10. Jussie Smollett
Actor Jussie Smollett became embroiled in a scandal when he was accused of staging a racist and homophobic attack on himself in 2019. Smollett initially claimed he was the victim of a hate crime, but investigations later revealed that he had orchestrated the attack to gain publicity.
The revelation led to criminal charges, public outrage, and a damaged career. Smollett’s actions remain one of the most high-profile celebrity hoaxes in recent memory.