13) Charlie Chaplin’s Paternity Suit (1943)
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In 1943, Charlie Chaplin was embroiled in a sensational paternity suit filed by actress Joan Barry, who claimed he fathered her child. Despite blood tests proving otherwise, Chaplin was ordered to pay child support under California law at the time. The case made headlines due to Chaplin’s high-profile status and his tumultuous personal life. The negative publicity led to increased scrutiny and even government investigations into his political beliefs. Although Chaplin later relocated to Switzerland, this scandal remains a big moment in his legacy and highlighted how celebrity lives could be dissected in the public eye.
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