Actors Whose Careers Survived Major Scandals

Some stars can rebound from embarrassing incidents

Former Brat Pack members Rob Lowe and Robert Downey, Jr. were able to rebound from major scandals and continue to have thriving careers Kevin Mazur/Wire Image

Hollywood scandals are nothing new. With fame and fortune, many find that it leads to poor decisions. These decisions can have damaging effects on an actor's career. For some, it can be career-ending.

We have seen actors have their careers ended due to drugs, alcohol, sex, and violence. Some scandals are so damaging that the actors fade from public view and become part of the "where are they now?" speculation. Others see their lives and reputations ruined due to horrible choices.

However, some have managed to turn it around. Either they corrected their bad behavior or paid their dues to society. Some took a break from the limelight, only to return and see a career resurgence. For many of us, we applaud these men and women who can turn it around.

After all, who doesn't love a comeback story?

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe attends the DIRECTV Streaming with the Stars event at Spago on March 10, 2024, in Beverly Hills, California. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

In the 1980s, Rob Lowe was on top of the world. He was one of the young, hot leading men in Hollywood. He had starring roles in The Outsiders and St Elmo's Fire, tore up the town with fellow…