”MLK Jr. is Not Who You Think He is”: We Didn’t Know These Historical Figures Were Incredibly Problematic Until Now

Wow, it turns out that Charlie Chaplin wasn’t just the Little Tramp; he was also a little bit of a creep. I mean, marrying a 16-year-old is already pretty dodgy, but trying to force her to have an abortion? That’s just messed up. Even our most beloved historical figures can have some seriously problematic skeletons in their closet.

The fact that Chaplin, a well-known and respected actor, cast Grey, a 16-year-old actress, in his film and then went on to impregnate her raises serious concerns about the power dynamics at play. This story is a troubling reminder of how the entertainment industry can exploit young and vulnerable individuals.