At Celeb Network, we love covering the lives of celebrities. We bring you news of box office revenues, pregnancies, splits, sports stories, lifestyles, and so much more. However, there are certain news stories through the years that just couldn’t have been predicted. We’ve listed seven of the most shocking here today!
Princess Diana Death (1997)
In life, some celebrities are loved right around the world. For Princess Diana, she had this status in the 1990s after relentless charity work and bringing up the princes William and Harry during a difficult divorce from Prince Charles. In August 1997, the world stood still as news filtered through of her death after a car accident in Paris.
OJ Simpson Arrest (1994)
In 1994, it’s thought that 90 million people tuned in to watch the arrest of OJ Simpson, which was broadcasted live around the world. In truth, this whole story has twists and turns that would have taken over social media if it were a modern-day event. As we all know, Simpson was later acquitted by a jury.
Brad and Angelina (2005 and 2016)
Look at both ends of the Brad and Angelina timeline and you’ll find moments that shocked the world. In 2005, Jennifer Aniston was left devastated after Brad Pitt fell in love with Angelina Jolie on the set of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. In 2016, it all came to an end, and fans of the couple were just as surprised as at the beginning.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Affair (2011)
As a popular actor and celebrity figure, Arnie could do no wrong in some eyes…until 2011, when he did do wrong. Not only did he have an affair, but he also fathered a child by a former housekeeper from the early 2000s. After the news was revealed, Maria Shriver divorced the then governor of California.
Photo Hacking Scandal (the 2010s)
These days, celebrities can’t go anywhere without getting recognized, and their privacy is sometimes pushed. Sadly, some hackers breached the security and privacy of celebrities to new levels after hacking Apple’s iCloud system. Suddenly, nude pictures of many celebrities were leaked online.
Caitlyn Jenner Comes Out (2015)
Speculation was rife in 2015 with regards to Bruce Jenner, and it all came to a head when Caitlyn Jenner emerged as a transgender woman. Thanks to a Diane Sawyer interview in 2015, Caitlyn was brave enough to come out to the world and the star has continued her public rise ever since.
Jeffrey Epstein Scandal (the 2000s)
In recent times, the newspapers and news websites have been filled with stories regarding Jeffrey Epstein, and it is another that has captured the attention of the public. After being convicted as a sex offender, it seems there was more than first meets the eye as other big names got tied up in the story. In August 2019, there was much surprise after Epstein was found dead in his cell despite being held in a secure prison.
What celebrity news stories have shocked you over the years?
