It’s always headline-making news when celebrities are arrested. And in those moments, they become just like regular people, being transported to a local police station, sitting in a stark room and being photographed in a potentially history-making moment. Sometimes, as was the case when former U.S. President Donald Trump sat for a mugshot in August of 2023, the photo instantly becomes fodder for memes, being shared across the internet in a variety of capacities for comedic or political effect.
From Donald’s big moment to Stormi Daniels, Bill Cosby, Tiffany Haddish, and more famous faces, here are some of the most shocking celeb mugshots through the years. `
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Justin Timberlake
Sag Harbor Police Department via
Justin Timberlake was arrested in June 2024 for DUI by the Sag Harbor Police Department in Long Island, New York.
July 12, 2024, 12:03PM 2 of 33
Former US President Donald Trump
FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE/H
Former U.S. president Donald Trump is seen in his historic mugshot, released by the
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office on 24 August 2023, at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Trump and 18 co-defendants have been indicted by a Fulton County Grand Jury for 2020 election interference in Georgia.
August 24, 2023, 9:55PM 3 of 33
DaniLeigh
Miami-Dade Corrections/SL/MEGA
DaniLeigh was arrested for an alleged DUI hit and run in Miami Beach. The 28-year-old, who is rapper DaBaby’s ex and mother to one of his children, was detained after allegedly hitting a person on a scooter while over the drink-drive limit.
May 30, 2023, 1:59PM 4 of 33
Ryan Edwards
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
‘Teen Mom’ star Ryan Edwards was arrested on Friday, April 7, 2023, for violating his probation from a harassment charge. The 35-year-old previously was arrested in March for violating an order of protection against him from his wife, Mackenzie Edwards.
April 9, 2023, 10:19AM 5 of 33
Ezra Miller
Tim Wright / MEGA
Movie Actor Ezra Miller was arrested and charged Sunday, March 27th, 2022, by Hawaii County Police with disorderly conduct and harassment at a small bar on the Big Island of Hawaii. According to Hawaii Police, the 29-year-old actor allegedly yelled when people started singing karaoke at The Margarita Village Bar. He grabbed the microphone away from a woman and later lunged at a man playing darts. Both actions led to disorderly conduct and harassment offenses. Hawaii Police released Miller after posting a $500.00 bail.
March 29, 2022, 8:47AM
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Jussie Smollett
Cook County Jail/AP/Shutterstock
Jussie Smollett, 39, posed for his mugshot at the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Illinois, on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Hours before taking this photo, which was provided by the Cook County Jail, the fallen ‘Empire’ actor was sentenced to 30 months felony probation, including 150 days in jail. He was also ordered to pay $120,000 in restitution and a $25,000 fine for making false reports to police that he was the victim of a hate crime in January 2019.
March 11, 2022, 1:36PM 7 of 33
Tiffany Haddish
Fayette County Sheriff's Office
Tiffany Haddish was arrested for DUI in Georgia on January 14, 2021. The cops were responding to a 911 call about a driver asleep at the wheel when they came upon Tiffany’s vehicle.
January 14, 2022, 6:50PM 8 of 33
Bill Cosby
SplashNews.com
Bill Cosby smirks in a new mugshot taken at SCI Phoenix state prison in Pennsylvania. The disgraced comic wore his face mask around his neck for the September 2020 update.
October 20, 2020, 1:33PM 9 of 33
Bug Hall
Weatherford Police Department
Former ‘The Little Rascals’ film star Bug Hall was arrested in Texas. He was charged with misdemeanor possession for use to inhale or ingest a volatile chemical, after he was found with numerous air duster cans in a Texas hotel room.
June 23, 2020, 8:31PM 10 of 33
Shaun Weiss
Marysville Police Department
Shaun Weiss was arrested for residential burglary and for being under the influence of meth on Jan. 26, 2020. He posed for his mugshot here.
January 28, 2020, 10:26PM 11 of 33
Jen Harley
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Jen Harley’s mugshot following her May 16, 2019 arrest. It was in connection with a domestic battery complaint that former partner Ronnie Ortiz-Magro filed against her in early January following a violent New Year’s Eve fight where she alleged hit him in the face with an ashtray.
May 16, 2019, 8:51PM 12 of 33
YNW Melly
Uncredited/AP/REX/Shutterstock
Made available by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Fla., this photo shows rapper YNW Melly under arrest. Police have charged Melly with killing two of his close friends who were also rising rap starts, and trying to make it appear they died in a drive-by shooting.
April 22, 2019, 6:26PM 13 of 33
R. Kelly
Chicago Police Department
R. Kelly is arrested in Chicago on February 22nd, 2019. Kelly turned himself in and was arrested after being charged with 10 alleged counts of class two felony criminal sexual abuse ranging from 1998 to 2010.
February 23, 2019, 2:12PM 14 of 33
Jussie Smollett
Uncredited/AP/REX/Shutterstock
This booking photo released by Chicago Police Department shows Jussie Smollett. Police say the ‘Empire’ actor has turned himself in to face a charge of making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi says Smollett turned himself in early Thursday, Feb. 21 and was arrested. The charge could bring up to three years in prison for the actor, who’s black and gay.
