Hollywood junkies. Drug addict stars: biographies and interesting facts

A luxurious and bright life, the admiration of fans, eager camera flashes... It seems that celebrities are the real lucky ones, because one can only dream of such a bright life. However, not everything is so rosy. Often popularity becomes a heavy burden that not everyone can bear. Celebrities also try to find solace and a way to escape from reality by using drugs. World famous drug addicts... Who are they? Let's find out.

Lindsey Lohan

The red-haired Hollywood star started her career brilliantly. At the age of 12, she received the leading role in the mischievous and touching comedy The Parent Trap. Subsequently, Lindsay became the most adored teenage idol. “Mean Girls”, “Freaky Friday”, “Running Crazy” - youth films with Lohan as the leading actress were released one after another.

However, in 2007, the starlet's fruitful career went downhill. Divorce of parents, failures in personal life, huge fees with which one could afford anything. This led Lohan to a wild lifestyle. At first the girl became addicted to alcohol, but then she began to use something stronger - cocaine. She proved by her example that “stars” and “drug addicts” are, alas, quite compatible concepts.

A dangerous hobby brought the girl to prison. Lohan has been arrested multiple times for drunk driving. Lindsay, who has become a regular patient of rehabilitation clinics, to this day cannot eradicate the addiction that is wearing out her body. “Drug addiction is a disease that, unfortunately, does not go away overnight,” the star concluded sadly.

Lady Gaga

So, drug addicts among celebrities are far from a rare phenomenon. In 2011, Lady Gaga also made a frank confession about her past. The extraordinary pop diva found the strength to talk about the fact that some time ago she smoked marijuana to find lost inspiration. In her youth, the singer decided that she needed new sensations. At first, Gaga believed that drug use was a whim that she could afford. However, smoking marijuana had a very negative impact on the vocalist’s health. She overcame a nascent addiction and urges fans not to try drugs under any circumstances. Thanks to the stars' generous donations, drug addicts in the United States receive financial support during treatment.

Zac Efron

Disney's "prince" Zac Efron has always seemed to the public to be an exemplary young man whom any girl's mother would wish for a son-in-law. But in 2013, the actor’s fans and ordinary observers gasped when they saw the news in the media that Efron had become a patient in a rehabilitation clinic. It turned out that the guy was seriously interested in alcohol and drugs, and especially ecstasy. Zach spent five months being treated by the best doctors and was behind schedule. However, the actor managed to overcome the dark streak - any day now the comedy “Baywatch” will be released, where he plays the main role.

Sting

The handsome Briton Sting looks like a real gentleman. However, the singer of the hits Desert Rose and Shape Of My Heart also has his own “skeleton in the closet”. After leaving the Police group in 1984, at the height of his fame, the singer went on a rampage and began regularly using drugs and alcohol. Sting's temper became more and more violent, and his addiction became deeper.

The musician was kept from falling into the abyss by his beloved Trudie Styler. She literally forced her future husband to pull himself together and undergo a thorough rehabilitation course. This saved Sting - he soon got to his feet and returned to the stage. Despite his difficult past, the singer, on the contrary, is convinced that the prohibition of drugs is what leads people to such a passionate pursuit of them. In 2010, this world-famous musician called on the British authorities to legalize marijuana and use the proceeds from its sale to benefit society.

Shura

Russian stars who are drug addicts are also not uncommon. The owner of a recognizable appearance and vocals, Shura was the king of the charts in the late nineties. The whole country sang: “Don’t believe the tears, everything will come back...”, but after a while new idols took over the stage. Shura's popularity began to fade, which could not but affect the musician's emotional state. He plunged headlong into depression, and tried to forget himself with the help of drugs, which he took for three years. Subsequently, Shura admitted that he could not resist the temptation to try what other Russian stars had sinned with. He left the ranks of drug addicts thanks to the help of professional doctors and his own strong-willed efforts.

