Beloved celebrities who had unbelievable career revivals

Before joining The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Kandi Burruss was already a Grammy-winning songwriter, but the Bravoverse made her a household name again. From hit singles like "No Scrubs" and "Bills, Bills, Bills" to winning The Masked Singer, Kandi turned Bravo fame into a full-blown empire. 

Thanks to her time on RHOBH , Kyle Richards went from being a former child star to being the queen bee of Beverly Hills. One minute, she was most known for her role in the Jamie Lee Curtis film Halloween; the next, she was on red carpets, fashion runways, and Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer. 

Lisa Rinna was already a recognizable face thanks to her time on soap operas and QVC; however, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills made her a pop culture punchline in the best way. Her lips got bigger (her words), her wigs messier, and her fame skyrocketed. Today, she's walking runways overseas and starring in iconic TV shows like American Horror Stories. 

Drew had some early 2000s buzz thanks to her appearances in Step Up, That's So Raven, and The Game. But the truth is that The Real Housewives of Atlanta introduced her to a whole new audience. Whether she's singing, acting, or feuding on a cast trip, Drew is back in the conversation. 

Tamar was always the boldest of the Braxton sisters, but her family's reality show, Braxton Family Values, gave her the spotlight she was born for. Her reality stardom led to a solo music comeback, talk shows, and a win on Celebrity Big Brother. 

Who knew a rap hype man would become the king of dating chaos? Flavor of Love turned him into a reality icon, gold clock and all. 

Tami Roman made waves on The Real World in the '90s, but her career was reignited when she joined the cast of Basketball Wives on VH1. From viral confessionals to acting roles, Roman turned reality TV fame into her second act. 

She was a former Miss USA, but Kenya Moore's stint on The Real Housewives of Atlanta gave the mother of one the biggest spotlight of her career. From twirls to taglines, Kenya has become a pop culture icon like no other. 

Garcelle Beauvais was already known for her roles in Coming to America and The Jamie Foxx Show . Still, her joining The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills launched her career into another stratosphere. Since then, she has landed high-profile hosting gigs, a talk show, and even more acting gigs on networks like Lifetime and Netflix. 

Like the other actors-turned-housewives in this list, Denise Richards experienced a slowed acting career in the 2010s. This prompted her move to Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, which generated buzz and chaos. Since then, her name has been on everyone's lips, and her new show, Denise Richards & Her Wild Things, is proof of that. 

Singer Miguel has always had talent, but the truth is, his popularity for his 2010 singles began to fade. However, his single "Sure Thing," which went viral on TikTok, brought Miguel back into the conversation in a major way. The song reentered the Billboard Hot 100 years after its release, reminding everyone that his catalog is timeless. 

Let's be real for a second: Jason Derulo was extremely popular back in the day, thanks to his catchy music. However, his popularity on TikTok, where he's racked up billions of views, suddenly gave his career the revival it needed, placing him and his tracks everywhere. 

Josh Peck never really went away after his time on Drake & Josh, but his return to television with roles in How I Met Your Father and Oppenheimer made people fall in love with him all over again. 

Jeremy Allen White's performance in The Bear has turned him into a breakout star, earning him major buzz and a whole new level of fame. 

Don't get us wrong, Angela Bassett has always been that girl. But her roles in Black Panther and the TV series 9-1-1 have catapulted her into legend status all over again. A whole new generation has finally caught up to what the rest of us already knew. 

Although her career has spanned decades, her portrayal of Barbara in Abbott Elementary has taken her career and visibility to new heights. She earned an Emmy, and now, she has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

Like the two above her, Taraji P. Henson experienced a resurgence in her career following her performance as Cookie Lyon in Empire. From the show's premiere in 2015, Henson has become one of the most in-demand stars in TV and film. 

She's always been a scene-stealer, but The White Lotus turned Jennifer Coolidge into the moment. With her Emmy-winning performance and viral one-liners, she's become Hollywood's favorite quirky queen.