Regarding Mel.
I recall some study saying that “genius” and “madness” are linked. I submit that Mel Gibson supports that claim. (Brian Wilson, Van Gogh and Phil Spector are other good examples.) The takeaway I get from all these celeb cases is that fame, and fortune, and celebrity, come with a price. And, if one is careless, a respected personal brand based on a lifetime of painstaking work and exceptional achievement can come crashing down in a matter of hours.