“You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice.” These words by Bob Marley ring so true, especially when you look at people who’ve been hit hard by life’s unpredictable storms, yet somehow manage to keep going. And who better than Mel Gibson to embody this? The man who made his name playing warriors, rebels, and fearless leaders on-screen, has faced battles off-camera that could rival the most harrowing film scripts.

Mel Gibson as Sergeant Martin Riggs in Lethal Weapon | Credits: Warner Bros.

We often place celebrities on pedestals, viewing them as invincible figures who breeze through life without a care in the world. In a rare, no-holds-barred conversation with Joe Rogan, Gibson opened up about some of the toughest battles he’s faced, not on a movie set, but in his personal life.

And no, we’re not talking about action-packed stunts—this time,...