Lawsuits that Hit the Headlines: 10 Most Talked About Legal Tussles Involving Celebs

Sep 14, 2023

By: Sagarika C

1. Meghan Markle

The glitzy world of celebrities often comes with its fair share of controversies, and legal battles are no exception. From copyright disputes to defamation claims, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry have found themselves embroiled in high-...

2. Ed Sheeran

In 2019, Meghan Markle embarked on a legal battle against Associated Newspapers over alleged copyright infringement, invasion of privacy, and breach of data protection laws. This legal showdown revolved around the publication of a deeply personal letter exchan...

3. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop

Ed Sheeran found himself in a legal tangle when musician Sami Chokri accused him of copyright infringement in his chart-topping track, "Shape of You." The legal battle culminated in a verdict favoring Sheeran since actual plagiarism beyond mere coinc...

4. Scarlett Johansson

In 2018, Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop ended up in a legal muddle due to misleading health claims surrounding Vaginal Yoni Eggs. This controversy compelled Paltrow to resolve the matter by paying a substantial $145,000 settlement and reimbursing ...

5. Johnny Depp

Scarlett Johansson, the acclaimed American actress with a net worth of $165 million, took legal action against Disney when they chose to release "Black Widow" in theaters and on Disney+ simultaneously. Her lawsuit claimed that this move violated her ...

6. Britney Spears

Renowned American actor and producer, Johnny Depp, embarked on a legal battle against The Sun newspaper, accusing them of branding him a "Wife Beater." However, the outcome saw Depp on the losing end of the courtroom drama despite his significant net...

7. Kelly Clarkson

After a grueling 13-year legal battle, the protracted conservatorship feud between Britney Spears and her father, Jamie Spears, reached its conclusion in November 2021. It saw Britney triumphantly reclaim authority over her life, financial matters, and persona...

8. Kendall Jenner

Kelly Clarkson refused to back down against a $1.4 million lawsuit from her former management company, Starstruck Management, and hit back with a counter-suit, alleging an attempt to defraud her. Central to her defense was the assertion that there was no legal...

9. Kate Middleton

Back in 2017, Kendall Jenner faced a legal challenge when she was slapped with a $90,000 lawsuit for her involvement in promoting the dubious Fyre Festival through her social media platforms. The lawsuit contended that her promotional efforts were deceptive, a...

10. Kesha

In 2012, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, pursued legal action against Closer Magazine after they published invasive photographs of her sunbathing at a secluded villa. The court ruled in her favor, ordering the magazine to pay $119,000 in damages as w...