From trashy to trashier

Shannen Doherty
The Trashy Troublemaker

Tacky history
This hot-headed Hollywooder has gone decidedly downhill since her days as Beverley Hills 90210's wholesome (mostly) Brenda Walsh. Though the official party line was 'creative differences', rumour had it she was axed from the popular show in 1994 for her diva antics and on-set wrangling.

After a few years in the wilderness, Doherty bounced back with a starring role in the popular Charmed (currently showing on Channel 5 and Living TV). It seemed like a lifeline to the failing star whose reputation made her an unknown quantity. The gig soured after only three seasons, however, following rumours of conflicts with her on-screen sister and fellow TV veteran Alyssa Milano.

Vile style
Her run-ins with the fashion police are also gaining in frequency. No longer boasting the figure that allowed her to play a high-schooler well into her 20s, the 31-year-old unfortunately still insists on dressing in the same image of starlets half her age. Clinging ensembles featuring skin-baring cut-outs and gauzy tops that just don't provide the support she needs have been of particular concern to fashion critics in recent months.

Quickie marriages
Doherty isn't lucky in love either. Back in the heyday of 90210, she wed George Hamilton's son Ashley Hamilton. They had known each other for only two weeks and - not surprisingly - separated within months.

The actress married again in Las Vegas last February. Once again the lucky guy was someone she'd only been dating for a couple of months. So far, so good, but no one's holding their breath on this one.

And then there are the legal disputes: from drunk driving to nightclub scuffles to landlord disputes, Doherty has seen her fair share of lawsuits. All of which makes her very hot to handle.