Ksenia Sobchak

In 2009, outrageous TV presenter Ksenia Sobchak also admitted to an “affair with cocaine.” Without lying, the socialite in one of her interviews shared scandalous details of her youth with her interlocutor. The showwoman said that she snorted cocaine, but she did not become addicted. The girl also added that she is sincerely perplexed when some Russian drug-addicted stars claim that they never allowed themselves too much. In her opinion, it is necessary to be honest with the public. At the moment, Sobchak is an exemplary wife and young mother, and all her addictions have sunk into oblivion.

Dana Borisova

The news that some domestic show business stars are drug addicts comes as a shock to the public. In April 2017, the mother of TV presenter Dana Borisova decided to publicly talk about her grief. On the air of the top-rated show “Let Them Talk,” she asked for help for her daughter, who, as it turned out, was suffering from drug addiction. Andrei Malakhov and several of Dana’s friends organized her immediate hospitalization. Now the girl is undergoing a thorough course of treatment in Thailand and is recovering.

Andrey Lysikov

The unusual musician Andrei Lysikov, performing under the pseudonym "Dolphin", also fell into the seductive trap of drugs. He snorted heroin and was sure that it was nothing more than self-indulgence. One day the singer was visited by a close friend. He indignantly declared that he would sacrifice many years of friendship if Lysikov did not pull himself together and give up drugs. Then the musician decided it was time to stop. Having gone on a long tour, he stayed away from heroin for two weeks. The first step helped him get off the drug “hook.” “A month later, I realized what hole I was lying at the bottom of,” the singer commented on the past.

Vlad Topalov

Sweet-voiced Vlad Topalov became the hero of girls' dreams as part of the boy band Smash. But in 2004, the group broke up, and the singer was never able to maintain his former popularity and achieve new heights. The reason for this fiasco was drugs. It all started with dabbling in illegal drugs with friends on one of the ordinary evenings. It seemed that trying once was not scary, but the narcotic abyss quickly sucked in the young singer. In one night he took 10-15 ecstasy tablets, and then switched to cocaine.

In 2007, in the “Man and Law” program, Topalov publicly stated that he had been a drug addict for four years. The dangerous addiction led to serious health problems. In 2008, 23-year-old Vlad, whose physical form seemed to be in its prime, suffered kidney failure. Drugs became his passion, and relationships with loved ones reached a crisis. Topalov quarreled with his father to smithereens. The harmful addiction led the musician to the point that he could no longer follow his usual schedule. This was also the reason for the breakup of the super-popular duo.

Now the singer is back on his feet. “There is an opportunity to choose a new life and live it as you always dreamed,” says the current Vlad Topalov optimistically.

So, there are stars who are drug addicts in Russia and abroad. Some emerged victorious from a grueling battle with drugs and were able to remain at the Olympus of fame, while others remained a forgotten celebrity with an irrevocably tarnished reputation.

As you know, many stars suffered from drug addiction and their success in getting rid of it varied. Some have managed to give up drugs completely, others sometimes relapse, and some never stop using drugs at all. The list of celebrities who have ever used drugs is simply huge, but I will give only a few examples in this publication.

What shocked me most was the fact that Drew Barrymore took her first cigarette in her teeth at the age of 9, tried cocaine for the first time at 12, and already at the age of 13 she ended up in a rehabilitation clinic, where she was treated for drug addiction and alcoholism. Her transformation from a child star into an adult star was not easy, but she successfully dealt with her problems and returned to cinema.

Robert Downey Jr. was also an alcoholic and a drug addict, which is why his acting career went downhill, but he was lucky - he met his wife Susan, who helped him get rid of all his addictions and return to cinema. He tried marijuana at the age of 6, and in 1987 he underwent his first treatment in a rehabilitation clinic. It is known that from 1996-2001 Robert was in prison for drug use and possession.

Well, there’s probably no need to talk much about the next star and her problems with drugs, everyone is aware of Amy Winehouse’s problems - even those who have not heard her songs have most likely seen her not the most attractive photos on the Internet... In March of this year Winehouse announced that she has completely gotten rid of drug addiction and alcoholism and is ready to release a new album.

Robin Williams also appeared among the celebrities who had problems with drugs - although he had these problems back in the late 70s - and he used drugs and was an alcoholic, but again he met the right woman named Marsha (who later became his wife) and managed to quit, returning to the cinema and receiving an Oscar and a huge number of various awards.

