These Celebrities Caused The Downfall of Their Own Careers

Karmin

Karmin was tasked with following Lana Del Rey's SNL performance in 2012. That seems like an unfair slot to give to a newcomer, and she most certainly didn't meet expectations. Her performance was all-around awful, and she quickly fell into obscurity after that.

Dani Mathers

Mathers, a former Playmate, filmed a 71-year-old woman in a gym shower and harassed her online. She wrote "If I can’t unsee this then you can’t either.” The issue was taken to court and Mathers had to serve 45 days in prison and do 30 days of community service.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.