Alcoholism is one of the most serious diseases of our time. Anyone can become addicted to strong drinks, regardless of gender, age, social status and profession, but not everyone can overcome the addiction. From our article you will learn about the actors who were treated for alcoholism and were able to win in the fight against the "green serpent". The list with photos of celebrities complements the reading.
Drew Barrymore
- Charlie's Angels, Doni Darko, All the Way
Fame fell on this American actress at the age of 6, when she played her first starring role in Spielberg's film Alien. And after 4 years, Drew was nominated for the prestigious Golden Globe Award. But along with the success and fame, alcohol and drugs appeared in the life of the young star, so at the age of 13 she first got into a rehabilitation center. The fight against addiction continued for several years after leaving the medical institution. But now the actress boldly claims that she has completely coped with the addiction and can only occasionally afford a glass of wine.
Zac Efron
- "The Greatest Showman", "Grandfather of Easy Virtue", "Handsome, Bad, Ugly"
This talented actor has experienced the pernicious influence of endless Hollywood parties, becoming one of America's most popular teenagers at 17 after the release of High School Musical. Bohemian life spun Zach, so that he quickly became addicted to alcohol and periodically got into unpleasant situations and even showdowns with the police. In 2013, the artist underwent a rehabilitation course at an addiction treatment clinic, and later joined the movement of Alcoholics Anonymous.
Ben Affleck
- "Good Will Hunting", "Pearl Harbor", "Gone Girl"
In a recent interview, the Oscar-winning actor admitted that alcohol addiction was the reason for abandoning the role of Batman and destroyed his marriage to Jennifer Gardner. According to Affleck, his father suffered from unrestrained drunkenness, and this left an imprint on the psyche of the future star. He added fuel to the fire and the divorce of his parents.
And the worldwide fame that fell on him at the age of 25 completed the business: Ben went all out. Realizing that he himself cannot cope with the addiction, the actor repeatedly went to the clinic for rehabilitation, but each time he broke down. And only last year he really managed to defeat alcohol addiction, so that in the near future, fans of his talent will meet with new interesting works.
Mel Gibson
- "Lethal Weapon", "Braveheart", "What Women Want"
Another Oscar winner admitted a few years ago that he suffered from alcohol addiction. In a state of intoxication, the actor performed acts for which he is now ashamed. He could easily shower his beloved woman with obscene words or even attack a man with fists. Due to his drunkenness, the directors had to change the filming schedule more than once. Realizing the depth of the problem, Mel turned to a specialized center for help and managed to get rid of his craving for alcohol.
Colin Farrell
- "True Detective", "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them", "Phone Booth"
This Hollywood actor with Irish roots has also had problems with alcohol. Having become popular at a fairly young age, Colin quickly learned to relieve stress and bouts of creative insecurity with the help of alcohol. Constant revelry led to the fact that in 2005 immediately after the filming of the film "Miami Police. The Department of Morals ”, the artist was unable to remember most of the work process. Then he ended up in a rehabilitation center. After completing the full course of treatment, Colin got rid of the dangerous habit and now leads a healthy lifestyle.
Robert Downey Jr.
- All films of the Avengers, Chaplin, Sherlock Holmes franchise
The Iron Man of All Time, Robert Downey Jr. continues our list of celebrities who have overcome alcohol addiction. According to the actor, he became addicted to alcohol at the dawn of his career, when there were few job offers. At first it was just a couple of sips before bed, which soon turned into a few glasses. Once Robert got so drunk that he fell asleep in a neighbor's child's room. Fortunately, a loving and patient wife was next to the artist, who helped him defeat his addiction. Together with her husband, she went through many psychologists and rehabilitation centers.
Melanie Griffith
- "Lolita", "Business Woman", "Woe Creator"
This American film star also suffered from an addiction to alcohol for many years. According to the actress, her love for strong drinks appeared in her early youth. She compared her addiction to an animal that needs to be constantly fed. However, we must pay tribute to the woman: she still managed to overcome the craving for alcohol. The fight against the green snake lasted more than one year, and during this time the actress underwent several rehabilitation courses.
Brad Pitt
- "The Mysterious Story of Benjamin Button", "The Man Who Changed Everything", "Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood"
Brad Pitt was among the artists who suffered from alcoholism. In a frank interview with GQ, the recognized sex symbol of Hollywood and the favorite of many women said that he had become addicted to strong drinks during his college days. Since then, not a day has passed that he has not applied to the bottle. And only the divorce from Angelina Jolie made him look the problem right in the face. For almost 2 years, the actor was in the society of Alcoholics Anonymous and managed to cope with addiction.
Kristin Davis
- Sex and the City, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Wildlife Vacation
According to the star of the cult series, she started drinking in order to feel more relaxed during filming. It all started literally with a couple of sips of wine, but at the age of 25, Christine became a real alcoholic. To get rid of the addiction to alcoholic beverages, the actress also had to resort to the help of specialists. The treatment was long and difficult, but Christine managed to cope with the task.
Dmitry Kharatyan
- "Midshipmen, Forward!", "Hearts of Three", "Secrets of Palace Revolutions"
It is not only foreign actors who are subject to addiction. There are also many Russian stars who drew inspiration from the bottom of the bottle, but managed to pull themselves together and cope with addiction. Dmitry Kharatyan is one of them. After the release of the film "Midshipmen, Go!" viewers all over the Soviet Union dreamed of seeing the leading actors. So the artists had to travel all over the country, giving 200-300 concerts a year.
The touring life was not in vain, and Dmitry became addicted to the bottle. And then there came a period when films almost stopped shooting. This situation aggravated the situation, and the actor increasingly went into binges. Fortunately, he managed to pull himself together and encoded, and in 2002, after an unexpected breakdown, he underwent a rehabilitation course in a drug treatment clinic. Since then Dmitry Vadimovich has not drunk anything stronger than tea.
Valery Nikolaev
- "Nastya", "Birthday of Bourgeois", "Next 3"
On our list is another Russian actor whose career was nearly ruined by alcohol. A series of tragic events in Valery's life became the cause of severe alcohol addiction. One by one, the artist's parents left, and in his personal life there was a complete collapse. To cope with stress and depression, Nikolaev began to drink a little, but in the end he was tightly addicted to alcohol, bringing himself almost to the grave. Fortunately, he realized in time the horror of his situation and turned to specialists for help.
Tatiana Dogileva
- "Forgotten Melody for Flute", "East-West", "Ordinary Woman"
People's Artist of Russia, the favorite actress of millions of Soviet viewers, at one time, too, could not resist the "green snake". In the early 2000s, when the demand for the profession fell to a minimum, she became addicted to the bottle and quickly turned into a drunken alcoholic. To get rid of addiction, Tatyana Anatolyevna underwent a rehabilitation course in a psychiatric clinic. But after 2 years she had a relapse. In order not to slide into an alcoholic abyss, the actress again resorted to the help of specialists and underwent repeated treatment.
Ekaterina Vasilieva
- Anna German. The Mystery of the White Angel "," Moms "," Each has its own war "
Our photo-list of actors who have been treated for alcoholism is completed by a true legend of Soviet and Russian cinema. From childhood, the future star saw the example of her father, who was a famous drunkard. Therefore, we can safely say that alcoholism is in her blood. Already in her early youth, Ekaterina Sergeevna led a riotous lifestyle and drank alcoholic beverages in large quantities. To cope with addiction, the actress has repeatedly resorted to the help of specialists, but each time she broke down. And only turning to God helped the woman overcome the disease.