Stars Who Are in Prison Right Now

Fame doesn’t protect anyone from the law. Several actors and celebrities have landed in prison due to serious crimes, ranging from murder to fraud. Their stories show how quickly a public image can crumble when illegal actions come to light.

From TV stars to reality show figures, these individuals are currently serving time for their offenses. Below is a list of actors and notable figures behind bars, along with details about their crimes and sentences.

Danny Masterson

Danny Masterson, known for playing Steven Hyde on That ’70s Show (1998–2006), was convicted of raping two women in the early 2000s. The crimes took place at his Hollywood home, and the case involved allegations of interference by the Church of Scientology, of which Masterson and his victims were members.

In September 2023, he was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison. He is serving his sentence at North Kern State Prison in California and must register as a sex offender.

R. Kelly

R. Kelly, a singer who appeared in films like Trapped in the Closet (2005–2012), was found guilty of federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges. His crimes involved abusing minors over many years, using his fame to exploit young fans.

In 2022, he received a 30-year sentence for the federal charges, followed by an additional 20 years in 2023 for child exploitation convictions in Chicago. He is currently at the Metropolitan Correction Center in Chicago.

Joe Exotic

Joe Exotic, the star of Netflix’s Tiger King (2020), was convicted for a murder-for-hire plot against animal activist Carole Baskin. He also faced charges for wildlife crimes, including killing tigers and selling exotic animals illegally.

Initially sentenced to 22 years, his sentence was reduced to 21 years. He is serving his time in a federal prison and has publicly pleaded not to die behind bars, citing health issues like prostate cancer.

Ryan Grantham

Ryan Grantham, a former child actor known for roles in Diary of a Wimpy Kid (2010) and Riverdale (2016–2023), killed his mother in 2020. He shot her in their home in Squamish, British Columbia, and recorded a confession, claiming he wanted to spare her from his planned attack on Canada’s Prime Minister.

In 2022, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison with no parole for 14 years. He is currently in a Canadian prison receiving mental health treatment.

Jared Fogle

Jared Fogle, the former Subway spokesperson who appeared in films like Sharknado 3 (2015), was convicted of possessing and distributing child pornography. He also crossed state lines to engage in illegal sexual conduct with minors.

In 2015, he was sentenced to 15 years and 8 months in prison. He is incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution in Englewood, Colorado, with a possible release date in March 2029.

Michael Jace

Michael Jace, best known for playing Officer Julien Lowe on The Shield (2002–2008), shot and killed his wife, April, in 2014. The incident happened in their Los Angeles home in front of their two young sons, motivated by jealousy over her request for a divorce.

In 2016, he was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 40 years to life. He is serving his sentence in a California prison and won’t be eligible for parole until 2056.

Suge Knight

Suge Knight, a music executive who acted in films like Black Dynamite (2009), was sentenced for voluntary manslaughter. In 2015, he ran over two men with his truck, killing one, Terry Carter, during an altercation on the set of Straight Outta Compton (2015).

In 2018, he received a 28-year sentence, doubled under California’s Three Strikes Law due to prior convictions. He is at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, eligible for parole in 2034.

Josh Duggar

Josh Duggar, a reality star from 19 Kids and Counting (2008–2015), was convicted of receiving and possessing child pornography in 2021. Earlier allegations of inappropriate behavior with minors, including his sisters, surfaced in 2015 but didn’t lead to charges due to the statute of limitations.

He was sentenced to over 12 years in prison. He is serving his time at Federal Correctional Institution Seagoville in Texas, with a release date set for 2032.

Ian Fang

Ian Fang Weijie, a Singaporean TV actor known for roles in local dramas, was convicted of sexual crimes in 2022. He faced charges related to inappropriate conduct, including molestation, which led to public outcry in Singapore.

He was sentenced to approximately 40 months in prison. He is currently serving his sentence in a Singaporean facility, with limited public details about his case due to local privacy laws.

Amy Locane

Amy Locane, known for her role in Cry-Baby (1990) and Melrose Place (1992–1999), was convicted of vehicular homicide in 2010. She crashed her car while intoxicated, killing a 60-year-old passenger and injuring the victim’s husband in New Jersey.

Initially sentenced to three years, she was released in 2015 but resentenced to eight years in 2020 after her original sentence was deemed too lenient. She is at Edna Mahan Correctional Facility and eligible for parole in December 2024.

Joe Son

Joe Son, an actor known for playing Random Task in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), was convicted of gang rape and torture from a 1990 incident. DNA evidence linked him to the crime years later, leading to his arrest in 2008.

He received a life sentence with no parole for at least seven years. While in prison, he killed his cellmate in 2011, adding 27 years to his sentence. He remains in a California prison.