The person who made their name in the fields like movies, modeling, music, sports, and many others are called celebrities. They have a huge fan following all over the world and people go crazy for their favourite stars. In India, Bollywood celebrities are the most popular. However, there are some countries in which the entry of some celebrities is not allowed. They are famous worldwide but banned from particular countries because of a particular reason. Many people think being a celebrity is a free pass to travel the world. However, as it turns out, a certain amount of fame can make it surprisingly easy to end up on the wrong side of immigration authorities. Here are 8 popular celebrities who are banned from different countries.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (South Korea): Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most legendary football players of the world. In South Korea, there is a huge fan following of Ronaldo. In 2019, Ronaldo signed a contract to play in South Korea, however, he was benched in the whole game, and the next day he had to sign the autographs for the disabled children according to his contract but he didn't go there. The public was angry and burned the shirt of Ronaldo on the street. He was banned from the country.
2. Chris Brown (Australia): Chris Brown is an American singer-songwriter. The artist was set to tour Australia in 2015 but his visa application was denied on character grounds after Brown pleaded guilty to attacking his ex-girlfriend Rihanna.
3. Akon (Sri Lanka): Akon is banned from entering Sri Lanka after his music video in which he was seen dancing with the hot chick and in the background, there is a Budda statue. The singer quoted, "never set out to offend or desecrate anyone's religion".
4. Sunny Deol (Pakistan): Once upon a time Sunny Deol was known for his powerful patriotic movies. However, the Pakistan government didn't like that because he said a few dialogues against Pakistan. That's why he and his movies are banned in Pakistan.
5. 50 Cent (Canada): 50 Cent is an American rapper, actor, and businessman. Because of his criminal record, the rapper would need a ministerial permit to cross the North American border into Canada. He was banned from Canada.
6. Katy Perry (China): Katy Perry is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. According to a media report, she was banned from China indefinitely because of the 2015 sunflower dress she wore.
7. Justin Bieber (China): Justin Bieber is a famous pop singer who makes his name all over the world. Bieber's various misdemeanors including the infamous drag racing debacle have resulted in his ban from China.
8. Miley Cyrus (China): In 2009, Miley Cyrus was seen in a picture with a few others mocking the appearance of Asians, after that Chinese officials banned her from the country.
