All articles tagged with #addiction struggles
Robert Downey Jr. responds to Jimmy Kimmel's joke about his past addiction struggles at the Oscars, stating that he doesn't care and expressing his admiration for Kimmel. Jodie Foster, who worked with Downey Jr. during his addiction, shares her concerns and praises his talent while acknowledging his past struggles.
George Clooney reflects on his friendship with Matthew Perry and reveals that the success of "Friends" did not bring Perry the happiness or peace he had hoped for. Clooney recalls watching Perry work on the set of "Friends" and sensing that something was wrong, although he was unaware of the extent of Perry's addiction struggles at the time. Clooney emphasizes that success and money do not guarantee happiness and that one must be content with oneself and one's life. Perry passed away in October from the acute effects of ketamine, with coronary artery disease and buprenorphine effects cited as contributing factors.
Denise Richards opens up about her tumultuous relationship with ex-husband Charlie Sheen, admitting she was naive about his addiction struggles when they first met. She describes going through "hell and back" with him as he spiraled into addiction, leading to their public and bitter divorce. Despite the difficulties, Richards does not regret marrying Sheen and believes they were brought together to have their daughters.
In a candid interview with Gary Neville, Tottenham Hotspur player Dele opens up about his struggles with addiction, childhood abuse, and mental illness. He reveals that he considered retiring from football and criticizes the editing of the "All or Nothing" documentary. Dele recently completed a rehabilitation program for addiction to sleeping medication and alcohol. He shares his experiences of being sexually abused as a child and credits his best friend's family for saving his life. Dele's story serves as a reminder of the reality of addiction, trauma, and suffering.