Movie stars and famous athletes are everywhere. Not only do we depend on them for entertainment, but we subconsciously depend on them to tell us what kind of gum to chew, what to eat and drink, what kind of razor to use, and even where to rent a car.

Many celebrities are able to fund their lavish lifestyle thanks, in large part, to paid endorsement contracts. All kinds of businesses recruit the help of famous names and faces to sell their product or service. However, many a celebrity has learned the hard way that their fame does not make the invincible. When they break a law, or even just do something a company deems unacceptable, celebrities are vulnerable to losing their spokesperson status and a portion of their income.

Here are several examples of where bad decisions or poor judgement cost celebrities their endorsement contracts.

Tiger Woods and Gatorade, AT&T, and Accenture

There are few people who don’t remember Tiger Woods’ recent problems. The golf super star’s affairs were made public earlier this year by media everywhere, and hard-core fans and even people who didn’t know a thing about golf, were shocked to find out Woods’ wholesome, role-model image wasn’t all it was thought to be. Although Woods apologized, he lost endorsement deals (or was not given the opportunity to resign them) with Gatorade and AT&T, and Accenture had to scrap an entire campaign based around Woods.

Procter & Gamble’s Gillette, Tag Heuer, and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton didn’t completely drop Tiger, but they did shift the focus of their campaigns away from him. Nike and Electronic Arts Inc. continued to include Woods in their campaigns. It is estimated that Woods lost about $12 billion after his affairs hit the news.

Kobe Bryant and Nutella and McDonalds

When Kobe Bryant got in trouble with the law, he damaged not just his image, but two major endorsement deals. In 2003, Nutella, made by Ferrero, let the basketball hero’s contract expire when a hotel maid in Colorado accused Bryant of sexual assault. Then, in 2004, Bryant’s contract with McDonald’s was not renewed. Although Bryant made a public apology and settled the assault case out of court, he lost endorsement agreements with two major businesses.

Madonna and Pepsi

In 1989 Madonna came out with her infamous music video for “Like a Prayer” that offended many with its controversial religious imagery, including burning crosses, and lost her chance to advertise for Pepsi. The popular soda company cancelled its television commercials featuring Madonna after viewers were confusing the spot with the music video and were upset with Pepsi’s apparent approval of its contents. In fact, The American Family Association started a boycott of Pepsi products, but later ended it.

Michael Phelps and Kelloggs

U.S. Olympian and hero to many in the swimming world, Michael Phelps had an excellent reputation. Fans were glued to their television sets as they watched him swim laps up and down pools and win 14 Olympic gold medals, more than any other Olympian. However, America’s love affair with Phelps cooled down when pictures of the athlete smoking a marijuana pipe hit the press. Kellogg’s had an endorsement deal with the star, but decided not to extend it, most likely due to Phelp’s drug issues.

After the incident, Phelps was not given financial support from USA Swimming, or allowed to compete, for three months due, not to a violation of rules, but because the organization didn’t believe Phelps was fit to be a role model. However, Speedo, Omega, and Visa all continued their relationship with Phelps.

O.J. Simpson and Hertz

Most people remember the O.J. Simpson trial, full of car chases and gloves. The well-known football player and broadcaster was almost equally as well known for the Hertz commercials he stared in, beginning in the 70’s. When Simpson was accused of domestic abuse, Hertz ended their contract with him in 1992.

Two years later, Simpson was tried for murdering his wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The trial was drawn out and the country was fascinated by the details of the case and the often controversial developments. Hertz was probably grateful it no longer had a contract with Simpson when he was tried for double murder.

Kate Moss and Chanel, Burberry, and H&M

Kate Moss, the extremely well-known English beauty, is a successful model who has been featured on more than 300 magazine covers. Making millions every year, Moss has been in lots of advertising campaigns and is known for her relationships with other famous people. However, even money and connections can’t save a celebrity caught snorting cocaine.

