The Dark Side of Hollywood

 The Dark Side of Hollywood: Sex, Drugs, and Scandal

Hollywood has always been known as an industry full of sex, drugs, and scandal, and while you may be aware of the typical stories that are told in tabloids like X celebrity was spotted at party Y! there’s much more to these tales than meets the eye. Like many things Hollywood, these stories are more than just scandals- they’re the dark side of Hollywood.

What do you know about sex scandals in Hollywood?

It’s tough to find information about sex scandals in Hollywood online. You might think that you already know all there is to know—we certainly did—but when we started doing research for our next post (in which we plan to cover some of these scandals), we found out quite a bit more than what we expected. For example, did you know that George Lucas and Steven Spielberg have been arrested on marijuana charges? Neither did we! Let’s get started on our list of famous sex scandals in Hollywood.

Ben Affleck is not the only actor who likes the ladies

According to legend, Brad Pitt had a threesome with Ben Affleck’s wife Jennifer Garner when they were all filming for Mr. & Mrs. Smith together. Pitt apparently even cheated on his then-girlfriend Gwyneth Paltrow with both Garner and Affleck at once. Now that’s rock bottom!

Other actors who have been caught with their pants down

Throughout Hollywood’s history, there have been several famous actors who have found themselves caught in embarrassing scandals. While many did not face legal consequences for their behavior, they certainly were publicly shamed. In some cases, however, legal action was taken against these celebrities. Let’s take a look at a few stars that saw their lives turn upside down because of their sexually explicit behaviors.

How addictive are drugs in Hollywood?

According to some reports, drug use is rampant in Hollywood. But others think it’s being blown out of proportion. Whatever your opinion on illegal drugs, you have to admit that it seems like there’s a lot of news about celebrities getting caught with cocaine, meth or marijuana. It may seem like everyone in Los Angeles is doing something illegal — but how many are actually using?

Alcoholism has played a role in many films

films about alcoholics themselves, films about people who drink too much, films that feature alcohol-fueled parties or public drunkenness. It is also a factor in films where it simply exists as part of a storyline that doesn’t really have anything to do with alcoholism at all.

Suicide claims many famous people every year

Marilyn Monroe and Kurt Cobain, to name a few. Some say it's caused by societal pressure to be perfect; others blame money troubles or mental illness. But what is suicide? There are many different types of suicide. Some suicides occur because someone is under severe stress; other suicides are impulsive acts with no clear explanation. What are some examples of famous people who have committed suicide?

Child abuse in the entertainment industry

When you work in Hollywood as a child actor, one becomes privy to some things that are better left unknown. Child abuse is one such thing.