Mel Gibson’s angry tirade against Jews, after being arrested in California on DUI charges, landed him in a lot of trouble. Yet Mad Max found something to be happy about when cops took his mug shot. His arresting smile exemplify a new Hollywood trend: When you’re nailed by cops, look like you just won the Lotto. The idea is that if you look happy, you won’t be nearly as embarrassed when the mug shot is released to the public. Here are some examples of celebrities who appeared to know that everyone–everyone–would see their mug shots.
Robert Downey Jr.
AUGUST 1999
He smiled while doing time in prison in 1999 (above), but forgot to smile when he was busted again in 2001.
Matthew McConaughey
OCTOBER 1999
McConaughey posed after being busted on marijuana charges while playing bongos in the buff.
Carmen Electra
NOVEMBER 1999
Electra was popped in Miami Beach for battering her hulking husband, Dennis Rodman.
Tom DeLay
OCTOBER 2005
The Texas congressman was photographed and fingerprinted last year for conspiracy and money laundering charges.
Rush Limbaugh
APRIL 2006
Limbaugh was booked in April by West Palm Beach, Fla., police on doctor-shopping charges.
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