Biggest Celebrity Scandals of 2014

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Bill Cosby

The Cosby Show alum shocked fans when numerous women — including models Janice Dickinson and Beverly Johnson — came forward with accusations of sexual assault. In an emotional interview with CNN, Dickinson claimed that Cosby drugged and raped her back in 1982. The actor's lawyer continued to dismiss the claims and Cosby has yet to address the accusations head on.

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Joan Rivers

Famed comedienne Joan Rivers tragically died on Sept. 4, 2014, after an unplanned biopsy was performed on her vocal cords in New York City on Aug. 28 sent her into an emergency hospitalization. According to CNN, Rivers' personal doctor, who isn't a throat specialist or certified to perform at the clinic she was at, performed a biopsy without her consent. Making the story even more horrific, CNN reports the doctor took a selfie with an unconscious Rivers.

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Hank Baskett and Kendra Wilkinson

Hank Baskett made headlines after transgender model Ava Sabrina London came forward with claims Baskett had sexual relations with her and cheated on his then-8 month pregnant wife Kendra Wilkinson. Sources tell Us that Wilkinson then went crazy flushing her wedding ring down the toilet and throwing their wedding album in the pool. After spending time apart from the former NFL player and airing their dirty laundry on WE tv's Kendra on Top, the former Playboy model decided to forgive her husband.

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Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott

Tori Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott's marriage hit rock bottom after Spelling discovered he had been unfaithful while filming in Canada in December 2013, she admitted to Luxury Handbag Shopping in April 2014. After being hospitalized from the stress of McDermott's affair, the couple then aired their drama for the world to see on Lifetime reality series True Tori, where McDermott admitted he has a drinking problem and has been "lying his whole life." After therapy, the couple decided to not divorce.

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Bruce Jenner

After months of speculation, Bruce Jenner appeared to finally be embracing his desire to become a woman following his spilt from Kris Jenner. After the estranged couple filed almost identical — and amicable — divorce papers in September 2014, Bruce was spotted wearing a corset under his clothes and with a bright red manicure. Sources told Luxury Handbag Shopping at the time that Kris had been controlling him and only now was he able to be free with his decisions. 

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Stephen Collins

The 7th Heaven actor made headlines in October 2014 after TMZ released audio tapes of him allegedly confessing to child molestation to his estranged wife Faye Grant during a therapy session. In the recording, Collins reportedly admits to coming into contact with multiple female children, including the relative of his first wife Marjorie Weinman, whom he molested "a couple times" when she was only 11, 12, and 13 years old. Collins has yet to make a statement.

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Joe and Teresa Giudice

The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars were sentenced to 41 and 15 months in prison respectively on Oct. 2, 2014, after U.S. District Court Judge Esther Salas found them guilty of multiple fraud charges. Teresa, who is mom to four daughters, is set to serve her sentence first beginning on Jan. 5. Joe will then serve his sentence and may even face deportation. 

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Here Comes Honey Boo Boo

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo matriarch "Mama June" Shannon caused the show to be cancelled following a report she was dating a registered sex offender by the name of Mark McDaniel, who, according to her daughter Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell, had allegedly molested her when she was younger. Following her daughter's claims, Shannon then admitted to ET she believes "something did happen" and that she also dated another sex offender named Michael Anthony Ford, who, turns out, is father to Pumpkin.

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Celebrity Nude Hacks

Stars including Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton, Kim Kardashian, and more were victim to a digital hack in August 2014 and their nude selfies were anonymously posted on the Internet. In a interview with Vogue magazine, Lawrence slammed the hackers, saying: "Just because I'm a public figure, just because I'm an actress, does not mean that I asked for this. It does not mean that it comes with the territory. It's my body, and it should be my choice."

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Solange Knowles and Jay Z

Solange Knowles shocked the world when footage was released of her attacking her brother-in-law Jay Z in an elevator after the Met Gala in New York City. Following the intense situation — which sparked rumors of Jay Z cheating on Beyonce — the threesome released a joint statement saying: "As a result of the public release of the elevator security footage from Monday, May 5th, there has been a great deal of speculation…[but] our family has worked through it."

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Willow Smith and Moises Arias

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's then-13-year-old daughter Willow stirred up controversy in May 2014 when pictures surfaced of herself lying in bed with her shirtless friend Moises Arias, 20. Following the frenzy, Willow's mom lashed out at photographers, saying: "There was nothing sexual about that picture...You guys are projecting your trash onto it. You're acting like covert pedophiles and that's not cool." Arias has since deleted the image

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Sarah Hyland and Matt Prokop

Sarah Hyland was granted a three year restraining order against her boyfriend of five years Matt Prokop in October 2014 after he verbally abused and once choked her with a "grip so tight that [she] could not breathe or speak." Prokop, who spent time in rehab prior to attacking the star, also threatened her life and her dog's life.

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Jason Biggs

Jason Biggs made headlines numerous times in 2014. The irreverent OITNB star not only made rude comments about Tara Reid's weight but joked about the Malaysia Airlines plane that crashed in July 2014. After tweeting, "Anyone wanna buy my Malaysian Airlines frequent flier miles?" following the tragic crash, the American Pie star apologized on Twitter for his "insensitive" and "ill-timed" tweets.

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Iggy Azalea

Iggy Azalea got into it with Azealia Banks regarding the grand jury's decision to not indict the New York City police officer involved in the death of Eric Garner. Banks tweeted several times referencing the Australian rapper for not stepping up to the plate with tweets like "Black Culture is cool, but black issues sure aren't huh?" The songstresses' feud has been on and off for two years and stems mainly from Banks disagreement with Azalea's lyrics.