Who is Haley Joel Osment? Oscar-nominated former child star arrested for alleged drug possession and public intoxication

Actor Haley Joel Osment was arrested on 8 April 2025 in Mammoth Lakes, California, for alleged public intoxication and possession of a suspected controlled substance, reportedly cocaine.
The incident occurred at the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, and the actor was booked and released the same day. Police stated the matter remains under investigation.
Photo: Mono County Sheriff's Office
Osment, 37, first gained recognition as a child actor in Forrest Gump before achieving critical acclaim for his role in The Sixth Sense, which earned him an Oscar nomination at age 11. He went on to star in films like Pay It Forward and A.I. Artificial Intelligence, later taking a hiatus to study acting at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts.
After returning to Hollywood, Osment took on more adult roles in films such as Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile and most recently appeared in the 2024 thriller Blink Twice. Despite a lower public profile in recent years, he has remained active in both film and television.
He is the older brother of actress Emily Osment, known for her role in Hannah Montana. The siblings, both former child stars, have often supported one another professionally and personally.
This is not Osment's first run-in with law enforcement. He previously received probation following a 2006 drink-driving incident and was involved in a verbal dispute at an airport in 2018.

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