The Redemption Of Robert Downey Jr.
Whether we're talking weight, drug or alcohol addiction, or depression, most of us are able to hide our struggles from the people closest to us. Not so for celebrities, whose entire lives are accessible to millions of fans 24/7.
When celebs struggle with this kind of stuff, it's public and usually gets ugly.
But some stars have taken their rock bottom seriously and made an effort to find redemption. These 25 stars completely changed their lifestyles, and for most of them, it saved their lives.
The Iron Man actor started taking drugs from his father when he was eight-years-old.
Robin Williams Wasn't Always So Funny
After years of arrests for drug possession, he got clean and is now one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood.
Early in Williams' career, he was severely addicted to cocaine.
Oprah Winfrey Wins At Life
After the death of friend John Belushi, he decided to give it up for good.
It's a little-known fact Oprah used to smoke coke with an ex-boyfriend and claims she would have done anything for the drug.
Drew Barrymore Buries Her Past
That is until she dropped the man and the drug.
Barrymore has been acting since she was 3-years-old. She smoked her first cigarette at age nine and began snorting coke at 13.
Michael C. Hall Saves His Own Life
She's the poster child for life transformation.
The Dexter star was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma while filming season four.
Liam Neeson's Mid-Life Crisis
Cancer treatment forced the aggressive disease into full remission and Dexter lasted a few seasons longer.
The tragic death of the Taken star's wife led Liam to re-start his life.
Macaulay Culkin's Not Alone Anymore
He threw all of his energy into his work and the actor has channeled his life into success and respect.
The Home Alone child star was thrust into the public eye at a very young age that led to severe addiction.
Samuel L. Jackson's Support Team
He is now focusing his life on music.
One of the biggest names in Hollywood worked his way through alcoholism and cocaine addiction until he quit for his wife and daughter.
Charlize Theron's Second Chance
His first role while clean was Jungle Fever, which launched his amazing career.
Theron was starving in Hollywood and on the verge of homelessness, eating stale rolls she stole from restaurants.
This Is How Montell Jordan Does It
She landed her first role after an agent witnessed her public tantrum when a bank teller refused to cash a $500 check.
Everyone who grew up in the 90s heard Jordan's signature song "This Is How We Do It" at least once.
Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias Boxes With Diabetes
His "sinful" celebrity life forced him into faith and he is now a gospel musician.
The plus-sized comedian had to cancel a few stops of his tour due to his diabetes. He started boxing and has already lost 20 pounds in 20 days.
The Rock's Rock
He hopes to lose 50 before resuming.
It's hard to believe Dwayne Johnson, one of the happiest people in Hollywood, suffered through severe depression.
Naomi Campbell Calms Her Life
He realized there is always something good on the other side of pain.
Campbell was known for her severe temper that made her rely on her cocaine addiction.
Angelina Jolie's Transformation
She has been drug-free for over 6 years and alcohol-free for almost two.
One of the most active philanthropists in Tinseltown suffered from depression at a very young age and battled with self-mutilation in addition to drug use.
Demi Lovato's Done With Drugs
She has since adopted three children while raising three biological kids.
The pop star suffered through a meltdown that involved depression, extensive drug use, and self-harm.
Kelly Osbourne Followed Her Father's Path
She has given that all up to become a role model and music success story.
The youngest Osbourne child became addicted to painkillers after a tonsillectomy.
Danny Trejo Plays A Young Danny Trejo
She has gone through an incredible transformation that set off a successful career on her own.
Trejo is often cast in roles as a thug, hitman, and gang member because he used to play that person in real life.
Leave Britney Spears Alone!
He spent 11 years in and out of prison and now channels that negativity into his art.
The pop sensation went through a very public meltdown that led to an intervention. She went into rehab for drug addiction and a psychiatric breakdown.
Fergie Forgets Her Past
Her comeback truly shocked the world.
Fergie was very public about her problems with meth and ecstasy.
Kid Cudi Grows Up
After she reached an unhealthy weight, she put her faith in spirituality, found a husband, and is now raising a young child.
Kid Cudi got caught with liquid cocaine and pot before getting himself into near-death experiences.
Don King Is King
In 2011, he kicked his addictions out the door and focuses on his music as an outlet.
Before Don King became synonymous with boxing, he spent some time in prison for second-degree murder.
Macklemore Wants More From Life
The person he killed only owed him a few hundred dollars.
As soon as Macklemore burst onto the scene with "Thrift Shop" he slipped back into his alcohol habits.
Manny Pacquiao Fights For God Now
He has been able to channel that energy to fuel is career even further.
Manny Pacquiao wasn't always fighting for his faith.
Nicole Richie Enriches Her Future
His early success led him down a dark path involving meth, marijuana, and cocaine until he realized he was killing himself.
In the early 2000s, Nicole Richie was known as a party animal socialite.
She was caught with heroin, Vicodin, and weed on multiple occasions until she overcame her addictions to become a clean and sober mother of two.