50 Celebrities' Mug Shots And What They Did To Get Arrested (2024)

How you know him:He's an Academy Award-winning actor and star of theIron ManandSherlock Holmesfranchises.

Why hewas arrested:In the fall of 1999, Downey Jr — who was on probation after a series of drug arrests — was arrested for missing a court-ordered drug test. He wassentencedto three years and served 15 months in state prison in Corcoran, California.

How you know her:She's an Academy Award-winning actor and producer famous for starring inLegally Blonde,Walk the Line, andBig Little Lies.

Why she was arrested:Early in the morning on April 19, 2013, Atlanta police pulled over a car driving in the wrong lane. The driver was Witherspoon's husband, film agent Jim Toth, who was intoxicated. An inebriated Witherspoon got out of the car against the officer's orders andwas putin handcuffs. "Do you know my name?" shesaid,according to the police report. "You're about to find out who I am."

Witherspoonwas briefly jailed; shelaterpleaded no contest and paid a small fine and court costs.

How you know him:He's a 15-time Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter known for high-energy live shows and the song "Uptown Funk."

Why he was arrested:OnSept.19,2010, Mars wasarrestedin a bathroom atthe Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and charged with narcotics possession. He acknowledged having 2.6 grams of cocaine on him but escaped jail time after performing 200 hours of community service.

How you know him:He was a massive child star in the '90s, playing Kevin inHome Alone.

Why he was arrested:OnSept. 17, 2004, police pulled Culkin over on an Oklahoma Interstate and found marijuana, Xanax, and Clonazepam in his car. Hewas briefly jailedbefore posting bail. He laterpleadedguilty, receiving a one-year deferred sentence. He also had to pay $940 in court costs.

How you know him: He starred in the massive TV hit Home Improvement and the film series The Santa Clause (he also voiced Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story franchise).

Why he was arrested:On Oct. 2, 1978, a 25-year-old, pre-fame Allen was arrested at Michigan's Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport with more than a pound of cocaine in his luggage. He pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges and spent 28 months in federal prison.

How you know him:Mr."Alright,alright,alright" has been a movie star for 30 years and won an Academy Award forDallas Buyers Club.

Why hewas arrested:At 2:30 a.m. onOct. 25, 1999, officers responded to a noise complaint atMcConaughey's home and found an inebriated McConaughey playing the bongos naked. McConaughey struggled with the police when they tried to put him in their car, and he was arrested and charged with resisting transportation.He later accepted a plea bargain,pleading guiltyto a noise violation in exchange fordropping the resisting transportation charge.He paid a $50 fine.

How you know him:He's the beloved star ofBill & Ted's Excellent Adventure,Speed,The Matrix, andJohn Wick.

Why hewas arrested:In May 1993, Reeves was arrested for driving under the influence in Los Angeles. It seems, according to what little I can find online, he immediately confessed and escaped formal charges.

How you know her:She's asocialitefamous for saying "That's hot" and starring in the reality seriesThe Simple Life.

Why shewas arrested:Hilton's license was suspended in late 2006 after pleading no contest to a reckless driving charge. However, in early 2007, she was twice caught driving on a suspended license (including once while going 70 mph in a 35-mph zone). She wassentencedto 45 days in jail and served 23.

How you know him:He was the uber-famous teen pop star behind the hit "Baby" who went on to win a Grammy and score hits like "Sorry" and "Ghost" in adulthood.

Why hewas arrested:OnJan. 23, 2014, Bieber was charged with drunk driving, resisting arrest, and driving without a valid license after racing his yellow Lamborghini against another sports car on Miami streets. Bieberpleaded guiltyto careless driving and resisting arrest and was required to complete 12 hours of anger management counseling, a program that teaches about the impact of drunk driving on victims, and to make a $50,000 donation to the Our Kids Organization.

How you know him:He's the singer, songwriter, and legendary guitarist behind hits like"Hey Joe," "Purple Haze," and "The Wind Cries Mary."

