Mackenzie Phillips
publication date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 (part of Fall 2012)
category: 
Television
clue: This daughter with a famous papa tried to stay off drugs one day at a time, but they ultimately cost her a plum role in a sitcom.
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, and Steve Dunn
trivia: This was the 2500th celebrity goo.
Pride Goeth Before a Fall: The bigger they are, the harder they fall. These ten celebrities were once on top of the world, enjoying widespread success and popular acclaim. Then a scandal erupted that ended their high-flying careers, some quickly and others painfully slowly.Similar Goos
Anthony Weiner
A man whose own name is a sexual euphemism had to expect a press firestorm after he sexted another woman on the Twitter account he used to interact with his New York constituents. Go »
Kevin Clash
This puppeteer is no longer a part of Elmo's world after resigning amid allegations that he had sex with minors. Go »
James Frey
When he was caught lying to Oprah, his career was shattered into a million little pieces. Go »
Jerry Lee Lewis
The singer of "Great Balls of Fire" and "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" never recaptured his early success after marrying his adolescent cousin. Go »
Marion Jones
She won a five medals around the world in Sydney, but had to give them all back when controversy erupted here at home. Go »
