Top 10 Good Boys Gone Bad

Top 10 Good Boys Gone Bad

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These are the once-nice guys that've turned into rebels with - or without - a cause. Join MsMojo as we count down our picks for the Top 10 Good Boys Gone Bad. For this list, we’re focusing on a group of celebrity men who once enjoyed the perks of public approval before deciding they wanted to change their images around... We’re not just talking about the characters they might play, but more so about their once being known for their good boy natures in real life and now... not so much.

He’s the younger brother of a Backstreet Boy and dropped his debut album at only 10 years of age, but after releasing a trilogy of studio albums in the 2000s, Aaron Carter effectively disappeared from the music scene. Sure, he made headlines for sparking a feud between Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan and later became a fixture of reality TV, but the once charming little kid slowly transformed into the 20s-something troublemaker that daddy warns you about. In 2008, A.C. was busted with sweet ol’ Mary Jane, and by 2013, he was deep in debt and had to settle millions of dollars in back taxes.

Back in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, this talented heartthrob was just your average pretty boy actor that melted the hearts of women. But with each passing year, it seems more apparent that James Franco could not give an F about standard Hollywood conventions, as he essentially does whatever the heck he wants and doesn’t seem to care what anyone thinks. And hey, some women love that – a lot - as James has that rare kind of charisma that makes all his tomfoolery and shenanigans even more interesting. Ladies love them some James Franco, and he loves them right back.

If James Franco has a perpetual license to chill, this late actor had a temporary license to ill across the landscape of late ‘80s cinema. Some of you know Corey Haim from such films as “License to Drive” and “The Lost Boys,” and perhaps some of the younger Ms. Mojoholics don’t even know what we’re talking about right now, but this man’s descent into drug addiction serves as a reminder of how enormous success at a young age can drastically affect one’s life - just ask his good friend and fellow actor Corey Feldman.

#7: Mel Gibson

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For many, just the sound of this man’s name reminds them of his more publicized trials and tribulations in recent years, but don’t forget that Mel Gibson once stole our hearts in "Forever Young" and "What Women Want." By that time, Mel was reportedly already a 10-year veteran of alcoholic benders, yet he was still a relatively safe and bankable star, at least until his 1984 car accident under the influence of booze. But even though Gibson might have been able to hide most of his bad boy behavior throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, it obviously got the best of him on that fateful Malibu night in 2006, and pretty much every year since then.

If you grew up in the ‘80s or have seen just one episode of the sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes,” then you know that the late Gary Coleman was THE MAN. At only 4 feet, 8 inches, he became a gigantic figure of the television industry and not just because of his likeability. Coleman had a natural gift for entertainment, but as his fame increased and kidney problems progressed, his perceived role of a pop culture prop became too much to bear, especially considering the plight of co-stars Dana Plato and Todd Bridges. He was a dealt a rough hand, but we’ll always remember him as one of the most agreeable stars to grace the small screen.

There’s simply not enough time to fully detail the reality TV journey of this “Partridge Family” star, but for the sake of our list, just look at Danny Bonaduce then and now; once a cute little redheaded bass guitarist and now a tough-guy in a tank top. All joking aside, Danny comes from a Hollywood family, as his Dad worked on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” - so when one grows up in the biz, one must also experience the inevitable derailment that so often destroys fragile personalities. And when it comes to personalities, Danny seems to be in full control of his surroundings… even it happens to be the slammer, which he’s certainly familiar with.

Every four years, we all come together and cheer for our respective country’s most talented athletes. But let’s be real, we associate the name Michael Phelps with one thing and one thing only: gold medals. Ok, when you take home 22 medals over the course of three Olympics, you’re bound to have more pop culture exposure than the average Olympian, but even more so when you’re smokin’ doobies and driving around under the influence of booze. Believe it or not, Michael Phelps isn’t some American Olympic robot that shows up every four years to embarrass international competitors, he’s a genuine good boy gone bad: a classic example of someone in tune with their craft yet still a flawed human being.

Here’s a child star that’s still a relatively young man, but given the ups and down of his personal life, it somehow feels like he’s been around forever. Sure, maybe Dustin Diamond hasn’t appeared in any noteworthy films or TV shows since his days as Screech on “Saved by the Bell,” but don’t think he’s as fragile as his iconic character - as it was alleged in Diamond’s questionable book that he’s slept with over 2,000 women. While that may not actually be true, he did, in fact, release his own sex tape in 2006. He’s wrestled, he’s hustled around the industry, and by 2015, he was sentenced to four months in the clink for stabbing a man at a Wisconsin bar, thus allowing him to forever say “I WILL cut you.” Seriously, Screech. Get it together.

Well, here’s the curious case of a former child star who has grown into some type of self-aware performance artist - or whatever he’s got going on these days. It’s always troubling for young actors to grow up in front of the camera, however Shia has literally grown up during a unique time in history – the digital age – a time when everybody’s trying to one up each other with bizarre, staged acts all in the name of creativity. Of course, plagiarism is always a no-no, and Mr. LaBeouf felt the wrath of social media in 2013 after yet another poor demonstration of decision-making. In essence, each year brings a new Shia fiasco, which highlights the idea that he’s either trying too hard or just needs a big ol’ hug, because some of this stuff you just can’t make up. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. • Edward Furlong • Jeremy Jackson • Leif Garrett • Jake Lloyd • Hugh Grant

#1: Justin Bieber

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There’s really no other individual that could top this list, right? He’s the quintessential example of how YouTube can make someone a star, and truth be told, Justin Bieber has managed to build himself quite the career. But at what point did he evolve from the kid with the adorable hair into someone that's much closer to an adult brat. Well, any adolescent kid will at some time rebel against something, and in the case of Beebs, he’s made plenty of wise decisions in the public eye and also some rather stupid ones. To top it off, however, Justin Bieber can’t quite seem to figure out if he’s supposed to be himself or the clichéd “good boy gone bad.” And we’re telling you, Biebs, just be yourself. Do you agree with our list? Who is your favorite good boy gone bad? For more mind-blowing Top 10s published daily, be sure to subscribe to MsMojo.