Why hewas arrested:Hendrix was arrested for narcotics possession at Toronto International Airport on May 3, 1969, after customs agents discovered heroin and hashish in his suitcase. Facing as many as 20 years in prison, Hendrix was found not guilty when prosecutors couldn't prove Hendrix knew the drugs were in the suitcase.

How you know him:Woody shot to fame on the hit TV showCheers, then became a major movie star, earning three Academy Award nominations.

Why he was arrested:In Oct. 1982, Harrelson was approached by police while dancing in the street and holding up traffic. He then reportedly ran away from the police before being apprehended. No word on whether Woody was inebriated or just high on life, but he was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. He pleaded guilty and paid a $400 fine.

How you know him:An up-and-coming movie star in the '80s and '90s (see films likeYoung GunsandFlatliners), Sutherland became even more famous this century as the star of TV'sDesignated Survivor.

Why he was arrested:Sutherland was arrested on Dec. 5, 2007, in Glendale, California, on suspicion of driving drunk.Thiswas Sutherland's second drunk driving offense. He pleaded guilty andserved 48 days in jail.

How you know her:She was a child and teen star in the '90s and '00s, famous forThe Parent Trap,Freaky Friday, andMean Girls.Recently, she's made a comeback as a Netflix rom-com darling.

Why shewas arrested:Lohan was arrested numerous times betweenJuly 24,2007and March 19, 2013, for DUI, drug possession, and violating the terms of her probation. She spent about 19 days in jail in total.

How you know him:He's the King of Pop, an icon of the 20th centurywho sang "Beat It," "Thriller," "Bad," and a whole lot of other hits.

Why hewas arrested:Jackson was booked onNov. 20, 2003, for multiple counts of allegedly molesting a 13-year-old boy. He was tried in court andacquittedof the crimes.

How you know him:Nolte is an acclaimed actor famous for films like48 Hrs.,The Prince of Tides, andAffliction.

Why he was arrested:OnSept. 11, 2002, Nolte — who was on GHB — was arrested on suspicion ofdrunk drivingin Malibu, California, after his black Mercedes swerved into oncoming lanes of traffic. He laterpleadedno contestand receivedthree yearsprobation, plus orders to undergo alcohol and drug counseling.

How you know him:He's the lead singer of the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones.

Why hewas arrested:In Feb. 1967, Jagger was arrested at the flat of his bandmate Keith Richards for possession of four amphetamine tablets. He was initially sentenced to three months in jail but only spent one night behind bars after receiving a conditional discharge upon appeal.

How you know him:As a football great, costar ofThe Naked Gunseries, and accused double murderer.

Why he was arrested:OnJune 17, 1994, Simpson was arrested for the murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. In a trial that divided the nation, Simpson was found not guilty of the crimes.

How you know him:Grant — who playedan oompa loompa in the recent hitWonka —made his name in the '90s as the star of romantic comedies likeFour Weddings and a FuneralandNine Months.

Why he was arrested:On June 27, 1995,Grantwas arrestedin Hollywood for receiving oral sex in a public place from a sex worker named Divine Brown. Grant pleaded no contest to the crime and, after paying a fine, was placed on two years probation and ordered to complete an AIDS education program.

How you know her:She's an actor known for The Descendants, Big Little Lies, and the Divergent films.

Why she was arrested:In October of 2016,Woodley was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing and engaging in a riot while taking part in a protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline inNorthDakota. She pleaded guilty in exchange for a sentence of one year's probation.

How you know him:He's an Academy Award-winning actor famous for films likeDog Day Afternoon,The Godfatherseries,Heat, andScent of a Woman.

Why hewas arrested:OnJan. 7, 1961, police pulled over a suspicious automobile to find a 20-year-old Pacino and two other men wearing black masks and gloves.A gun was also foundin the trunk. Pacino was charged withpossession of a concealed weapon without a permit and spent three days in jail. While it's hard to knowexactlywhat happened (since info about the arrest is scarce online), it appears the chargeswere later droppedwhen itwas determinedthe men were actors and the gun was merely a prop.

