8 Inspirational Celebrities Who Have Fought Depression Head-on (5 of 5)

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Actor and Former Wrestler

Although his professional wrestling career was defined by his strength and cocky confidence, even these characteristics weren’t enough to shield him from the painful effects of depression. In 2015, he shared the message that he had gone through a dark period of his life in his early 20s once it became clear that professional football wasn’t in the cards. Fortunately, he was able to use his natural charisma to become one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all-time, not to mention a bonafide movie star.