{"id":2214081,"date":"2025-12-27T22:11:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T22:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2214081"},"modified":"2025-12-27T22:11:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T22:11:10","slug":"year-in-review-2025-the-10-celebrity-scandals-that-shocked-the-globe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/year-in-review-2025-the-10-celebrity-scandals-that-shocked-the-globe\/","title":{"rendered":"Year in review 2025: The 10 celebrity scandals that shocked the globe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We all love a scandal \u2014 and 2025 has been filled with drama, gossip, and some truly WTF moments.<\/p>\n

From splits and divorces to space trips and court cases, celebrities have flooded the headlines this year with their outlandish antics and shocking behaviour.<\/p>\n

Here are PerthNow\u2019s top 10 celebrity scandals that rocked Australia and the globe in 2025:<\/p>\n

Hugh Jackman\u2019s alleged affair <\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>Fresh tensions have reportedly surfaced between Hugh Jackman and ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness.<\/span> Credit: The Nightly<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Australian actor shocked fans across the planet in 2023 when he announced his separation from wife of 27 years Debora-Lee Furness \u2014 with many speculating the split may not have been fully amicable.<\/p>\n

A statement from Furness following her filing for divorce in May seemed to confirm rumours on fans\u2019 minds.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal,\u201d Furness said in a statement to the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a profound wound that cuts deep, however I believe in a higher power and that God \/ the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fans slammed Jackman over the \u201cbetrayal\u201d mentioned, which many believe alluded to an alleged affair with former co-star Sutton Foster \u2014 who he had become close to prior to the marriage breakdown while on set for the Music Man.<\/p>\n

The public backlash did little to stop the Wolverine star from officially unveiling his new relationship \u2014 with the WAAPA alum making his red carpet debut with Foster and even sharing her on his social media in November, much to some fans\u2019 dismay.<\/p>\n

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Katy Perry\u2019s visit to space<\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>Pop star Katy Perry and five other women launched into space on a Blue Origin rocket and successfully returned to Earth.<\/span> Credit: Blue Origin<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While it may be a Woman\u2019s World for Katy Perry, her visit to space taught her that\u2019s as far as the support goes.<\/p>\n

The popstar made headlines in February when she was announced as part of the first all-women crew for the Blue Origin NS-31 flight, joining five women including Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos\u2019 now-wife Lauren Sanchez and television personality Gayle King.<\/p>\n

The crew\u2019s maiden voyage launched into space in April, with the \u201cgroundbreaking\u201d flight lasting a total of 10 minutes and 21 seconds.<\/p>\n

The expedition received backlash for its jaw-dropping price, its questionable environmental impacts, and for the antics of the crew \u2014 particularly videos of Perry\u2019s actions both during and after the flight.<\/p>\n

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Sydney Sweeney and her jeans<\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>Sydney Sweeney stars in American Eagle\u2019s campaign. <\/span> Credit: American Eagle\/<\/span>supplied<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

An ad campaign for American Eagle jeans majorly backfired on Christy star Sydney Sweeney, with the commercials quickly turning into a heated debate over eugenics.<\/p>\n

The campaign, which launched on July 23, ran with the tagline \u201cSydney Sweeney has Great Jeans\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGenes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair colour, personality and even eye colour,\u201d she said in a viral clip for the campaign.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy jeans are blue.\u201d<\/p>\n

The campaign quickly faced scrutiny for its \u201ctone deaf\u201d nature, which some said promoted eugenics, a theory implemented in Nazi Germany that suggests the human race can be improved by breeding out \u201cless desirable\u201d traits.<\/p>\n

The scandal was so widely discussed even US President Donald Trump addressed the controversy in a press conference, lauding the actress for the \u201cfantastic\u201d campaign.<\/p>\n

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Keith and Nicole go splitsville<\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were married for 19 years before their shock separation. <\/span> Credit: Jordan Strauss\/Invision\/AP<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The news of Aussie sweethearts Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban\u2019s separation in September shocked the nation.<\/p>\n

The Oscar-winning actress and the Grammy-winning country music star parted ways after 19 years of marriage, sending ripples across the globe as fans tried to understand what went wrong.<\/p>\n

Rumours swirled of Urban having an alleged affair, with news outlets reporting the Sweet Thing singer was wanting a woman younger than the 58-year-old Moulin Rouge star.<\/p>\n

A bizarre clause in their prenuptial agreement also dominated headlines \u2014with the \u201ccocaine clause\u201d stating if Urban abstained from drugs and alcohol during their marriage he will receive more than $900,000 for each year sober \u2014 adding up to more than $17 million.<\/p>\n

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P Diddy goes to trial<\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>Sean \u2018Diddy\u2019 Combs has been sentenced to more than four years in prison.<\/span> Credit: AP<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bad Boy founder P Diddy finally fronted court in 2025 over federal charges, one year after an FBI raid on his properties uncovered thousands of bottles of baby oil and led to a slew of lawsuits.<\/p>\n

The world turned their eyes to Manhattan\u2019s Federal District Court as the trial for the record executive, celebrated for discovering Usher and the Notorious B.I.G, began in May.<\/p>\n

Diddy, real name Sean Combs, faced a potential life sentence if found guilty of all five charges.<\/p>\n

While the star escaped conviction for sex trafficking and RICO charges, he was found guilty of two counts of transportation for the purposes of prostitution.<\/p>\n

