Australian actor and director, Mel Gibson, has expressed his own personal shock and disbelief regarding the resurgence of his career in the entertainment business despite his past misdeeds. The surprise also largely stemmed from the turmoil that has been going on recently, since multiple top celebrities and personalities have been accused with sexual misconduct.
In a report by The Guardian, Gibson has attempted to get back in Hollywood's good graces ever since tapes of his racial, discriminatory, and violent rants considered to be anti-Semitic were publicly leaked in 2006. It has been more than 10 years since Gibson's first shocking outburst, and he has been keeping a low profile with titles such as "Edge of Darkness," "The Beaver," "Hacksaw Ridge," and most recently, "Daddy's Home 2."
It is also possible that Gibson's 2006 provocative film, "Apocalypto" helped him keep a footing in Hollywood, despite the recent flops that he has been a part of. Fortunately for the Australian actor-director, many people perceive him now to be a changed man. According to NME, Gibson even revealed at the "Graham Norton Show" this week that he is genuinely surprised that he still has a career.
Gibson stated that "I am surprised as I have been digging a ditch for the past 10 years," and admitted that for the past years, he has been working tirelessly and professionally. As it turns out, Gibson has also revealed that he personally feels that directing and acting are his calling. Despite keeping a low-profile in the past, Gibson was busy formulating his potential directorial projects.
Gibson may be happy with the fact that Hollywood has once again accepted him, but some do not feel the same way. In an opinion piece by iNews, Gibson was able to make a successful comeback because he made a lot of powerful people money through his work. Earlier this year, Gibson even got nominated for Best Director at the Oscars for "Hacksaw Ridge," which received positive reviews from filmgoers and critics alike.
