Khaberni - The private lives of several art stars have transformed into public opinion cases in recent years, after they found themselves in a whirlwind of accusations of domestic violence and assaulting their wives.
Incidents among celebrities in the artistic community have been repeated, from marital disputes that turned into official reports and legal investigations, where renowned names moved from the screen's sparkle to the corridors of police stations and courts.
The list includes both Arab and international names, varying from singers to actors, in a phenomenon that sparked wide controversy about domestic violence in the world of art.
Mahmoud Hegazy.. the latest name on the list
Recently, the artist Mahmoud Hegazy was accused of assaulting the mother of his child, Rana Tarek Abdel-Sattar, by beating and dragging her, resulting in bruises and wounds on her left eye, nose, and arm.
Rana, an Egyptian resident in the United States, filed an official complaint at the partial prosecution of the First and Third of October under number 11955 for the year 2025, according to the medical report that required her transfer to the hospital and presentation to an ophthalmologist to assess her health condition.
Tarek Al-Sheikh and Abeer Mohsen.. Family disputes turned into a laceration
Abeer Mohsen, wife of the Egyptian folk singer Tarek Al-Sheikh, filed an official complaint in the Pyramids Police Department accusing her husband of assaulting her by beating.
She explained that she suffered a laceration on her right hand as a result of the assault, after minor family disputes escalated into physical violence that prompted her to go immediately to the police station.
Ahmed Saad and Somaya El Khashab.. Stormy separation
The separation of the artist Ahmed Saad from the artist Somaya El Khashab came shortly after their marriage amid great controversy.
Somaya revealed in television interviews that she was subjected to assault, beating, and attempted murder, indicating she sustained a permanent disability and lost her spleen due to the beating, explaining that Ahmed Saad was undergoing a difficult psychological phase that made continuing marital life impossible.
Hassan Shakosh and Reem Tarek
The marriage of Hassan Shakosh to Reem Tarek experienced tensions from the early days, where the lawsuit papers showed she was subjected to mistreatment and repeated insults, prompting her decision to separate, and the legal conflicts continued thereafter to secure her financial rights and enforce the judgments.
Mahmoud Zu El-Faqar and Mariam Fakhr El-Din.. Fleeing "Abdel Mamor"
Mariam Fakhr El-Din described her life with the director Mahmoud Zu El-Faqar as being in the role of "Abdel Mamor" due to his excessive harshness.
Financial pressures and violent treatment led her to secretly save money until she could escape and live independently away from his absolute control.
Anwar Wagdi and Leila Murad
Anwar Wagdi was involved in practicing economic and physical violence against his wife, Leila Murad, where he monopolized her artistic works and prevented her from receiving her fees, leading to direct beating, and their marriage ended after seven years of conflicts.
Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller.. Threatened with slitting under gunpoint
The American star Charlie Sheen faced criminal charges after assaulting his wife, Brooke Mueller, and restraining her to the bed.
Sheen used a knife to threaten her with slitting following her request for divorce, an incident the actor admitted his guilt in court after evidence of violence was proven on the victim's body.
Nicolas Cage.. Oscar-winning actor assaults his wife
The American actor Nicolas Cage was arrested in 2011 after quarreling with his wife under the influence of alcohol, where he was accused of domestic violence after grabbing her by the arm and forcibly dragging her inside what he thought was their home address.
Rapper Eminem and Kim.. An incident of beating and musical confessions
Despite presenting songs discussing the dangers of domestic violence, the American rapper Eminem was involved in physical assaults against his former wife, Kim.
Reports confirmed that the relationship witnessed violent fluctuations and documented assaults, which artist Rihanna later referred to in her collaboration with him, confirming that both had experienced the bitterness of marital violence from different angles.
Yildiz Asyalı.. Turkish star breaks the silence
The Turkish actress and musician Yildiz Asyalı was beaten by her husband, businessman Mustafa Semih Demirji.
Yildiz shared photos with her followers showing the effects of bruises and wounds months after their marriage, explaining that the problem started with a minor quarrel over jealousy that escalated into a violent conflict, prompting her to obtain a restraining order against him, fearing for her life.
