Well, At Least They Tried: Notorious Celebrity Comeback Fails
Mel Gibson
In the wake of all the racist, homophobic, anti-Semitic, domestic abuse drama, Mel Gibson attempted to revamp his tarnished image by starring in an offbeat drama that displayed his acting chops in new ways. The Beaver, released in 2011 got somewhat okay reviews but completely flopped in theaters. It never even became a wide release.