Hollywood has long been a realm of glamour and fame, but behind the bright lights often lies darkness. A recent exploration into the lives of 17 actors reveals chilling tales of those who became infamous not for their on-screen roles, but for committing heinous crimes against their spouses.

Robert Blake, a veteran actor known for his role in “Beretta,” was acquitted of murdering his wife Bonnie Lee Bakley in 2001, despite being accused of orchestrating the crime. Their tumultuous marriage ended with Bakley shot in Blake’s parked car, a scene that shocked the nation.

Albert Salmi, a respected character actor, fatally shot his estranged wife Roberta Pollock Taper in a murder-suicide that highlighted the unnoticed turmoil in their relationship. Similarly, comedian Phil Hartman was killed by his wife, Brin, in a tragic incident marked by substance abuse and mental health struggles, leaving behind a legacy of grief.

Earl Hayes, a rapper with ties to boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, murdered his wife Stephanie Mosley in a highly publicized case that raised questions about jealousy and mental health, while South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius’s story turned from inspiration to horror when he shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp through a locked bathroom door, leading to a highly publicized trial.

The list continues with tragic figures like Tom Neil, who shot his wife during a heated argument, and Michael Jace, known for his role in “The Shield,” who killed his wife in front of their children. Each case unfurls the complex interplay of fame and personal demons, revealing that even those who portrayed honorable characters on screen could fall to unimaginable depths.

The narratives of these actors serve as a stark reminder of the darkness that can lurk behind the facade of celebrity, leaving audiences to grapple with the question: how much do we truly know about those we idolize? The chilling truth is that fame does not insulate from tragedy; it often magnifies it.