Stars Who Bounced Back Stronger

Celebrities often face tough times, but some turn their struggles into huge successes. Take Robert Downey Jr. , for example. After dealing with serious issues and even going to prison, he made a massive comeback. He became Iron Man in the Marvel movies, which changed his career forever. Then there's Martha Stewart. She had legal trouble and spent time in prison, but she didn't let that stop her. She came back even stronger, with a hit show and a lot more money. Tiger Woods is another great example. After a long time without winning, he made an incredible return by winning the Masters in 2019. It was one of the most amazing comebacks in sports history. Drew Barrymore had a tough childhood with drug and alcohol problems. But she fought her way back and became one of the biggest stars of the 90s. She starred in and produced hits like Charlie's Angels. Britney Spears had a very public mental health crisis, but she didn't let that define her. She came back with a huge album and a sold-out tour. Years later, she even wrote a best-selling book about her experiences. Matthew McConaughey had some wild moments early in his career, like getting arrested for playing the bongos naked. But he completely changed his image and even won an Oscar. This period was called the "McConaissance. " Mariah Carey had a tough time after her movie Glitter flopped. But she came back with a huge album that became the best-selling one of the year. She gave fans the iconic song "We Belong Together. " Vanessa Williams was the first Black Miss America, but she had to resign after private photos were leaked. Instead of disappearing, she started a new career as a singer and actress, winning a Grammy. Justin Bieber went through a rough patch with legal trouble and bad press. But he took a break and came back with a hit album that showed he had grown up as an artist. Miley Cyrus had a controversial performance at the VMAs, but she didn't let that stop her. Years later, she released a song that broke streaming records and won her first Grammy. Michael Vick had a tough time after going to prison for running a dogfighting ring. But he came back and had an amazing season, winning the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award. Kevin Hart faced backlash for old jokes and tweets, but he didn't let that stop him. He became one of the biggest stars in comedy, signing huge deals with Netflix. Kobe Bryant had a serious legal issue, but he came back to win two more NBA championships. He became a global icon and one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Demi Lovato had a near-fatal overdose, but she didn't let that define her. She came back and shared her recovery journey through documentaries and music. Kim Kardashian faced backlash after a short marriage, but she didn't let that stop her. She built a huge business empire and became a global mogul. Travis Scott had a tough time after a tragic concert incident, but he came back with a successful album and resumed touring. Morgan Wallen faced backlash for using a racial slur, but he came back with even greater chart dominance and sold-out stadium tours. Will Smith had a controversial moment at the Oscars, but he came back with a hit movie. He showed that he could still be a major star. Chrissy Teigen faced criticism for her past behavior, but she took accountability and came back stronger. She focused on her brand and family life. Nene Leakes was fired from a reality show, but she made a comeback on other shows. She became a fan-favorite star again.