Hollywood’s A-listers and their dark alliances will blow your mind

The glamourous life of Hollywood frequently masks surprising connections and shadowy friendships.

Among the A-listers who dominate box offices and have tons of following, being loved by many, there are few who are linked with eyebrow raising "dark” alliances".

Let’s delve into the shocking partnerships and affiliations of some of cinema's biggest names have:

Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun

Their professional relationship became one of the most publicised feuds in recent music history.

Braun's securing of Swift's master recordings and his track record of forceful business dealings provoked intense backlash in the public.

Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton

Jolie’s rushed romance and friendship with Thornton shocked the public, why? Due to Thornton’s troubled history and brooding reputation.

Their intense displays of affection—like wearing vials of each other’s blood—only fueled speculation.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Lukas Haas

DiCaprio’s friendship with Haas has occasionally placed both actors under an unflattering spotlight due to the latter’s history of criminal activity, drawing tabloid attention and public curiosity about the Titanic star’s inner circle.

Lindsay Lohan and Viktor Bout

Lohan’s unexpected connection with Bout, the infamous arms dealer known as the "Merchant of Death", raised many eyebrows.

The duo was reportedly seen together at several exclusive European parties despite Bout’s criminal background.

Britney Spears and Sam Lutfi

Spears’ rocky relationship with Lutfi became a focal point during the singer’s darkest years.

Lutfi, who managed the Gimme More songstress during her highly publicised breakdown, faced allegations of manipulation and emotional abuse.

Kanye West and Marilyn Manson

West’s decision to collaborate and appear publicly with Manson, who has faced a barrage of abuse allegations and ongoing lawsuits, once sent shockwaves through both music and celebrity circles.

The I Wonder rapper was hugely criticised for his motives and the message sent by aligning with someone accused of such serious misconduct.

Zac Efron and Simon Rex

Efron’s close friendship with Rex raised eyebrows due to the latter’s notorious past in adult entertainment.

Miley Cyrus and Jeremy Scott

Cyrus’ partnership with the provocative designer Scott stirred controversy in the fashion world due to the history of plagiarism lawsuits.

Moreover, their bold collaborations sparked debates about artistic boundaries.

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber

Gomez’s on-and-off friendship and romance with Bieber was endlessly scrutinised, especially as the latter’s legal troubles made headlines worldwide.

The former lovers’ deeply publicised connection often placed the Love You like a Love Song hitmaker in the media’s crosshairs, impacting her image and career.