History of Bam Margera in Timeline
Bam Margera is an American former professional skateboarder, stunt performer, television personality, and filmmaker. He gained fame through MTV's Jackass and its associated films. Margera also created spin-off shows like Viva La Bam and directed the films Haggard and Minghags. He was a prominent figure in early 2000s pop culture due to his involvement in extreme stunts and reality television.
2004: Purchase of Castle Bam
In 2004, Bam Margera bought his former home, known as Castle Bam, in Pocopson Township, Pennsylvania.
2005: End of Relationship with Jenn Rivell
In 2005, Bam Margera's seven-year relationship with Jenn Rivell ended.
November 2006: Filing for protection from abuse
In November 2006, Bam Margera filed for "protection from abuse" from Jenn Rivell after she allegedly broke into his house.
2006: Engagement to Melissa "Missy" Rothstein
In 2006, Bam Margera became engaged to his childhood friend Melissa "Missy" Rothstein.
January 2007: Construction of ramp at Castle Bam
In January 2007, Bam Margera built a ramp in the backyard of Castle Bam, causing trouble with the township.
February 3, 2007: Wedding to Melissa "Missy" Rothstein
On February 3, 2007, Bam Margera married Melissa "Missy" Rothstein in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with the events leading up to the wedding chronicled on the MTV series Bam's Unholy Union.
October 24, 2007: Consideration of name change
On October 24, 2007, Bam Margera stated in an interview that he was "still debating" legally changing his first name to Bam, despite completing the paperwork.
2007: Drinking habits worsened
In 2007, Bam Margera's drinking habits worsened after his previous shows ended.
September 2008: Opening of "The Note" bar/theater
In September 2008, Bam Margera opened a bar/theater called "The Note" in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
2008: LA Ink appearance and wedding damage revelation
In 2008, during an appearance on LA Ink, Bam Margera told Kat Von D about $13,000 in damage that occurred during his wedding celebration.
July 2009: Hospitalization after alcohol binge
In July 2009, Bam Margera was taken to the hospital after a four-day alcohol binge.
December 2009: First rehab attempt
In December 2009, Bam Margera entered rehab for the first time after an intervention, but left after four days.
2009: Release of "Serious as Dog Dirt"
In 2009, Bam Margera released a book titled "Serious as Dog Dirt" containing private writings and pictures.
June 12, 2010: Alleged assault outside The Note
On June 12, 2010, Bam Margera was allegedly attacked with a baseball bat outside his bar, The Note, and treated for head injuries.
October 2010: Howard Stern interview about marriage
In October 2010, Bam Margera revealed in an interview with Howard Stern that he and Melissa Rothstein were living in separate cities and that she was aware of his girlfriends.
2011: Intensified drinking after Ryan Dunn's death
In 2011, Bam Margera's drinking intensified further after the death of his close friend Ryan Dunn.
November 2012: Divorce from Melissa Rothstein
In November 2012, Bam Margera and Melissa Rothstein divorced.
2012: Loss of control of drinking
In 2012, according to Bam Margera, he lost control of his drinking due to Ryan Dunn's death and bone spurs forcing him to put his skating career on hold.
July 2013: Arrest at Keflavík Airport
In July 2013, Bam Margera was arrested at Keflavík Airport in Iceland for leaving the country without paying damages following a rental car dispute the year before.
October 5, 2013: Marriage to Nicole Boyd
On October 5, 2013, Bam Margera married Nicole Boyd in Reykjavík, Iceland.
January 2014: Closure of "The Note"
In January 2014, The Note bar/theater, owned by Bam Margera in West Chester, Pennsylvania, closed due to serious restrictions from the West Chester Borough Council.
2015: Second rehab attempt and Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn
In 2015, Bam Margera entered rehab for a second time for alcoholism, but left shortly after, and later participated in Family Therapy with Dr. Jenn on VH1 with his mother, April Margera.
June 2017: Pregnancy announcement
In June 2017, Bam Margera announced that Nicole Boyd was pregnant with their first child.
September 2017: Child's name announcement
In September 2017, it was announced that Bam Margera and Nicole Boyd's child would be named Phoenix Wolf.
November 2017: The Nine Club interview
In November 2017, Bam Margera discussed his health issues and alcoholism in an interview with The Nine Club, claiming he had been "mostly sober" since 2015.
December 2017: Birth of Phoenix Wolf
In December 2017, Bam Margera and Nicole Boyd's son, Phoenix Wolf, was born.
January 2018: Third rehab attempt and relapse
In January 2018, Bam Margera entered rehab for the third time after a DUI and relapsed later that year after being robbed at gunpoint in Colombia.
2018: Renovation of Castle Bam for Airbnb
In 2018, April Margera began renovating Castle Bam in order to be used for short-term rentals via Airbnb, with rentals expected to be available in 2018.
January 2019: Fourth rehab attempt
In January 2019, Bam Margera entered rehab once more, but left after ten days, planning to beat his alcoholism on his own.