How you know him:He's the troubled actor famous for playing Indiana Jones's son and starring in theTransformersfilms.

Why hewas arrested:LaBeoufwas arrested for Public Intoxicationin Austin, Texas, on Oct. 9, 2015. I couldn't find any information online about howthis case was resolved, but since public intoxication is a misdemeanor, the charges may havebeen dropped.

How you know him:He's the former heavyweight champion of the world, acted in the hitTheHangover,and is coming out of retirement to fight Jake Paul in July.

Why hewas arrested:OnDec. 29, 2006, Tyson was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and felony drug possession in Scottsdale, Arizona. Tyson — who previously served nearly three years behind bars for rape —pleaded guiltyandwas sentencedto one day in jail and three years community service.

How you know her:She starred in the hit TV showsMelrose Place,Dynasty,andT.J. Hooker.

Why shewas arrested:On June 24, 2018, Locklear was arrested on two counts of misdemeanor battery on a police officer and EMT after emergency personnel responded to a domestic disturbance at her home in Thousand Oaks, California. Shepleadedno contest andwas sentencedto a 30-day treatment program.

How you know him:He's a musician known for music ranging from rap to country rock ("All Summer Long" is his biggest hit) and his love of Donald Trump.

Why he was arrested:OnOct. 21, 2007, Kid Rock was arrested in the early morning after a fight at a Waffle House in suburban Atlanta. The singer pleaded no contest to one count of simple battery and received 80 hours of community service plus six hours of anger management.

How you know him:Tiger Woods is arguably the greatest golfer ever.

Why he was arrested:At 2 a.m. on May 29, 2017, police discovered Woods asleep in his Mercedes, which was parked awkwardly on the side of the road and had a dent on its side. A toxicology report later found he had five drugs in his system (Vicodin, Dilaudid, Xanax, Ambien, and THC). Woodspleadedguilty to reckless driving and was sentenced toa year of probation, 50 hours of community service, and required to attend DUI school.

How you know him:He's an Academy Award-winning actor and director famous forBraveheartand theLethal Weaponseries.

Why he was arrested:OnJuly 28, 2006, Gibson was arrested for drunk driving after hewas caughtspeeding with a blood alcohol level of 0.12 percent. He also went on an anti-Semitic rant at the time of his arrest, saying things like, "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world." He pleaded no contest in exchange forserving three years' probation, paying a fine, and attending alcohol rehabilitation classes.

How you know him:He was a '90s child star seen inForrest GumpandThe Sixth Sense(which earned him an Academy Award nomination).

Why he was arrested:At about 1 a.m. on July 20, 2006, Osment's car hit a mailbox and flipped over. He was charged with drunk driving (his blood alcohol level was .16, twice the legal limit) and possessing marijuana. Hepleadedno contest andwas sentencedto three years probation, ordered to spend 60 hours in an alcohol rehabilitation and education program, and to attend at least 26 Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

How you know her:She's an actor famous for appearing onThe Vampire Diaries.

Why she was arrested:On Sept. 11, 2009,police arrested Nina Dobrev and herThe Vampire Diariescostars Sara Canning, Kayla Ewell, and Candice King for allegedly hanging from a bridge and flashing their breasts at drivers below. What sounds like quite the salacious story was all a misunderstanding, though — the actors were just doing a photo shoot, and the only thing flashing was the camera. The four were released after posting a bond and never formally charged with a crime.

How you know him:He's the funny leading man from movies likeSwingers,Wedding Crashers, andDodgeball: A True Underdog Story.

Why he was arrested:On June 10, 2018, Vaughn was arrested for drunk driving and resisting arrest in Los Angeles. Hepleaded no contestto the lesser charge of reckless driving andwas sentencedto three years probation and a three-monthalcohol abuseprogram.