It recently became known that Whitney Houston again turned to doctors for help to help her overcome her drug addiction. The first scandal erupted in 2000, when airport workers discovered marijuana in her possession. After that, she tried to recover from drug addiction with varying degrees of success.

Sir Elton John also had problems with drugs at one time - he used cocaine, which is why he also suffered from bulimia. In 1975, Elton John suffered a drug overdose, but it was not until the late 1980s that he recovered from drug addiction. After that, he began to officially talk about the fact that he had problems with drugs, and also began to help other people get rid of drug addiction.

Eminem’s addiction began with Vicodin, since at first the young man did not have enough money for drugs, but as his career developed and his earnings increased, Eminem switched to drugs, but Vicodin and other painkillers still remained the main ones in his “diet.” The rapper admitted that Elton John helped him cope with his addiction. Eminem entered a rehabilitation clinic in 2005, and in 2008 he declared that he was completely “clean” and in 2009 returned to the musical Olympus with renewed vigor.

Another star known for her frequent visits to rehabilitation clinics is Lindsay Lohan. Oh, well, there are a lot of disagreements with the law and scandals here. Starting around 2005-2006, there have been reports that Lohan is continually being treated in rehabilitation clinics, either for alcoholism or drug addiction. Well, here we go - Lindsay Lohan and her problems are still one of the most popular topics for discussion.

Kelly Osbourne has overcome her drug addiction and now delights others with her wonderful and fresh appearance. Kelly admitted that she tried most drugs (except crack), but most often used Vicodin. Kelly became addicted to drugs when she became depressed, and in 2004 and 2005 she officially declared her addiction and went for treatment. She completed a second rehabilitation course in 2009. After getting rid of drug addiction, Kelly took part in the show “Dancing with the Stars” and began to actively engage in fitness, which helped her lose extra pounds and get her figure in perfect condition.

Kate Moss... The biggest scandal erupted in 2005, when photographs of Moss were made public in which she snorted cocaine. After this, Kate was at times involved in various stories with drugs, as a result, her addiction at one time gave a very interesting result - thanks to the cocaine scandals, her salary doubled on average per year...

Kurt Cobain committed suicide in 1994. There are many versions of what pushed him to such an act, one of which sounds like “frequent depression and drug abuse.” From the age of 16, he smoked marijuana and used drugs (cocaine and hallucinogenic drugs).

This list can be continued almost indefinitely, because there is also Naomi Campbell, Britney Spears and many, many others. It’s good that most celebrities find the strength to cope with their bad addictions, but on the other hand, why start?

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Sky Ferreira

As soon as the titled model announced the release of her album, a couple of days later Ferreiro and her friend - DIIV member Zachery Cole Smith - detained by the police. The cops became suspicious of the stolen license plates on the Ford in which the couple was traveling. However, the problem turned out to be much more serious. When checking documents, ecstasy tablets and a bag with 42 doses of heroin were found in the car. The lovers were taken to the police station, but before the court's decision they were already released on bail. The situation is worsened by the fact that the car was listed as stolen, and when Skye was arrested, she tried to resist. They have already been charged on several counts, although in his Twitter, Zachery claims that they were framed.

Zac Efron

A good boy and a favorite of the entire female (and not only) half of America, the star of “High School Musical” has never had a reputation as a party animal and reveler. The other day, information appeared that shocked all fans of the well-behaved Efron. It turns out that for several years he abused alcohol, cocaine and ecstasy. But he found strength and underwent drug addiction treatment. Due to his addiction, the actor began to miss filming and already had to deal with the police. After five months of rehabilitation, he plunged back into work. Efron has already presented the film “Parkland”, where he starred in the title role, and is working on the new film “Chantarpa”.

