Anthony Weiner -- who finally resigned today -- is at a barren place known as rock bottom. But that doesn't mean he'll be a pariah for life.
Scandals rock politicians, athletes and celebrities all the time, but rarely is the damage so catastrophic that it ruins their lives.
We've compiled a bunch of examples of famous folk that bounced back just fine after serious PR gaffes.
Take a look Weiner -- there's still hope!
Bill Clinton
You would think that a huge cheating scandal and an impeachment might hurt a president's popularity. Not so for Bill Clinton.
Despite multiple scandals, Clinton went out with the highest end-of-presidency approval rating in history (65%, according to ABC).
Since leaving office, Clinton's been even more successful: he's written two books, helped his wife get elected to public office, made millions through speaking engagements, and become a figure of humanitarianism with the William J. Clinton Foundation.
How did he do it? Results, results, results. In the end, people cared more about what he did for the country than what he did behind closed doors.
The lesson: Great results can outweigh PR hiccups (and charisma doesn't hurt).
Alex Rodriguez
In Spring of 2009, Alex Rodriguez admitted to using steroids. Everyone was upset
So A-Rod played his heart out to combat the scrutiny, and, in the fall, he carried the Yankees to a World Series win. Who cares about the steroids now?
The lesson: If you're a winner, nobody cares -- athleticism trumps bad behavior.
Britney Spears
In 2007 and 2008, Britney Spears acted all-out insane: from shaving her head in public, to attacking paparazzi with an umbrella, to holding her children hostage. Her weird behavior was met mostly with public criticism and humiliation.
Then, her PR team finally revealed that Spears had gone crazy because of the constant stress of being in the public spotlight, coupled with the influence of combined prescription drugs.
Almost instantly, derision turned to sympathy. She received huge support from the public during her "recovery;" two years later her "Circus" concert tour became the year's highest-grossing American tour, she's returned to Forbes' list of powerful celebrities at number 13, and her songs are still topping the charts.
The lesson: If the public feels sorry for you, it doesn't really matter how crazy you acted.
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