Celebrities Who Unexpectedly Turned Their Lives Around

Robert Downey Jr is one the best come back stories. Most young people today would have no idea Iron Man used to be this strung out druggy who was on the verge of either being homeless or dead.

It makes me really happy that Macaulay Culkin bounced back. His speech the other week when he was talking about his wife Brenda Song was extremely genuine and heartfelt.

Hearing Lindsay Lohan and Macauley Culkin are both parents now really warms my heart. I have loved them since childhood and wanted them to get better. ❤

I think Drew Barrymore's story impresses me the most: She grew up in such a subversively toxic environment (by which I mean, it wasn't obviously toxic; there was little she could have done -- especially at that age -- to realize her situation and take steps to improve things or escape), and yet somehow emerged not only as a successful actress but, by all accounts, a genuinely great person.

Robert is an example that even if you are at your lowest, you can still make it to the top.

A lot of people always leave out the effort of Mel Gibson to help RDJ. Insurance companies wouldn't insure RDJ for movies due to his issues and the payments were massive and movie studios wouldn't pay them. So Mel covered the cost on the first Ironman movie to help his friend. Only reason he was able to be Ironman.

I'm very happy that Macaulay Culkin has overcome his drug addiction. I hope things continue to look up for him. He's a somewhat underrated actor with a huge amount of talent.

The recovery of Culkin is both very welcoming, and very humbling. I recall in a TV series a character said something like "the totality of darkness from the entire world pales in the presence of a lit candle". As long as you move forward and hold on to hope, you'll find light.

Addiction is tough. I lost my dad in September from alcohol addiction. Props to all these celebrities who turned their lives around. It’s not an easy thing

Never heard about Liam Neeson's wife passing, even his last words to her are just truly tragic.

Such an inspiring video highlighting the stories of these celebrities who managed to turn their lives around. A strong reminder that it's never too late to change and success could be waiting just around the corner.

You also forgot to point out that Macaulay Culkin and his now-wife Brenda Song first met and starred together in a movie named Changeland. Ironically, she was there for him through thick and thin and Macaulay turned his life around. I am so happy and proud of him bouncing back and also getting the spot at the Walk of Fame just recently.

After seeing so much negativity in the media, seeing this kind of life change is inspiring to me.

While RDJ is one of the greatest comebacks in industry history, if not THE greatest, Macaulay's comeback was truly a tear jerker. Not many child actors can come back from what he (and also Drew Barrymore) went through. Never met him, but when he got his Star on the HWF, I was actually very, very proud of him. 😊

You know, sometimes it feels like all we see in the media is the bad, and ugly shit this world has to offer. But it’s honestly a breathe of fresh air to hear stories of people overcoming their personal demons and living a better life. Excellent video Sunny. Especially with the new year around the corner, it’s a nice reminder that it’s never too late to start again. Happy New Year Everyone!

This video, in itself, is a clear response to those who claimed that Sunny only spreads negativity and focuses on downfalls and failures. Good job Sunny.

What's more tragic and heartbreaking about Macaulay Culkin life is that his half-sister Jenny Adamson was pronounced dead due to drug overdose in May 10, 2000. 8 years later Dakota Culkin died from a car accident in December 10, 2008.

You forgot to add SunnyV2, who turned his life around today and started making positive content.

I never realised how Macaulay Culkin & Drew Barrymore had such similar early lives both being really talented & young ages, having not so great parents, early massive success, separation from their parents in their teens, vicious struggles with drugs & alcohol at young ages which caused major struggles with life in general then being able to turn their life around & create the loving family they never had despite the odds stacked against them. I'm glad in the end they beat the "curse" of young Hollywood actors & ended up in good places.

One thing I love about these videos is how they instantly get to the point and when they end they end without outros or unnecessary comments. You always know the exact length of any video.