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In 2018, the actress was reportedly rushed to the hospital following a drug overdose.
The model hot rock-bottom in 2005 after being featured in British tabloids snorting cocaine on camera.
The day before, Locklear had been arrested for reportedly attacking a police officer and an EMT. This news followed previous legal trouble and personal struggles.
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In 1983, Vanessa Williams became the first African American to hold the title of Miss America. However, the following year, she had to relinquish her crown when Penthouse Magazine posted intimate photos of her, without permission.
Eventually, however, Williams moved on to start a successful singing and acting career. In 2015, organizers of Miss America apologized 32 years after she was forced to hand back her title.
Rourke then underwent several reconstructive surgeries before hitting rock-bottom. However, he has since revitalized himself, and made a strong comeback with 'Sin City' (2005).
One of the most popular Hollywood stars of the '80s, Rourke began drinking and taking drugs, ultimately costing him his fame and fortune.
The singer suffered an overdose in 1975, but it wasn't until the '90s that he won over the addiction and achieved sobriety.
Clapton's alcoholism was featured in many headlines, with some even accusing him of being too drunk to play. He eventually got help and overcame his addiction.
Elton John battled a serious drug addiction and even admitted that there was a time in his life in which all that mattered was cocaine.
In 2002, Martha Stewart was found guilty of insider trading, and even condemned after being charged with conspiracy and obstruction of justice. She served five months in prison.
After this, she worked her way back into the public limelight. One of these endeavors was a charming partnership with Snoop Dogg, where they spent time cooking together.
One of the greatest rock guitarists of all time battled a serious drug and alcohol addiction for many years.
One of Hollywood's most beloved actresses began drinking and experimenting with drugs at a young age.
Lovato has long been open about her struggles with substance abuse in the past. In 2014, she even released a song titled 'Sober,' in which she reveals she relapsed after six years of sobriety. Just one month after the song was released, she suffered an overdose.
As a teenager, Barrymore developed a full-fledged drug addiction and spent time in rehab.
In and out of legal problems, Richie also battled an eating disorder and a drug addiction. She eventually went to rehab and quit drugs.
Moss was scrutinized in the media for her excessive drug use, but following time spent in rehab, she bounced back and continued her career.
Her most recent overdose occurred in 2018. Lovato revealed she suffered three strokes and a heart attack as a result of it.
Back in the '00s, the star's scandalous behavior was a favorite tabloid and gossip topic.
Kesha's rock-bottom wasn't her fault, but it almost cost her the release of one of her most celebrated albums, 'Rainbow' (2017).
The singer took almost five years between album releases as her producer, Dr. Luke, fought back during a legal battle involving physical, emotional, and sexual abuse allegations.
Her issues with anxiety, depression, and substance abuse were revealed during the resulting trial, after which she took a four-year hiatus from acting.
Although Downey Jr. is one of the most beloved actors in Hollywood, there was a time when he didn't have it all together.
Ryder famously hit her rock bottom when she was caught shoplifting from the Saks Fifth Avenue department store in Beverly Hills, California.
In the '90s, the actor struggled with cocaine and heroin addictions and spent time in and out of rehab. However, in 2003, he finally went sober and began making a comeback.
In 1995, the actor shocked the world when he was arrested for receiving oral sex from a prostitute in his car in Hollywood.
Not only did Grant jeopardize his career and relationship with Elizabeth Hurley, he had to also pay a fine, and complete an AIDS education course.
Seasoned actor John Stamos released his tell-all memoir, 'If You Would Have Told Me,' on October 24. The book delves into his struggles with alcoholism and he opened up about the true extent of his addiction in an interview on 'The Howard Stern Show.' His life was seriously unraveling when he hit rock-bottom in 2015. Stamos got arrested for driving while drunk, after which he finally addressed his problems, but not immediately.
As soon as he got out of jail, he went home and “drank another bottle of wine by myself.” The next day, Stamos got a call reminding him that he had to fly to Toronto to film his part in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2.' “I’m like, ‘What?’ I was hammered," Stamos recalled, "I don’t remember being on that set." Not only did he forget about the project, he carried on drinking throughout the production.
“As soon as I came back from Toronto and ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding,’ my sisters were there and my agents, and everybody was like, ‘Okay! It’s time,'” he said. “It wasn’t even an intervention, it was like, ‘We packed your bags, you’re going … I went [to rehab] for 30 days, and I just knew it was time. That’s it. I’ve not had a drink since eight years ago.”
In 2007, Spears spent short stints in rehab for substance abuse issues. The following year, her mother checked her into a psychiatric hospital, to receive treatment for a mental breakdown, at which point she was placed under a conservatorship that would last for 13 years.
From shaving her hair, to rehabs, legal issues, and a failed marriage, perhaps one of the most public rock-bottoms happened to Britney Spears.
Some of the world's most idolized people have undergone more than their fair share of adversity in the public eye. And this has led to some reaching rock-bottom. Be it due to drug addiction or personal crisis, some stars peaked only for things to go downhill afterward. Luckily, some managed to climb back up. By re-inventing their brands, focusing on career opportunities, and doing serious damage control, it's never too late to make a comeback in Hollywood.
Check out this gallery for some of the most shocking rock-bottom moments in the world of fame.
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Some of the world's most idolized people have undergone more than their fair share of adversity in the public eye. And this has led to some reaching rock-bottom. Be it due to drug addiction or personal crisis, some stars peaked only for things to go downhill afterward. Luckily, some managed to climb back up. By re-inventing their brands, focusing on career opportunities, and doing serious damage control, it's never too late to make a comeback in Hollywood.
Check out this gallery for some of the most shocking rock-bottom moments in the world of fame.