There is just something about being a celebrity and finding yourself in the back of a cop cruiser. We’ve put together the ultimate list of celebrities that were caught behaving badly and arrested for it! Enough already, let’s get on it with it, 14 Must see celebrity mug shots:
Nicolas Cage
In April of 2011 New Orleans city police arrested Nicolas Cage for disturbing the peace and domestic abuse. The legendary screen actor was cuffed after an alleged confrontation with his wife. Nicolas spent a brief time in jail before being able to post bail. His mugshot above was taken at the New Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Kiefer Sutherland
Star of the Fox hit show “24”, Kiefer Sutherland, had his mugshot taken by the Glendale Police Department in Dec. 2007 after surrendering in order to begin serving a 48 day prison sentence for driving under the influence for the second time in three years.
Paris Hilton
This is actually Paris Hilton‘s third mugshot. The heiress to the Hilton hotel empire was arrested during 2010 in Las Vegas NV after letting a bag of cocaine fall out of her purse during a police stop where the officer noted a strong smell of marijuana.
In June of 2007 Paris Hilton had her second mugshot taken while being charged with violating the terms of her probation from an earlier reckless driving charge.
In September of 2006 Paris Hilton had her first mugshot taken after being charged with reckless driving, an incident that would continue to haunt her for two more mugshots.
Shia LaBeouf
As we reported at the time actor Shia LaBeouf was Arrested In Austin Texas For Public Intoxication. The star of the “Transformers” movie franchise was only briefly detained before being freed on bail.
In July of 2008 Shia LaBeouf was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol after a crash in West Hollywood around 3AM with “Transformers” co-star Isabel Lucas.
June 2005 Shia LaBeouf was arrested at a Broadway performance of ‘Cabaret’ on charges of criminal trespassing and misconduct.
Matthew McConaughey
Academy award winning actor Matthew McConaughey is a certified celebrity stoner as we previously wrote about. The enjoyment of some recreational marijuana is what led to his arrest in Austin, TX in October of 1999. Matthew was charged with possession of cannabis as well as possession of drug paraphernalia after police responded to a noise complaint.
The drug charges were eventually dropped and Matthew McConaughney only had to pay a $50 fine. Alright… alright… alright!
Michelle Rodriguez
Star of ABC’s “Lost” TV series and hit movie franchise “The Fast and the Furious”, Michelle Rodriguez, had her mugshot taken in December of 2007 after reporting to serve a 6 month sentence for not completing her community service that was part of a previous probation deal for a drunk driving charge.
Justin Bieber
The end of 2013 marked a climax of legal issues for Canadian pop-star Justin Bieber. After getting in legal heat for a series of misdemeanors in both the United States and Canada Justin was arrested in Miami, FL after being caught drag racing. He was suspected of driving under the influence. Although his breath tests came back under the legal limit he did test positive for marijuana use. Justin reached a plea deal having to only pay a fine and attend anger management classes.
Charlie Sheen
Actor Charlie Sheen has had rough time these past few years. We recently wrote about Charlie Sheen announcing he is HIV positive which may have in part fueled his epic meltdown or “winning” tour, depending on how you see it. Things weren’t going so well for Charlie either in December of 2009, Aspen, CO. Charlie was arrested for domestic violence charges while on a Christmas vacation with his wife Brooke Mueller. Charlie was quickly released on a $8,500 bail-bond.
Emile Hirsch
Actor Emile Hirsch, known for his roles in Into the Wild, Lone Survivor and Milk was charged with assault and booked in Park City, UT for putting a female movie industry executive in a choke-hold during a Sundance Film Festival party. Hirsch later pled guilty and served a 15 day sentence.
Lindsay Lohan
In March of 2013 actor Lindsay Lohan was arrested and charged with misdemeanor reckless driving and providing false information to police.
In 2011 the legally troubled Lindsay Lohan was booked for failing to perform her court mandated community service.
In 2010 the first of Lindsay Lohan‘s mugshots was for failing to attend court-ordered alcohol education classes and submitting to random drug screening.
The second of Lindsay Lohan‘s mugshots in 2010 was for failing random drug screening by testing positive for cocaine. This was of course a violation of her probation.
2007 was the year that started it all for Lindsay Lohan and her legal troubles. This mugshot was taken when she was arrested for cocaine use and driving under the influence.
This is Lindsay Lohan‘s first mugshot taken at age 20 for suspicion of driving under the influence, driving with suspended license and possession of cocaine.
Mel Gibson
Actor and director Mel Gibson took this mugshot in 2011 after being convicted of misdemeanor battery. The charge stemmed from a fight with ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva. Mel was sentenced to 3 years of probation and ordered to attend domestic-violence / mental health counseling
This is Mel Gibson‘s mugshot from 2006 when he was involved in an infamous drunk driving incident for which an audio recording was released featuring many anti semitic slurs from the actor and director.
Reese Witherspoon
Academy award winning actor Reese Witherspoon faced charges of disorderly conduct after police stopped she and her husband who was driving at the time on suspicion of driving under the influence. You can see video of the arrest in our previous article 12 Celebrities Faking Their Kindness.
Josh Brolin
Actor Josh Brolin in California by police during January 2013. Josh was charged with public intoxication. According to police he was found heavily intoxicated on a Santa Monica sidewalk and taken into custody to sober up.
Actor Josh Brolin was arrested in July 2008 by Louisiana police and charged with interfering with police business. According to police Brolin was at a bar with fellow actors and crew members when police showed up to deal with an allegedly drunk and rowdy patron. Josh Brolin tried to interfere and was subsequently arrested himself.
Nick Nolte
No celebrity mugshot list would be complete with including the legendary mugshot of actor Nick Nolte, who was arrested by the California Highway Patrol on Sep. 11, 2002 and subsequently charged with driving under the influence.
A much younger and fresh faced Nick Nolte posed for his first mugshot in the Omaha Police Department following his arrest for selling phony draft cards in 1961. He was given a 5 year suspended sentence.