Mel Gibson's 2006 DUI arrest in Malibu proved that even Hollywood's elite can have a few too many and decide it's a great time to spew anti-Semitic remarks. After a slap on the wrist and a stint in rehab, Gibson's career took a nosedive faster than his blood alcohol level.
Gibson pleaded no contest to the charges, was fined, and sentenced to three years' probation. Gibson issued apologies and sought treatment for alcoholism following the arrest, but his acting career has never quite recovered. These days, he’s spent most of his career behind the camera.
After actress Heather Locklear faced DUI charges in 2008 in Santa Barbara, California, Locklear's spin-off series became "Melrose Place: Rehab Edition."
Locklear pleaded no contest to reckless driving and received probation, fines, and an alcohol education program. She has been open about her struggles with substance abuse and mental health.
Nick Nolte's mugshot is the stuff of legends. With his wild hair and dazed expression, he looked more like a mad scientist than a Hollywood star. After a no-contest plea and some quality time with a counselor, Nolte managed to clean up his act, but that mugshot will live on forever.
Nick Nolte was arrested for DUI in 2002 in Malibu, California. Nolte pleaded no contest to the charges and was sentenced to three years' probation and counseling. He later acknowledged his struggles with substance abuse and sought treatment.
Apparently, Tiger Woods' golf skills don't translate to driving a car. Golfing legend Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI in 2017 in Jupiter, Florida, after being found asleep at the wheel - the engine still running.
Toxicology reports showed the presence of multiple prescription medications but no alcohol. Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and received probation, community service, and fines. He later sought treatment for prescription medication management.
Justin Timberlake was arrested on June 18th for driving while intoxicated on Long Island, New York, according to authorities. He is expected to be arraigned in Sag Harbor, a coastal village in the Hamptons. Guess things got a little wild on a...Monday night?
Timberlake, a former Disney Mouseketeer and 'NSYNC member, has a successful solo music and acting career, winning ten Grammy Awards and four Primetime Emmy Awards. Recently, he made headlines due to Britney Spears' memoir and released a new album, "Everything I Thought It Was," in March. Maybe there's trouble in paradise?
Lindsay Lohan has faced multiple DUI charges throughout her career. In 2007, she was arrested twice for DUI and drug possession, leading to brief jail stints and rehab. In 2012, Lohan was involved in a car accident and faced charges related to lying to police.
LiLo's multiple DUI arrests in 2007 were just the tip of the iceberg in her wild ride through Hollywood. Between her brief jail sleepovers and revolving rehab door, it's astonishing how she found time to star in all those straight-to-DVD masterpieces.
In 1997, Tim Allen went to infinity and beyond... a sobriety checkpoint, apparently.
That year, the actor and comedian was arrested for DUI in Bloomfield Township, Michigan. After pleading guilty and receiving probation, Allen admitted that his "Tool Time" days were numbered, and he started focusing on his sobriety.
Former U.S. President George W. Bush had a DUI arrest in 1976 in Kennebunkport, Maine, at the age of 30. He pleaded guilty to the charges and paid a fine.
The incident resurfaced during his 2000 presidential campaign. Bush acknowledged the mistake and his decision to quit drinking in 1986. The incident had little to no effect on the election results that year.
In 2018, Vince Vaughn learned the hard way that being a "Wedding Crasher" doesn't give you a free pass to crash your car while under the influence. The actor was not only arrested for DUI but also for resisting arrest in Manhattan Beach, California - after stopping at a checkpoint and refusing to comply with officers.
Vaughn later pleaded no contest to reduced charges of alcohol-related reckless driving and was sentenced to probation, fines, and an alcohol education program.
In the mid-2000s, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie were the poster children for privileged Hollywood party girls. Their DUI arrests were just another chapter in their "Simple Life" saga, complete with probation, fines, and a few nights in the slammer. Talk about a reality check.
Hilton was arrested in 2006 and sentenced to probation and fines. Richie was arrested in 2006 and 2007, receiving probation and brief jail stints.
