10. Fatty Arbuckle
Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle was one of Hollywood’s first major comedy stars, but his career was derailed by a scandal that shook the industry. Virginia Rappe’s tragic death at a party hosted by Arbuckle led to a series of sensational trials. Although Arbuckle was ultimately acquitted, the relentless media frenzy and public outrage destroyed his reputation and film career. The case became a cautionary tale of how swiftly fame could collapse under the weight of scandal, regardless of a court’s verdict.