How you know him:As the lead singer of '90s rock heroes Guns N' Roses.

Why he was arrested:Lafayette, Indiana police arrested an 18-year-old Axl Rose in July 1980 for an unspecified misdemeanor. Not long after, he left Indiana for Los Angeles and the start of his music career.

How you know him:He's one of the best-selling music artists of all time, selling over 75 million records. "I Believe I Can Fly" and "Ignition (Remix)" are probably his best-known songs.

Why he was arrested:Kelly — who is currentlyserving31 years behind bars for child sex abuse crimes — was arrested on March 6, 2019, for $161,663 in unpaid child support. He spent three days in jail until the child support was paid.

How you know her:She starred inThe Simple Lifewith Paris Hilton and is the daughter of Lionel Richie.

Why shewas arrested:OnDec. 11, 2006, Richie was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in Burbank, California, after allegedly driving the wrong way on the 134 freeway. She pleaded guilty and wassentencedto four days in jail but only served 82 minutes due to overcrowding.

How you know him:He was a famous songwriter and producer known for his "Wall of Sound." He wrote the 1958 #1 hit "To Know Him Is to LoveHim" and produced The Ronettes, Ike & Tina Turner, and The Beatles.

Why hewas arrested:This mug shot — takeninApril 2009 — was in conjunction with charges for the murder of actor Lana Clarkson in 2003. Found guilty at a retrial in 2009, he was sentenced to19 years to lifeand died behind bars onJan. 16, 2021.

How you know him:He was a movie star in the '80s and '90s (in films likePlatoonandMajor League)and a TV star later withTwo and a Half Men.

Why he was arrested:On Christmas Day in 2009, Aspen, Colorado police arrestedSheen on a domestic violence charge. Hepleaded guiltyand was sentenced to30 days in a rehabilitation center, 30 days of probation, and 36 hours of anger management.

How you know him:He'sBeyoncé's husband...and the greatest rapper of all time, according to Billboard and Vibe.

Why he was arrested:Jay-Z was arrested in December 1999 for allegedly stabbing record executiveLance "Un"Rivera at a Manhattan nightclub. Jay-Z originally wanted to plead not guilty but made a guilty plea in exchange for a lesser charge of third-degree assault and three years probation. Riveralater saidJay-Z was not the person who stabbed him.

How you know her:After appearing inThe Sixth Senseas a kid, she played Marissa Cooper on the hit TV seriesThe O.C.

Why she was arrested:On Dec. 27, 2007, Barton wasarrestedfor drunk driving, marijuana possession, and driving without a license. She spent seven hours in jail before being released on bail. She later pleaded no contest and was sentenced to three years probation.

How you know him:He's a legendary country music starwho has won seven Grammys and sold over 20 million records.

Why hewas arrested:On Aug. 9, 2012, Texas police foundTravis naked, drunk, and lying on a road in northern Texas (he had crashed his car earlier in the evening).He wasarrestedand charged with driving while intoxicated and felony retaliation (after threatening the officers). He pleaded guilty andwas sentencedto 200 hours of community service and 24 months of community supervision.

How you know him:He's one-half of the legendary rap duo Outkast.

Why he was arrested:In March 2009,André 3000 (real name André Benjamin) was arrested by Georgia police for driving 109 mph on the freeway. He avoided jail time bypayinga $1,200 fine.

How you know him:He was the star ofThe Apprentice(and the President of the United States).

Why he was arrested:OnAug. 24, 2023, Trumpwas bookedin Atlanta, Georgia, on 13 charges related to his role in anallegedplot to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results.

How you know him: He's a rock 'n' roll star who fronted Black Sabbath and starred in the reality show The Osbournes.

Why he was arrested: On May 14, 1984, after performing a concert in Memphis, Osbourne was arrested and charged with public intoxication after being seen staggering drunk down the famous Beale Street. He spent five hours in jail and then was released.

