Mel Gibson has had a controversial career, with many publicized controversies. Here are some of the key events that have happened to him:
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In 2006, Gibson was arrested for driving under the influence and with an open container of alcohol in the car. During his arrest, Gibson made anti-Semitic comments to the officers while they handcuffed him. A police surveillance camera captured his entire tirade for the world to see.
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In 2010, audio recordings were released on the internet that were allegedly Gibson making racist comments towards his then-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva. The same day the audio was released, Gibson was dropped by his agency, William Morris Endeavour.
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Throughout the years, Gibson’s career has been riddled with accusations of anti-Semitism, homophobia, racism, and domestic violence.
Despite these controversies, Gibson has continued to work in Hollywood. He is currently represented by CAA, which signed him in 2017, after the success of “Hacksaw Ridge” .
