It turns out that the idols of millions are far from always perfect. These are the stories of people who have overcome their dark side and began to develop in a new direction, which brought them fame and money.
10. Paris Hilton
Socialite and the heiress of a huge fortune, Paris, surprised the whole world in 2007. The girl often played with the law and once paid for it. The celebrity was arrested and sent to prison for as long as 23 days for driving while intoxicated. It will be interesting that, while in prison, Paris wrote a book that is full of thoughts about life, but this book was published in few places and remained hidden from the public. After the prison term, Paris became more restrained and began to take a responsible and meaningful approach to her life. The star gave many an example of how to change for the better.
9. Lil ’Kim
This famous hip-hop performer sat in jail for a year and a day. The beauty was convicted of a serious article: criminal conspiracy. In addition, the girl gave deliberately false testimonies at the court, such perjury could not go unnoticed by justice, so the rap singer was sentenced to a real term. A heavy fine was imposed on the singer, and after imprisonment she received another three years conditional with the condition of returning to prison with inappropriate illegal behavior.
8. Robert Downey Jr
This successful and highly paid actor was once an avid offender. In his youth, Robert sat on drugs and suffered from serious alcohol dependence. If he didn’t change his mind on time, he would hardly have survived even up to 30 years. In 1996, the actor went to prison for drug possession and illegal possession of weapons. Having been in jail for a year, Robert changed his mind about many things. He was actively treated for drug and alcohol addiction, which gave a positive result. Now the actor with a share of shame and regret recalls the days of past youth.
7. Danny Trejo
This actor has the appearance of a real gangster and a cold-blooded killer, which may be why he is so loved by many directors. The role of the villain Danny is trying on himself constantly, in many respects due to his great prison past. The future actor spent 12 long years in prison. He received his sentence for drug possession and frequent robberies. Released, Danny went through rehabilitation and returned to normal. Now he recalls with horror what he did to himself and how he neglected the lives of other people.
6. Wesley Snipes
The actor fell under the justice machine for tax evasion. His example has become a landmark and instructive for many citizens of America. It's hard to believe, but Wesley was imprisoned for exactly 3 years. His term was maximum under this article and, as it were, hinted to other citizens that it was not worth joking with the law.
5. Mark Wahlberg
This actor had a rich criminal experience in his youth. The young man constantly hooligan, violating other people's rights, often got involved in fights. Of course, Mark was a regular guest at the police station. The guy used narcotic substances and, being under their influence, committed various nonsense and criminal acts. Violent youth and adolescent maximalism subsequently often made themselves felt, but it is worth noting that the actor turned off a slippery and dangerous road, devoting his life to creativity. Now Mark is one of the best actors in Hollywood, he starred in cool films, receives spectator love and favor.
4. Mike Tyson
The infamous and completely unrestrained legendary boxer Mike Tyson went to jail for 3 years for violent acts against an 18-year-old beauty. Mike earned the love of the public due in large part to his explosive character and the slaughtering role of the eternal winner, however, his passing all the limits of the law of action seemed to many fans. Everyone is unanimous that Mike went too far and received a well-deserved punishment. However, the boxer himself does not admit his guilt and to this day claims that there were no violent actions on his part.
3. Michelle Rodriguez
This girl is very frivolous about her life, she prefers not to deny herself anything. Often sits behind the wheel while intoxicated and constantly violates the rules of the road. Michel does not think about endangering not only his life, but also the lives of other people. In 2006, after another violation, the actress went to prison. True, the period was short - only 5 days.
2. Kiefer Sutherland
Who would have thought that this educated actor with a nice and pretty sweet appearance could be in prison? Kiefer spent the full term in prison assigned to him by the court — 48 days for drunk driving. Kiefer did not demand parole for himself, he did not complain about justice, because he perfectly understood his guilt. The actor was not the first time accused of drunk driving. Now Kiefer rehabilitated in the eyes of the public and revised his outlook on life.
1. 50 Cent
Today's famous and popular singer 50 Cent was born in a dysfunctional family and in a dysfunctional area. Nothing boded of great glory in the future, and the main road of life led to prison. The mother of the rap artist was involved in the sale of heroin and supported the family with this money. The future singer was also forced to earn a living. At age 19, the guy was arrested for drug trafficking and possession. The rapper was supposed to be in prison for about 3 years. Fortunately, he spent a little more than six months in prison, and then, having freed himself, he chose a legal way to earn money. 50 Cent changed his mind on many things after the prison term, he changed his mind and did not lose.