WatchMojo counts down the top 10 career-finishing scandals in the public eye, featuring performers, politicians, athletes, and other individuals. The top 10 scandals include:
10. Winona Ryder's shoplifting incident in 2001
9. Paula Deen's racist language controversy in 2013
8. Milli Vanilli's lip-syncing scandal in 1989
7. Michael Richards' racist rant in 2006
6. The Dixie Chicks' criticism of George W. Bush in 2003
5. Anthony Weiner's sexting scandal in 2011
4. Pete Rose's gambling scandal in 1985
3. Herman Cain's sexual harassment and adultery allegations in 2011
2. Bill Cosby's sexual assault allegations in 2014
1. Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic and racist rants, which have been ongoing for several years.
These scandals led to significant damage to the individuals' careers and public reputations.
Here are the facts extracted from the text:
1. Winona Ryder was arrested on shoplifting charges at the turn of the century.
2. Winona Ryder was convicted of three felonies.
3. Paula Deen was accused of using racial slurs.
4. Paula Deen admitted to using the n-word in the past.
5. Paula Deen lost her popular Food Network TV show and the support of several sponsors.
6. Milli Vanilli was stripped of their Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1989.
7. Milli Vanilli's vocals were performed by session singers, not the duo themselves.
8. Michael Richards was accused of using racial slurs during a comedy club show in 2006.
9. Michael Richards officially retired from performing stand-up comedy in 2007.
10. The Dixie Chicks' music was banned from country music radio stations after lead singer Natalie Maines criticized President George W. Bush.
11. Anthony Weiner resigned from Congress in 2011 after a sexting scandal.
12. Pete Rose was banned from baseball for betting on games during his stint managing the Cincinnati Reds.
13. Herman Cain was accused of sexual harassment and adultery, leading to his withdrawal from the presidential race.
14. Bill Cosby was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting dozens of women.
15. Mel Gibson has been accused of making anti-Semitic and racist remarks.
16. Mel Gibson's career has been overshadowed by incidents highlighting his temper and verbal outbursts.
17. Stewart Washington was fired from the ABC Hospital drama for using homophobic slurs towards his castmate TR Knight.
18. The Dixie Chicks won multiple Grammy Awards in 2007 despite the backlash from their criticism of President George W. Bush.