No one is exempted from jury service, not even the US President!

Many stars, despite being well-known public figures have been called to perform their civic duty.

When these celebrities show up to serve their sentence at the courthouse, it is a bit more trouble than they are worth. They are dismissed from the courthouse for being unintentionally a distraction. Some celebrities have been forced to attend trials. At least they can spill tea afterward!

See what happened when these stars appeared in court...

1. James Marsden

James Marsden says that when he was called to jury duty in LA he had a very bizarre experience. He noticed that the lobby of courtroom had photos of celebrities who'd served jury duty. He claimed that he feared he'd be a distraction, and he was right.

James told people that during one of the lawyer's opening arguments, the man turned to me, saying, "I've loved all you've done."

James was about to ask the judge whether he could leave, but then he remembered that "it's a courthouse that has a wall of headshots, so they are going to love that."

2. Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift missed the MTV VMAs in 2016 because she was called to jury duty. Taylor took photos with her fans when she arrived, before being asked about serving on a jury in a case that involved charges of aggravated child abduction, aggravated sexual assault, and aggravated domestic violence. She was fired because she had a pending sexual assault case against an upcoming radio DJ.

3. Gigi hadid

Gigi was called to jury duty in 2020 during the trial of Harvey Weinstein, a disgraced Hollywood Producer. Gigi Hadid admitted to meeting Harvey and Salma Hayek, a potential witness. She said that she would keep an open mind about the facts, but was eventually dismissed.

4. Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick’s jury service experience was an emotional rollercoaster! She thought that she was "off-the-hook" after calling in for the first three nights. Unfortunately, the fourth night she had to report. She waited in the waiting room all morning and was called into work after lunch. After lunch, she thought she'd have to serve. But things changed again by the end of that day.

The case was settled as we walked to the courtroom. Which I had no idea was a thing. #WorkItOut #juryduty," Anna tweeted.

5. Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey had to serve jury service in Chicago in 2004 for a murder case. Oprah said at the time that she did not think an attorney should select her, because she had "an open mind" but was "too opinionated". In the end, however, she was chosen and the jury of 12 convicted the man for first-degree murder. Oprah spoke out about her experience after the trial ended.

Oprah explained that she was "not apprehensive about putting someone in jail '... It was just sad in the end.

6. Sarah Jessica Parker

Some media outlets claimed that Sarah Jessica Parker, when she was called to jury duty in 2011 was a diva. Sarah clarified that this was not the case. She had served on juries many times before.

"I was outraged at the character assassination!" She told Marie Claire. "I've served so many juries, they asked me to speak at Jury appreciation day! I know I should have become more calloused, but I'm still very sensitive to not living up anyone's worst impression of an actor with a high profile.

7. Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman claims she was very close to being selected for a New York City jury in a case involving a misdemeanor. She didn't specify why she was not selected but admitted that she would have loved to do her civic duty.

I was in jury duty downtown. The case was misdemeanor. The thought of being selected was exciting, even though I didn't get chosen. I was worried, though, because it could have been a very long case. Uma asked.

8. Madonna

Madonna was summoned to jury duty in 2014 -- but she wasn't there long. Madonna was turned away after just two hours. There were many other jurors available and she would have been a distraction.

"Her appearance shows that everyone is called, and that's the greater good." A spokesman from the court system stated that the intention was not to distract other jurors, or to disrupt the work of the court.

9. Donald Trump

Donald Trump, when he was running for President, completed his jury service requirement after five summons. He was fined $250 for not showing up, but he did show up.

Can you believe it? I have jury duty. He said, "I look forward to it in fact." "I don't have any expectations. "I just hope they are innocent." "I hope that whoever it is, they are innocent."

Numerous media outlets and supporters waited outside the courthouse when he arrived the day of his service. He was never called to serve.

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Title: 9 Celebrities Who All Had to Serve Jury Duty
Sourced From: www.toofab.com/2023/04/16/celebrities-serve-jury-duty/
Published Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 14:00:12 +0000

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