Rihanna survived unhinged former boyfriend Chris Brown. (Photo: Twitter)
Tina Turner’s ghastly former marriage to Ike Turner has been well-documented. (Photo: Twitter)
Charlize Theron’s mother and father lived a nightmare that culminated in a self-defense shooting. (Photo: Twitter)
Halle Berry partially lost her hearing when hit by a former boyfriend. (Photo: Twitter)
Madonna was bodily assaulted as a teenager. (Photo: Twitter)
Pamela Anderson survived a h***ish marriage to Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee. (Photo: Wiki)
Oprah Winfrey was creepily assaulted as a child. (Photo: Flickr)
Christina Aguilera was abused as a child. (Photo: Wiki)
Marilyn Manson was abused by a neighbor as a child. (Photo: Wiki)
Kate Moss suffered a brutal relationship with former beau Pete Doherty. (Photo: Twitter)
Christina Applegate admitted to “living in fear” during a 3 year relationship. (Photo: Wiki)
Tyler Perry survived brutal treatment from his father. (Photo: Wiki)
Tamar Braxton has been an inspiration to battered women through her first-hand account and speaking career. (Photo: Flickr)
“Basketball Wives” star Evelyn Lozada received a headbutt from her newlywed husband and rightfully left the nest. (Photo: Flickr)
LaToya Jackson was once “left for dead” by a man only to survive and conquer. (Photo: Pinterest)
The story of Mel “Scary Spice” B.’s abusive marriage is unfortunately all-too common among celebrity entertainers. However, we are not here to pity the women (and men) who have found themselves victimized by an insane or unhinged spouse, partner, parent, or neighbor.
Instead, let’s take time to celebrate those performers who have gone through domestic nightmares and recovered to abide amazing work in acting, art and music. The list includes names like Tina Turner, Madonna and many other heavy hitters. Survivors account for some of the greatest careers in show business.
Here are 15 victims who courageously endured to become present and future stars.
