Hugh Grant Arrested in Los Angeles

Hugh Grant's arrest in Los Angeles stemmed from a police vice operation near Sunset Boulevard, where he was found receiving oral sex from a prostitute named Divine Brown. Following the incident, Grant pleaded no contest to the charges and was fined $1,180. Additionally, he was placed on two years of summary probation and required to complete an AIDS education program. This incident occurred shortly before the release of his film 'Nine Months', which was significant as it was his first major studio project. The timing of the arrest coincided with his promotional activities for the film, leading to heightened media scrutiny and public interest in the case. In the aftermath of the arrest, Grant appeared on several television shows to address the incident. During an interview on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno', he acknowledged his wrongdoing without making excuses, stating that he understood the difference between right and wrong. He also appeared on 'Larry King Live', where he dismissed the idea of psychoanalysis, suggesting it was an American phenomenon and expressing his old-fashioned views on the matter. The incident had a considerable impact on Grant's public image, but he managed to navigate the controversy and continue his career in the film industry.