On the way to fame, famous people often have to overcome obstacles, and sometimes themselves. Someone turned out to be young in an unhappy marriage, others were abused by relatives, and still others got into street companies with their typical lifestyle.
Not surprisingly, some celebrities ran away from problems using alcohol or drugs. Some people have still not been able to overcome their dependence on chemicals and drugs, which greatly affects the health, appearance of the star, as well as her career.
Consider what ten talented people know firsthand what drug addiction is, and we are ready to honestly admit this to ourselves and to the enthusiastic audience. But recognition of one's own mistakes, and even such serious ones, requires a lot of courage.
10. Fergie
A vibrant hip-hop artist gathers a huge audience - she looks great, has a rich voice and an interesting manner of performance. However, Stacy was hiding from fame in the alcoholic and methamphetamine world. Working in the Black Eyed Peas team literally saved the girl from addiction, but the first vocal girl group, on the contrary, was addicted. The singer confessed to the Oprah show that before going on stage she experienced jitters, so she calmed down with methamphetamine or ecstasy. As a result, the girl began to weigh only 40 kg and decided on rehabilitation, which was successfully completed.
9. Brian Welch
The singer is known to us as the founder of the Korn group - fresh breath in the world of nu metal. Against the backdrop of fame, the man turned out to be involved in the world of business, money and an integral part of a wild life - drugs. And it was at the peak of his career and popularity that Welch began to drink alcohol, abuse sleeping pills and Xanax. Later in 2005, the man decided to become a true Christian and was able to overcome all harmful addictions.
8. Eminem
It's no secret that the actor and singer had a dependence on antidepressants. On the set of The Eighth Mile, due to his crazy schedule, he earned insomnia and depression. Eminem shares that he could take daily 30 capsules of vicodin and 60 valium, as well as zolpidem. The singer gained a lot of weight - up to 100 kg. So there was a serious overdose - the artist's organs failed, and doctors predicted a fatal outcome. But the man got out and after only a month returned to work. According to him, he was able to return to life only thanks to responsibility and a sense of duty towards his native and adoptive daughters. The artist began the fight against methadone addiction after 2007, which he later reflected in his albums.
7. Angelina Jolie
It is hard to imagine that an idol for many women and a goddess for men could lead an unpleasant life. It turns out that back in 1999, Jolie sat tight on the heroine and looked bad, which the make-up artists skillfully concealed on the set. Also at one time, the actress used cocaine. We learned about the woman’s addiction thanks to the video made by the drug dealer in the celebrity’s apartment, bringing her the next dose. The video leaked to the press and was published in the UK. Angelina herself comments that she survived the dark times and was able to survive, having overcome her addiction thanks to her husband and children.
6. Drew Barrymore
The charming actress managed to try drugs while still a little girl. As a teenager (13 years old), Drew was already sitting tight in chemistry, as well as smoking and drinking. According to the actress, she tried the first cocaine at age 12, quickly got hooked, so a year later she was put in a clinic for drug addicts and alcoholics. A year after therapy, Drew attempted suicide, after which she again thundered to the clinic. Throughout her career, the actress then tied up with drugs, then returned to them and went on a spree. At the age of forty, the woman settled down, got married for the third time, gave birth to a child and recalls with fear the time when she wandered around the rehabilitation centers.
5. Elton John
The greatest performer of classical pop music was once addicted to drugs. He admitted this only a couple of weeks after the death of Whitney Houston, who was a famous drug addict. Sir Elton repented that he excessively consumed cocaine and was often on the verge of life and death. Even after fits he could calmly rise and form a new path. The singer was helped by the current husband David Furnish. In 1990, Elton suffered a nervous breakdown amid the death of a teenager, over whom he conducted guardianship. He realized the value of human life and went to a rehabilitation center, where he was treated not only for drug addiction, but also for bulimia and alcoholism.
4. Robert Downey Jr
Oh, and the popular actor sensationalized with his drug-related antics. It is known that a man used just huge doses of heroin and cocaine for 5 years. He carefully concealed his dependence and continued to work on the set, even staying “high”. Once after working in this state, he fell into the hands of the servants of the law, as a result of which he was sent for rehabilitation. After prison and hospitals, Robert was able to return to the film business and reach unprecedented heights.
3. Oprah Winfrey
At the show of the famous business woman, TV presenter and just a strong woman, many artists were frank about their lives, talking about different types of addiction and how to overcome it. Winfrey herself did not immediately admit that she also had problems with drug addiction back in the 80s. Perhaps the environment served as the fault - the girl’s brothers used hard drugs and used physical violence against her. It is not known for certain what Oprah used and for how long, but now we can confidently say that she won her addiction.
2. Samuel Jackson
The famous African-American actor until 1991 used hard drugs, among which was heroin. An overdose happened to him more than once, which could end very badly. Then Jackson decided to undergo rehabilitation in New York, but several times escaped from the clinic. After the film "Tropical Fever", where the actor played a cocaine-dependent character, he decided to reflect on real life, deciding to be treated independently. At 67, the actor remains an absentee.
1. Lindsay Lohan
That who does not hide his addictions is the famous party girl and brawler Lohan. The actress became a regular in American prisons for the possession and use of drugs. The star ended up in a rehabilitation center at least 6 times, trying to overcome addiction. On the Oprah show, Lindsey revealed that she was suffering from kleptomania and unconsciously wants to go to prison, which guarantees her peace and protection. Maybe that's why the actress does not hide her alcoholism and drug addiction, allowing herself to drive around while intoxicated while driving.
We are categorically against the use of narcotic drugs and urge not to take the example of celebrities. It’s not drugs at all and the subsequent “cartoons” inspire the stars to an amazing game or the creation of musical masterpieces. It's all about natural talent, which is best realized through a sober and thinking head.