Hollywood stars who lost their careers due to addiction
Lindsay Lohan and Macaulay Culkin (collage by RBC-Ukraine)
Hollywood is a place where fame and success can disappear as quickly as they appeared. Some actors who had every chance for a brilliant career lost it because of their own weaknesses. Alcohol, drugs, aggressive behavior, and other addictions have become fatal for them.
RBC-Ukraine recalls 7 stars who could have achieved even more if not for their destructive addictions.
Shia Labeouf
Shia Labeouf started his career as one of the most promising young actors. His big breakthrough was his role in the Transformers action movie series directed by Michael Bay.
Shia Labeouf (photo: Wikipedia)
However, despite his obvious talent, Labeouf was unable to overcome his internal problems. Alcohol addiction led him to conflicts, aggressive statements, and even provocative actions. Shia's last major project was the movie Rage, but after that, major studios began to shy away from working with him. This is a real disappointment.
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.'s struggle with alcohol and drug addiction has become an integral part of his biography. However, he managed to overcome these problems and is today one of the highest-paid actors in the world.
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Robert Downey Jr. (photo: Wikipedia)
At one time, filming with his participation was almost impossible due to his alcohol and drug abuse. In 1996, he was arrested for possession of heroin and cocaine, and the actor found himself in a vicious cycle of addiction. It was extremely difficult to break out of it, but Downey managed to overcome this path, balancing literally on the brink.
Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan, like many other child actors, has faced serious drug and alcohol problems. In addition, she had to take responsibility for her troubled parents, which eventually led to her hospitalization in 2006 while filming.
Lindsay Lohan (photo: instagram.com/lindsaylohan)
Hollywood producers began to consider her unreliable, which led to numerous arrests and visits to rehabilitation centers. Now the actress is gradually returning to the screen.
Macaulay Culkin
In 2004, Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin was arrested by the police for possession of xanax and marijuana, which occurred during a difficult time in his life. Nevertheless, he was able to overcome his addiction and gradually returned to active work.
Macaulay Culkin (photo: instagram.com/culkamania)
In recent years, he founded the rock band The Pizza Underground (a tribute to the Velvet Underground), starred in several indie films, played in the American Horror Story series, and created his own lifestyle website called Bunny Ears.
Heath Ledger
The Dark Knight star Heath Ledger tragically died in 2008 due to a toxic combination of six prescription drugs. His death shocked not only his fans but the whole world.
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Heath Ledger (photo: Wikipedia)
Ledger was likely a cocaine user, although details of his drug use remained unconfirmed. He denied using heroin even when he was preparing for his role as a drug addict in the movie Candy. However, the actor apparently took prescription drugs, possibly off-label.
Ledger probably used cocaine, although details of his drug use remained unconfirmed. He denied using heroin, even when he was preparing for his role as a drug addict in the movie Candy. However, the actor apparently took prescription drugs, possibly not as prescribed.
Mel Gibson
The actor's successful Hollywood career was put on hold when he was arrested for drunken driving in 2006, and the anti-Semitic remarks that followed made headlines.
Mel Gibson (photo: Wikipedia)
After that, Mel Gibson turned to the 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous, where he has had considerable success. He considers this program important in his life because it helped change his attitude towards himself, and decades of sobriety is an outstanding achievement that he is proud of.
Nicole Richie
Actress Nicole Richie has had problems with various addictions, including heroin, cocaine and marijuana. This led to three arrests and five car accidents. Her struggle with addictions became more and more complicated: after she was in treatment for cocaine, Nicole started using heroin and was arrested for drug possession in 2003.
Nicole Richie (photo: instagram.com/nicolerichie)
In addition, there were rumors about her eating disorders. However, she was able to undergo rehabilitation, stayed clean and has been maintaining her sobriety for many years. Now her life is calm and she has left behind the glamorous lifestyle that was once part of her reality.
