Haley Joel Osment, the former child star best known for the chilling line "I see dead people" in The Sixth Sense, has been arrested in Mammoth Lakes, California, on April 8, 2025, for alleged public intoxication and possession of a suspected controlled substance, reportedly cocaine.
According to the Mono County Sheriff's Office, the 37-year-old actor was booked and released the same day. The arrest occurred at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, a popular resort destination. Authorities confirmed the matter is still under investigation.
🎬 From Hollywood Prodigy to Troubled Adulthood
Haley Joel Osment rocketed to fame as a child after his Oscar-nominated performance in The Sixth Sense (1999) at just 11 years old. He had earlier appeared in Forrest Gump (1994) as Tom Hanks' on-screen son, and later starred in emotional dramas like Pay It Forward and A.I. Artificial Intelligence.
Osment eventually took a break from the limelight to study at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, returning to Hollywood in the 2010s with more mature roles in indie films and psychological thrillers. In recent years, he appeared in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile and the 2024 thriller Blink Twice.
📉 Previous Run-ins with the Law
This is not the first time Osment has faced legal trouble:
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2006: Arrested for driving under the influence and marijuana possession. He received probation and underwent rehab.
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2018: Involved in a verbal dispute at an airport, which did not lead to formal charges.
While Osment has generally maintained a low public profile, he has remained active in the industry and is known for his voice acting work, including roles in the Kingdom Hearts video game series.
👨👧 Celebrity Family Ties
Haley is also the older brother of actress Emily Osment, famous for her role as Lilly Truscott in Hannah Montana. The siblings are often seen supporting each other’s careers and personal growth, especially during more difficult times.
👀 What's Next for Haley Joel Osment?
As the investigation unfolds, fans and critics alike are wondering what this means for Osment's future in the industry. While some hope this is just a temporary setback, others point to a concerning pattern of behavior.
With Hollywood’s spotlight once again on him—but for all the wrong reasons—will Haley Joel Osment make another comeback, or is this the beginning of a longer downward spiral?
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