Reese Witherspoon: Scandal Caught On Dashcam

When Reese Witherspoon was caught getting arrested on a dashcam of a patrolman's car, the glimpse of the actress was less than flattering, and it led to a press onslaught of the A-list actress which only the star herself could finally come to terms with... and she eventually did.

Celebrities used to have the advantage of privacy in their everyday affairs, but with the proliferation of cameras and media in the world today, there are countless opportunities to catch someone acting up or misbehaving, and it usually tends to find its way into the public domain.

Witherspoon's husband is pulled over for driving drunk and Reese is the passenger in the car.  She is caught on tape being rude to a police officer and obstructing the arrest of her husband, and her arrogant behavior becomes the talk of tweets, blogs and the news programs all over television.  She was not prepared for 24/7 scrutiny, and the dashcam video proved to diminish her celebrity persona in the public eye.

A public apology given approximately two weeks later appeared to soften the blow to her career as she took responsibility for her behavior and gave a heartfelt apology for her attitude during the arrest.  The way in which she handled this matter was hailed by many as a textbook example of how to do it right -- appearing to be both genuine and forthright.