In 2005, the Daily Mirror printed pictures of Moss using the drug with her former boyfriend. When the story came out, Chanel decided not to renew its endorsement contract with the model after it was scheduled to end a month later and Burberry cancelled a planned ad campaign that featured Moss. H&M originally stood by Moss when she apologized to its marketing chief, but later ended the relationship over fears the fall out would harm their image as a company that supports drug prevention and who works with the Mentor Foundation.

Martina Hingis and Tacchini

When tennis player Martina Hingis sued Tacchini in 2001 (an Italian shoe and tennis gear business) she came out on the bottom both when the case was dismissed and she lost her endorsement deal with the company. The extremely accomplished Swiss athlete wore Tacchini shoes for four years as the company’s main celebrity endorser, then filed a lawsuit against the same company, claiming the shoes caused chronic foot problems.

What’s a company to do when it is sued by one of it’s endorsers? Drop the celebrity of course. Tacchini filed for bankruptcy in 2007 and then a year later, the remaining parts of the business where bought by a businessman in Hong Kong.

Michael Vick and Nike, AirTran Airways, Coca-Cola, and Kraft Foods

Animal rights activists and football enthusiasts alike were disappointed in Michael Vick when he was accused of conspiring to run an interstate dog-fighting operation in 2007. The day after the iconic player pleaded not guilty to the charges, Nike stopped selling Vick-centric merchandise (as did Reebok) and suspended his contract without pay. When Vick eventually pleaded guilty Nike ended the endorsement deal. Interestingly enough, after Vick served a 20-month sentence, Nike picked him up as a celebrity endorser again in 2009.

But wasn’t all the football star had to deal with. Also in 2007, Airtran Airways didn’t renew Vick’s endorsement contract when it expired. It’s unclear whether the relationship came to an end over the dog-fighting incident or one of Vick’s other questionable situations like when he made obscene gestures to fans or when airport security found suspicious material in a water bottle.

After Vick’s scrape with the law, Coca-Cola also chose not to renew their contract with the athlete but stated the decision to end the PowerAde campaign featuring Vick was made a few years before the incident occurred. Kraft Foods also didn’t renew their endorsement contract with Vick, for unknown reasons.

Chris Brown and Doublemint

If you were to ask Brown “Got Endorsements?” The answer would be no.  In 2009, the singing sensation Chris Brown was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend and fellow singer Rihanna. This prompted the Milk Processor Education Program to discontinue their Chris Brown “Got Milk?” ads and a radio station in Cleveland stopped playing his tunes. While Wrigley did say Brown deserved due process in the proceedings, they stopped running their Doubleming ads featuring the R&B artist.

The worlds of business and advertising are full of exciting situations including celebrity endorsements. My Colleges and Careers is an excellent source of information on careers in the industry, what they entail, and how to get started.

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A woman wants to win Kanye West Tickets, so this radio show is offering them out if she does something outrageous. So they want her to call her husband of 11 years to tell him that their nine year old son isn’t his. But if she wants the tickets, she has to get him to say “I Still Love you.”. All goes on track until the prank GOES HORRIBLY WRONG. Want to skip to the bad part? go to 7:35 and see for yourself.

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A woman wants to win Kanye West Tickets, so this radio show is offering them out if she does something outrageous. So they want her to call her husband of 11 years to tell him that their nine year old son isn’t his. But if she wants the tickets, she has to get him to say “I Still Love you.”. All goes on track until the prank GOES HORRIBLY WRONG. Want to skip to the bad part? go to 7:35 and see for yourself.

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* Adam “Pacman” Jones: Pacman of Tennessee was suspended for the 2007 NFL season and Chris Henry of Cincinnati for eight games recently. Police in Las Vegas recommended felony and misdemeanor charges against Jones after a fight and shooting at a strip club paralyzed one man.

* Chris Henry: Henry was arrested four times in a 14-month span, resulting in two benchings by coach Marvin Lewis and a two-game league suspension. He was one of nine Bengals arrested in nine months.

* John Amaechi: While numerous gay communities across the world are applauding the courage and effort that former NBA player, Amaechi displayed by coming out, rumor has it that he didn’t do it to make the type of statement delicately portrayed by the media. With a new book conveniently coming out, rumor has it that Amaechi needed a new way to bring in the money, and spilling the beans certainly got him the attention. It worked- he has now received a commercial endorsement of his own – the best publicity you could ask for.

