James Dean only spent a few years in Hollywood—but his gruesome end and the scandals he left behind have undoubtedly immortalized him.

With only seven film credits to his name, Brandon Lee left an indelible mark on the industry, all without even scratching the surface of his full potential. As the son of an iconic actor and martial artist, Brandon had a difficult time forging his own path through Hollywood in the shadow of his father. In the end, however, he managed to build a legacy making movies he wanted to—until one incident changed everything.

Some couples just can’t resist the pull—no matter how messy things get. Hollywood is full of stars who marched down the aisle twice (or even more) with the same person, convinced the sequel would outshine the original. Spoiler alert: it never did.

Boston’s 1976 debut wasn’t just huge—it was more than huge. Bad pun aside, the album really was a monster hit. But monster hits attract monsters of a different kind—label executives, deadlines, and expectations that don’t leave much room for perfectionism.

Some shows don’t just get watched—they get adopted. The characters become roommates, the lore becomes scripture, and the comment sections become a contact sport. These are the TV series with fan bases so dedicated it’s honestly a little impressive…and a little exhausting.

Hedy Lamarr was often called “the most beautiful woman in the world.” Really, she was so much more than just a pretty face. There was her illustrious Hollywood career and her second act as the mastermind behind the groundbreaking technology that led to the invention of Wi-Fi. With all that, you’d hardly think that she would have the time for such a scandalous personal life—but this brilliant bombshell had a dark side, too.