Haley Joel Osment’s Hushed Comeback: First Sighting Since Mammoth Arrest
Oh, fantastic—another Hollywood cautionary tale makes a cameo outing. Haley Joel Osment, the kid actor turned reluctant tabloid fixture, was spotted for the first time since that eyebrow-raising Mammoth Lakes arrest, and yes, he still looks like he’d rather be anywhere else. On May 14, TMZ cameras caught Osment skulking into a West Hollywood café, sporting a battered black hoodie, oversized baseball cap pulled low and dark shades—classic “don’t-look-at-me” attire. If you squint, you’d swear it was an ex–child star trying to dodge a lawsuit, not a grown man facing pending misdemeanor charges.
It all blew up in mid-April when Osment was arrested on suspicion of DUI and possession of a controlled substance after state police say he nearly collided with another vehicle on Highway 395 (Mono County Court docs, April 2025). Cops claim he refused a breathalyzer test and resisted officers—allegations his camp quietly disputes, insisting sobriety is his “top priority” (People). Yet bail was set at $5,000 and he’s due back in court on June 10. So yes, he’s “getting help,” but he’s also legally on the hook until then.
Eyewitnesses tell Page Six he slipped through a side door, ordering a plain black coffee to go. No drama, no wave, just a man apparently eager to stay under the radar. We’re told his rep has been fielding calls non-stop, stressing that Osment’s “taking responsibility” and “focusing on health.” Sure, because nothing says “I’m ok” like sneaking around L.A. at dawn. I told you so: Hollywood secrets don’t stay buried, they just go into witness protection.
If you’re wondering whether this was a genuine attempt at rehabilitation or just another photospam stunt—welcome to celebrity life, where privacy is optional and PR spins are mandatory. Osment’s been laying low since posting bail, with zero red-carpet invites and more rehab rumors than actual recovery milestones. RadarOnline even spotted unconfirmed chatter about an outpatient program geared toward “stress management,” but you won’t find an official statement on that one.
What’s next? Keep your eyes peeled for that June court date, folks. Will he plead out? Fight the charges? Or simply vanish into indie-film obscurity until Hollywood says “you’re back” or “we forgot you”? Either way, this reluctant comeback tour is only just beginning. And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine, Page Six
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