Charlie Chaplin made the world smile, but—from his tragic childhood to his many scandals—his real life was no laughing matter.
From the 1970s through the early 2000s, John Ritter lit up screens with his quick wit, flawless physical comedy, and uncanny charm. But behind the laughter and lovable characters was a man with a heart just as big as his talent. And when tragedy struck, the sudden loss of such a beloved figure left fans—and even Hollywood itself—reeling in disbelief.
Starring as the titular genie in I Dream of Jeannie, Barbara Eden became a beloved icon nearly overnight, and her fame continues to this day. But Eden’s sweet blonde looks and bubbly disposition hid a multitude of nightmares. Behind the fantasy, she went through hell.
Gertrude Lawrence was the original “Anna” in The King and I, but didn’t go on to star in the film. The reason why is utterly heartbreaking.
Ashley Judd went from being Hollywood’s beloved darling to enduring one of the most harrowing real-life nightmares imaginable.
Terry Bollea, better known as “Hulk Hogan,” put wrestling on the map, whipping his Hulkamaniacs into a frenzy around the ring.
Margot Kidder's mental health issues culminated in a very tragic—and public—four-day ordeal.
A Hollywood manager once told Melissa McCarthy she would never find work if she didn’t lose weight.
When Leonardo DiCaprio was skydiving, his parachute got knotted and had to be cut free by a fellow skydiver.
Co-created by Dave Chappelle and Neal Brennan, “Chappelle’s Show” was an American sketch comedy series that deftly skewered intricate cultural topics such as race, sex, drugs, gun violence, prostitution, and the entertainment industry. His 2004...
This big-haired blonde epitomized the 80s and reigned over prime time during the 90s. Too bad a long string of less-than-prime decisions sent her career and life careening catastrophically off the rails.
Robert Conrad charmed America as Secret Service agent James West, but his dangerous stunt work behind the scenes proved he was just as daring in real life.
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