Domestic Violence Cases In Hollywood That Welcomed Shock Waves

Suffering through domestic violence is an uncomfortable place to be in. Not only do common people undergo lifetime experiences that reshape their mental health, but also celebrities fall prey to this patriarchal disease. When Hollywood word comes to your mind, most often you are struck by glamour. What happens behind the closed doors spills out in public view, hampering the image of some of Hollywood’s high-prolific lifestyles. Since October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we take a look back at some of the most unusual domestic violence instances that made headlines in Hollywood.

Maria Carey

Mariah Carey had previously hinted about her suffering, but in 2009 she came out and acknowledged she had been the victim of emotional and mental abuse. The mega-star was promoting a film that deals with domestic abuse and stated that it was nothing new to her. Carey married music entrepreneur Tommy Mottola in 1993, but the couple divorced five years later."There are several types of abuse... emotionally, mentally, and in other ways," the singer explained to Larry King. It's a terrible situation. I just think you get yourself into a situation where you feel stuck...It was difficult for me to break free since I was in a relationship that was not only a marriage but also a business, and the person in charge of my life."

Rihanna And Chris Brown 2009

Everyone is aware of Rihanna's violent relationship with the pop diva and her former partner Chris Brown. The rapper attacked Rihanna in a vehicle the night before hitting Grammys in 2009. When photos of Rihanna's injured face emerged and made headlines, everything became apparent. Rihanna remained with him, hoping that he would mature into a new man and that things would improve. Everything changed when Rihanna found that Chris Brown had deceived her about a prior intimate relationship with someone. She broke her relationship with him at that moment and was open about their shambolic relationship.Rihanna, like many other domestic abuse victims, was able to get a restraining order against Brown lifted, and the two were briefly reconciled.Rihanna's name was linked to various guys over several years, which generated headlines.Chris Brown, on the other hand, has stayed out of the music industry and instead focuses on making songs.

Tina Turner And Ike

Tina Turner's difficult marriage to Ike Turner is well-known, owing to the film based on her life, What's Love Got To Do With It. The vocalist in the picture was severely beaten, raped, and had cigarettes stubbed out on her body.Tina's husband, Ike, is depicted as a violent, dominating psychopath, and Ike admitted that Tina's autobiography was mostly true when it was released.Tina got the courage to leave her husband after 16 years of marriage. Ike has passed away.

Pamela Anderson

After only four days of dating, the Baywatch star married musician Tommy Lee in 1995. Their turbulent marriage lasted just three years, during which time the Mötley Crüe member was imprisoned for four months for domestic assault against Anderson. Lee is said to have kicked pin-up model Pamela as she was holding their kid Dylan during this incident. Despite the fact that Anderson had assisted in Lee's conviction, she was waiting for him when he emerged, and the two enjoyed a brief reconciliation. However, they've since split up.