How you know her:She's a member of Hollywood royalty, a two-time Academy Award-winning actor (forKluteandComing Home), and the queen of '80s workout videos.

Why shewas arrested:Fonda, an outspoken critic of the Vietnam War, was arrestedonNov.3, 1970, at an airport in Cleveland for drug smuggling. The "drugs" later turned out to be vitamins, and all chargeswere dropped. Fonda laterclaimedthe Nixon White House orchestrated her arrest in an attempt to discredit her.

How you know him:He's the Canadian singer/songwriter behind the #1 hits "Can't Feel My Face" and "Blinding Lights."

Why he was arrested:The Weeknd was arrested at 4:20 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2015, after he struck a cop in the head during a fight at the Cromwell Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. He pleaded no contest and was ordered to do 50 hours of community service, pay $1,000 to an injured cop fund, and complete anger management and an alcohol evaluation.

How you know him:He's a rapper famous for the smash hit"In da Club"and a sometimes actor (who is often billed onscreen with his real name, Curtis Jackson).

Why hewas arrested:In 1994, a 19-year-old 50 Cent was arrested two times in three weeks, first after selling cocaine to an undercover police officer and second when police searched his home and found heroin, crack cocaine, and astarting pistol.He was sentenced to three to nine years in prison but only served six months in a youth "shock incarceration" boot campthat allowed him to earn hisGED.

How you know him:He's the controversial rock singer behind dark hits like"The Beautiful People," "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)," and "The Dope Show."

Why he was arrested:In July 2001, Manson (real name Brian Hugh Warner)was chargedwith criminal sexual conduct after grinding on the head of a security guard while only wearing a thong and pantyhose at a concert in Detroit. Hepleadedno contest and paid a $4,000 fine (he also settled a civil suit with the security guard).

How you know her:She's the "Queen of Rap" responsible for hits like "Super Bass" and "Anaconda."

Why shewas arrested:Minaj was a waitress at Red Lobsterin Dec. 2003 when NYPD cops arrested her for criminal possession of a weapon with intent to use.

How you know him: He's one of the Backstreet Boys.

Why he was arrested:Carter was arrested in Huntington Beach, California in March 2005 and charged with drunk driving. He pleaded guilty and was ordered into a three-month alcohol education program. He was also required to pay $1,200 in fines, placed on three years' informal probation, and had his driving privileges restricted for 90 days.

How you know her:She was the larger-than-life Guess model, actor, and reality TV star.

Why she was arrested:Smith was arrested on Sept. 21, 1989, in Houston, Texas, for driving under the influence.

How you know him:He was a famous stand-up comedian and actor of the '60s and '70s who reached the apex of his fame in the '80s as the star of the massive NBC hitThe Cosby Show.

Why he was arrested:After nearly 60 women accused Cosby of sexually assaulting them across more than five decades, Cosby stood trial for a 2004 sexual assault(the overwhelming majority of the otherallegedassaults happened beyond the statute of limitations). On April 26, 2018, Cosby was found guilty of three counts ofa*ggravated indecent assault. He served nearly three years in jail before the Pennsylvania Supreme Courtoverturnedthe conviction, citing violations of his due process rights, and hewas releasedfrom prison.

How you know him:Known as the "King of Cool," McQueen was a race car driver and actor famous for movies likeBullittandThe Great Escape.

Why hewas arrested:McQueen was arrested in Anchorage, Alaska, on June 22,1972for drunk driving and speeding. He was convicted of reckless driving in absentia and doesn't appear to have served any jail time.

How you know him:Called the "Hardest-Working Man in Show Business," Brown was a master of funk and soul. He was famous for high-octane concerts and hits like "Get Up (I Feel Like Being a) Sex Machine."

Why he was arrested:OnDec. 15, 1988, Brownentered the insurance company next to his office, brandishing a gun, and complained about people using his bathroom. When police arrived, he led them on a high-speed chase that crossed two states. He was found guiltyof aggravated assault, weapons possession, and failure to stop for police and served three years in jail.