Major Celebrities Who Ruined Their Careers in 2025 (So Far)

2025 has brought a lot of ups and downs for people in the spotlight and some big names have found themselves in tough spots that changed everything for them. From legal troubles to public fights, these situations have shifted how fans and the industry see them and many have lost out on work and support because of what happened.

It’s always surprising when someone at the top takes a fall but this year showed how quickly things can turn around. With social media spreading news fast, these celebrities dealt with backlash that hit their reputations hard and made it tough to bounce back.

Sean “Diddy” Combs

Sean Diddy Combs got arrested in early 2025 on federal charges that included racketeering and sex trafficking. Authorities said he ran a criminal enterprise for years and he pleaded not guilty to all of it.

More people came forward with civil lawsuits accusing him of coercion and abuse over a long time. His business deals fell apart and companies dropped him from partnerships right away.

Blake Lively

Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni claiming he caused her emotional distress during the making of ‘It Ends with Us’. She said he hired a PR team to smear her online and make her look bad.

The fight went public and led to more legal action from both sides with accusations of defamation and interference. Her upcoming projects slowed down and fans started questioning her involvement in the film.

Justin Baldoni

Justin Baldoni faced a countersuit from Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for four hundred million dollars over claims of extortion and harming his work. He directed and starred in ‘It Ends with Us’ where the problems started on set.

Reports came out about tension during filming and how it affected the whole team. His directing career took a hit as studios hesitated to work with him after the drama.

Rachel Zegler

Rachel Zegler starred in the live-action ‘Snow White’ which came out in 2025 and didn’t do well at the box office. She made comments about changing the classic story to fit modern times and that upset a lot of viewers.

Critics pointed out her public statements on politics and the original film as reasons for the low turnout. Her role in other Disney projects got put on hold while the company dealt with the response.

Kanye West

Kanye West kept making antisemitic comments in interviews and on social media throughout 2025. He sold merchandise with offensive designs that led to more boycotts from stores and fans.

Brands like Adidas ended their deals with him years ago but new fallout hit his music releases this year. His tours got canceled in several cities because of protests outside the venues.

JoJo Siwa

JoJo Siwa changed her look a lot in 2025 and talked about her sexual identity in a livestream that went viral. She charged high prices for VIP spots at her concerts which fans said were too expensive.

She appeared on a reality show where she had arguments with other stars that played out on TV. Her music sales dropped and sponsors pulled back from working with her image.

Andrew Tate

Andrew Tate dealt with new assault allegations in 2025 on top of his ongoing legal cases in Romania for trafficking. Courts heard more evidence from people involved and he stayed in custody for part of the year.

His online courses and social media accounts lost followers as platforms restricted his content. Businesses tied to him shut down operations amid the investigations.

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin went to trial in 2025 for the shooting on the set of ‘Rust’ that happened earlier. The case focused on how the gun got loaded and his role as producer.

His family started a reality show during the trial which showed their home life and drew criticism for timing. Acting offers dried up and networks canceled his appearances.

What do you think about these celebrities and how 2025 turned out for them, share your thoughts in the comments.