The 15 Best Celebrity Mugshots

After his DUI and drag racing arrest, Justin Bieber's mugshot is on its way to becoming the most shared photograph in the history of social media. It's even been mixed into a GIF with a photo of Miley Cyrus that will truly haunt your nightmares.

Even though Bieber's smile and Marge Simpson hairstyle make this a notable celebrity mugshot, it is faaaaar from the best or most infamous moment when celebrities meet law enforcement.  Celebrity mugshots are truly one of the staples of the internet age.  Here are 15 of the best…

15) Nicolas Cage – Good or Bad?

A 2011 domestic abuse charge produced this mugshot of the polarizing actor. Open your eyes, Nic!

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14) Russell Brand – I put a spell on you

You can almost see the outspoken social hellraiser to come through the crazed hypnotic stare of the British comedian after a 2012 arrest in New Orleans.

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13) Katt Williams – Happy to be here!

The comedian smiled for the camera in 2009 after one of several arrests, this one for burglary and criminal trespass.

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12) Larry King – Miami, hello!

A pioneer in the field, the future CNN host (and stand-up comedian? I guess I have to add that in there) was arrested in 1971 for grand larceny charges.

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11) Shia LaBeouf – Mugshot or school photo?

The actor was arrested in 2007 for refusing to leave a Walgreens. A celebrity shopping at Walgreens, he's a true man of the people!

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10) Gary Coleman – Someone who actually looks annoyed to be arrested

The actor was arrested in 2010 on domestic violence charges months before his death.

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9) Paris Hilton – Ahead of her time selfie pose

This Instagram photo in waiting was taken after her first of many arrests in 2006. What a trend setter!

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8) Mel Gibson – What joke hasn't already been written about Mel Gibson?

This 2006 mugshot after a DUI arrest depicts Mel in a much happier place than the 2011 version.

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7) Joyce Dewitt – Psycho Three's Company star

This lovely shot was taken after a DUI arrest in 2009.

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6) Mike Tyson – Miley Cyrus has nothing on Iron Mike

So now we know where Miley got her tongue infatuation from — this 2006 mugshot from Mike Tyson.

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5) Rip Torn – ???

The character actor took one of the most befuddled, frazzled celebrity mugshots after getting drunk and trying to break into a bank in 2010.

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4) Randy Travis – Diggin' Up Bones

The country singer was arrested on DWI charges in 2012. He also happens to be the only person on this list to be naked lying on the highway when arrested. Sounds like the makings of a great country song, doesn't it?

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3) James Brown – I feel… good!

The legendary singer was arrested for domestic violence in 2004. And, there's not much else you can say about this…

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2) Nick Nolte – Easily confused with Gary Busey

The former Blue Chips and 48 Hours star was arrested for DUI in 2002. Nobody ever buttoned the top button on a Hawaiian shirt any better.

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1) Glen Campbell – Rhinestone Cowboy

The celeb mugshot of all celeb mugshots came after, you guessed it, a DUI arrest in 2003. Although you might guess a much worse series of charges looking at this mug…

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