It hasn’t always been an easy road for some celebrities. While these stars have gone on to have successful careers in the entertainment industry, their pasts may come as a surprise to some of their fans. From troubled families to arrests and addictions, celebrities including Charlize Theron, Robert Downey Jr. and Jay-Z have overcome their darkest times and turned it all around to be who they are today.
Scroll down below to see which stars have rather shocking pasts.