The rapper was fined $500,000 and sentenced to four years and two months in a federal prison in October.<\/p>\n

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Dead body found in D4vd\u2019s Tesla<\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>The body of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered decomposed in the boot of a Tesla belonging to a fast-rising music star earlier this month.<\/span> Credit: GoFundMe\/<\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

American singer D4vd has seen a meteoric rise in recent years \u2014 however one 2025 discovery may have derailed his entire career.<\/p>\n

The singer, real name David Anthony Burke, started the year big, debuting at Coachella and collaborating with singer Kali Uches \u2014 but in September, Los Angeles Police discovered heavily decomposed human remains in Burke\u2019s Tesla.<\/p>\n

The body was later identified as 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who it is speculated had a relationship with the 20-year-old musician.<\/p>\n

The startling news saw his deluxe album shelved by his label, brands removing all collaborations with the star, and even his removal from beloved Australian music festival Spilt Milk just two weeks before he was set to take the stage.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors are yet to file charges in Hernandez\u2019 case, but D4vd remains cooperative with law enforcement as investigations continue.<\/p>\n

READ THE FULL STORY:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Jojo Siwa, Kath Ebbs, and Big Brother<\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>New pics and an interviewing discussing ‘love’ has deepened the break-up scandal between JoJo Siwa and Kath Ebbs.<\/span> Credit: Instagram<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Break-ups can be messy at the best of times, but former child star Jojo Siwa quickly learned this year how reality TV and social media can make splits so much worse.<\/p>\n

Back in April, the Karma singer entered the Big Brother UK house as a contestant while still in a relationship with Aussie actor Kath Ebbs.<\/p>\n

Siwa\u2019s close friendship with fellow contestant and Love Island star Chris Hughes during her stint on the reality show raised some alarm bells for viewers, who felt she was very publicly \u201cemotionally cheating\u201d on Ebbs during the show.<\/p>\n

Speculation was confirmed after the Neighbours alum posted a 11-minute video on TikTok, explaining they had been dumped by the singer for Hughes at the show\u2019s wrap party \u2014 sparking heated criticism against Siwa online.<\/p>\n

It seems all members of this scandal have since moved on with their lives, however: with 22-year-old Siwa and 32-year-old Hughes still together, and Ebbs now in a relationship with AFLW player Tilly Lucas-Rodd.<\/p>\n

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Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni<\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>The bitter legal battle between the pair started when Lively sued Baldoni for sexual harassment. (AP PHOTO)<\/span> Credit: AAP<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The toxic dynamics from 2024 flick It Ends With Us didn\u2019t end on the silver screen \u2014 with actress Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni\u2019s tension spilling from the set to the courtroom.<\/p>\n

The Gossip Girl star filed a lawsuit against Baldoni in late December 2024, accusing him of sexual harassment while on-set and tarnishing her reputation.<\/p>\n

The Jane the Virgin star hit back with a suit of his own, filing for $400 million in damages from Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds for \u201cattempting to bulldoze Baldoni\u2019s reputation\u201d.<\/p>\n

The director also filed a $250 million libel lawsuit against the New York Times for reporting on Lively\u2019s allegations against him.<\/p>\n

Baldoni\u2019s $400 million countersuit was later dismissed by a judge in June, while the original case is still in progress.<\/p>\n

While the clashing co-stars won\u2019t front a judge for Lively\u2019s suit until May 2026, the court of public opinion has had plenty to say over their drama.<\/p>\n

READ THE FULL STORY:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Ye\u2019s ban from Australia<\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>Kanye West has been denied entry to Australia after releasing a song called Heil Hitler. <\/span> Credit: AAP<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rapper Kanye West, now known as Ye, has become a highly divisive figure within recent years \u2014 with a song released in 2025 prompting action from the Australian government.<\/p>\n

Ye is married to Australian designer Bianca Censori, and held a tourist visa that allowed him to visit her family Down Under.<\/p>\n

The rapper released controversial song Heil Hitler in May, which was immediately banned from all digital streaming platforms and resulted in public outrage for its lyrics and anti-Semitic meaning.<\/p>\n

Home Affairs minister Tony Burke announced in July the Australian government had cancelled the Yeezy founder\u2019s visa over the song and its lyrics.<\/p>\n

At the time, Burke said West\u2019s case was the only circumstance he was aware of where a tourist visa had been cancelled for anti-Semitism.<\/p>\n

READ THE FULL STORY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coldplay \u2018kiss cam\u2019<\/h2>\n
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Camera Icon<\/title><\/svg>Andrew Byron and co-worker Kristin Cabot were caught canoodling on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert.<\/span> Credit: TikTok<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While the English band themselves weren\u2019t the centre of this drama, it wouldn\u2019t be a proper list of 2025 scandals without including the concert moment that shocked the internet and spawned thousands of memes.<\/p>\n

A viral clip from a Coldplay concert in Massachusetts in July showed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron canoodling on the show\u2019s kiss cam with his company\u2019s Chief People Office Kristin Cabot, before both quickly turned away and ducked.<\/p>\n

Lead singer Chris Martin made a joke to the crowd that the duo was \u201ceither having an affair or just very shy\u201d \u2014 a quip he didn\u2019t realise would spark global interest.<\/p>\n

The scandal resulted in both Byron and Cabot\u2019s resignations \u2014 and a week of entertainment online, with brands like Nandos and stars like Lisa Wilkinson quick to hop onto the joke.<\/p>\n

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