10 Exact Moments Celebs Hit Rock Bottom

SUV Crash

Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods had long been seen as golf’s golden boy, but that image all but shattered in November 2009. After crashing his SUV near his home in the early morning hours after Thanksgiving, shocking revelations began to emerge of his infidelity. Later reports revealed his wife, Elin, had chased him out after discovering evidence on his phone, leading him to crash into a hydrant and tree. A media frenzy followed the incident as numerous women came forward with claims of affairs. Sponsors like Accenture, AT&T, and Gatorade dropped him. The public furore was white hot, and Tiger was left to pick up the pieces.
Near-Fatal Overdose
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato’s struggles with substance use disorder took a dangerous turn in 2018. After years of sobriety, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer relapsed, leading to a near-fatal overdose at her home in Los Angeles. Found unconscious, Lovato suffered multiple complications. In fact, she nearly died in a hospital after suffering several strokes and a heart attack. The shocking moment left fans fearing the worst, not to mention serving as a grim reminder of the dangers of substance abuse. The musician has since been open about the incident, often recalling the "profound sadness" she felt while struggling with the aftermath of the “rock bottom” moment in her life.
Setting Fire in a Stranger’s Driveway
Amanda Bynes
Former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes had been showing troubling behavior for a while in the early 2010s, but her rock bottom came in 2013 when she was caught setting fire to a stranger’s driveway in California. The bizarre incident found Amanda standing next to a burning pair of pants, her own, while holding a red gas tank. The troubled young actress was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold following the incident. This led to Amanda facing long-term conservatorship and years of legal and mental health struggles. The actress has since laid relatively low, as it’s said she tries to live a healthy life.
Sentenced to Jail
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan shot to fame with commercial successes like “The Parent Trap” and “Mean Girls”, solidifying her star status. However, Lohan’s legal troubles quickly began to mount. In 2010, things came to a head when she was sentenced to 90 days in jail for violating probation. Her bottom moment came during a tearful court hearing where she pleaded for leniency, only to have the judge lay down the law. Though she only served a fraction of her sentence, it was a turning point in her career, showing just how far she had fallen. On a positive note, Lindsay has since made a comeback, regaining much favor in the industry.
Head Shave
Britney Spears
Pop sensation Britney Spears’ life has been constantly marred by struggles – from toxic relationships to mental health. Her issues peaked in 2007 when the singer shockingly unveiled a dramatic new look. Walking into a hair salon, Spears, while amid a bitter divorce from Kevin Federline, began to shave her own head – all while cameras flashed outside. The aftermath was perhaps even more troubling, as the image of a bald Britney attacking a photographer’s car with an umbrella became the defining symbol of her breakdown. It was a moment of defiance, desperation, and pain—one that eventually led to a conservatorship that would last until 2021.
Momentarily Deceased
Nikki Sixx
On December 23, 1987, rock star Nikki Sixx hit perhaps the biggest rock bottom possible. That’s because this is the day that he, well, temporarily died. While the Motley Crüe bassist was partying with Slash and Steven Adler from Guns n' Roses and Robbin Crosby of Ratt, Sixx overdosed. The rocker was reportedly declared clinically dead for two whole minutes. His fortunes turned when paramedics gave him two shots of adrenaline, which luckily kickstarted his heart. It’s been said that this near-tragic event inspired the hit Motley Crüe song titled, you guessed it, "Kickstart My Heart."
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