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Celebrities Who Made Major Comebacks After Huge Scandals

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From scandal to success.

Nazarii Verbitskiy Nazarii Verbitskiy
Entertainment - November 28th 2025, 23:45 GMT+1
Angelina Jolie Girl Interrupted

15. Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie navigated intense tabloid scandals, from controversial family moments to being at the center of a major Hollywood breakup. Jolie consistently prioritized her privacy and humanitarian work over addressing the rumors. She has since made a powerful return to the spotlight, earning critical acclaim for her portrayal of Maria Callas in the 2024 film Maria. | © Sony Pictures Releasing

Lindsay Lohan

14. Lindsay Lohan

Once Hollywood's reigning teen queen, her career was sidelined by a string of legal issues, including a DUI and shoplifting arrest that led to jail time. After years away from the spotlight, Lindsay Lohan has made a genuine comeback. Lohan now headlines new Netflix films and has embraced a new chapter in her personal life as a mother. | © Netflix

Winona Ryder

13. Winona Ryder

Her career was derailed after a high-profile 2001 shoplifting arrest. She took a much-needed break from the spotlight, later clarifying the incident was not what people assumed. Ryder made a triumphant return to mainstream success with her starring role in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. | © Columbia Pictures

Jane Fonda

12. Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda faced an enduring scandal after a 1972 photo in Vietnam sparked furious backlash and the Hanoi Jane label. She later expressed deep regret for the image while maintaining her anti-war stance. Fonda ultimately weathered the controversy, rebuilding her career as an acclaimed actress and activist. | © People / YouTube

Will Smith

11. Will Smith

His career was thrown into question after the 2022 Oscars slap drew global condemnation and a ten-year ban from the Academy. Smith offered apologies and kept a low profile for a significant period. He successfully returned to the spotlight with the 2024 summer blockbuster Bad Boys: Ride or Die, proving his enduring box office appeal. | © Sony Pictures Releasing

Travis Scott

10. Travis Scott

His career faced immense scrutiny following the tragic crowd crush at his 2021 Astroworld Festival. After a period of relative quiet, he made a definitive return with his album Utopia. The project was both a critical and commercial success, allowing him to resume headlining major tours and reestablish his presence in music. | © The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon / YouTube

Kim Kardashian

9. Kim Kardashian

Her public image took a major hit after the abrupt and heavily scrutinized end of her 72-day marriage in 2011. She channeled that notoriety into relentless entrepreneurial drive, building a billion-dollar empire with brands like SKIMS. Kardashian later leveraged her fame for serious influence, becoming a prominent and unexpected voice for prison reform. | © Call Her Daddy / YouTube

Kevin Hart

8. Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart faced major backlash and stepped down from hosting the 2019 Oscars after past homophobic tweets resurfaced. He publicly addressed the controversy and refocused his energy on his work. His career not only recovered but skyrocketed, leading to multi-million dollar film deals with Netflix that cemented his status as a top comedic star. | © Sony Pictures Releasing

Britney Spears

7. Britney Spears

A very public mental health crisis in 2007 led to a restrictive conservatorship that controlled her life for over a decade. Yet she mounted an immediate professional comeback, defying expectations with her chart-topping Circus album and a sold-out world tour just one year later. She later reclaimed her narrative entirely, detailing her experiences in a New York Times bestselling memoir. | © The Jonathan Ross Show / YouTube

Martha Stewart

6. Martha Stewart

The domestic mogul faced a massive fall from grace after a felony conviction sent her to federal prison. Rather than fading away, she returned to the public eye with her empire not only intact but expanding. Her career reached new heights of cultural relevance, even sparking an unexpected and popular partnership with Snoop Dogg. | © Netflix

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5. Drew Barrymore

A beloved child star, she spiraled into public struggles with addiction before even turning 15. She fought for sobriety and meticulously rebuilt her life and career. That hard work paid off, transforming her into a powerhouse producer and the star of massive '90s hits like Charlie's Angels. | © Miramax Films

Tiger Woods

4. Tiger Woods

A devastating infidelity scandal and a series of serious injuries pushed his career to the brink of collapse. For eleven long years, he was unable to secure another major victory. Then, in a stunning return, Woods claimed the 2019 Masters title, cementing one of the greatest comebacks in the history of sports. | © TaylorMade Golf / YouTube

Mariah Carey

3. Mariah Carey

The colossal failure of her 2001 film Glitter and its soundtrack led to a very public personal crisis and the loss of her record deal. Just a few years later, Mariah Carey staged an incredible return with the album The Emancipation of Mimi. That record became the best-selling album of 2005 and launched the massive hit We Belong Together, fully restoring her superstar status. | © Mariah Carey / YouTube

Matthew Mc Conaughey

2. Matthew McConaughey

An infamous 1999 arrest for playing bongos naked initially cemented his image as a quirky party boy, which later devolved into a decade of predictable rom-com roles. He deliberately broke that cycle by taking on a series of demanding, dramatic parts that critics dubbed the McConaissance. This strategic career overhaul paid off in the highest way possible, earning him the 2014 Oscar for Best Actor. | © Paramount Pictures

Robert Downey Jr

1. Robert Downey Jr.

At one point, a very public battle with addiction and a string of legal issues made Robert Downey Jr. almost unhireable in Hollywood. His journey to sobriety marked a slow and steady climb back into the industry's good graces. That comeback was permanently sealed when he landed the role of Iron Man, a part that launched him to global superstardom. | © Marvel Studios

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Everyone loves a good comeback story. These celebrities saw their careers hit rock bottom after massive public scandals that should have ended them for good. Yet, through a mix of personal grit and professional savvy, each one managed to stage an incredible return to the top.

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Everyone loves a good comeback story. These celebrities saw their careers hit rock bottom after massive public scandals that should have ended them for good. Yet, through a mix of personal grit and professional savvy, each one managed to stage an incredible return to the top.

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