by Brian GalindoBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffSenior Editor, Nostalgia Nerd Sometimes celebrities tank their own careers through their own choices, and when that happens, the fallout makes sense. But, of course, not every public downfall is that simple. Over the years, some stars have watched their reputations spiral because of rumors, media frenzies, bad timing, or narratives that took on a life of their own. In a few cases, the backlash stuck so hard that their careers never fully bounced back.