00:00I mean she's moved on. I've moved on. It's part of history that will always be with us.
00:05Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most common misconceptions
00:10and preconceived beliefs people have about notable celebrity scandals.
00:14Did you help Kim release her sex tape?
00:19It's okay. No.
00:22Number 10. Lance Armstrong doping scandal. Not the only one.
00:26Lance Armstrong's fall from grace after being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles
00:30not only rocked the cycling world, but shocked his massive fan base.
00:34Yes or no. In all seven of your Tour de France victories,
00:39did you ever take banned substances or blood dope?
00:43Yes.
00:43The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency even described it as the most sophisticated
00:48doping program in sports history. However, despite what many believe,
00:51Armstrong's doping was far from an isolated case.
00:54There was cortisone, and then the EPO generation began.
01:02In fact, at the height of his career, the sport was deeply entrenched in
01:06performance-enhancing drug use, with many other top cyclists also involved.
01:10We've come too far in the fight against doping to return to our past.
01:15Cycling has a future, and something like this must never happen again.
01:20But despite the widespread issue with unprofessional cycling at the time,
01:23Armstrong is largely remembered as the sole villain.
01:26Number 9. Winona Ryder's Shoplifting Arrest, Not Blatant Theft
01:31Actress Winona Ryder's 2001 shoplifting arrest became instant tabloid fodder,
01:35with many outlets portraying it as nothing more than a reckless act of stealing.
01:39He said the actress walked past three cash registers with a pile of clothes
01:43and handbags before leaving the store.
01:46However, the truth is far more complex. You see, at the time, Ryder was reportedly
01:51struggling with mental health issues and was said to be on heavy painkillers for a broken arm.
01:55In a 2024 Esquire interview, Winona opened up about the incident, saying,
02:00''I think I just checked out. There was a period when I was not in season.''
02:03She added, ''It wasn't what people think.''
02:05Despite the scandal damaging her career, Ryder has since made a comeback,
02:09putting the unfortunate and largely misunderstood occurrence behind her.
02:13Number 8. Matt Lauer's Alleged Misconduct, No Door Locking Button
02:17Just moments ago, NBC News chairman Andy Lack sent the following note to our organization.
02:22''Dear colleagues, on Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague
02:26about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer.
02:30It represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our company's standards.''
02:35When the serious allegations against Matt Lauer surfaced in November 2017,
02:40one of the most shocking details to emerge was a claim that he had a secret button
02:44under his desk to trap women in his office.
02:46''And they say he had a button under his desk to lock his office door without getting up.''
02:51However, it has since been revealed that,
02:53while Lauer did have a button to close his office door,
02:56it was a standard feature used by many executives for convenience.
02:59Notably, the mechanism did not lock the door from the inside, nor prevent anyone from leaving.
03:04Lauer himself would go on to make the clarification
03:06in an official statement regarding his alleged misconduct.
03:09Number 7. College Admission Scandal, William H. Macy's Involvement
03:13''I've created this kind of side door, because with the back door, there's no guarantee.
03:18They're just going to give you a second look. My families want a guarantee.''
03:24When Felicity Huffman was sentenced for her part in the college admissions scandal,
03:27a scheme where parents illegally pay to secure their children's college enrollment,
03:31many people assumed that her husband, actor William H. Macy, had no part in the crime.
03:36While Huffman did take full responsibility,
03:38court documents revealed that Macy was not so innocent. In fact,
03:42it's shown that the shameless actor was part of the conversations with a consultant behind the
03:46scheme. But, since Macy was never charged with anything, his appearances were viewed
03:51merely as support for his wife, despite his certain awareness of the crime.
03:55Number 6. Depp vs. Heard, Didn't Completely Exonerate Johnny
03:59The Depp-Heard defamation trial was, without question,
04:02one of the most publicized court cases in recent memory.
04:05However, following the verdict on June 1, 2022,
04:15many people mistakenly believed Johnny Depp was fully absolved of any wrongdoing.
04:26In reality, the court found that both Depp and Heard had defamed each other in different ways.
