Sordid Love Affairs: 14 Celebrity Relationships That Ruined Careers

The intersection of celebrity and romance has consistently piqued public fascination. Yet, for certain celebrities, their romantic engagements have gone beyond mere gossip column material – they have caused significant damage to their careers. Amidst a myriad of scandals, public disgrace, legal confrontations, and evaporated endorsements, these 14 celebrity duos found themselves entangled in relationships that were, in the end, their professional downfall.

Tiger Woods

Golf champion Tiger was the sporting world’s baby-faced golden boy.

Until a National Enquirer article unearthed an affair with a New York nightclub hostess in 2009, squandering his wholesome image.

And his career.

Eric Benét

Who?

Exactly. The former Mr. Halle Berry is said to have cheated on his Oscar-winner wife with ten other women in the early 2000s.  Fast-forward 20 years, and where is he now?

We don’t know, either.

David Arquette

The actor piddled his marriage to Friends star Courteney Cox up the wall when he had “a fling” with a bartender – and his career was quick to follow.

Rupert Sanders

The Brit director’s career was off to a brilliant start until he was caught by paps kissing actress Kristen Stewart while married.

Rupert Sanders and Kristen Stewart 

Even a public apology couldn’t salvage him from that train wreck.

Billy Crudup

You might call Billy Crudup a “one-hit wonder.” His career glittered for a minute, owing to taking the leading role in Almost Famous.

Billy Crudup and Claire Danes

However, it quickly fizzled out when it was revealed he’d cheated on his pregnant partner of 8 years, Claire Danes.

Charming!

Ryan Phillippe

Ryan was a heartthrob throughout the late 90s and made everyone say “aww” when he wed his Cruel Intentions co-star, Reese Witherspoon.

Ryan Phillippe and Reese Wetherspoon 

However, his image and career never recovered from rumors of his infidelity with actress Abbie Cornish.

LeAnn Rimes

Can’t fight the moonlight – or the tabloids.

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian

The songstress is rumored to have cheated on her hubby with actor Eddie Cibrian.

Robin Thicke

Releasing the song Blurred Lines wasn’t horrendous enough for Thicke, who then went embroiled in cheating and abuse allegations.

Hopefully, there weren’t any “blurred lines” in the divorce papers….

Jesse James

First of all – we’re not talking about the infamous outlaw.

We’re talking about another guy who faded into footnotes when he cheated on the amazing Sandra Bullock

Jesse James and Kat Von D

… and then, later, Kat Von D. Since then, no one has cared about his career in the slightest.

Meg Ryan

Oh, Meg. You had it all. You were America’s sweetheart.

Meg Ryan and Russel Crowe 

Now you’re America’s has-been after cheating on hubby Dennis Quaid with Aussie ruffian Russell Crowe.

Jude Law

The OG nanny philanderer.

Jude Law and Sienna Miller 

Jude had a very messy time with the tabloids back in 2005 after it was revealed he’d shacked up with the nanny (and that’s putting it politely) behind Sienna Miller’s back.

Gavin Rossdale

This guy was a singer or something. He was also married to Gwen Stefani. He was caught “pulling a Jude Law” when saucy texts were found between him and his nanny on an iPad the whole family (including the staff) shared.

Way to go, Gav…. *eyeroll*

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore 

This guy clearly let the fame and fortune he cultivated in the late 90s and early 2000s go to his head when he cheated on Demi Moore.

Ashton Kutcher

Although his career hasn’t completely crashed and burned, you rarely hear about it.

Coincidence? We think not….

Billy-Bob Thornton

Actor and writer Billy-Bob allegedly cheated on his wife, Laura Dern, with his future wife, Angelina Jolie.

Billy-Bob Thornton and Angelina 

While Angelina and Laura have gone on to have prolific careers, the same cannot be said about Billy-Bob.

 

 

 

THE MOST INSUFFERABLE CELEBRITIES: 25 UNPOPULAR STARS ACCORDING TO THE INTERNET

Celebrities can be loved or loathed for various reasons, ranging from their acting abilities to their personal lives. In a popular Reddit forum, users discussed the most insufferable celebrities they could think of. Here, we’ve compiled a list of 25 celebrities who have managed to rub people the wrong way for one reason or another.

THE MOST INSUFFERABLE CELEBRITIES: 25 UNPOPULAR STARS ACCORDING TO THE INTERNET

 

 

Gone in a Flash: 20 Celebrities Who Squandered Their Wealth!

Being rich and famous doesn’t mean you’re exempt from the occasional financial woe – these 20 celebrities can vouch. 
Gone in a Flash: 20 Celebrities Who Squandered Their Wealth!

 

 

THE CELEBRITY SLOB PAD HALL OF SHAME: 12 HOMES THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO DISINFECT YOUR EYES

 

When you think of celebrities, you think of excessive money, luxury cars, and extravagant homes maintained to immaculate standards. What you don’t think of is their luxury house being left in an abhorrent condition! Here is a list of celebrities known for their dirty homes.

THE CELEBRITY SLOB PAD HALL OF SHAME: 12 HOMES THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO DISINFECT YOUR EYES

FROM MARILYN MONROE TO KIM KARDASHIAN: 20 CELEBRITIES WHO BARED IT ALL FOR PLAYBOY

For decades, Playboy magazine has been known for its glamorous pictorials and bold photography featuring some of the biggest names in Hollywood. From Marilyn Monroe’s iconic centerfold in 1953 to today’s modern celebrities, the magazine has played a pivotal role in shaping the culture of celebrity nudity.

FROM MARILYN MONROE TO KIM KARDASHIAN: 20 CELEBRITIES WHO BARED IT ALL FOR PLAYBOY

FROM THE NURSERY TO THE BEDROOM: 15 INCIDENTS OF INFIDELITY INVOLVING NANNIES IN THE CELEBRITY WORLD

Some people can’t keep their hands to themselves. But, unfortunately, for famous philanderers, when they get caught with their pants down – the whole world sees! These 15 celebs have been accused of more than just a wandering eye toward the nanny….

FROM THE NURSERY TO THE BEDROOM: 15 INCIDENTS OF INFIDELITY INVOLVING NANNIES IN THE CELEBRITY WORLD