39. Mel Gibson
In 2006, Mel Gibson was arrested for DUI and unleashed an anti-Semitic tirade at the arresting officer, saying Jews were responsible for “all the wars in the world.” A leaked audio later confirmed similar racist rants.
The explosive meltdown derailed his Hollywood standing for years. Paparazzi captured the arrest, but the depth of his alleged prejudices — revealed in private calls and incidents — remained scandals studios tried to minimize.