Courtney Love

The widow of Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain, singer Courtney Love is rightfully considered the most experienced drug addict in Hollywood. She has countless offenses to her name: she broke out the windows of her own home, destroyed furniture in hotels, started riots on board an airplane, attacked police officers - in general, everything as befits a rock star. Friends even gave her the nickname “black tornado,” implying constant trouble, and her other nickname, Coco, reflects her long history with cocaine. It is surprising that after litigation she almost always managed to get away with it. At the moment, Courtney has settled down and gone to work on a new album.

Elton John

It's hard to believe that one of Rolling Stone magazine's "greatest performers of our time," Sir Elton John, once suffered from drug addiction. The singer spoke about his addiction a few weeks after the death of Whitney Houston. The artist admitted that he used cocaine in immeasurable quantities and often brought himself to a dying state, but never considered himself a drug addict. After another seizure, he could get up and sniff the next line. A meeting with his current husband, Canadian designer and director David Furnish, helped him recover from his illness. Today the composer is ready to help anyone who wants to quit drugs.

Sting

The British singer, whose positive image never aroused suspicion, also suffered from addictions. Sting came to fame as a member of the rock band Police, which he left at the peak of its popularity in 1984. The ideal husband and caring father turned out to be a drug addict and a rake. His drunken antics increasingly came to light until a new girlfriend, Trudie Styler, forced him to recover from drug addiction. After a rehabilitation course, he decided to start a solo career and in the 90s he again became a star. Several years ago, in his blog on the Huffington Post, he made a statement in which he called on the government to legalize marijuana and use the proceeds from its sale to fight crime, poverty and global warming.

Lindsey Lohan

American actress Lindsay Lohan has repeatedly been imprisoned for drug use and possession. The star underwent treatment for addiction six times, and was even sentenced to 14 days in prison, but this did not stop the singer. In March of this year, she underwent another course at a special clinic due to a road accident. At the time of the incident, Lohan was already on probation for her previous offense of stealing jewelry. A month ago, on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Lindsay admitted that when she got into trouble because of her addiction to alcohol and kleptomania, she always subconsciously wanted to go to prison, since only imprisonment could stop and calm her down, at least for a while.

Eminem

The artist never hid the fact that he was addicted to antidepressants, but until recently he preferred not to talk about this dark side of his biography. Slim Shady admitted to taking 60 Valium and 30 Vicodin capsules a day in the mid-2000s. At some point, the artist suffered a serious overdose, almost all of his organs failed and doctors had no hope of recovery. A month later, the singer began work. According to the artist, the main reason he did not allow himself to give up was a sense of responsibility for his own daughter Hayley, as well as his two adopted daughters Laney and Whitney.

Britney Spears

America's "Pop Princess" has always been predicted to have a bright future. This was the case until the singer met her husband, dancer Kevin Federline. The divorce from Kevin in 2007 unsettled the artist. After the court hearing, Britney suffered a series of mental breakdowns: she suddenly gained weight, left her career, started using drugs, alcohol, and even shaved her head. In 2008, Spears was hospitalized in a psychiatric clinic and declared incompetent, so custody of her two children was transferred to their father, Kevin.

Robert Downey Jr

In his youth, after several works in teen comedies, the actor played a desperate teenage drug addict in the film Less Than Zero. After which Downey began to have problems with drugs in real life. After a series of high-profile scandals, he was fired from the studios where he was filming, and the court sentenced him to 16 months in prison for possession of cocaine, heroin and weapons. In addition, Robert had to undergo compulsory treatment. The actor said that his father, director Robert Downey Sr., who gave the boy at the age of 8 to try marijuana, was to blame for the addiction.

Lady Gaga

In 2011, the singer admitted to drug use, urging her fans not to follow her example. The artist used illegal substances, namely marijuana, to create new hits. Gaga explained that in her youth she wanted to be like her idols so much that she started taking drugs and miraculously survived. Having overcome her addiction, she began to engage in charity work, donating huge sums for the treatment of drug addicts.

Creative individuals love all sorts of experiments, and narcotic substances allow you to step beyond the boundaries of reality and at first give an alluring feeling of freedom.

Show business stars and movie stars try not to think about the consequences of addiction and the possibility of public exposure. But as the disease progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to hide a secret hobby, and, ultimately, drug addiction becomes known to everyone. The list of celebrities who have used drugs is quite extensive. Here are examples of the most popular stars with a drug past.

Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen is considered the highest paid star of the series (“Two and a Half Men”). Back in the 90s, the famous actor was treated for alcohol addiction in a specialized clinic. Later, Charlie Sheen became addicted to drugs. From time to time he tried to fight bad habits, but intoxicating substances invariably won. In 2011, the actor was hospitalized in a rehabilitation center after a stormy party thrown in his own home. Now Charlie claims that he has managed to quit drugs.

Robert Downey Jr

In his youth, Robert Downey Jr. starred in the film Less Than Zero as a teenage drug addict. But problems with drugs from a fictional world became a harsh reality for the actor. Downey was fired from filming and was imprisoned for 16 months for possession of heroin and cocaine. In prison, the star was forced to undergo compulsory therapy. According to the actor, he first tried marijuana at the age of 8; his father, Robert Downey Sr., gave him the drug.

Elton John

English singer and composer Elton John spoke about his addiction to cocaine after the death of Whitney Houston. He admitted that he used the drug, and even came close to death several times. His current friend, David Furnish, helped the singer cope with the disease. In recent years, Elton John has positioned himself as a fighter against drugs and has publicly stated his willingness to help those who want to overcome drug addiction.

Eminem

Eminem's addiction to antidepressants has never been a secret. At the peak of his fame in the 2000s, the artist took more than fifty pills a day. An overdose of the drug led to Eminem being on the verge of life and death. There was little hope for recovery, but the help of doctors, as well as the desire to raise his daughters and work, helped him get back on his feet and continue performing concerts.

Drew Barrymore

It was not for nothing that Hollywood film star Drew Barrymore was called a “bad girl” for many years: she smoked her first cigarette at the age of 9, and at 12 she tried cocaine. At the age of 13, the young actress was admitted to a clinic for treatment for alcoholism and drug addiction. For more than a decade, the young star either threw herself into all sorts of troubles or struggled with addictions. Having grown up, Drew Barrymore found strength in herself and successfully dealt with her problems, and is currently filming a lot and successfully.

Lindsey Lohan

Lindsay Lohan is another movie star who was addicted to alcohol and drugs from a young age. Reports that the actress is undergoing rehabilitation in specialized clinics have appeared periodically since 2005. Due to her addiction, the girl got into car accidents and was even detained for stealing jewelry. Now there is no exact information about whether Lindsay managed to overcome her vicious habit.

Kate Moss

Also in 2005, photographs of world-famous fashion model Kate Moss sniffing out a line of cocaine appeared in the tabloids. From time to time, drug stories in which the model was involved became public knowledge. Oddly enough, thanks to these scandals, Kate began to receive more invitations to photo shoots, and her income increased significantly. Treatment at a rehabilitation clinic and the support of friends helped Kate overcome her addiction.

Whitney Houston

The star of “The Bodyguard” and the famous American singer Whitney Houston also became addicted to alcohol and drugs at a tender age. Her husband Bobby Brown also had a bad influence on Houston, during her marriage with whom drugs became an integral part of her life. In 2000, the celebrity was detained at the airport - marijuana was found in her luggage. The singer was treated for drug addiction several times, but her health was hopelessly damaged. Whitney Houston died at the age of 48.

Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love

Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love - this world-famous couple has never hidden their passion for drugs. The young lead singer of Nirvana committed suicide (was he murdered?), and his widow continued her relationship with marijuana and cocaine for many years, constantly getting into dark stories and committing high-profile crimes. Today, the rock star has settled down and devotes himself to music.

Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga admitted in 2011 that, following her idols, she began taking drugs and even almost died because of it. Now the surreal singer is donating huge sums for the treatment of other drug addicts.

It is no secret that many famous people suffered from drug addiction.

It is traditionally believed that rock musicians and top models are especially guilty of this. The latter, with the help of drugs, try to suppress the constantly haunting feeling of hunger (just remember the “heroin chic” style popular in the late 90s). However, actors, TV presenters and singers are not far behind them in this sense. Some of the stars, through incredible efforts and huge sums spent on rehabilitation clinics, managed to completely give up drugs, some sometimes break down, and some do not stop using at all. For some, the next dose turns out to be fatal. The American portal Radaronline presented a selection of Hollywood stars who have ever suffered from drug addiction.