February 21, 2019, 10:39AM 15 of 33
Pleasure P
Splash / SplashNews.com
Singer Pleasure P has been arrested in Miami for DUI hours after his birthday bash. The performer – real name Marcus Cooper – had just turned 34 when cops pulled him over on Friday morning. He is charged with DUI, driving with a suspended license, reckless driving and resisting an officer. Cooper, who was a member of R&B group Pretty Ricky, bonded out of jail shortly afterwards.
December 28, 2018, 5:24PM 16 of 33
Lil Pump
Splash / SplashNews.com
Rapper Lil Pump was arrested at Miami’s airport after a dispute with TSA officials. The facially tattooed hip hop star – whose real name is Gazzy Garcia – smiled for this mugshot after being detained.
December 14, 2018, 10:13AM 17 of 33
Christmas Abbott
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
Christmas Abbott of ‘Big Brother’s mugshot. She was arrested and showed off a slight smile.
November 7, 2018, 11:28AM 18 of 33
Tommie Lee
Courtesy of Cobb County Georgia
Tommie Lee, ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ star, poses for one of two 2018 mugshots. She was arrested twice within 24 hours in Cobb County, Georgia.
October 18, 2018, 11:36AM 19 of 33
Tommie Lee
Courtesy of Cobb County Georgia
Tommie Lee, ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ star, poses for another one of her 2018 mugshots as she was arrested twice within 24 hours in Cobb County, Georgia. She gave a serious look to the camera.
October 18, 2018, 11:36AM 20 of 33
Bill Cosby
Courtesy Montgomery County Correctional Facility
Bill Cosby looks down in his mugshot. His arrest was a highly profiled one.
September 25, 2018, 4:58PM 21 of 33
Thomas Ravenel
Courtesy of Charleston County Sheriff's Office
Thomas Ravenel poses for his mugshot. He wore a white button-down shirt at the time of his arrest.
September 25, 2018, 12:19PM 22 of 33
Grant Robicheaux
Orange County DA's Office
Grant Robicheaux poses for his mugshot. He looked down during the moment.
September 18, 2018, 9:51PM 23 of 33
Cerissa Riley
Orange County DA's Office
Cerissa Riley looks upset in her mugshot. She was arrested for helping her boyfriend drug and sexually assault women.
September 18, 2018, 9:51PM 24 of 33
Amanda Stanton
Las Vegas Police
Amanda Stanton’s mugshot was called ‘glamorous’. She was arrested for domestic violence in Las Vegas.
September 11, 2018, 7:36PM 25 of 33
Ty Dolla $ign
Fulton County Sheriff's Office
Ty Dolla $ign in his mugshot. He didn’t look very happy.
September 6, 2018, 12:50PM 26 of 33
Courtland Rogers
Splash News / SplashNews.com
‘Teen Mom 2′ star Jenelle Evans’ ex-husband arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman. Courtland Rogers was detained in Leland, North Carolina, on Sunday after cops executed a warrant for one count of misdemeanor assault. Details around the alleged attack were not available. He posed for this mugshot after being booked into Brunswick County Jail, where bail has been set at $100k. The 32-year-old is already facing legal problems after being arrested earlier this year on drugs charges.
August 27, 2018, 3:36PM 27 of 33
Shaun Weiss
Courtesy of Oroville California Police
Shaun Weiss poses for his mugshot. He was arrested more than once from 2017 until 2020.
August 6, 2018, 10:27PM 28 of 33
Stormy Daniels
Uncredited/AP/REX/Shutterstock
This photo provided by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, shows porn actress Stormy Daniels. Daniels was arrested at a Columbus, Ohio strip club and is accused of letting patrons touch her in violation of a state law, her attorney said early Thursday
Trump Porn Star, Columbus, USA – 12 Jul 2018
July 12, 2018, 9:05AM 29 of 33
Chris Brown
PBSO via South Beach Photo/REX/S
Chris Brown was arrested for an outstanding warrant in Florida in July 2018. He looked serious in his mugshot.
July 6, 2018, 7:39AM 30 of 33
Luann de Lesseps
PBPD/Splash
‘Real Housewives of New York City’ star Luann de Lesseps has been arrested for alleged drunk and disorderly mayhem, and for attacking a police officer. The 52-year-old reality star was in Palm Beach, Florida early on the morning of Dec 24, 2017 when she allegedly ‘slammed a door and kicked at least one police officer,’ according to local reports.
December 24, 2017, 10:53AM 31 of 33
Naya Rivera
AP/REX/Shutterstock
Naya Marie Rivera is seen in a photo provided by the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office. Rivera, an actress on the former hit show ‘Glee’ was charged with domestic battery in West Virginia.
November 27, 2017, 12:14PM 32 of 33
Mirella Ponce
FPDCA/Splash News
The suspect: Mirella Ponce, 20, who has a tattoo which reads ‘Love is pain’. Her mugshot made headlines for her beauty.
October 26, 2017, 9:22AM 33 of 33
Justin Timberlake Booking Photo
Sag Harbor Police Department via
Sag Harbor Police Department via
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