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Stars Who Bounced Back Stronger

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

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Robert Downey Jr.

Struggles: Serious issues, prison time
Comeback: Became Iron Man in Marvel movies

Martha Stewart

Struggles: Legal trouble, prison time
Comeback: Hit show, increased wealth

Tiger Woods

Struggles: Long winless streak
Comeback: Won the Masters in 2019

Drew Barrymore

Struggles: Drug and alcohol problems
Comeback: Starred in and produced hits like Charlie's Angels

Britney Spears

Struggles: Public mental health crisis
Comeback: Hit album, sold-out tour, best-selling book

Matthew McConaughey

Struggles: Wild early career moments
Comeback: Won an Oscar, "McConaissance"

Mariah Carey

Struggles: Flopped movie Glitter
Comeback: Best-selling album, iconic song "We Belong Together"

Vanessa Williams

Struggles: Resigned as Miss America after photo leak
Comeback: Grammy-winning singer and actress

Justin Bieber

Struggles: Legal trouble, bad press
Comeback: Hit album, artistic growth

Miley Cyrus

Struggles: Controversial VMA performance
Comeback: Record-breaking song, first Grammy

Michael Vick

Struggles: Prison time for dogfighting
Comeback: NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Kevin Hart

Struggles: Backlash for old jokes and tweets
Comeback: Huge comedy success, Netflix deals

Kobe Bryant

Struggles: Legal issues
Comeback: Two more NBA championships, global icon

Demi Lovato

Struggles: Near-fatal overdose
Comeback: Documentaries, music about recovery

Kim Kardashian

Struggles: Backlash after short marriage
Comeback: Built a huge business empire

Travis Scott

Struggles: Tragic concert incident
Comeback: Successful album, resumed touring

Morgan Wallen

Struggles: Backlash for racial slur
Comeback: Chart dominance, sold-out stadium tours

Will Smith

Struggles: Controversial Oscars moment
Comeback: Hit movie, major star status

Chrissy Teigen

Struggles: Criticism for past behavior
Comeback: Accountability, brand and family focus

Nene Leakes

Struggles: Fired from reality show
Comeback: Fan-favorite star on other shows

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