Sin City’s a dark place but these stars weren’t all doom and gloom before they set foot in Frank Milller’s infamous world.

We all know the familiar story of the has-been—too many canceled shows, a sex scandal gone awry, a drug addiction they couldn’t kick, or the rut of being typecast. See how this humble bunch triumphed over career adversity and got a second chance at stardom.

We’re calling out some of the best movie comeback roles in a town where there’s always a second act.