Having a team of employees is part of the lifestyle when you're rich and famous. From assistants to personal trainers, celebs rely on their staff for everything—sometimes too much.
Things can get messy when professional lines blur into personal territory. These celebrities didn't just hire help; they got tangled up in affairs with their employees—and let's just say it didn’t stay a secret for long!
Heidi Klum
Heidi Klum and Seal’s high-profile marriage unraveled in 2012 when Seal accused the German supermodel of “fornicating with the help,” referring to her bodyguard, Martin Kristen. Heidi denied the affair, explaining that Martin had simply helped her through the divorce.
Despite the scandal, she did maintain a relationship with the bodyguard, dating him for nearly two years after her split from Seal, but they eventually parted ways in 2014.
Future
Known for his chart-topping hits, Future and Ciara were once considered relationship goals. The couple, who share one child, got engaged in 2013, but things fell apart when Ciara discovered Future was allegedly having an affair with their wardrobe consultant, Tyrina Lee.
This scandal is what led Ciara to call off their engagement. Future denied the claims, but the damage was done, leaving their high-profile romance in ruins.
Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary Black Sabbath frontman, reportedly had an affair with the family nanny shortly after the birth of his son Jack. Sharon Osbourne has even hinted that she caught Ozzy in bed with multiple nannies over the years.
Despite the betrayals, Sharon and Ozzy have remained together, weathering their fair share of scandals, but with Ozzy seeking professional help for his behavior.
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney, despite marrying his childhood sweetheart Coleen, found himself in hot water when he reportedly cheated on her with a 48-year-old nanny at a party in 2010.
His reputation took more hits with rumors of other affairs involving multiple women before his retirement. Yet, despite the scandals, Wayne and Coleen remain married, sticking together through the ups and downs of their relationship.
Britney Spears
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were once Hollywood’s golden couple, but their romance hit a sour note when Britney reportedly cheated with her choreographer, Wade Robson.
After the split, Justin channeled his heartbreak into music, famously releasing "Cry Me a River," a song many believe was aimed at Britney’s betrayal. The breakup became a massive pop culture moment, with fans picking sides in the dramatic love triangle.
Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger’s relationship with Jerry Hall ended in infidelity. Among his affairs, he fathered a child with Brazilian model Lucia Gimenez Morad and was rumored to have had a secret fling with their nanny.
After discovering these betrayals, including his affairs with models like Carla Bruni, Jerry had enough and left him. The Rolling Stones frontman’s love life was as wild as his rock 'n' roll persona.
Jude Law
Jude Law’s relationship with Sienna Miller took a scandalous turn when one of his children caught him in bed with their nanny, Daisy Wright.
Adding fuel to the drama, rumors swirled about a third woman in the mix, though Jude wasn’t married at the time. Unsurprisingly, things didn’t work out with any of the women after the affair came to light, leaving his love life in a complicated tangle.
James Cameron
In the world of Hollywood blockbusters, James Cameron is a name synonymous with iconic films like "Titanic" and "Avatar." Behind the scenes, however, his love life made almost as many waves.
While married to Linda Hamilton, rumors circulated about his on-and-off relationship with actress Suzy Amis, who worked on "Titanic." After his marriage to Linda ended in 1999, James didn’t stay single long, marrying Suzy the following year.
Gavin Rossdale
Gavin Rossdale, best known as the frontman of Bush, saw his marriage to Gwen Stefani crumble in 2015 when she reportedly found inappropriate texts and photos of their nanny, Mindy Mann, on his iPad.
The couple, who share three children, were rocked by the scandal, with their kids caught in the crossfire of the messy breakup. Gwen has since moved on and found love with Blake Shelton.
The Dream
The Dream and Christina Milian got together in 2009 and quickly tied the knot that same year. But their romance took a dramatic turn when he was caught cheating with their personal assistant, Melissa Marie Santiago, shortly after Christina gave birth to their daughter in 2010.
The couple separated just months after, ending their whirlwind relationship in less than a year, and finalized their divorce two years later.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck announced his divorce from Jennifer Garner in 2015, just weeks after their nanny, Christine Ouzounian, was fired. Soon after, rumors surfaced about Ben having an affair with Christine, adding fuel to the already public breakup.
Despite the scandal, Ben and Jennifer have maintained a successful co-parenting relationship for their three children, managing to keep things civil while navigating their very public split.
Jon Gosselin
Jon Gosselin, from the reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8," saw his marriage fall apart amidst allegations of infidelity. One of the most scandalous claims came from former family nanny, Stephanie Santoro.
She alleged they had an affair, describing a steamy night in his hot tub where a massage quickly turned into something more. These allegations contributed to the public unraveling of Jon and Kate's marriage.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods met his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, while she was working as a nanny for golfer Jasper Parnevik, and the two married in 2004.
Their fairytale quickly unraveled when news broke in 2009 of his infidelity with multiple women, leading to their divorce in 2010. The couple shares two children, and the affair played a major role in his fall from grace, personally and professionally.
Bray Wyatt
While Bray Wyatt appeared happily married, rumors of an affair with WWE ring announcer Jojo Offerman surfaced, leading to his wife Samantha filing for divorce in 2017.
The affair caused quite a stir, and Bray didn’t waste time moving on with Jojo. The two are now together and have welcomed two children, adding a new chapter to his personal life.
David Beckham
David Beckham, famously nicknamed "Golden Balls," has been married to Victoria since 1999, but scandal struck in 2004 when his PR assistant, Rebecca Loos, claimed she had an affair with him.
While David denied the allegations, the drama made headlines and stirred up plenty of gossip. Not long after, he and Victoria moved to Los Angeles, fueling speculation that the relocation was partly to escape the media frenzy.