Apparently, after seeing “dead people,” Haley Joel Osment started seeing pink elephants. Haley Joel Osment, known for his role in "The Sixth Sense," was arrested for DUI and possession in 2006 in Los Angeles.
He crashed his car and was found to be under the influence. Osment pleaded no contest to the charges and was sentenced to probation, fines, and an alcohol education program.
Justin Bieber's 2014 DUI arrest in Miami Beach was the cherry on top of his teenage troublemaker sundae. Between drag racing, resisting arrest, and having an expired license, Bieber's night ended with a mugshot and a serious case of "Love Yourself" remorse.
Bieber later pleaded guilty to reduced charges of careless driving and resisting arrest, receiving fines, charitable donations, and an anger management course.
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian was arrested for DUI in 2007 in Los Angeles. After some erratic driving and failing sobriety tests, Khloe's "revenge body" took a backseat to her court-ordered alcohol education program.
Kardashian later pleaded no contest to the charges. She has since spoken about the incident as a turning point in her life.
Funny man Kevin Hart wasn't laughing when he got busted for DUI in 2013. After nearly colliding with a gas tanker truck, Hart's night took a turn for the "Ride Along" sequel no one asked for.
He had been caught speeding and nearly collided with a gas tanker truck. Hart later pleaded no contest to the charges and was sentenced to probation, fines, and an alcohol education program. He has since spoken about the incident as a learning experience.
In 2009, "Burn Notice" star Jeffrey Donovan burned rubber and nearly burned his career with a DUI arrest in Miami Beach. After allegedly swerving to avoid hitting a police car, Donovan's spy skills couldn't get him out of this real-life plot twist.
Donovan later pleaded guilty to reduced charges of reckless driving and received probation and fines.
Michelle Rodriguez's need for speed landed her in hot water with multiple DUI and driving-related charges in the 2000s. Between Hawaii and Los Angeles, Rodriguez's rap sheet was longer than the "Fast and Furious" franchise. Thankfully, she's since traded in her wild ways for a more low-key lifestyle.
In 2003, she was arrested in Hollywood for DUI, hit-and-run and driving with an expired license, receiving probation and community service. In 2005, she was arrested again in Hawaii for DUI, violating probation, and receiving brief jail time.
Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps proved that even the most decorated athlete can make a splash in the world of DUIs. With arrests in 2004 and 2014, Phelps traded in his gold medals for a probation officer and a serious wake-up call.
In 2004, he was arrested in Salisbury, Maryland, at age 19, pleading guilty to driving while impaired. In 2014, he was arrested again in Baltimore, receiving probation, fines, and a suspended sentence.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson was arrested for DUI and drug possession in 2006 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He pleaded guilty to the charges and received probation, fines, and community service.
Tyson has been open about his struggles with substance abuse and has sought treatment over the years.
Amanda Bynes' 2012 DUI arrest in West Hollywood was just one of the many bumps in her rocky road to adulthood. After clipping a police car and failing sobriety tests, Bynes' "All That" days were officially over.
She was arrested after clipping a police car and failing sobriety tests. Bynes later reached a plea deal, receiving probation and an alcohol education program. She has also faced mental health challenges and has received treatment.
Kiefer Sutherland's multiple DUI arrests were a real-life "24" crisis. After violating probation and serving a 48-day jail sentence, Sutherland realized that being a bad boy on screen was one thing, but being one in real life was another story.
Actor Kiefer Sutherland has faced multiple DUI arrests over the years. In 2004, he was arrested in Los Angeles and pleaded no contest, receiving probation and fines. In 2007, he was arrested again in Los Angeles, receiving a 48-day jail sentence for violating probation.
Shia LaBeouf, Hollywood’s unexpected bad boy, couldn’t stay out of trouble if his life depended on it. In 2008, he added a DUI to his long list of misadventures.
Apparently, his unique "method acting" includes playing the role of a reckless driver. Maybe next time, Shia, leave the performance on the set and not behind the wheel.
