Stars Say "I'm Sorry"

When Tiger Woods broke his silence on Feb. 19, 2010, said he was "deeply sorry" for the long list of infidelities that came to light after a Nov. 27, 2009 car crash, he joined a long list of athletes, celebrities and politicians who have also tried to win back the public's trust after making big mistakes. Take a look at some other notable people who had to say "I'm sorry."

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David Letterman

Like Tiger Woods, Letterman had his own sex scandal to deal with in 2009. On Oct. 1, Letterman admitted to having sex with co-workers after CBS News producer Robert "Joe" Halderman allegedly threatened to expose the affairs and try to blackmail him. The "Late Show" host said his wife, Regina Lasko, had been "horribly hurt" by his behavior" and apologized to her on-air, telling the audience, "I got my work cut out for me."

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Bill Clinton

On Jan. 26, 1998, former President Bill Clinton told the American people that he "did not have sexual relations" with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Eight months later, he finally admitted to having a relationship with Lewinsky that was "not appropriate," and issued a statement in which he confessed that he "misled people."

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Mark Sanford

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford took 18 minutes to get through his rambling mea culpa on June 24, 2009, which started off with him saying he wanted to apologize to his wife, Jenny. He then admitted to carrying on an affair with an Argentinean woman he called his "soul mate." Jenny Sanford didn't accept the apology - she filed for divorce on Dec. 11.

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Chris Brown

On Feb. 9, 2009, Brown was arrested on suspicion of making criminal threats after an alleged altercation with Rihanna. A leaked photo of the bruised and beaten singer later surfaced on the Internet. On July 20, Brown posted a two-minute video on his YouTube page apologizing for the incident, saying that it was his "deepest regret" and that he "accepts full responsibility." On Aug. 25, he was sentenced to five years probation and 180 days of community labor.

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John Edwards

The former presidential candidate admitted to fathering a child with a videographer he hired and had an affair with during his campaign. Initially, he owned up to the affair but not to fathering the baby girl, but on Jan. 21, 2010, he said in a statement that he was the father of Frances Quinn, now 2, adding that "it was wrong for me ever to deny she was my daughter and hopefully one day, when she understands, she will forgive me... To all those I have disappointed and hurt, these words will never be enough, but I am truly sorry."

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Kobe Bryant

The Los Angeles Lakers star released a public statement apologizing to a woman who accused Bryant of sexual assault in 2003. Bryant admitted to an adulterous affair, but claimed it was a consensual act. The case was dropped in September 2004 after the woman refused to testify in court. "Although I truly believe this encounter between us was consensual," he said, "I recognize now that she did not and does not view this incident the same way I did."

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Jimmy Swaggart

The televangelist gave his now infamous "I Have Sinned" speech after becoming caught up in a sex scandal in 1988 when he was caught in the company of a prostitute. He tearfully told his family and audience, "Please forgive me for sinning against you."

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Eliot Spitzer

In the wake of a sex scandal that linked the New York governor to a prostitution ring, Spitzer gave a public apology with his wife, Silda, at his side as he resigned from his position. "I cannot allow for my private failings to disrupt the people's work," he said on March 12, 2008. "Over the course of my public life, I have insisted- I believe correctly - that people take responsibility for their conduct. I can and will ask no less of myself."

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Hugh Grant

The British actor went to Jay Leno's couch in 1995 to apologize for being caught by Los Angeles police with prostitute Divine Brown in his car. Grant didn't make excuses for the incident, simply telling the "Tonight Show" host that "I think you know in life what's a good thing to do and what's a bad thing, and I did a bad thing. And there you have it."

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