04:31While yes, the jury ruled largely in Johnny's favor,
04:34they also found that Depp had defamed Heard in one instance.
04:44The court proceedings also revealed that both parties took part in troubling behavior.
04:49Judging by the court of public opinion, though, Johnny's character was given a blanket vindication.
04:54Number 5. Kim Kardashian and Ray J's Tape, Not Leaked by Kim
05:02Kim Kardashian's rise to fame began when a certain explicit tape,
05:06involving her and then-lover Ray J, was leaked to the public. It's been long rumored that the
05:10X-rated video was deliberately disclosed by Kim and her mother Kris Jenner for publicity.
05:21However, despite the widespread speculation, both have repeatedly denied any involvement,
05:26and there's no concrete evidence proving they orchestrated its release. In fact,
05:30it's public record that Kim tried hard to prevent the release of the tape by suing the
05:34company that distributed it, Vivid Entertainment. The matter was settled in February 2007,
05:38and the tape has since been viewed more than 150 million times.
05:42Number 4. Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn's Relationship, Not His Adopted Daughter
05:47The now decades-long relationship between Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn has sparked
05:52extensive debate, this due in part to the couple's 35-year age difference.
06:00Many also believed Soon-Yi was Allen's adopted daughter when their romance began.
06:12This, however, is false, as Soon-Yi was adopted by Allen's ex-partner Mia Farrow and her former
06:17husband, Andre Previn. And while Woody was a father figure to Mia's children during their
06:21relationship, Soon-Yi has stated that she never saw him in that way.
06:31The controversial couple married in 1997 and share two adopted children. Mia Farrow,
06:47meanwhile, continues to assert that Allen indecently assaulted her other daughter,
06:51Dylan, when she was a child.
06:53Number 3. Attack on Nancy Kerrigan, Not Planned by Tonya Harding
06:58I mean, what kind of friggin' person bashes in their friend's knee? Who would do that to a friend?
07:05The targeted attack on professional figure skater Nancy Kerrigan
07:08captured the nation's, scratch that, the world's attention.
07:15And while it's often assumed that Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding,
07:18masterminded the plot with detailed planning,
07:21the true facts behind the events reveal a more complex situation.
07:24It has been revealed that Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Golully, was the one most involved in the
07:29scheme, pulling the strings and coordinating the events with associates. Harding has since said
07:34she knew something was up, but was nowhere near the puppet master many believed. Regardless,
07:38Tonya's legacy has suffered dearly, and the shocking incident has defined both her and Nancy's careers.
07:44I mean, she's moved on, I've moved on. It's part of history that will always be with us.
07:50But I'm also noted as the one and only American woman that did the first triple axel.
08:03For decades, Yoko Ono has been blamed for breaking up the beloved English rock band,
08:08The Beatles. And sure, while her presence was said to have created some tension among the members,
08:12the band was already unraveling due to personal, creative, and financial conflicts.
08:20In fact, by the late 1960s, the group's dynamic had mostly deteriorated,
08:29with members evolving artistically and personally in their own ways. Simply blaming Yoko Ono,
08:34John Lennon's wife and fellow musical artist, distorts a much more complex situation,
08:39ignoring the many other internal struggles that ultimately led to one of music's most famous
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08:581. Janet Jackson's Super Bowl Halftime Flashing, Not a Publicity Stunt
09:14During the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show, viewers were left shocked after Janet Jackson
09:19was exposed on stage, the result of Justin Timberlake tearing a piece of her outfit.
09:23Many continued to believe that this was all a planned stunt to grab attention.
09:27After all, it happened with the lyrics.
09:32However, the now-infamous wardrobe malfunction excuse rings true. It's been said that the costume
09:37tug was supposed to reveal a red bustier, but something went wrong. The fallout of the accident
09:42not only negatively impacted Janet's career, Timberlake not so much, but also led to stricter
09:47regulations for live performances. What major celebrity scandal do you remember following?
09:52Share the controversies in the comments below.
09:54What was Mia's reaction when she found out about Sunni?
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