America’s sweetheart, Reese Witherspoon, got a shiny new accessory in 2013—a DUI arrest! When her husband got pulled over, Reese decided to throw a star-studded tantrum.
Her infamous line, “Do you know my name?” didn’t quite help. Spoiler alert: The police knew, and they didn’t care.
Macaulay Culkin, forever the kid from Home Alone, took a detour to the wrong side of the law in 2004. What happens when you grow up without supervision?
You get arrested for DUI and possession. Maybe leaving him home alone wasn't such a good idea after all.
Country singer Randy Travis did more than sing the blues; he lived them. His 2012 DUI arrest included a clothing-free high-speed chase. Yes, you read that right—Randy Travis was evading the cops in the buff.
Guess living life on the wild side took on a whole new meaning for him. Randy, put your clothes back on!
American Pie star Chris Klein couldn't pie his way out of this one. In 2010, he was busted for DUI with a blood-alcohol level more suited for a comedy than real life. Maybe Stifler’s mom can bail you out next time, Chris.
Previously, in 2005, he was caught driving under the influence, but this second incident finally persuaded him to enter a 30-day rehab program.
Mischa Barton, the former O.C. darling, traded in her scripted drama for real-life chaos in 2007 with a DUI arrest. Driving under the influence while possessing drugs? That’s some world-class typecasting right there. Welcome to the real O.C., Mischa!
But at least she owned up to her mistakes. She pleaded no contest and was given three years’ probation – unsupervised.
Jersey Shore’s Nicole Polizzi, aka Snooki, took her party lifestyle too far in 2010. She crashed into a police car and was detained for DUI.
Turns out, not even Snooki’s charm could fist-pump her out of this mess. Gym, tan, laundry, and a DUI record—classic.
Jaime Pressly, known for her role in My Name Is Earl, found herself in a not-so-humorous situation in 2011. Arrested for DUI, her mugshot was anything but glamorous. Maybe karma finally caught up with her. Earl would be disappointed, Jaime.
Like Mischa Barton, Pressly got a slap on the wrist after pleading no contest. She received three years of unsupervised probation.
Vivica A. Fox, better at nailing fierce roles, was less successful behind the wheel. Pulled over in 2007, she went full diva during her DUI arrest. Newsflash: The police don’t care how many movies you’ve starred in.
Vivica came to regret her decision, saying, “it’s on your record for 10 years,” and that it was “a huge learning lesson. I won’t ever make that mistake again.”
Model and actress Jaime King saw her flawless image take a hit with a DUI charge. Even beauty can't save you from bad decisions. Maybe stick to walking the runway and leave driving to the professionals.
Ex-husband of Jaime King, Kyle Newman told US Weekly, “I have spent the last decade and more trying to get Jaime help, covering for her when she was drunk, high, driving under the influence, missing for days at a time, late for work, fighting with friends, family, co-workers, employees, excusing her innumerable infidelities as being only the result of the [substance abuse].”
Jason Priestley, the '90s heartthrob from Beverly Hills, 90210, faced a rude awakening in 1999. His DUI arrest tarnished his squeaky-clean image. Turns out that even Brandon Walsh has his off days. Back to detention, Jason.
Preistley’s driver's license was suspended for a year, and he was ordered to complete a mandatory alcohol management program.
David Cassidy, former teen idol, couldn’t keep his nose clean. His 2010 DUI arrest in Florida was one of many. Sadly, the Partridge Family bus wasn’t around to pick him up.
He was arrested two more times: in New York in 2013 and in California in 2014. Apparently, he was making rounds at every corner of the USA. Sadly, he never recovered from his alcoholism, succumbing to liver failure in 2017.
Rebecca De Mornay, known for her role in Risky Business, found herself engaging in some risky driving behavior in 2007 - earning herself a DUI arrest as a result.
Seems she forgot that risky business is best left to the screen. Consider hiring a chauffeur, Rebecca.
