Joanie loved Chachi, but audiences no longer love Scott Baio. On "Happy Days" and its aforementioned spinoff, Baio embodied the sweet, eager-to-please Chachi, who was forever in awe of his super cool cousin, The Fonz. And, well, that's about it for his acting career as Baio is now known for unhappy days. In 2010, he infamously tweeted, "Taxes are DONE ... That should feed, house and provide medical [welfare] for a few lazy non-working people at my expense" (via Salon). Some critics felt this was an ironic statement given that Baio hadn't had any major acting roles since the early '90s.
In fact, the "Arrested Development" guest star is now more famous for his numerous controversies than his sitcom heyday. A proud wearer of the MAGA hat, Baio was condemned by Henry Winkler, aka The Fonz, for spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine, per MSN. How times have changed ... Fonz be not proud. Baio and his wife, Renee Sloan, have also disseminated conspiracy theories relating to the Sandy Hook school shooting, with Sloan even appearing to mock a victim's mother (the actor defended his wife in the wake of the shocking statements, per Newsweek).
Baio's hardly glowing reputation has been further sullied following allegations of sexual misconduct. In 2018, his "Charles in Charge" co-stars, Nicole Eggert and Alexander Polinsky, both alleged that Baio sexually abused them, with the former star suggesting she was underaged at the time, per Variety. Baio denies the claims and has not been charged for the alleged crimes, per People.
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN's National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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