The Worst Falls From Grace Of 2017
Ah, 2017: another year, another crop of celebrities who screwed up and ruined what was left of their reputations. For some reason, 2017 has truly been the year of disappointing celebrities showing their true, unflattering colors. Has Mercury been in retrograde for an entire year? While it’s possible that that the stars aligned to create these falls from grace, it’s more likely that these disappointing famous people have always been awful and the world is just now finding out about it. Some of these stories kind of feel like a sucker punch to the gut by someone you used to admire.
2017 has also seen a slew of corporate social media fails proving how great the divide is between regular people and huge companies (but also how powerful social media can be) as well as a huge sex scandal surrounding movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Other famous falls from grace of 2017 include celebrities who broke custody agreements, celebrities who let down their fans, and celebrities who are straight-up creeps. It's a long list, so if you need a self-care break just look at some cute photos of baby animals or giant anteaters just to remind you of how wonderful life can be. One creep, though, won’t be included on this list. Even though he’s the absolute worst, Donald Trump's fall from grace began long before trash year 2017. Keep reading and prepare to lose your faith in the concept of celebrity. Then, if you still seek more disappointment, see which celebrities messed up in 2019.
- 1Age: 71
- Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York, Flushing
In October, more than 60 women began to tell their stories about Harvey Weinstein sexually assaulting them while claiming that he could help their careers. The stories range from harassment to rape and include big names such as Cara Delevingne, Rose McGowen, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Lupita Nyong’o, Weinstein was immediately kicked off the board of the Weinstein Company and has been banned from the Producers Guild for life. Meanwhile, victims' stories just keep coming.
- 2Age: 64
- Birthplace: South Orange, New Jersey, USA
Actor Anthony Rapp claimed that Kevin Spacey sexually assaulted him in 1986 when Rapp was only 14-years-old. Spacey responded by saying that he didn't remember doing that, then used the opportunity to come out as gay.
- 3Age: 65
- Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
Today show anchor Matt Lauer was fired on November 29, 2017 following a sexual harassment complaint. The anonymous female staffer said Lauer assaulted her during the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
- 4Age: 64
- Birthplace: England
In November, Morrissey defended Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey against claims of their repeated sexual abuses. He said their alleged victims "played along" and changed their stories later.
- 5Age: 56
- Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
On November 9, the New York Times published an article in which five women went on the record saying Louis C.K. masturbated in front of them. Rumors about the comedian's behavior had circulated for years, with C.K. always denying them. Following the Times piece, however, he publicly acknowledged the truth of all the women's stories.
- 6Age: 78
- Birthplace: New York City, USA, New York
In October, at least 310 Women alleged that writer/director James Toback (The Pick Up Artist, Bugsy) had sexually harassed them. He claimed that this was "biologically impossible."
