Slander To Success – 12 Celebrities Who Have Inspired Us With Their Success Journeys (3 of 3)

Hugh Grant

The legendary actor, Hugh Grant got himself in the messy waters when he tried to hire a prostitute’s services for a night. He not only lost roles and his partner after the incident, but he was also severely ridiculed on the media. However, the actor didn’t lose hope and now acts in even bigger roles, as he continues to entertain us.

Britney Spears

Popstar Britney Spears has had a good share of controversies and at one point, it felt like she was losing grip over the career because of her disastrous decisions. The phase continued for a while before she took control of the situation, and is now back to where she belongs – to the top of the music charts!

Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise doesn’t really need any introduction, but the actor does need some skills on how to avoid scandals. He finds himself entangled in controversies that are often needless, and things went really south during the promotions of War of the Worlds, which affected his career for a while. However, the actor made a quick comeback and is now once again on the top of his game.

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. aka the Iron Man might be a household name now, but it wasn’t always the case. The actor, after getting a promising start to his career, got himself in trouble and was almost written off before he finally made a dramatic comeback. The actor not only got arrested for drug abuse, but also for a lot of legal troubles. Thankfully, he held his ground and made a grand comeback with Iron Man, and now is one of the highest-paid actors in the industry.