare look at real consequences behind celebrity misdeeds.

Woody Harrelson’s Wild Escapade

In 2002, Woody Harrelson made headlines for a drunken foursome that didn’t include his wife, Laura Louie, followed by an arrest after a fight with a cab driver. He later called it “one of the worst nights” of his life. Shockingly, Laura forgave him, showing what Woody described as “depth of compassion.” The couple remains together to this day.

David Boreanaz’s Coerced Confession

After an affair partner threatened to expose him, ‘Bones’ star David Boreanaz went public with his infidelity. His wife Jaime Bergman stayed, but the damage to his clean-cut image was done.

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale’s Bitter Divorce

After 13 years of marriage, Gwen Stefani reportedly discovered Gavin was having an affair with their nanny. She quickly filed for divorce, channeled the heartbreak into music like ‘Misery,’ and moved on with ‘The Voice’ co-star Blake Shelton—never looking back.