Alcohol and crowds seem to be a potent recipe for violence. Countless incidents break out in bars worldwide, fueled by overindulgence and overexcitement. Perhaps it's not surprising that popular actors, actresses, and musicians have been caught in famous bar fights. Some incidents involved celebrities fighting each other, while other brawls involved locals. Many celebrity fist fights stemmed from drinking too much and partying too hard.
The most famous – or infamous – celebrity caught in a bar fight is likely Lindsay Lohan. In 2013, the starlet was arrested after being caught in an altercation in New York City. The charges were eventually dropped after a witness refused to cooperate with police. Paris Hilton got into a fight with Shanna Moakler in 2006, sparked by Moakler's anger at the heiress for hooking up with her ex-husband, Travis Barker. Both women filed police reports, but further details weren't revealed.
Several famous men have also been in bar fights. While on location filming Domestic Disturbance in 2001, Steve Buscemi was actually stabbed in a bar fight with locals. The incident concluded with his co-star Vince Vaughn being arrested. Johnny Knoxville also has the dubious honor of having been stabbed in a bar fight – and like a true Jackass star, he ordered another drink before leaving for the hospital.
What other celebrities have been in barroom brawls? Some of the stars on this list may surprise you.
Celebrities Who Have Been in Bar Fights,
Axl Rose
In 2006, Axl Rose got into a slapping match with designer Tommy Hilfiger over a moved drink while the two were hanging out at The Plumm in New York.
Chris Brown
In 2012, singer Chris Brown got into a fight with Drake's entourage inside a New York City nightclub. Bottles and punches were thrown and Brown was left with a bloody gash on his chin.
Ed Westwick
In 2009, rumors flew that Ed Westwick went head to head with fellow actor Toby Hemingway at a Hollywood bar. Westwick's Gossip Girl co-star, Chace Crawford, reportedly had to pull the two men apart.
Kiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland was known to get into some trouble when he was drinking. He reportedly head-butted fashion designer Jack McCollough at an after-party, believing that McCollough had pushed over Brooke Shields.
Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian had a drink thrown at her at Juliet's Supper Club in New York City in 2010. The culprit was a girl who was upset that her boyfriend was taking pictures with the reality star. Scott Disick stood up for Kim, but he got so enraged that he was thrown out of the bar.
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan was arrested in 2013 after being involved in a New York City bar fight. The charge was eventually dropped after a witness refused to cooperate with police.
Paris Hilton
Tensions ran high between Paris Hilton and actress Shanna Moakler in 2006, after pictures were released showing Hilton kissing Moakler's estranged husband Travis Barker. The two got into a fight at a Los Angeles club, and both women filed police reports.
Shia LaBeouf
In 2014, Shia LaBeouf head-butted a stranger in a London bar after the actor overheard the man disrespecting his girlfriend's mother. This wasn't LaBeouf's first bar fight, but it might be his most memorable.
Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi was stabbed in a bar fight during production on the film Domestic Disturbance in 2001. Fortunately, none of his wounds were serious.
Vince Vaughn
While on location filming Domestic Disturbance in 2001, Vince Vaughn got into a bar fight with some local men in North Carolina. His co-star Steve Buscemi and screenwriter Scott Rosenberg were also involved in the brawl.