The Hamptons, which you got a quaint tour of on tonight's "True Life," have long been a summer playground for affluent New Yorkers and celebrities seeking refuge from The City. And while the mid-Friday mass exodus toward Long Island is always jam-packed with people looking to unwind, sometimes they find just the opposite -- drama. Here's our list of top five celebrity scandals to ever hit The 'Hams!
Lizzie Grubman Crashes Beach Party
She might be a PR guru, but she's a driving failure! In 2001, Lizzie backed her SUV into 16 people outside of a Hamptons club and was later charged with reckless endangerment and driving while intoxicated.
Sean Combs Bounces Cream Of the Crop
Before he dropped the “Puffy,” Combs was dropping socialites like it was hot at his Hamptons home. During one of his legendary "all-white" parties, he reportedly sent home Billy Joel's then-wife, Katie Lee, because she was wearing cream.
Alec Baldwin and Kim Bassinger Go to War
After being a mainstay in the Hamptons socialite circuit (they even threw a fundraiser for the Clintons!), this movie star duo's divorce fell under public scrutiny and became one of the most volatile splits ever to hit Long Island.
Martha Stewart Turns Red Over Greens
The design diva got into a big-time tiff with her neighbor, Harry Macklowe, over his overgrown hedge. She was accused of threatening to run over Macklowe's gardener, but no charges were ever filed.
Rachel Uchitel Becomes Infamous
Rumor had it that Tiger Woods' mistress was a bona fide Hamptons club-hopper and celebrity wrangler! Wonder if she knows JWOWW?