Why Do Celebs Get So Crazy?
The erratic behavior of Britney and other stars may stem from bad handlers.
Dec. 12, 2007 — -- "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" won Jack Nicholson an Oscar and for good reason — he acted the part of a crazy person with frightening precision. But not nearly as crazy as the day a road-enraged Nicholson pulled out a golf club to attack a fellow motorist.
Barbara Streisand played the part of a woman who needed to be institutionalized in "Nuts," and after working with her on a photo shoot several years ago, I think she stayed in character for far too many years.
The poor, but very rich, Anna Nicole Smith (may she rest in peace) could be easily described in one word — cuckoo. In a photo shoot several years ago the desperate, needy-for-attention model insisted on playing Marilyn Monroe's greatest musical hits (a limited selection) all day long. She proceeded to act each song out. Wow — talk about a long and tiresome day.
And now we have the constant erratic behavior of a new generation: Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and Paris Hilton. We even have their old, male counterpart O.J. Simpson to read about every week in our favorite trash-talking tabloids.
Let's face it, the prison system in Los Angeles is going to have to install revolving doors for its celebrity clientele who just can't keep from coming back to do more time. Just last week, "24" star Kiefer Sutherland was sentenced to 48 days behind bars.
"Prison Break" actor Lane Garrison recently pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter. TV stars like Brandy and Rebecca Gayheart may have to endure their own sentences after getting involved in serious car crashes that resulted in the deaths of innocent victims.
Rappers are getting in trouble. Take female hip-hop sensation Eve, who was sporting the hot and fashionable ankle bracelet to Fashion Week in New York. Atlanta rapper T.I. has been charged with unlawful gun possession.
Unconscious, crazy behavior isn't only limited to these pop culture idols. Lately, the sports world has also had its share of the hall of shame fame. Remember Chris Benoit, the pro wrestler who wigged out after being a steroid addict and murdered his family? Who hasn't heard about Michael Vick and his doggone dilemma? Rae Carruth is still serving time for the execution of his unborn baby's mamma. Not to mention the ex-N.J. Nets player Jayson Williams who is awaiting retrial for the 2002 shooting and killing of a limo driver.
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