Ex-wife of famous Hollywood reveler Charlie Sheen Brooke Mueller not far from her flighty husband. The actress went to rehabilitation in various clinics 20 times, survived six drug overdoses, but in the end she was never able to return to normal life. For this reason, twin sons Brooke and Sheen are now being raised by the actor’s other ex-wife, Denise Richards.

Jennifer Aniston


While filming the popular show Friends, Jennifer smoked one cigarette after another. However, in 2007, she decided to give up her bad habit through intensive detoxification, and now uses exercise to avoid returning to nicotine use.

Angelina Jolie

In the distant past, Jolie abused drugs, however, the Oscar-winning actress herself never denied this fact.

Shocking singer Pink she once admitted in an interview that between the ages of 12 and 15 she “tried all the club drugs,” from ecstasy to methamphetamine. She also overdosed once, after which, according to Pink, she never touched drugs.

“Drugs stole five years of my life, memory and part of my brain,” admitted Eminem. The successful rapper said that he began dabbling in drugs in 2002, during the filming of the film “8 Mile” and due to the physical and psychological stress associated with filming. The peak of drug addiction came in 2005: during the Anger Management 3 tour, the singer “was high every single day.” In 2007, Eminem finally pulled himself together, realized his problems and began to actively fight drug addiction - in recent years he has not taken a single pill.

Robert Downey Jr
Few people have managed to pull themselves together again like actor Robert Downey Jr. did. He received his first Oscar at the age of 27 for his role in the film Chaplin.

However, he ended up in prison and rehab due to his irresistible craving for drugs.
From 1996 to 2001, he was arrested several times. The actor was so unstable that the directors simply could not predict when he would have another breakdown.

In 1996, the lead singer of the group “Depeche Mode” David Gahan almost died from an overdose of cocaine and heroin in a Los Angeles hotel. The pop star allegedly gave up drugs after undergoing forced rehab.

Charlie Sheen
The famous actor first entered a rehabilitation clinic in 1990.

Bassist of the American rock band Motley Crue Nikki Sixx Almost died from a heroin overdose back in 1987. The musician even experienced clinical death - his heart stopped for two whole minutes, but through the efforts of doctors he returned to life. After that, the rocker completely gave up drugs and has not even touched alcohol for more than two decades.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Irish film actor. Winner of the Golden Globe Award.

He was treated for alcohol addiction several times.
On June 28, 2011, he was admitted to hospital after taking a fatal dose of pills while at his home in London. The actor was found unconscious by neighbors. The doctors managed to save him.

Actor Burt Reynolds he once told me that at one time he became addicted to the sleeping pill Halcion. In 1992, Reynolds tried to quit taking heavy pills and fell into a coma for eight hours. “I heard the doctor say they were losing me, and I came back,” the actor recalled.

Recently it became known that Whitney Houston shortly before her death, she once again turned to doctors for help to help her overcome her drug addiction. The first scandal erupted in 2000, when airport workers discovered marijuana in her possession. After that, she constantly tried to recover from her addiction, but to no avail.

28-year-old Australian actor Heath Ledger died in 2007 at the very zenith of his fame, but completely alone and among a pile of medications. Now you can’t tell whether the overdose was his conscious choice, or the result of a tragic mistake. Scandalous actress and Playboy model Anna Nicole Smith died of a drug overdose in 2007, but her life and death still haunt minds. The star passed away at the age of 39, having outlived her eldest child, son Daniel, by just a few months, who died at the age of 20 from an overdose of drugs and alcohol.

King of pop music Michael Jackson died in 2009 shortly before his supposed triumphant return to the stage. According to the official version, the cause of the artist’s death was an overdose of the drug he drank, an anesthetic that helped him fall asleep. In 2011, Jackson's doctor who prescribed the drug, Conrad Murray, was found guilty of manslaughter.