You Won't Believe These Celebs Went to Jail

From the outside, the lives of the rich and famous often appear so charming. While this is sometimes the case, there are celebrities who have actually done things deserving of jail time. Here are 25 celebrity jail birds you may not have known about.

1. Paul McCartney

Believe it or not, the former Beatle spent a harrowing nine days in a Japanese jail in 1980 for marijuana possession.

2. Dustin Diamond

Screech from “Saved by the Bell” wasn’t saved from a four-month stint behind bars in 2015 for a probation violation stemming from a stabbing incident.

3. Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian spent a short time in jail in 2007 after violating her probation for a DUI.

4. Mike Tyson

Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson’s story is unforgettable. A 1992 rape conviction landed him in prison for three years.

5. 50 Cent

In 2003, 50 Cent faced drug dealing charges and served six months in a correctional facility.

6. Michelle Rodriguez

Action hero Michelle Rodriguez landed in jail for driving under the influence.

7. O.J. Simpson

Simpson was charged with armed robbery and kidnapping in 2007.

8. Christian Slater

Actor Christian Slater learned the hard way about driving under the influence with a jail stint.

9. Ja Rule

Rapper Ja Rule’s got a rap sheet that includes gun possession and a prison sentence to show for it.

10. Danny Trejo

Before gracing our screens as a villain and tough guy, Trejo spent time in prison in the 1960s for drug related charges.

11. Wesley Snipes

Actor Wesley Snipes’ tax evasion case landed him in prison for owing millions.

12. Tim Allen

Tim Allen’s past with cocaine caught up with him in the ’70s, leading to a five-year stint in federal prison.

13. Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart got caught for insider trading. She spent some time in jail, and later home confinement.

14. Chris Brown

Chris Brown’s assault on Rihanna is a well-known case. He faced jail time and continues to deal with the fallout.

15. Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill evaded taxes and ended up serving time in prison.

16. Lil Wayne

In 2007, Lil Wayne served eight months in prison on gun possession charges stemming from a tour bus incident in New York City.

17. Zsa Zsa Gabor

Gabor slapped a Beverly Hills police officer who was trying to tow her car. The incident earned her a three-day jail sentence and a hefty fine.

18. Lori Laughlin

Lori Loughlin was caught up in the infamous college admissions scandal and served a short prison sentence for her involvement.

19. Sean Penn

Actor Sean Penn’s assault arrest might seem minor, but it landed him in jail, nonetheless.

20. Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton’s partying ways got the best of her when she violated probation and faced a brief jail stint.

21. Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.’s battle with drugs was well-documented and landed him multiple jail stints.

22. Bill Cosby

Bill Cosby is currently serving a prison sentence for a sexual assault conviction.

23. Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman’s involvement in the college admissions scandal landed her in jail for a brief period.

24. Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg was sentenced to two years in jail for assault, in the end he served 45 days.

25. Tommy Lee

In 1998, Tommy Lee was arrested for assaulting his then-wife, actress Pamela Anderson, and served six months in jail.

Even the most dazzling stars can find themselves behind bars. Their stories serve as cautionary tales and a reminder that fame doesn’t always shield you from the consequences of your actions.

References: 24 Celebrities Who Have Gone to Prison | 25 Celebrities You Didn’t Know Were Incarcerated | Martha Stewart: Home Confinement Worse Than Prison | Wesley Snipes Says He ‘Came Out a Clearer Person’ After Serving Prison Time for Tax Evasion