Undoubtedly, being a celebrity has its benefits. Despite all the hounding by the press and unwanted paparazzi attention, celebrity status is still a pretty sweet deal. Accordingly, it's not uncommon for fame to go to people's heads. On numerous occasions, celebs have tried to use their fame to evade rules that ordinary citizens must abide by.

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Whether they're demanding free stuff or shamelessly attempting to break the law, many rich and famous individuals view their celebrity status as a get out of jail free card. The end result is almost always embarrassing, as their actions are leaked to the press and public perception is often irreparably damaged. Keep reading to find out which celebs tried to use their fame to evade the rules.

10 Reese Witherspoon Embarrasses Herself

She may look like the sweet girl next door, but Reese Witherspoon is not immune to exploiting her celebrity. In 2013, the actress was arrested for disorderly conduct after she berated officers for pulling over her husband Jim Toth, who was drunk driving. The most embarrassing part is that she uttered the immortal line, "Do you know my name?" When the officer said that he didn't know who she was, an indignant Reese proclaimed, "You're about to find out who I am."

Although Reese is now trying to mend her image through altruistic gestures, many fans still haven't forgotten this infamous display.

9 Rita Ora Thinks She Can Flout Lockdown Rules

The Covid-19 pandemic supposedly showed us that we're all the same: whether rich or poor, we all had to endure the same dire situation of being locked indoors for months. Well, unless you're popstar Rita Ora.

The British singer breached UK lockdown rules not once, but twice. First, she flew to Egypt for a private performance; bear in mind that this was long before mass vaccinations were in place, so flying to another country was extremely reckless behavior. Then, she had a birthday party at a venue in London, despite indoor gatherings being strictly outlawed under UK lockdown rules.

8 Ariana Grande Licks Donuts, Then Doesn't Buy Them

As one of the biggest and most popular stars on the planet, Ariana Grande really was acting like a typical entitled celebrity a few years ago. In 2015, she went to a donut shop and proceeded to lick the sweet treats without buying them. In these post-Covid times, the thought of someone spreading their saliva all over a café is absolutely unthinkable, but 2015 was a very different time.

Worst of all, when a store employee brought out a tray of freshly made donuts, Ariana remarked, "What the **** is that? I hate Americans. I hate America. That's disgusting." She later apologized, adding, "Not here to make any excuses or justify my behavior, because I can't."

7 Madonna Tries To Seal Off A Public Footpath

Lest we forget that Madonna lived in England for years and even affected a British accent for a time. The superstar is known for being outspoken, but during her time in the UK she tried to use her celebrity to close off public countryside. She claimed that ramblers who roamed through the land surrounding her mansion were violating her "right to property", but she clearly wasn't aware of the UK's "right to roam" law.

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The right to roam is an ancient British law allowing members of the public to explore the countryside even if it surrounds private property, so she inevitably lost her court case.

6 Tara Reid Demands A Celebrity Discount

Tara Reid was big in the late '90s and early 2000s, but sadly she didn't get the memo that fame is fleeting. In 2013, the actress demanded a celebrity discount when shopping at an All Saints in Los Angeles. The store denied her a discount, which reportedly led Tara to demand the price cut "because of her fame", before screaming at the employees. Turns out that, just like the rest of us, she is expected to pay full price.

Tara is currently trying to relaunch her fading career by vying for a role in the upcoming Tiger King biopic.

5 Caitlyn Jenner Got Off Easy For A Fatal Accident

Famously, Caitlyn Jenner got into a serious car crash in 2015, which resulted in the death of 69-year-old Kim Howe. In the state of California, where the incident took place, vehicular manslaughter typically carries a maximum sentence of 6 years in jail. But the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star paid $800,000 to avoid going to court.

4 Kylie Jenner Thinks Underage Drinking Rules Don't Apply To Her

Speaking of the Jenner clan, Caitlyn isn't the only one trying to use her fame to evade the rules. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree when it comes to her daughter, Kylie. When visiting a hotel with Jaden Smith, then 15, and a number of other teen pals, Kylie was refused alcohol because she was only 16 at the time, and thus underaged. In the state of California, the legal drinking age is 21.

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According to reports, she proceeded to throw a tantrum and demanded to be served, even shouting, "Do you know who I am?" This wouldn't be the last time the reality star and businesswoman would cause controversy.

3 Dua Lipa Tells Fans To Stay Home, Then Goes On Vacation

In a truly tone deaf moment that could only come from a pampered celebrity, British singer Dua Lipa told her Twitter followers to "stay home" during the Coronavirus pandemic, only to head off to Mexico. Even worse, she practically flaunted her evasion of lockdown rules by posting various snaps of her vacation on social media.

2 Rihanna Causes A Scene In A Nightclub... And Gets Away With It

When Rihanna visited a London nightclub in 2012, she got extremely drunk and began dancing on a table, smashing glass bottles in the process. Appalled by her reckless behavior, bouncers proceeded to throw her out of the establishment.

At least that was the case until Rihanna threw a tantrum, which led to a bunch of her fans recognizing her and protesting against her removal from the club. In this instance, Rihanna's fame actually did get her out of the situation, as the nightclub employees not only allowed the singer back in but bought her a round of drinks on the house.

1 Beyoncé And Jay-Z Get A Whole Hospital Wing To Themselves

Beyoncé and Jay-Z welcomed their first child, adorable daughter Blue Ivy, into the world in 2012. But the child's birth was not without controversy. Her famous parents reportedly spent $1.3 million to get a whole wing to themselves at Lennon Hill Hospital in New York. Moreover, it has been alleged that there were strict security measures put in place, meaning that many patients were unable to visit their kids at the time.

While hospital representatives deny the latter claim, many disgruntled parents said that the celeb couple's security team prevented them from visiting the hospital. "These are children with problems in intensive care and you're just going to take over the hospital like you own it?" said one enraged guest.

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