March 2019: Public outbursts and mental health treatment
In March 2019, Bam Margera was shown screaming at his manager in a video released by TMZ, insulted his wife and damaged his own home, leading to him being committed to a mental health treatment facility. He was released after one week.
August 3, 2019: Removal from flight and public plea for help
On August 3, 2019, Bam Margera was removed from a commercial airline flight due to intoxication and then publicly pleaded for Dr. Phil's help on Instagram.
2020: YouTube appearances
In 2020, Bam Margera began appearing in YouTube videos, including a viral water balloon fight video with model Jeb Carty.
January 2021: Revealed precarious involvement with Jackass Forever
During a January 2021 interview, Bam Margera revealed that his involvement in the Jackass Forever movie depended on his sobriety and behavior.
February 11, 2021: Firing from Jackass Forever
On February 11, 2021, Bam Margera admitted to breaking his sobriety and indicated that he had officially been fired from the filming of Jackass Forever.
May 25, 2021: Tremaine Files Restraining Order Against Margera
On May 25, 2021, Jeff Tremaine filed a temporary restraining order against Bam Margera due to harassment via Instagram, targeting both Tremaine and Johnny Knoxville.
August 9, 2021: Margera Files Lawsuit Over Jackass Forever Firing
On August 9, 2021, Bam Margera filed a lawsuit against Jeff Tremaine, Johnny Knoxville, Spike Jonze, Paramount Pictures, MTV, Dickhouse Entertainment, and Gorilla Flicks, alleging wrongful termination from "Jackass Forever".
September 16, 2021: Child custody filing
On September 16, 2021, Nicole Boyd filed for child custody of their son Phoenix Wolf but did not file for divorce from Bam Margera.
January 12, 2022: Knoxville Confirms Margera Scene in Jackass Forever
On January 12, 2022, Johnny Knoxville stated that one scene filmed by Bam Margera for "Jackass Forever" would remain in the film, despite the ongoing lawsuit.
April 14, 2022: Margera Dismisses Lawsuit After Settlement
On April 14, 2022, Bam Margera requested to dismiss the lawsuit related to "Jackass Forever" after reaching a settlement; the specific terms remain private.
May 17, 2022: Completion of sobriety treatment
On May 17, 2022, Bam Margera announced that he had completed one year of sobriety treatment.
June 26, 2022: Second disappearance from rehab
On June 26, 2022, Bam Margera was reported missing again after fleeing his rehab center for the second time.
June 27, 2022: Found and admitted to a new rehab facility
On June 27, 2022, Bam Margera was found and checked into a new treatment facility.
September 4, 2022: Spotted at a bar after fleeing rehab
On September 4, 2022, Bam Margera was spotted at a bar after fleeing rehab once again.
September 25, 2022: Found intoxicated in a bar in Atlanta
On September 25, 2022, Bam Margera was reported to be caught intoxicated in a bar in Atlanta, Georgia, amid rehab problems.
December 9, 2022: Hospitalization due to pneumonia and COVID-19
On December 9, 2022, Bam Margera was hospitalized and put on a ventilator in a San Diego ICU due to pneumonia and COVID-19.
2022: Jackass Forever release
In 2022, Jackass Forever was released, without Bam Margera.
February 15, 2023: Legal separation filing
On February 15, 2023, Nicole Boyd filed for legal separation from Bam Margera and spousal support, citing irreconcilable differences.
March 2, 2023: Arrest for domestic violence
On March 2, 2023, Bam Margera was arrested for domestic violence after allegedly kicking a woman. He was released after posting bail the next day.
March 29, 2023: Arrest for public intoxication
On March 29, 2023, Bam Margera was arrested for public intoxication.
April 23, 2023: Police dispatched after alleged death threats
On April 23, 2023, police were dispatched to Bam Margera's home after he allegedly made death threats to his brother and punched him in the face. He fled on foot into the woods before surrendering to police days later.
May 26, 2023: Request to dismiss divorce case
On May 26, 2023, it was reported that Bam Margera wants a judge to dismiss his divorce with his wife Nikki, because she is not allowing him to see their son.
June 1, 2023: Threat on Instagram and involuntary commitment
On June 1, 2023, Bam Margera posted a video on Instagram threatening to smoke crack until he's dead unless he sees his son, leading to his involuntary commitment to a mental health facility on June 4.
June 7, 2023: Placed on 5150 psychiatric hold
Around June 7, 2023, Bam Margera was placed on 5150 psychiatric hold at a Los Angeles mental health facility due to disturbing text messages and erratic behavior.
July 2023: Started dating Dannii Marie
In July 2023, Bam Margera started dating model Dannii Marie.
October 2023: Engagement to Dannii Marie
In October 2023, Bam Margera proposed to Dannii Marie.
May 28, 2024: Marriage to Dannii Marie
On May 28, 2024, Bam Margera and Dannii Marie were officially married.
September 23, 2024: Arrest for probation violation
On September 23, 2024, Bam Margera was arrested again after he allegedly violated his probation. He was put in the Chester County Prison and ordered to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation.
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