When the cameras stop rolling, the law doesn’t always play favorites. From stock scandals to high-speed chases, some of Hollywood’s biggest names have traded red carpets for orange jumpsuits. While some sentences were mere hours, others spent years behind bars.
Here is the breakdown of 12 female celebrities who served time.
1. Paris Hilton—3 Days
The Crime: DUI & Probation Violation (2007) The ultimate “it-girl” was sentenced to 45 days in jail after being caught driving on a suspended license while on probation for a DUI. Her entry into the Century Regional Detention Facility was a media circus. She was ultimately released after just 3 days of her actual sentence due to overcrowding and medical reasons, later serving the rest under house arrest.
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2. Khloé Kardashian—3 Hours
The Crime: Probation Violation / DUI (2008) Khloé was sentenced to 30 days in jail for violating her probation following a 2007 DUI arrest. However, due to severe overcrowding in the Los Angeles County jail system, she was released after serving less than 3 hours. The ordeal was famously documented on Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
3. Blac Chyna—12 Hours
The Crime: Public Intoxication & Possession (2016) Model Angela White (Blac Chyna) was arrested at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport after causing a disturbance on a flight. Authorities charged her with public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance. She spent about 12 hours in Travis County Jail before being released on bond.
4. Amanda Bynes—2 Hours
The Crime: DUI (2012) During a turbulent period, Bynes was arrested after her BMW side-swiped a police cruiser in West Hollywood. She refused a breathalyzer test and was booked for driving under the influence. She spent roughly 2 hours in custody before being released on $5,000 bail.
5. Felicity Huffman—14 Days
The Crime: College Admissions Scandal (2019) The Desperate Housewives star was a lead figure in the “Operation Varsity Blues” scandal. She admitted to paying $15,000 to have her daughter’s SAT scores corrected. She served 11 days of a 14-day sentence in a federal prison in Dublin, California.
6. Martha Stewart—5 Months
The Crime: Obstruction of Justice (2004) The lifestyle mogul’s empire was rocked when she was convicted of lying to federal investigators about a stock sale (ImClone Systems). She served 5 months at a minimum-security federal prison in West Virginia, followed by five months of home confinement.
7. Lauryn Hill—3 Months
The Crime: Tax Evasion (2013) The legendary singer failed to file tax returns on over $1.8 million earned between 2005 and 2007. Hill served nearly 3 months at a federal prison in Connecticut, stating that she had gone “underground” to protect herself and her family from a “hostile” industry.
8. Lil’ Kim—1 Year & 1 Day
The Crime: Perjury (2005) The “Queen of Hip-Hop” was convicted of lying to a grand jury to protect friends involved in a 2001 shootout outside a New York radio station. She served 10 months of her year-and-a-day sentence, famously maintaining a professional and composed image throughout the trial.
9. Allison Mack—1 Year & 9 Months
The Crime: Racketeering (NXIVM Cult) (2021) The Smallville actress was a high-ranking member of the NXIVM cult. She pleaded guilty to racketeering and conspiracy for her role in recruiting women into a secret society where they were exploited. She was sentenced to 3 years but released early for good behavior after 21 months.
10. Michelle Rodriguez—48 Hours
The Crime: DUI / Probation Violation (2007) The Fast & Furious star has had several brushes with the law. In 2007, she was sentenced to 180 days in jail for failing to complete community service and violating probation. Like others in LA, she was released after 2 days due to overcrowding.
11. Remy Ma—6 Years
The Crime: Assault & Weapon Possession (2008) The rapper was involved in a shooting outside a New York deli over a dispute involving $3,000. She was sentenced to 8 years and ended up serving 6 years at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility before being released in 2014.
12. Lindsay Lohan—90 Days
The Crime: Probation Violation / Substance Possession (2010) After years of legal battles stemming from a 2007 DUI, a judge sentenced Lohan to 90 days in jail for missing court-ordered alcohol education classes. Because of overcrowding, she served only 14 days before being moved to a mandatory rehab program.
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