Working in Hollywood is a far cry from walking down a flower path, and the general public is aware of it. The things some people would do to get to the top and live their American dreams would surely send shivers down our spines if they’d all get uncovered. Perhaps the biggest Hollywood scandal in modern times pertains to, as outlined by BBC, Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse of young actresses. Because of Hollywood's glitz and glam, it's an initial shock when scandals like this come to light. Even more unnerving is the complicity of others in the industry.

In the same vein as true crime and biographical movies, films about Hollywood scandals aren't uncommon. In fact, the Weinstein scandal will be uncovered in the upcoming film She Said, starring Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan as the New York Times reporters who first exposed the story. Indeed, it's become a genre of its own. Let's take a look at eight movies that have made Hollywood scandals into a spectacle.

8 Mommie Dearest (1981)

Although Mommie Dearest ended up being a commercial failure, it has gathered a cult following over the years. The movie is a biographical psychological drama based on an exposé written by the Hollywood actress Christina Crawford. The plot tells the story of her relationship with her abusive and manipulative mother Joan Crawford. It didn't gain as much popularity back then, likely because of its bizarre script and highly overactive performances, but it makes you reexamine just how awfully Hollywood actresses were (and still are in some cases) treated and abused, even by their own family. If you decide to watch it, beware that it may be pretty stressful and triggering for some.

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7 Chaplin (1992)

Starring Robert Downey Jr. in the lead role, Chaplin is a biographical drama about the life of the British actor and comedian Charlie Chaplin. Per usual, Downey did amazingly in his role and garnered praise for his performance. What's interesting about the movie is that instead of glorifying the comedian, they decided to tackle topics like his hobby of dating and seducing underaged girls and his mother's asylum stay. The controversial topics were brilliantly played by the actor, and it serves as a reminder that Downey already had a blooming career before joining the MCU as Tony Stark.

6 Norma Jean and Marilyn (1996)

Norma Jean and Marilyn was a made-for-TV biographical drama, loosely based on the book Norma Jean: My Secret Life With Marilyn Monroe written by the Hollywood actor Ted Jordan, who has claimed to have a long-term relationship with the iconic actress. The story itself is very fictionalized, making both Norma Jean (her true self) and Marilyn (her on-screen persona) appear in dream-like sequences together. What's sad about the movie is that it once again turned its focus on Marilyn's alleged relationships instead of on important issues, such as her struggles with endometriosis, depression, and social anxiety disorder. It once again shows how big industries such as Hollywood treat women's pain.

5 Frances (1982)

Praised as one of her greatest performances ever, Jessica Lange stars in the lead role as Frances Farmer, a 30s Hollywood actress. Frances centers on Farmer's life, from her high school years and her abusive relationship with her mother to her short-lived Hollywood carrier due to her mental illlness and institutionalization, and, significantly, what happened when she finally got out. The actress got everything stripped away solely because of her personal demons and her story is deemed as one of the biggest tragedies in Hollywood. The 30s were a turbulent time and mental health had no place in any of the industries. Instead, the tabloids chose to tell their own narrative and didn't give her the chance to tell her own story.

4 Hollywoodland (2006)

Although a fictionalized narrative of what happened in real life, Hollywoodland is a drama movie centering on the death of 50s actor George Reeves, played by Ben Affleck. It follows a detective as he questions the closest people to Reeves and tries to figure out the cause of death and who truly killed him. Reeves was known for playing Superman on television and was found dead with a gunshot to his head at the peak of his career. The police ruled it as a suicide, but there was something sketchy about the whole incident. Hollywoodland depicts the complicated relationship actors have with sudden fame and the depression it can lead to.

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3 The Cat’s Meow (2001)

Who would have thought that Hollywood has had so many murder mysteries, right? The Cat’s Meow is yet another drama focusing on the mysterious death of film mogul Thomas H.Icne, which happened on a yacht with many other stars on board, such as the actress Marion Davies (played by Kirsten Dunst) and William Randolph Hearst (played by Edward Herrmann). The truth of the story depicted in the movie isn't as important considering how it happened almost a hundred years ago. What's important is the turbulent depiction of the Hollywood life and the chaos that surrounds it.

2 Bugsy (1991)

Bugsy tells the controversial, yet very intriguing story of the love affair between Hollywood actress Virginia Hill and mob boss Bugsy Siegel. While Hill's career wasn't as big as it could have been, she was known to be a sex worker for a lot of gangsters, which is how she eventually met Bugsy. However, Hill was no pretty girl just standing by the man's side while they did their business. She had her own brains to offer in order to support the numerous operations and even became the head of accounting. The movie also depicts their tragic ending, as they both ended up dead at a very young age.

1 Ed Wood (1994)

What would you expect when putting Tim Burton and Johnny Depp together other than pure perfection? Ed Wood tells the story of the eponymous cult filmmaker during the time period when he made his most popular movies, as well as his relationship with actor Bela Lugosi. Although the movie didn't make as much money as expected, it became a cult classic thanks to Depp and Landau's performances. The movie downplays Wood's interest and love for women clothing, but it still beautifully portrays gender expression.