19 actors who came back from rock bottom

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In Conversation With Brendan Fraser - Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 - Source: Getty
Brendan Fraser - Source: Getty

8. Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix - Source: Getty
Joaquin Phoenix - Source: Getty

One of the most bankable and admired actors, Phoenix gained praise for To Die For and Gladiator. But he had a bit of a lean period in 2008 when he decided to quit acting to become a rapper, which turned out to be a set-up for a mock documentary. Joaquin returned on a high note with successful films like Her, Napolean, and The Joker. He recently essayed his role in Joker: Folie a Deux.

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