19 Dark Hollywood Facts That Reveal Just How Messed Up Hollywood Is

In 2009, he was arrested for his crimes in Switzerland — and a ton of celebs signed a petition advocating for his release, including Penélope Cruz, Harrison Ford, Natalie Portman, David Lynch, Wes Anderson, Darren Aronofsky, Sam Mendes, Martin Scorsese, Tilda Swinton, and Emma Thompson — though Thompson later retracted her signature and Portman later apologized. The petition was actually successful, and Polanski was released. Today, Polanski continues to collect accolades, despite the fact that he's been accused of more sexual misconduct (which he has denied).