* Ron Artest: Just as the NBA’s Artest has undergone bouts with the law, so have his dogs (but not by choice). Rumor has it that Artest starves his pooches when a Great Dane was rescued from his property after neighbors noted its poor condition. Records show that four of his dogs have spent more than 77 nights at the local pound.

* James Posey: Miami Heat’s Posey was arrested for DUI. When police pulled over the Heat player, they noticed that Posey had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, smelled of alcohol and was unsteady on his feet and swayed while standing.

* Joey Porter: Porter’s pitbull and mastiff broke free from his property and recently mauled his neighbor’s miniature pony. As for himself, he is accused of punching Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman, Levi Jones, when a casino Blackjack game got a little too heated.

* Tom Brady: While it may have seemed that Bridget Moynahan was the one for him, a couple months after their breakup, the attractive actress announced that she was indeed carrying Brady’s child. To make matters worse, he had already rebounded with supermodel, Gisele Bunchen.

* Lee Miller: Aberdeen UK soccer star Lee Miller dropped his shorts and mooned the Dundee United fans in frustration during a recent matchup!

* Kobe Bryant: Bryant has tried everything to clean up his image and let the past be the past. But recently, things have taken a turn for the worst. He’s been reprimanded for numerous fragrant fouls, which are having ESPN analysts scouring through his old tapes looking for flashes of this newly emerged bully mentality. Is he doing this on purpose to make a statement, or just playing a regular, intense game of hoops?

* David Beckham: Beckham and his Spice Girl wife, Posh, appear tired of the overseas scene and have made plans to join the LA Galaxy, but rumors are circulating behind the real reason for the move. Gossipers are led to believe that the recent reality show has something to do with the deal. Also, rumors exist that plagued with injury, Beckham truly longs for a new career in Hollywood instead of kicking the ball around.

* Jason Kidd: Despite a history of anger management classes and numerous calls to the police, rumor has it that Kidd’s wife has upgraded herself to the level of a stalker, using their children to get what she wants, while he claims he hasn’t laid a hand on her or cheated.

* Evander Holyfield: For once, we get a chance to see boxer gossip that doesn’t deal with Mike Tyson. As the witch hunt continues for superstar athletes who have a sordid past dotted with drug use (namely banned substances and steroids), recent news has arisen linking Evander Holyfield to a highly publicized Internet steroid case. Rumor has it that if convicted, he stands to lose his credibility in the KO corner.

* Gerald Sensabaugh: The Jacksonville Jaguars safety is in trouble with the law after being arrested for speeding his 2006 BMW throughout the roads of Tennessee while carrying a firearm without a permit.

* Michael Jordan: Jordan was recently fined $15,000 for making comments regarding Texas NCAA star, Kevin Durant. Just how far will Michael go to entice the coveted star to swing his way despite the rule that no one is allowed to speak to an underclassmen yet to declare for the draft. Can’t be any worse than Danny Ainge’s effort.

* Allen Iverson: Just when things were looking up for NBA bad-boy Iverson after he was granted a trade from the 76ers, his long-term marriage to his high school sweetheart has recently turned quite sour. Rumor has it that she has filed for divorce and is receiving counseling from a very influential source, who has made it her personal business to guide the young soon-to-be divorcee. None other than Miss Juanita Jordan (who filed divorce papers in 2006 from Michael Jordan) has made it her quest to show Iverson’s soon-to-be ex how to milk him for all he’s worth.

* Jerramy Stevens: With bloodshot eyes, the Seattle Seahawks tight end was stopped while driving through downtown Scottsdale because he appeared to be under the influence. He also had marijuana in his possession at the time of the arrest.

Once again, all parties are innocent until proven guilty, as the next batch of sports star tidbits of news unravels. To read about and explore some of the blunders of the world’s most talked-about superstars on the court, field, or beyond is one of the most enticing guilty pleasures for fans. Pro athletes never dissapoint the gossiper in all of us. One thing is for sure; there will always be a never-ending supply of headlines to dive into.

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