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?
00:18It'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, did you ever take banned substances or blood dope?
00:43Yes.
00:43The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency even described it as the most sophisticated doping program in sports history.
00:50However, despite what many believe, Armstrong'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 performance-enhancing drug use,
01:08with 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 within professional cycling at the time, Armstrong is largely remembered as the sole villain.
01:27Number 9. Winona Ryder's Shoplifting Arrest. Not Blatant Theft.
01:31Actress Winona Ryder's 2001 shoplifting arrest became instant tabloid fodder,
01:36with 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 and handbags before leaving the store.
01:46However, the truth is far more complex.
01:49You see, at the time, Ryder was reportedly struggling with mental health issues,
01:53and was said to be on heavy painkillers for a broken arm.
01:55In a 2024 Esquire interview, Winona opened up about the incident, saying,
02:00I think I just checked out. There was a period when I was not in season.
02:03She added,
02:04It wasn't what people think.
02:06Despite the scandal damaging her career, Ryder has since made a comeback,
02:09putting the unfortunate and largely misunderstood occurrence behind her.
02:12Number 8. Matt Lauer's Alleged Misconduct
02:16No Door-Locking Button
02:17Just moments ago, NBC News Chairman Andy Lack sent the following note to our organization.
02:22Dear colleagues, on Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague
02:26about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer.
02:31It represented, after serious review, a clear violation of our company's standards.
02:35When the serious allegations against Matt Lauer surfaced in November 2017,
02:39one of the most shocking details to emerge was a claim that he had a secret button under his desk
02:44to trap women in his office.
02:46And 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, while 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 in an official statement regarding his alleged misconduct.
03:10Number 7. College Admissions Scandal
03:12William H. Macy's Involvement
03:13I've created this kind of side door in, because with the back door, there's no guarantee.
03:19They're just going to give you a second look.
03:22My families want a guarantee.
03:24When Felicity Huffman was sentenced for her part in the college admissions scandal,
03:28a scheme where parents illegally paid 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, court documents revealed that Macy was not so innocent.
03:41In fact, it's shown that the shameless actor was part of the conversations with the consultant behind the scheme.
03:47But, since Macy was never charged with anything, his appearances were viewed merely as support for his wife,
03:53despite a certain awareness of the crime.
03:55Number 6. Depp vs. Heard
03:57Didn't completely exonerate Johnny.
03:59The Depp-Heard defamation trial was, without question, one of the most publicized court cases in recent memory.
04:05Johnny Depp, he said, she said, $50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex, Amber Heard.
04:12However, following the verdict on June 1, 2022, many people mistakenly believed Johnny Depp was fully absolved of any wrongdoing.
04:19As against Amber Heard, we the jury award compensatory damages in the amount of $10 million.
04:25In 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, they also found that Depp had defamed Heard in one instance.
04:37As against John C. Depp II, we the jury award compensatory damages in the amount of $2 million.
04:44The court proceedings also revealed that both parties took part in troubling behavior.
04:48Judging 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.
04:58There's just one little catch.
04:59What?
05:00You'd have to talk about the tape.
05:02Kim Kardashian's rise to fame began when a certain explicit tape involving her and then-lover Ray J was leaked to the public.
05:09It's been long rumored that the X-rated video was deliberately disclosed by Kim and her mother Kris Jenner for publicity.
05:15Why did you make a sex tape?
05:19Because I was horny and I felt like it.
05:21However, despite the widespread speculation, both have repeatedly denied any involvement,
05:26and there's no concrete evidence proving they orchestrated its release.
05:30In fact, it's public record that Kim tried hard to prevent the release of the tape by suing the company that distributed it, Vivid Entertainment.
05:36The matter was settled in February 2007, and 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 extensive debate,
05:53this due in part to the couple's 35-year age difference.
05:56Did you have any reservations about it?
05:58Reservations about what?
05:59About getting involved with Soon-Yi.
06:01Did I have reserv- I didn't have reservations because I had- it was a totally separate thing.
06:08Many 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 husband, Andre Previn.
06:19And while Woody was a father figure to Mia's children during their relationship, Soon-Yi has stated that she never saw him in that way.
06:25Was he the ideal father? You know, probably no, because he worked so much and all of that.
06:31But he was their father figure. He took the little ones shopping and bought them, as I said,
06:36bought them airplanes and magic tricks and started bringing all of them to basketball games.
06:42The controversial couple married in 1997 and share two adopted children.
06:46Mia Farrow, meanwhile, continues to assert that Allen indecently assaulted her other daughter, Dylan, 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 captured the nation's- scratch that- the world's attention.
07:15And while it's often assumed that Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, masterminded the plot with detailed planning,
07:20the true facts behind the events reveal a more complex situation.
07:24It has been revealed that Harding's ex-husband, Jeff Galluli, was the one most involved in the scheme,
07:30pulling the strings and coordinating the events with associates.
07:33Harding has since said she knew something was up, but was nowhere near the puppet master many believed.
07:38Regardless, Tonya'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.
07:55Number 2. The Beatles' breakup, not Yoko Ono's fault.
08:03For decades, Yoko Ono has been blamed for breaking up the beloved English rock band, The Beatles.
08:08And 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.
08:25In fact, by the late 1960s, the group's dynamic had mostly deteriorated,
08:29with members evolving artistically and personally in their own ways.
08:32Simply blaming Yoko Ono, John Lennon's wife and fellow musical artist,
08:37distorts a much more complex situation, ignoring the many other internal struggles
08:41that ultimately led to one of music's most famous breakups.
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08:58Number 1. Janet Jackson's Super Bowl Halftime Flashing
09:04Not a Publicity Stunt
09:05During the 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Show, viewers were left shocked after Janet Jackson was exposed on stage,
09:20the 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
09:29Better have you naked by the end of this song
09:32However, the now infamous wardrobe malfunction excuse rings true.
09:36It's been said that the costume tug was supposed to reveal a red bus tier, but something went wrong.
09:41The fallout of the accident not only negatively impacted Janet's career,
09:45Timberlake not so much, but also led to stricter regulations for live performances.
09:49What major celebrity scandal do you remember following?
09:52Share the controversies in the comments below.
09:54And what was Mia's reaction when she found out about Sunni?
09:57What happened was crazy behavior that became, you know, terrible rage, death threats.
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