Southern Charm Star Kathryn Dennis Begins 30-Day Jail Sentence for DUI After 2024 Crash

Kathryn Dennis, a former star of the reality TV show "Southern Charm," was convicted and sentenced to 30 days in jail following a DUI arrest linked to a three-vehicle crash in South Carolina in May 2024. Authorities noted signs of impairment, including the smell of alcohol and glossy eyes, and found an unopened bottle of Fireball in her car. Dennis refused a breathalyzer test but failed a field sobriety test, and video footage showed her arguing with police during the arrest. She has a history of substance abuse struggles and lost custody of her children with ex Thomas Ravenel, whom she shares two children. During her arrest, Dennis expressed frustration and emotional distress, highlighting concerns about the impact on her and her children’s lives. She was taken into custody to begin her jail sentence in October 2025.