These Celebrities Caused The Downfall of Their Own Careers

A Triple Threat

Gibson had a truly prolific career in Hollywood. He was around every corner, in every film you could think of, and had many credits across projects. He directed, produced, and acted in nearly anything he had a hand in, and he had one of the industry's most promising careers. If only his personal life was a little cleaner.

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The More You Know

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