Biggest Celebrity Scandals of 2025. The entertainment industry in 2025 has been marked by a series of high-profile controversies involving celebrities from various sectors. Here’s a roundup of some of the most talked-about scandals this year:
1. Post Malone’s Custody Bombshell | Celebrity Scandals 2025
Just two days before his Coachella performance on April 20, 2025, Post Malone was served custody papers by his ex-fiancée, Hee Sung “Jamie” Park, in a Los Angeles parking garage. The legal documents, filed on April 16, request primary physical custody and joint legal custody of their 2½-year-old daughter. Malone has not publicly commented on the filing .People.com
2. JoJo Siwa and Big Brother Drama | Biggest Celebrity Scandals of 2025
During a livestream on April 22, 2025, JoJo Siwa discussed her evolving understanding of her sexuality. Previously identifying as a lesbian, she now feels more aligned with the term “queer.” This revelation came after a controversial incident involving fellow housemate Mickey Rourke, who made inappropriate comments about Siwa’s sexuality, leading to his departure from the show and ongoing legal action .People.com
3. ‘Senate Twink’ Aidan Maese-Czeropski Opens Up After Scandal
Aidan Maese-Czeropski, known as the “Senate Twink,” has spoken out for the first time since a 2023 scandal involving a sex tape filmed in a U.S. Senate hearing room led to his dismissal and a mental health crisis. After time in a psychiatric facility, he relocated to Sydney, Australia, where he has embraced a new public identity, using social media and launching an OnlyFans page to support his and his family’s mental health .People.com
4. Russell Brand Faces Court | 2025 Celebrity Scandals Heat Up
Comedian Russell Brand is facing multiple legal challenges, including charges of rape and sexual assault. The allegations, which span from 2003 to 2013, have led to Brand being suspended from his role as an ambassador for the Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital charity. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 2, 2025 .Wikipedia
5. Kim Soo-hyun Denies Grooming Allegations Amid Backlash
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has faced backlash following allegations from the family of late actress Kim Sae-ron, who claimed they were in a six-year-long relationship beginning when she was 15. Kim’s agency has denied the allegations and announced plans to take legal action. The controversy has led to the cancellation of his fan meeting in Taiwan and the suspension of his upcoming drama on Disney+ .Wikipedia
6. Masahiro Nakai Retires Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
Japanese TV host and former SMAP member Masahiro Nakai announced his retirement in January 2025 following allegations of sexual assault. The accusations led to the suspension and cancellation of his TV and radio programs, as well as the withdrawal of numerous sponsors .Wikipedia
7. Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Face $400 Million Lawsuit
Director Justin Baldoni filed a $400 million civil lawsuit against Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, alleging extortion, defamation, and invasion of privacy. The lawsuit claims that Lively threatened to make false sexual harassment allegations and withdraw from the production of ‘It Ends With Us’ to gain creative control. Baldoni further asserts that Reynolds’s character in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ was modeled after him, citing their nearly identical hairstyles and jokes in the film referencing their feud .Wikipedia
