When Stars Go Crazy

Is it truly possible for stars to save their careers after making big image no-no's? Some stars like to think so. This way of thinking is not without merit. It seems that America is more acceptable of certain stars and their eccentric behaviors than others.

It was impossible to go anywhere without reading something about America's sweetheart, Charlie Sheen, for awhile. After being fired from "Two and a Half Men" for being the guy we all knew he was, Charlie Sheen decided to go on public tirades against the show's producers, NBC, and even his cast mates. All this bad blood in open public view can mean terrible things for a star's career, but not for this star.

Public outcry in support of Sheen has been heavy. You can find everything from 'I Support Charlie' t-shirts and buttons to a Charlie Sheen Support Group on Facebook. Sheen even launched his Violent Torpedo of Truth Tour, which has sold out shows across the country. The reasoning behind this acceptance of Charlie Sheen's party boy ways is simple. America simply loves that Charlie Sheen.

Nobody wants to see Charlie Sheen clean up and play nice. Even as a rising, young star, Charlie Sheen has always been a bad boy. America does not accept all party stars equally, though. Lindsay Lohan has become the spokes person for star excess in recent years. She has been in the news for everything from whiny tantrums on set to drugs and partying.

Unlike Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Lohan and America do not seem to have the same love affair. You cannot find the same support across the internet for Lindsay. There is more of a cry for her to seek help, than there is in support of her wild antics.

Even though America loves their bad stars, they really love their sweet little stars. Back when she was an up and coming young actress, Lindsay Lohan had America eating out of her hands. The public is far less forgiving of a star when they turn on them, like Lindsay did. That sense of betrayal is a hard obstacle to overcome, no matter how hard a star may try.

Mel Gibson may find this out the hard way. After making headlines for a number of offensive remarks and actions, Gibson is now traveling to Guatemala to help out a children's' charity that he did work for while finishing up some court ordered community work. This comes as his newest movie, "The Beaver", is set to come out in theaters.

Whatever the outcome with Mel Gibson's career, let the follies of these stars be lessons to the rest of you. America falls in love with you for your public image as well as your talent. Do not betray them or ruin their trust in your image, and they will support you through thick and thin.