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Cancelled but Not Defeated: The Hollywood Stars Who Staged the Ultimate Comebacks

Robert Downey Jr., Johnny Depp

Facing scandals, they rebuilt careers, winning back fans and industry respect.

After the rise of the #MeToo movement, many celebrities faced swift cancellations for their actions. But long before that era, Hollywood had its own history of stars being "cancelled" for inappropriate behavior or personal struggles. When it seemed their careers were all but over, these actors and entertainers often rose like a phoenix from the ashes — proving that sometimes, redemption and comeback are very much part of the showbiz story. Here are seven of the most striking examples of such dramatic fall-and-rise stories in recent Hollywood history.

Robert Downey Jr.
Johnny Depp
Mel Gibson
Louis C.K.
James Gunn
Brendan Fraser
Winona Ryder

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