1. Tiger Woods
Back in 2009, Tiger Woods faced a huge scandal that led to multiple brands dropping him. His infidelity issues became public, and companies like Gatorade, AT&T, and Accenture decided to cut ties with the golfer.
2. Paula Deen
Celebrity chef Paula Deen lost major endorsements in 2013 after admitting to using racial slurs. Brands like Smithfield Foods, Walmart, and the Food Network ended their partnerships with her.
3. Lance Armstrong
After being involved in a doping scandal, cyclist Lance Armstrong was dropped by Nike, Trek, and Anheuser-Busch in 2012. His reputation took a major hit, and so did his sponsorship deals.
4. Chris Brown
Following his arrest for assaulting Rihanna in 2009, singer Chris Brown lost deals with brands like Wrigley’s Gum and the “Got Milk?” campaign. His image suffered greatly as a result.
5. Michael Phelps
Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps was photographed using a bong in 2009, leading Kellogg’s to end their endorsement deal with him. The incident caused quite a stir in the media.
6. Jared Fogle
Jared Fogle, the face of Subway, was arrested on charges of child pornography and sex with minors in 2015. Subway immediately cut all ties with him following the scandal.
7. Roseanne Barr
In 2018, Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet led to ABC canceling her show, and she lost deals with companies like Hulu and Viacom. Her controversial comments had serious consequences.
8. Kanye West
Kanye West faced backlash in 2018 after making controversial statements about slavery and supporting Donald Trump. Brands like Adidas and GAP reconsidered their relationships with him.
9. Kevin Spacey
After multiple allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced in 2017, Kevin Spacey was dropped by Netflix and his talent agency. His career took a significant downturn.
10. Vanessa Hudgens
Vanessa Hudgens faced a scandal in 2007 when private photos of her were leaked online. Disney stood by her, but other potential deals were affected by the incident.
11. Logan Paul
YouTuber Logan Paul faced severe backlash in 2018 after posting a video showing a dead body in Japan’s Aokigahara forest. Brands like YouTube Red and Google Preferred dropped him.
12. Kathy Griffin
Comedian Kathy Griffin lost endorsements and a spot on CNN’s New Year’s Eve broadcast after posing with a fake severed head of Donald Trump in 2017. The photo sparked widespread outrage.
13. John Galliano
Fashion designer John Galliano was fired from Dior in 2011 after making anti-Semitic remarks. His comments led to a significant loss in his professional standing.
14. Gilbert Arenas
NBA player Gilbert Arenas was suspended and lost his Adidas deal in 2010 after bringing guns into the Washington Wizards’ locker room. The incident was a major scandal in sports.
15. Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson faced backlash and lost deals after making anti-Semitic remarks during a DUI arrest in 2006. His actions had long-lasting effects on his career.
16. Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen’s erratic behavior and public meltdowns in 2011 led to him being dropped from “Two and a Half Men” and losing endorsement deals. His career took a major hit.
