9. J.K. Rowling
In her twenties, J.K. Rowling was recently divorced, broke, and caring for a young child. She had no prospects for a future. She sought help through cognitive behavioral therapy. This helped her to refocus. She went on to create Harry Potter which has become a massively successful empire.
10. Catherine Zeta-Jones
Catherine Zeta-Jones has her share of box office hits and is in the spotlight. But when she realized she was suffering from biploar II disorder, she not only announced it to fans, she checked herself into a mental facility for treatment. When she left, she started work on her next two films.