By Jasmine Browley
We have all had those moments where a deep breath, a prayer to your maker, and a step back prevents a bout of anger from turning into one really detrimental situation. Well, these individuals took none of the aforementioned steps, and let their anger get the best of them. Word of advice: Do the exact opposite of everything mentioned below, and save yourself a world of trouble.
Tina Campbell (of Mary Mary) and Teddy Campbell: Who saw this coming? I surely didn’t. One-half of the hit gospel duo Mary Mary told Ebony that once she learned of her husband Teddy Campbell’s infidelity, she tried to stab him several times–and contemplated reconfiguring the terms of her will in case one of them died. Whew! Since then, the two have reconciled, and had added a fifth child to their large family. Her newest season of the hit WeTV reality show “Mary Mary” is set debut in the coming weeks.
Naomi Campbell Vs. Ana Scolavino: Naomi Campbell has certainly earned her reputation of being a super bitch model over the years, with her fierce demeanor and devil may care attitude. Nothing made this more evident than when claims from her former maid, Ana Scolavino, revealed that in a fit of rage, Naomi hit the her in the head with her cell phone. Ms. Campbell pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge and was sentenced to probation and community service. Since then, the model has continued to make waves in the media with her hit reality show, “The Face,” and her blatantly inappropriate relationship with a married billionaire whom she supposedly, just recently split with.
Britney Spears Vs. an SUV: It seems like it’s been a lifetime since Britney Spears’ existential crisis–a.k.a. her head shaving-paps attack. Back in 2007, Britney seemed like she had had enough of the world that made her a teenage millionaire. After a bevy of bizarre behavior, she finally reached her boiling point when she took an umbrella, and attacked a photog’s SUV with it. After unsuccessfully trying to destroy the vehicle, she then turned her violent tantrum onto the photographer himself. That, again was unsuccessful. Eventually she was taken away by some friends. Of course, years later, the “Scream and Shout” singer is on top of the world again, and plans to embark on another tour.
Keke Wyatt and Ex-Husband Rahmat Morton: The R&B diva was indicted in 2002 on charges of assault and battery for stabbing her then-husband and manager Rahmat Morton with a steak knife. She has since moved on with her life–remarried and letting her life unfold in front of TVOne’s cameras on the hit reality show “R&B Divas:Atlanta.”
Lionel Richie and Brenda Richie: The singer who made the phrase “hello, is it me you’re looking for” famous was found alright–by his ex wife, Brenda Richie in the apartment of 22-year-old (lord have mercy) Diane Alexander back in 1988. Allegedly, the former Mrs. Richie broke into the apartment in the wee hours of the morning, found the lovebirds together, kicked Lionel in the stomach and then went H.A.M. sandwich on the mistress, leaving her with multiple bruises. The married couple have since been divorced, and are reportedly now the “best of friends.”
Jennifer Freeman and Earl Watson: Former “My Wife and Kids” actress Jennifer Freeman decided to allegedly take a bite out of her former husband, Earl Watson, according to TMZ back in 2010. The couple had a disagreement over a text received by Ms. Freeman, things quickly escalated to a violent scuffle, whereby Jennifer bit Earl on the wrist and chest so hard, that it drew blood. Immediately afterwards, the NBA player filed for a divorce, quickly recanted, but decided to go through with it a few months later. They have one daughter together.
Gabriel Aubry Vs. Olivier Martinez: Last year, according to reports model and father of Halle Berry’s child visited the actress’s home to drop his daughter Nahla off, and somehow ended up in fisticuffs with her current fiance, fellow actor and former boxer Olivier Martinez. And let’s just say, Mr. Aubry should leave the boxing to Money Mayweather. Afterwards, the charges were made and settled, and Halle and Olivier had time to make a baby. All’s well that ends well.
Sean Penn and Madonna: The ever-evolving singer and the outstandingly talented actor were married from 1985 to 1989–admittedly, the most volatile years of their lives. With reports of infidelity swirling, Penn would often antagonize Madonna, and have violent fits of rage. After reports that the actor left Madonna bruised, bound, and gagged in her home for two hours after an intense argument, the entertainer was finally able to escape, call the authorities, and immediately file for divorce. The two icons have gone on to see tremendous success both privately and publicly.
