Rae had been sober for decades, after attending her first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the early 1970s. Charlotte Rae, the actress who became famous as Mrs. Garrett on Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life, died Sunday at 92. Rae was diagnosed with bone cancer last year and was weighing how aggressively to treat the… Continue reading "Facts Of Life" Star Charlotte Rae Dies At 92
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Anthony Hopkins On Alcoholism: I Was Disgusted, Busted & Not To Be Trusted
“I still cannot believe that my life is what it is because I should have died in Wales, drunk or something like that.” It may be hard for some to imagine Anthony Hopkins as anything but a talented actor, but at a recent LEAP (Leadership, Excellence and Accelerating Your Potential) conference he shared how his… Continue reading Anthony Hopkins On Alcoholism: I Was Disgusted, Busted & Not To Be Trusted
Simon Pegg Details Alcoholism, Depression Battle: It Was Terrible, It Owned Me
“It’s like you have grown a second head and all it wants to do is destroy itself, and it puts that ahead of everything else—your marriage, children, your job.” Now feeling secure in his recovery, British actor Simon Pegg is discussing the years he spent hiding his drinking problem and depression from his family and… Continue reading Simon Pegg Details Alcoholism, Depression Battle: It Was Terrible, It Owned Me
Kat Von D Celebrates 11 Years Of Sobriety
The Los Angeles-based tattoo artist took to social media to celebrate her sober anniversary. Tattoo artist Kat Von D celebrated over a decade sober by sharing her milestone on social media. “Today, I celebrate 11 years of sobriety,” she wrote across Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. “Every year I look forward to posting about my sober… Continue reading Kat Von D Celebrates 11 Years Of Sobriety
Kelly Osbourne Gets Candid About Sobriety, Relapse & Mental Health
“What I’ve learnt is that no amount of therapy or medication is going to work unless you want it to.” Fighting off stigma and advocating for self-care, Kelly Osbourne opened up to a British tabloid about her ongoing reliance on weekly therapy to help her battle with addiction. “I believe everybody should have therapy,” the… Continue reading Kelly Osbourne Gets Candid About Sobriety, Relapse & Mental Health
Tom Hanks’ Son Chet: Parents Helped "Every Step Of The Way" To Sobriety
The actor and rapper says parental support and the birth of his daughter gave him the motivation to get sober. Chet Hanks has struggled with substance use under the public eye but is now sober thanks to his parents. Chet Hanks, the son of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, has had a long, public struggle… Continue reading Tom Hanks’ Son Chet: Parents Helped "Every Step Of The Way" To Sobriety
Selma Blair Celebrates Two Years Of Sobriety
“I prayed for a miracle at my lowest points. I am a living miracle. Thank you,” the actress wrote in an Instagram post. Actress Selma Blair had two reasons to celebrate this week: her 46th birthday as well as her second year of sobriety. Blair, who has starred in films including Hellboy and Legally Blonde,… Continue reading Selma Blair Celebrates Two Years Of Sobriety
Simon Pegg On Past Drinking Struggles: "I Was Profoundly Unhappy"
The actor recently revealed that a past battle with depression led him to self-medicate with alcohol. English actor and comedian Simon Pegg has had a busy year, appearing in Steven Spielberg’s sci-fi adventure Ready Player One, among others, and gearing up for the release of Mission: Impossible—Fallout. The prolific actor, screenwriter and producer is generally… Continue reading Simon Pegg On Past Drinking Struggles: "I Was Profoundly Unhappy"
"Fear The Walking Dead" Actor Kevin Zegers Talks Sobriety
“Seven years ago, I couldn’t get out of bed in the morning. I was in such a bad state.” While Kevin Zegers started out as a child actor and now plays a villain on Fear the Walking Dead, the road hasn’t always been easy. Even talking about his recovery was hard at first. “Seven years… Continue reading "Fear The Walking Dead" Actor Kevin Zegers Talks Sobriety