Troublemakers: 10 Celebrities in Prison

In movies, gangsters, drug dealers and robbers often look quite attractive. Thanks to the talent of the actors, we are ready to forgive the heroes even the most serious crimes. But in life, everything gets more complicated, even for players, some of whom have literally experienced the hardships of prison time. We tell you which movie stars ended up in a prison cell and why.

Michelle Rodriguez

The Fast and Furious star caught the attention of the police for driving while drunk. In 2007, Michelle Rodriguez was sentenced to six months in prison. After his release, the actor had to undergo compulsory treatment for alcohol addiction.

50 Cent

It is no coincidence that many rap artists became famous for their gangster image: some of them actually had problems with the law. Including nineteen-year-old Curtis Jackson, who became famous under the pseudonym 50 Cent. In 1994, the hip-hop star was arrested for drug possession and distribution. The artist himself admitted that he had been selling banned substances since the age of twelve. That’s what his mother did, by the way. Fortunately, the young man served six months instead of three years and was able to direct his energy into creativity.

Lindsey Lohan

Few people had fun like Lindsay Lohan. The Mean Girls star was first arrested for alcohol abuse in 2007. The court later sentenced him to one day in prison for possession of cocaine and driving under the influence of alcohol. The situation was repeated in 2010, when the actor was sentenced to three months in prison. After his release, the court ordered him to receive treatment in a rehabilitation center.

Paris Hilton

Love for entertainment once led Paris Hilton to a prison cell. In 2007, the socialite got behind the wheel while drunk. Even though no one was injured, the police sent him to jail for 23 days. The result attracted unwanted press attention, but this did not affect the blonde’s reputation.

Danny Trejo

In total, the Machete star spent 11 years in prison. The young man had no direction in life, so he engaged in robbery and distributed drugs. Unexpectedly, he was helped by a person with whom he attended the Narcotics Anonymous club. When he saw Trejo’s strong physique and tattoos, he offered him a role in the crowd. This launched his film career, followed by iconic roles in films by Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino.

Harvey Weinstein

In 2020, controversial producer and founder of the Miramax film company, Harvey Weinstein, was sentenced to 23 years in prison. A Los Angeles court found him guilty of rape and harassment. Many Hollywood stars, including Angelina Jolie, Uma Thurman and Gwyneth Paltrow, have taken up arms against the former industry mastadon. The scandal, which started in 2017, led to the producer being fired from his own company and having to pay more than $17 million in compensation to victims of sexual harassment. It turned out that many employees knew about Weinstein’s violence but were afraid to stand up to him because of his influence. This precedent led to the popularity of the #MeToo movement and dramatic changes in the film industry.

R kelly

Singer R. Kelly became world famous with his hit song “I Believe I Can Fly,” but after the #MeToo movement, the ugly details of his biography became known to the public. It was revealed that the artist had used his fame and influence by subjecting his underage fans to psychological and sexual violence for many years. On September 27, 2021, a US jury found him guilty of racketeering, production of child pornography, and human trafficking. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison. R. Kelly is currently in prison.

Sophia Loren

It’s hard to imagine a style icon behind bars, but it’s true. In 1982, Sophia Loren spent 17 days in jail for tax evasion. At that time, the actress had won an Oscar for Best Actress for Vittorio de Sica’s film “Ciochara”. Fans were outraged and tried to support her in every possible way by sending bouquets. Soon his cell began to resemble a greenhouse.

Mikhail Kazakov

Who would have thought that the cute, funny guy Polezhaikin from the TV series “Daddy’s Daughters” had a criminal past behind him? It turned out that the young actress stood up for a schoolmate who was threatened by her ex-boyfriend in 2005, but could not calculate the severity of the blow. At that time, Mikhail Kazakov was only 16 years old, while his opponent was 20 years old.

A fight broke out at the entrance. Luckily, the actor had a knife in his hand (he had disarmed a thief a few days earlier). A fight broke out and luck was on Kazakov’s side. Later, the deceased’s mother allegedly declared that her son was a drug addict in defense of the actor. As a result, the murder sentence was reduced to one year after it was proven in court that Kazakov’s actions were in self-defense. There was another version: Kazakov served in prison for another person by agreement. Let’s also add that the actor continues to receive offers to act in films even in prison.

Mikhail Efremov

The cause of the fatal incident was Mikhail Efremov’s alcohol addiction. In June 2020, the actor got behind the wheel while drunk and caused an accident that resulted in the death of one person. The screen star was sentenced to 8 years in prison. The actor is currently in prison.