These Celebrities Caused The Downfall of Their Own Careers

Michael Jackson

The King of Pop's career was on a downturn in 2003, and he'd transformed from one of the world's most iconic musicians to a full-on recluse. His children wore veils in public and he was caught in the middle of several child abuse lawsuits, so it's safe to say that his career was over. After an accidental overdose in 2009, fans have been reluctant to listen to his music given his shady past.

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Leonardo DiCaprio has never done drugs and had to speak to a drug expert to prepare for Wolf of Wall Street.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.