20 times actors quit Hollywood and why they came back

The Iconic Hollywood Sign - Source: Getty
The Iconic Hollywood Sign - Source: Getty

3. Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage during the Marvel Studios Panel / Image Source: Getty
Robert Downey Jr. speaks onstage during the Marvel Studios Panel / Image Source: Getty

Robert Downey Jr.’s Hollywood comeback remains one of the most inspiring tales in the industry. Once a rising star with an Oscar nomination for Chaplin, his career was derailed due to addiction and legal issues. After prioritizing sobriety in the early 2000s, he steadily rebuilt his life and career, culminating in his breakthrough as Tony Stark in Iron Man (2008), which launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Today, Downey is widely celebrated for his immense talent, resilience, and determination to overcome adversity.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala