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Stupid Stunts That Got Celebrities Arrested

BY ruq6n
July 9, 2025
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Celebrities and Their Dumb Arrests

This piece investigates various celebrities who were arrested for curious and often trivial reasons, with an aim to determine which one was the dumbest.

Notable Incidents:

1. Justin Bieber

  • Arrests: Multiple; notable incidents include:
    • Pulled over at 19 while street racing.
    • DUI suspicion due to alcohol on breath.
    • Egging a neighbor’s house, leading to $80,000 in damages, 2 years probation, and community service.

2. Reese Witherspoon

  • Incident: Arrested for disturbing the peace after confronting police during her husband’s DUI arrest.
  • Outcome: Pled guilty; cited as misjudging police authority.

3. Gordon Ramsay

  • Incident: Drunken antics in a public bathroom.
  • Outcome: Briefly taken to the station but released without charge.

4. Winona Ryder

  • Incident: Shoplifting $5,000 worth of items.
  • Outcome: Sentenced to 3 years probation, community service, fines, and counseling.

5. Matthew McConaughey

  • Incident: Accused of playing bongo drums naked.
  • Outcome: Arrested for disturbing the peace and resisting arrest.

6. The Vampire Diaries Cast

  • Incident: Incorrectly accused of “flashing” on a bridge.
  • Outcome: Arrested for disorderly conduct due to unsafe behavior.

7. Nicki Minaj

  • Incident: Arrest for weapon possession with intent; admitted online.
  • Outcome: Post removed to potentially avoid legal complications.

8. Shia LaBeouf

  • Incident: Arrested for trespassing after multiple suspicious visits to a store.
  • Outcome: Charges dropped.

9. Edward Furlong

  • Incident: Attempted to free lobsters from a grocery store.
  • Outcome: Arrested and jailed for public intoxication.

10. Jussie Smollett

  • Incident: Faked a hate crime attack.
  • Outcome: Sentenced to 150 days in jail.

11. Foxy Brown

  • Incident: Assaulted a store employee with beauty products.
  • Outcome: Arrested and charged with battery and resisting arrest.

12. Conor McGregor

  • Incident: Attacked a bus in New York.
  • Outcome: Paid for damages, completed community service, and attended anger management.

13. Bug Hall

  • Incident: Caught huffing air duster.
  • Outcome: Charged with misdemeanor, released on bail.

14. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

  • Juvenile Incidents: Multiple arrests for minor offenses during teenage years.
  • Outcome: Used criminal incidents as a turning point towards a successful sports and film career.

Conclusion

After reviewing all incidents, Reese Witherspoon's defiance against police authority was deemed the dumbest arrest due to its avoidability and her high-profile awareness.

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This list underscores the often trivial yet impactful nature of celebrity encounters with law enforcement, varying from misunderstandings to more serious altercations.