Stars Whose Dark Secrets Were Exposed In 2018
Published -
- January 6, 2019
- 2:00 pm
Who wouldn’t be interested in the deep, dark secrets of the world’s biggest stars?
It’s never been easier to keep track of our favorite celebs, or find out things that they would’ve preferred to keep hidden forever. From bad behavior to violent relationships to full-fledged secret cults, these are darkest celebrity secrets that got unearthed in 2018.
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2018 was a year of intense scrutiny for celebrities, particularly when it came to unearthing their dark secrets. From alleged criminal activities to offensive behavior, some of the biggest stars found themselves under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Here are some of the stars who had their secrets exposed in 2018.
1. Bill Cosby
Former comedian and TV star Bill Cosby found his world come crashing down around him in 2018. Cosby was finally found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman in 2004, bringing an end to a trial that had been running for two years. He was sentenced to three to ten years in prison, sparking intense media coverage and debate around the #MeToo movement.
2. Kevin Spacey
Academy Award-winning actor Kevin Spacey was also hit hard by the #MeToo movement in 2018, when several men came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct. Spacey lost his role in the hit TV show “House of Cards” and his acting career subsequently spiraled downhill. The dark secrets that had been kept hidden for years were finally brought to light and the actor faced the consequences of his actions.
3. Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Barr, star of the popular sitcom “Roseanne,” was a television icon for years until she got herself into trouble with a racist tweet. Her controversial comment about a former Barack Obama advisor led to her show being cancelled, and her career taking a severe hit.
4. Matt Lauer
In November 2017, longtime “Today” show host Matt Lauer was fired by NBC after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. Though the actor apologized for his actions, it was too late, and he lost his job as well as public reputation. Lauer’s once impeccable career and shining public persona were tainted by his scandalous behavior.
5. Morgan Freeman
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman found himself in hot water in May 2018, after allegations of sexual harassment were leveled against him. Though the actor apologized for his behavior, his career and reputation continued to take a severe hit, leading to consequences he had never thought possible.
6. Harvey Weinstein
The largest and most controversial scandal of the year, the revelations that emerged about megaproducer Harvey Weinstein’s decades-long abuse of power led to the birth of the #MeToo movement. Dozens of women came forward with allegations against the producer, leading to him being considered the epitome of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse of power in Hollywood.
In conclusion, 2018 saw some of the biggest stars being exposed for their dark secrets, leading to immense damage to their careers and public standing. The #MeToo movement has forever changed the industry, and its explosive impact has opened the global conversation to ongoing revelations into abuses of power by those in position of authority. The hope is that this change will ultimately lead to a safer and more transparent industry, where abuse of any kind is promptly addressed and removed.
