Hugh Grant's Past Scandal: A Rom-Com Star's Legal Brush
Scandalous Secrets of a Rom-Com Heartthrob: Hugh Grant's 1995 Bust Exposed
Hugh Grant, the charming actor known for his iconic roles in classic romantic comedies like Notting Hill and Four Weddings and a Funeral, has been keeping a dirty secret hidden beneath his polished public image. A shocking resurfaced news article from The Scholarly Note (June 28, 1995) reveals a sordid scandal that left fans stunned: the actor's arrest for having sex with a prostitute in his car on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles.
The bombshell was dropped by a Reddit user who shared a screenshot of the front page of The Sun newspaper from June 28, 1995, with the attention-grabbing headline "HUGH AND HIS HOOKER." As Grant was riding high on the success of Four Weddings and a Funeral, which catapulted him to stardom, he got caught in a compromising position with Divine Brown, whose real name is Estella Marie Thompson. The encounter allegedly took place after Grant met Brown on the Sunset Strip and paid her $60 for oral sex.
The High Price of Infidelity
Grant's actions came back to haunt him when he was arrested for "lewd conduct" in a public place. He faced up to six months in jail, but instead, he received a lenient sentence: a $1,000 fine (approximately $2,300 today) and an AIDs education program. This was the same year that Grant's long-term girlfriend, Elizabeth Hurley, stood by him through thick and thin.
However, it seems some fans are still reeling from the news 30 years later. "He was dating Elizabeth Hurley... some people are never satisfied with what they have," a fan commented on Reddit. Another user expressed outrage: "How could you do that to Elizabeth Hurley?" accompanied by a sad face emoji.
The Disproportionate Sentence
But amidst the public's disgust and fascination with Grant's infidelity, another issue has sparked debate among Redditors: the disproportionate sentencing of Brown versus Grant. While Grant paid his fine and attended an AIDs education program, Brown was sentenced to 180 days in prison for violating her parole due to previous prostitution charges.
"This is whyyyyy we need [decriminalization]. Complete insanity that she spent six months in jail," a user exclaimed on Reddit. "The double standard in that sentencing is insane," another commented. "I shouldn't be surprised I guess at how unfairly she was treated."
A Glimpse into the Past
Grant's publicist released a statement after his arrest, claiming that he had acted impulsively and hurt those closest to him. "Last night I did something completely insane," Grant said. "I have hurt people I love and embarrassed people I work with. For both things, I am more sorry than I can ever possibly say." It's clear that the scandal left a lasting impact on his personal life.
Now, as fans continue to process this bombshell revelation, one thing is certain: Hugh Grant will never be seen in the same light again. The romantic comedy heartthrob has been exposed for his moment of weakness, and it's left us wondering how many more secrets he may have kept hidden beneath the surface.
