In our selection of celebrities, who spent some time in prison. For what were the stars punished?
Non-payment of taxes, drunk driving, petty hooliganism and something more serious ... Read the dossiers on the criminals in our selection.
Sophia Loren
Yes, the most beautiful Italian, the Oscar winner and the honorable citizen of Naples, too, was in our selection. In 1982, Sophia Loren was imprisoned for 17 days for non-payment of taxes. The prison cell of the actress looked like a luxurious flower garden: fans constantly carried bouquets to their favorite.
Lindsey Lohan
In 2010, scandalously known Lindsay Lohan landed in jail for 14 days because she missed lectures about the dangers of alcohol, which she had to attend by court decision (the actress was repeatedly arrested for driving in a drunken state). On the announcement of the verdict, Lohan sobbed and begged the judge to change the decision, but Themis was adamant. However, after arriving in prison, the actress quickly calmed down, because the prisoners welcomed her with ovations and cheers.
Paul McCartney
In 1980, the legendary musician was arrested at the Tokyo airport for the transportation of marijuana. After that, McCartney had to spend a week in the prison cell.
Danny Trejo
The actor, known for his numerous negative roles, knows about the life of prisoners not by hearsay. For 12 years he spent in prison for robbery and drugs. Subsequently, he underwent a course of rehabilitation program "12 steps" and completely got rid of addictions. The prison experience, as well as the skills of the boxer, helped Danny make a career: the directors willingly took the former prisoner to the role of gangsters and bandits.
Mike Tyson
The famous boxer was sentenced to 6 years in prison for raping the 18-year-old "Miss Black America" - Desiree Washington. Tenson spent 3 years behind bars, after which he was released ahead of schedule. By the way, he did not admit his guilt, arguing that between him and Desiree everything happened by mutual consent.
Robert Downey Jr.
Actor early addicted to alcohol and drugs, because of what repeatedly fell into the field of view of law enforcement. In 1996, Downey Jr. received a suspended prison sentence for possession of drugs and weapons. The court also ruled that the actor should be treated and regularly take tests for drugs. After the convict ignored some of the orders of the court, he was punished with a real term. Downey spent a year on the bunk.
Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez was repeatedly fined and attracted to public works for an accident with her participation and driving in a state of intoxication. And in 2006, she even spent 5 days in prison.
Paris Hilton
In 2007, Paris Hilton spent 23 days in prison for drunk driving and violation of probation. When the wealthy heiress was released, a crowd of admirers and journalists greeted her gates as a heroine, whom the regal prisoner gave only a stingy smile.
Mark Wahlberg
In his youth, Mark Wahlberg had about 20 drives to the police. The actor was constantly involved in fights and committed hooliganism, and therefore was a frequent visitor to the police station. At the age of 16, while under the influence of a drug, Mark robbed a pharmacy and beat two Vietnamese. Subsequently, one of the victims became blind. The court sentenced Mark to two years in prison, but he spent only 45 days and was released.
Wesley Snipes
The American actor spent 3 years in a prison cell for tax evasion. He received the maximum term provided for in the United States for such an offense.
Tommy Lee
The musician, known for his hooliganism, was imprisoned for 4 months after he beat his wife Pamela Anderson. After the liberation of the rowdy, the couple were reunited, albeit briefly.
Chris Brown
The former lover of Rihanna is known for his uncontrolled outbursts of aggression. In 2009, he beat and nearly strangled the 21-year-old Rihanna, but escaped with conditional imprisonment and community service. Subsequently, he was arrested for beating a man and placed in a rehabilitation clinic, from which he was expelled for his bad behavior. And only after that the rowdy was imprisoned for several weeks.
Tupac Shakur
The first time the famous rapper went to jail before his birth. His mother Afeni Shakur was a participant in the center-left movement "Black Panthers" and, being pregnant, spent several days in prison because of suspicions of organizing a terrorist act.
In 1993, a 19-year-old girl accused Tupac of rape. The musician was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison, but served only 8 months. In prison he recorded his album "Me Against the World".
50 Cent
In 1994, a 19-year-old 50 Cent was arrested for possession and distribution of drugs. He was sentenced to 3 years in prison, of which he was only in the cell for six months. The drug rapper began to trade as early as 12 years; the same kind of earnings was dealt with by his mother, who died at the age of 23.
Valentina Malyavina
The fate of one of the most beautiful actresses of Soviet cinema was sad. At 28, she gave birth to a daughter, who died of infection in a few weeks. After that, Malyavina's life rolled down the slope; she left her husband, began to drink. In 1978, her cohabitant Stanislav Zhdanko was killed by a knife in the chest. For his murder, Malyavin was sentenced to 9 years in prison. She served only 4 years, and then was released under the amnesty. The actress never admitted her guilt in the death of her partner, arguing that he committed suicide.