Busey says he stopped using cocaine on May 3, 1995, and has been sober ever since. In addition to his busy and prolific career as an actor, Gary Busey has earned a reputation for philosophical aphorisms that he calls “Buseyisms” – words of wisdom drawn from the letters of a word that he said reveal… Continue reading Gary Busey Reflects On Cocaine Addiction, Becoming Sober
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Michael Caine Details Alcoholism In Memoir: I Drank Two Bottles A Day
The iconic actor credits his wife with helping him overcome his alcoholism. Actor Michael Caine owes a lot to his wife of over 40 years, he says. The British star, famous for his cockney accent, was in a difficult place when he met model and actress Shakira Baksh. “By an immense stroke of good fortune,… Continue reading Michael Caine Details Alcoholism In Memoir: I Drank Two Bottles A Day
Liam Neeson's Son Talks Recovery, Hitting Rock Bottom
After gaining sobriety, Michéal paid tribute to his late mother Natasha Richardson by taking on her maiden name. As a tribute to his late mother, the actress Natasha Richardson, Michéal Richardson changed his last name from that of his father—the actor Liam Neeson—to his mother’s storied surname. The 23-year-old’s maternal grandmother, Oscar-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave, told the… Continue reading Liam Neeson's Son Talks Recovery, Hitting Rock Bottom
Ben Affleck To Portray Former Basketball Star In Recovery
Affleck reportedly began preparing for the role while in rehab with daily training and meetings with a basketball coach. As Ben Affleck adjusts to life post-rehab, he’s taking on a new role that he can very much relate to. This month, the 46-year-old actor completed a 40-day treatment program for alcohol, which he began in… Continue reading Ben Affleck To Portray Former Basketball Star In Recovery
Jason Biggs Celebrates One Year Of Sobriety
The movie star posted a photo on social media to celebrate his one-year sober milestone. Jason Biggs posted a photo of his one-year sober coin on Instagram to celebrate his newfound freedom from alcohol addiction. The milestone marks the Orange is the New Black star’s second attempt to get sober. “I first tried to get… Continue reading Jason Biggs Celebrates One Year Of Sobriety
Bradley Cooper’s "A Star Is Born" Role Hits Close To Home For Sober Actor
“Anytime you’re trying to tell the truth you need to go to places and use things that have happened to you, or you’ve read about or experienced.” As someone in long-term recovery, Bradley Cooper’s role of heavy-drinking musician Jackson Maine in A Star Is Born is one that isn’t too far off from the star’s… Continue reading Bradley Cooper’s "A Star Is Born" Role Hits Close To Home For Sober Actor
Kevin Hart Details Forgiving His Father For Being Absent Due To Addiction
With the help of his older brother, Hart eventually put aside his feelings and helped his father find help in rehabilitation. Comic actor Kevin Hart spoke at length about the process of forgiving his father, Henry Witherspoon, for being absent during his childhood due to drug and alcohol dependency. The Night School star wrote about his… Continue reading Kevin Hart Details Forgiving His Father For Being Absent Due To Addiction
Martin Sheen On Sobriety, Supporting Charlie Sheen
“I think all of us are striving to lead honest lives. That’s a requirement of every human being.” Actor Martin Sheen addressed the many challenges experienced by his son, Charlie Sheen, at a charity event in Los Angeles on September 24. The 78-year-old actor, who currently appears in the Netflix series Grace and Frankie, folded his son’s… Continue reading Martin Sheen On Sobriety, Supporting Charlie Sheen
Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay
“I think for his kids’ sake and for their mom, and for himself, he’s trying to do the work and get it together.” Actor and director Casey Affleck, brother of Ben Affleck, opened up about his brother’s ongoing struggle with alcohol, also revealing that it’s a family issue. He said that he and his brother… Continue reading Casey Affleck Opens Up About Ben's Alcoholism Struggle, Rehab Stay
Joe Manganiello On Recovery: Stigma Kept Me From Getting Help Sooner
“When I was growing up, when I thought of an alcoholic, I thought of some toothless guy in a trench coat in a basement somewhere. I just never thought that would apply to me.” Joe Manganiello, star of True Blood and Magic Mike XXL, has been sober for 16 years, and he recently spoke out… Continue reading Joe Manganiello On Recovery: Stigma Kept Me From Getting Help Sooner