Chateau Marmont unveiled: Hollywood's most shocking scandals at iconic hotel ... trends now
The scandalous Hollywood history of the Chateau Marmont has once again come under the spotlight in the wake of Britney Spears' shocking incident at the Los Angeles hotel this week.
The 42-year-old pop star was photographed barefoot and in her underwear, clutching a pillow, being escorted out of the hotel early Thursday morning after an alleged altercation with her boyfriend, prompting emergency services' response.
While not the first time The Toxic singer has been involved with drama at Chateau Marmont — she was sent packing after smearing food on her face in the dining room in 2007 — the latest drama renewed interest in the notorious tales that have unfolded within the walls of the 1929 building.
From clandestine affairs to extravagant parties and a spectrum of tragedies, the celebrity haven has drawn in stars like Natalie Wood, John Belushi, Keanu Reeves, Lindsay Lohan and more.
Even Columbia Pictures co-founder and president Harry Cohn once said, 'If you must get into trouble, go to the Marmont.'
As the hotel provides the backdrop for Spears' latest drama - DailyMail.com looks back at the Sunset Boulevard's establishment's most jaw-dropping scandals...
The scandalous Hollywood history of the Chateau Marmont (pictured) has once again come under the spotlight, fueled by Britney Spears' shocking incident at the Los Angeles hotel
From clandestine affairs to extravagant parties and a spectrum of tragedies, the celebrity haven has drawn in stars like Natalie Wood, John Belushi, Keanu Reeves , Lindsay Lohan and more
Britney sparks 'mental health crisis' concerns
Spears sparked 'mental health crisis' concerns at the Chateau Marmont in the early hours of Thursday morning as shock photos showed the barefoot star wrapped in a blanket being escorted out to emergency services
fire truck was spotted at the Hollywood hotel, further adding to the dramatic scene. Back in 2007, the mother-of-two was kicked out of the hotel after smearing food across her face and body in the dining room; seen in 2013
In a scene reminiscent of her 2008 meltdown, Spears sparked concerns of a 'mental health crisis' at the Chateau Marmont in the early hours of Thursday morning. Shocking photos captured the barefoot star, wrapped in a blanket, being escorted out to emergency services.
Clad in her underwear and clutching a pillow, the distressed 42-year-old appeared disheveled, with abrasions on her knees and seeming to be topless. Surrounded by security and her alleged boyfriend Paul Richard Soliz, Spears left the hotel amid claims of a heated altercation, with witnesses reporting her harassing and threatening hotel employees and guests.
A man was observed wheeling a stretcher loaded with the star's belongings, while a fire truck was spotted at the Hollywood hotel, further adding to the dramatic scene.
Back in 2007, the mother-of-two was kicked out of the hotel after smearing food across her face and body in the dining room.
Lindsay Lohan banned for $43K unpaid tab
Lindsay Lohan stayed in the Chateau Hotel during June and July of 2012, all the while racking up heavy room service bills; seen in 2011
The Mean Girls star stayed in the Chateau Hotel during June and July of 2012, all the while racking up heavy room service bills.
She ordered up room service meals, cigarettes and regularly used the mini bar during her stay but failed to pay the hotel for their services, a total of $46,350.04, forcing the manager to ban her from the premises.
At the time, Lindsay received not only notice to vacate her suite but also a prohibition from utilizing the hotel's amenities or dining at its renowned restaurant.
‘Furthermore, until we get the matter of your outstanding debt paid, know that we will be unable to host you on property or in the restaurant,' read a manager's note to the star, obtained by TMZ.
She was staying in the hotel while she filmed Liz & Dick – where she played Elizabeth Taylor in the biopic of her life.
Keanu Reeves moves in during the 90s for 'crazy, wild times'
The John Wick actor made the Chateau his official residence back in the 90s when it was still a bit seedy; seen in 2023
The John Wick actor made the