Ashley Cole
Ashley Cole, a famous English footballer, and Cheryl Cole, a pop star and "X Factor" judge, were once Britain’s "golden couple."
However, their marriage took a hit just months after they tied the knot when rumors swirled that Ashley had cheated on Cheryl with hairdresser Aimee Walton. The scandal rocked the media, and by 2010, Cheryl had enough and signed the divorce papers, ending their high-profile relationship.
Robert “Mutt” Lange
Singer Shania Twain was devastated when she discovered her then-husband, Robert “Mutt” Lange, had been having an affair with Marie-Anne Thiebaud, their family friend and manager of their Swiss estate.
The betrayal led to their divorce, but Shania found an unexpected silver lining. She later married Marie-Anne’s ex-husband, Frédéric Thiebaud, creating one of the most talked-about twists in celebrity relationship drama. The two tied the knot in 2011.
Robin Williams
Robin Williams passed away in 2014, but his love life was as complex as his career. He left his first wife, Valerie Velardi, for their nanny, Marsha Garces, who he married and stayed with for over two decades.
Despite their long marriage, they eventually divorced, and he moved on to his third wife. While Robin was beloved for his comedy, his personal decisions often stirred up drama.
Stephen Belafonte
Allegations of emotional and physical abuse surrounded Stephen Belafonte's divorce from Mel B in 2017. Mel B claimed he had been abusive throughout their relationship, which was the real cause of their messy split.
The couple had one child together, and the bitter divorce made headlines worldwide. Following the ordeal, Mel B became a patron for Women’s Aid, a domestic violence survivor’s charity, using her experience to help others.
Chris de Burgh
While his wife Diane was recovering from a serious neck injury in 1994, Chris de Burgh’s secret affair with their 19-year-old nanny, Maresa Morgan, was brewing behind the scenes.
The betrayal was particularly shocking given the circumstances, but despite finding out about the infidelity, Diane didn’t leave him. Instead, the couple worked through the scandal and somehow managed to stay together, keeping their marriage intact despite the public fallout.
Rob Lowe
Amid his personal life unraveling, Rob Lowe found himself in a legal mess. His former nanny, Jessica Gibson, accused him of harassment, leading him to file a lawsuit, claiming she was trying to extort money from him.
Another former nanny made similar claims as if one scandal wasn’t enough. Throughout all this chaos, Rob was still married to his wife, Sheryl Berkoff, who stood by him as the drama unfolded.
Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke’s marriage to Uma Thurman fell apart after he had an affair with their nanny, Ryan Shawhughes. Shockingly, Ethan didn’t just have a fling—he ended up marrying Ryan! The two now share two children together, adding more layers to the drama.
Uma, understandably devastated, filed for divorce after finding out about the affair, officially ending their relationship in 2005.
Robin Gibb
Robin Gibb, famous for being a member of the Bee Gees, was reportedly in an open marriage with his wife, Dwina. However, things took a dramatic turn when it was revealed that Robin had been having an affair with their longtime housekeeper, Claire Yang.
The affair resulted in the birth of a daughter. Despite the scandal, Gibb and Dwina remained married until his passing in 2012.
David Letterman
David Letterman shocked fans when he admitted to having multiple affairs with former employees while married to his wife, Regina Lasko. The revelations came to light in 2009, putting his personal life in the spotlight.
Despite the scandal, David publicly apologized for his actions to both his wife and staff, and worked on repairing his marriage. Remarkably, he and Regina are still together as of 2024.
Katie Price
Katie Price endured multiple betrayals by her husband, Kieran Hayler. First, he had an affair with her best friend, Jane Pountney, and after trying to work through it, Kieran struck again three years later, reportedly cheating with their children's nanny.
He further cheated on her with a 19-year-old co-op worker. That was the final straw for Katie, and she finally parted ways with Kieran in 2018.
Joe Piscopo
Joe Piscopo, best known for his comedy on "Saturday Night Live," often found his tangled personal life keeping him in the headlines, which overshadowed his success. He left his first wife, Nancy Jones, for their family nanny, Kimberly Driscoll.
However, things took a dramatic turn when he later cheated on Kimberly with his personal assistant, Jessica Nasoff, leading to their split.
Tarek El Moussa
Tarek El Moussa, best known for his HGTV show "Flip or Flop," was married to Christina Hall when rumors of an affair with their children's nanny surfaced.
Shortly after his split from Christina in 2018, Tarek began dating the nanny, adding fuel to the fire. However, as of 2024, Tarek is now happily married to "Selling Sunset" star Heather Rae El Moussa.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger was married to Maria Shriver when he shockingly got both his wife and their nanny, Mildred Baena, pregnant around the same time. Mildred gave birth to her son just one week after Maria had their son, Christopher.
The explosive truth came out in 2011, leading to the end of Arnold and Maria’s 25-year marriage. The scandal rocked Hollywood and dramatically reshaped Arnold's personal life.
Peter Cook
Peter Cook and Christie Brinkley seemed perfect after meeting through NBC’s Jill Rappaport, marrying just one year later in 1996.
However, their fairy-tale marriage crumbled when it was revealed that Peter had been cheating, most notably with their 18-year-old assistant, Diana Bianchi. Brinkley finally left him in 2006, and their divorce was finalized in 2008, marking the end of their scandal-ridden, high-profile relationship.
Craig Schelske
Craig Schelske was once married to country star Sara Evans, but their marriage crumbled after she accused him of cheating with their nanny.
By September 2007, their bitter divorce was finalized, and in a surprising twist, Sara was ordered to pay Schelske $500K in alimony over the course of 10 years. The accusations and financial settlement made waves in country music and tabloid circles.