Matthew McConaughey and Shakira are the latest celebs to deal with the dark side of Hollywood fame.
The “Fool's Gold” star and the “Hips Don't Lie” singer recently went to court on stalking charges.
The woman claims to be McConaughey's “common-law wife,” while the man claims to be Shakira's husband.
Neither McConaughey nor Shakira know these people.
Matthew McConaughey's alleged stalker removed from event due to restraining order
Matthew McConaughey and Shakira have both been accused of stalking someone who claims to be married to a celebrity. (Getty Images)
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Matthew McConaughey has been sentenced to a five-year restraining order against a woman he allegedly stalked.
The woman claims to be Mr McConaughey's “common-law wife” and co-author of his new book, Just Because. According to a temporary restraining order previously obtained by Fox News Digital, the woman sent McConaughey “promiscuous letters, emails, and frivolous lawsuits designed to seduce her.” [him] I'm going to court.'' I contacted him.
McConaughey's alleged stalker was removed from Barnes & Noble The Grove during the release of “Just Because” in September. (Emma McIntyre)
McConaughey first filed for a temporary restraining order in September after the woman claimed she had traveled to an event to promote his new book. McConaughey said in her petition that she was “concerned” that the woman would cause “physical harm” to her.
When the woman showed up at the event, she was met by authorities and informed of the restraining order against her. She was asked to leave and she was taken away by police, Fox News Digital previously confirmed.
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On January 8, a 56-year-old man showed up outside Shakira's home claiming to be her husband, Fox News Digital confirmed.
Before showing up at Shakira's house, Daniel John Baltier allegedly posted various messages on social media and sent flowers to the Colombian singer.
“She's my wife. I talk to her all the time,” Valtier told the judge during his court appearance.
Shakira's alleged stalker has argued with a Florida judge over the musician's status as Shakira's “wife.” (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV)
Shakira's alleged stalker later fought a court battle with a Florida judge, who increased her bond from $50,000 to $100,000.
“This man is delusional. He says she is his wife, which is not true. That is very worrying to the court,” the judge said.
“There are men making comments in court that make them believe they have a right to be with this person, and that's absolutely not true. I'm not going to put up with that.”
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The “My Sister Sam'' star lost her life at the age of 21 when a 19-year-old boy she had been stalking showed up on her doorstep and shot her. Robert John Bardot was later convicted of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Rebecca Schaefer was shot and killed by a stalker in 1989. (via CBS, Getty Images)
In response to Schaefer's death, California created the nation's first investigative team focused solely on stalking. The state then passed the Driver Privacy Protection Act in 1994, prohibiting the Department of Transportation from releasing private addresses.
Taylor Swift
taylor swift is She encountered numerous stalkers throughout her career. In 2022, a Brooklyn man stalked the singer at her New York City home and “across multiple states,” police said.
The man was arrested on July 2nd and charged with “stalking and trespassing.”
“You're dead,” the man said into the intercom of Swift's Tribeca home on June 12. “You've got her and I need to free her.” It is said that
Taylor Swift is wearing military-grade bandages in case of violence. (Getty Images)
Swift has previously revealed that she carries military-grade bandages with her because of her fear of violence.
“I carry a KwikClot military bandage bandage for gunshots and stab wounds. Websites and tabloids have freely posted every home address I've ever learned online. Home There are a lot of stalkers trying to get in, and you want to start preparing for the bad,” she told Elle magazine in 2019.
“Every day I try to remember the good in the world, the love I've witnessed, and my faith in humanity,” Swift continued. “To feel truly alive, we must live bravely. That means not being controlled by our greatest fears.”
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Britney Spears' ex-husband Jason Alexander is in jail After trying to sabotage the pop star's 2022 wedding, Alexander arrived at Spears' home hours before the ceremony was to take place. He live-streamed himself as he entered and walked around the property.
A security guard asked him to leave and a physical altercation ensued.
Britney Spears' ex-husband showed up unannounced at her home during her 2022 wedding. (Todd Williamson)
In August 2022, Alexander was convicted of aggravated trespass and battery, California officials said at the time. Alexander pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge, according to the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
Authorities said Alexander, who was not invited to the wedding, refused to leave, damaged the door and punched a security guard who tried to remove him.
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Since his arrest, Alexander has spent 64 days in the Ventura County Jail with credit for time served. He is also under a criminal protection order and is prohibited from coming within 100 yards of Spears and the security guard involved.
Spears and Alexander married on January 3, 2004, but the marriage was annulled after just 55 hours. Spears and Alexander were 22 years old at the time.
