For anyone, even famous people, visiting a foreign place may be a fascinating experience. Fame and money, however, are not always accompanied with a cordial reception. Over the years, a number of celebrities have encountered obstacles, and in some cases outright bans, when trying to visit particular nations. These seven celebrities got in trouble with the law for a variety of reasons, including political activism and bad personal behavior, which led to their exclusion from some countries. In this piece, we’ll examine more closely at the most outrageous justifications for why these celebrities were denied entry to various nations.
1. Martha Stewart
It has been alleged that Martha Stewart was refused entrance to the UK in 2014. The UK Home Office reportedly mentioned her conviction as the cause for her rejection.
Stewart apparently had the same problem getting into Canada in 2018. While the official reason for her rejection of admission was not made public, much speculation centered on her prior criminal record.
2. Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton used to be banned from entering Japan. In 2010, Hilton was detained at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. She was held and ultimately denied entry due to her previous drug conviction in the US.
Hilton’s 2007 conviction for cocaine possession appears to have triggered this clause, resulting in her detention.
3. Chris Brown
According to reports, Brown’s 2010 refusal to enter the UK was caused by his 2009 conviction for beating his then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna.
Brown’s visa application for Australia, where he was supposed to perform on tour, was also rejected in 2015. Brown’s visa application was denied because of his history of domestic violence, according to the Australian authorities.
4. Miley Cyrus
According to reports, Miley Cyrus was prohibited from performing in China in 2009 when a picture of her making a slant-eye motion leaked online. The action received harsh criticism for being racially offensive, and the Chinese authorities apparently thought it violated their cultural values.
The Chinese authorities reportedly forbade Miley Cyrus from performing there as a result of the uproar.
5. Katy Perry
According to rumors, Katy Perry was forbidden from appearing at a Chinese music event in 2017. Although the precise cause of the ban was not made public, it was assumed that Perry’s support of Taiwan, which China views as a renegade province, may have played a role. Some interpreted Perry’s previous appearance in Taiwan, when she performed, in a dress adorned with sunflowers as a show of support for the nation.
6. Akon
According to rumors, Katy Perry was forbidden from appearing at a Chinese music event in 2017. Although the precise cause of the ban was not made public, it was assumed that Perry’s support of Taiwan, which China views as a renegade province, may have played a role. Some interpreted Perry’s previous appearance in Taiwan, when she performed, in a dress adorned with sunflowers as a show of support for the nation.
