Kids absolutely love Disney movies and TV shows and in turn they usually also love the
stars who are in them.
While a lot of these stars make sure that they are great role models for the kids who
love them, some of them make some major slip ups.
For this list we are taking a look at some Disney stars who have committed crimes and
are not such great role models after all.
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trivia questions and fun facts along the way!
Here are 10 Disney Criminals That Kids Actually Looked Up To
Britney Spears Britney Spears has been through a lot over
the years and some people might actually forget that the popstar actually started out as a
Disney phenom as a part of the Mickey Mouse Club.
Britney Spears has been arrested multiple times and she was first locked up after being
involved in a hit-and-run accident where she was also using an invalid drivers license.
The singer has also had multiple stints in rehab centers and has racked up her fair share
of charges for public misdemeanors.
All in all, Spears serves as an example of what can happen to a young impressionable
kid who reaches extreme levels of fame too early.
In recent years, she has gotten her act together and seems to be sticking to straight and narrow
path and focusing on raising her kids.
Matthew Broderick Matthew Broderick is probably most famous
for his iconic turn as Ferris Bueller and some fans may not even know that Broderick
actually voiced Simba in Disney’s The Lion King.
That makes him a legitimate Disney star, but unfortunately it also makes him a Disney criminal.
Back in 1987 Broderick was involved in a car crash that actually killed two people and
although he was originally facing jail time he ended up only having to pay a small fine.
There is a new live action adaptation of The Lion King in the works and do you know who
has recently been cast to voice Simba?
Hold on to your answer until the end of the list!
Robert Downey Jr.
Although Robert Downey Jr. may not be the first name that comes to mind when you think
about Disney stars, the truth is that he is biggest star Disney has right now as he plays
Tony Stark AKA Iron Man who is still the centerpiece of the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe
(one of Disney’s most successful properties).
According to RDJ, he has been addicted to drugs since he was 8 years old, and he was
arrested numerous times on drug charges, and went back and fourth to rehab.
Fortunately, he’s been able to turn his career and life around and actually uses his
troubled past to fuel his characters.
We think we speak for a whole lot of people when we say that we are thankful for Robert
Downey Jr.’s redemption story!
Christina Aguilera Another alumni of The star-studded Mickey
Mouse Club is Christina Aguilera and just liker Britney, she too has gotten herself
into quite a bit of trouble over the years.
Back in 2011, X-Tina was booked for public intoxication and this definitely hurt her
image and career.
Aguilera was able to find success again when she became a Judge and Mentor on The Voice,
but her status took a hit yet again when she was in the car with her boyfriend Matthew
Rutler while he was being arrested for driving under the influence.
Lately, we haven’t heard much from Aguilera but she still does have one of the most powerful
voices in town so we wouldn’t be shocked if she made a comeback sometime soon.
Phillip Lewis Most people actually don’t know this actor
by his name as he is far more recognizable as Mr. Moseby from Disney’s hit show The
Suite Life Of Zack and Cody (and The Suite Life On Deck).
Lewis’ character on the show was fantastic but unfortunately his personal life doesn’t
shine so bright.
The Disney actor has a pretty serious criminal record as he was charged with manslaughter
for killing someone with his car while driving drunk – not exactly the greatest role model
for young kids.
Here’s a little bit of trivia for all you fans of The Suite Life Of Zack and Cody - What
actor from the famous Disney show is now starring on a new Netflix drama?
Answer will be at the end!
Lindsay Lohan While she was never a television series regular,
Lindsay Lohan was right at the center of a lot of great Disney movies like The Parent
Trap, Life-Size and Get a Clue.
As a youngster, it looked like Lohan was on track to become a major star but unfortunately
those plans got derailed when she started getting in to some serious trouble.
Between 2007 and 2012, the actress got arrested for everything from DUI to cocaine possession,
violating probation, burglary and even a hit-and-run.
The internet was bombarded with images of Lohan looking more and more disheveled and
the once sought after Disney star transformed into a cautionary tale.
We’re definitely hoping that Lohan can turn it around, as she is still quite young!
Demi Lovato This former Disney Star has really transformed
her image in recent years.
Starting out as a nerdy kid on Barney and Friends and then a happy go lucky teen in
Camp Rock, Lovato is now a full-fledged pop star whose songs are packed with adult themes
and racy outfits.
While Demi Lovato may not have any arrests under her belt, she did do a stint in rehab
for an eating disorder and what’s much worse is that she has also confessed to doing heavy
drugs with Miley Cyrus and Joe Jonas.
Eveyrone goes through some tough years, but when you are a star like Lovato, you have
a lot more people watching and that can be tough!
We are happy that she has found herself and seems to be doing a lot better these days.
Shia LaBeouf Whether you hate him or you love him there
is no denying that Shia LaBeouf is an interesting guy.
The actor got his start on the Disney channel show Even Stevens but as he grew older he
quickly shed the Disney persona and started starring in blockbuster films and bizarre
art projects.
Unfortunately, Shia was arrested in 2008 for driving under the influence and he has been
involved in a lot of other bizarre stories in recent years.
At the end of the day, the guy is talented but we can’t in good conscience recommend
that parents have their kids idolize him until they are at least in their late teens.
Orlando Brown If the name Orlando Brown doesn’t ring a
bell right away, we understand, as the actor hasn’t been up to much since his days as
a Disney channel star came to and end.
The That's So Raven alum has gotten into trouble with the law numerous times since his show
went off the air in 2007.
In fact, that same year, Orlando Brown was arrested for possession of marijuana and in
2011 he received a DUI while driving with his girlfriend in Hollywood.
Then, in 2012, he was arrested twice for not completing the conditions of his DUI.
This is definitely an example of a fall from grace and we have to say that Orlando Brown
does not make for a good role model for kids whatsoever.
Selena Gomez Photos leaked online of the actress/singer
being hand cuffed and put into a cop car and they went even more viral because the star
was wearing basically nothing but lingerie.
Thankfully, it was later revealed that this was actually part of a video shoot for one
of her upcoming music videos.
The actress has been to rehab as well but this was more due to the fact that she was
having a tough time handling her then recent Lupus diagnosis as well as some other tough
personal issues.
While the real Selena hasn’t broken the law yet, she has definitely played some characters
who have.
Can you name the movie in which Gomez played a law breaking party animal alongside some
other former Disney stars?
The answer will be revealed at the end of this video!
And that brings us to the end of our list!
But what about those trivia questions?
Well, here are the answers!
Donald Glover will be voicing Simba in the live action Lion King movie, Cole Sprouse
is playing Jughead on the Netlix series Riverdale and the movie that had Selena Gomez wilding
out was 2012’s Spring Breakers.
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