Celebrities Before and After Their Time In Rehab

1. Robert Downey Jr

(Image/ Source: toofab.com)During the late 1990s and early noughties, Robert Downey Jr was on a downward spiral. He’d been arrested for possession of heroin, fired from Ally McBeal, and was arrested yet again for possession of cocaine. But when he was sentenced to rehab for a whole year, the star turned over a new leaf. He’s now happily married to producer Susan Levin, who’s been one of the key players in the actor’s recovery.

2. Matthew Perry

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After a jet skiing accident in 1997, Matthew Perry started taking Vicodin. The star became addicted to it and eventually went to rehab, but this didn’t stop the star from beating his addictions. In 2001, he swapped Vicodin for alcohol and painkillers, which saw the actor return to rehab for yet another stint. He’s now thankfully recovered!

3. Demi Lovato

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Demi Lovato has been dealing with drug and alcohol issues for years now. Back in 2018, the singer overdosed on heroin, and they’ve struggled to bring themselves back from the brink. After finding things tough with the “California sober” approach (drinking and smoking marijuana) Demi was admitted into rehab yet again in 2021, and she’s now working towards teetotal.

4. Bradley Cooper

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Bradley Cooper was struggling with substance abuse over a decade ago, but his time in rehab helped him kick the habit. In 2012, the star had an epiphany- he needed to be there for the people he cared about. He’s now teetotal, and has even helped Brad Pitt out when it comes to getting sober. Hats off to Bradley.

5. Charlie Sheen

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Charlie Sheen has fallen off the wagon a fair few times, but in 2016, it looked like the star had cleaned up for good. However, just two years later, the actor fell back into drink and drugs after his HIV diagnosis, but his family helped him turn things around with his rehabilitation(. He’s now sober and seeking support for his condition.

6. Jada Pinkett- Smith

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At her lowest, Jada Pinkett-Smith was addicted to drink, drugs and sex. When she was dealing drugs while drinking two bottles of wine every night, she realised that she needed to get help. After a stint in rehab and extensive therapy, the actress has gone on to overcome her issues to become completely sober.

7. Amanda Bynes

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Amanda Bynes was just 16 when she openly talked about her marijuana use. The actress continued her downward spiral into drugs, and the few public appearances she made had fans worried. While Amanda isn’t out of the woods yet, she’s doing a lot better than she has done previously, and she’s now had her nine-year conservatorship terminated.

8. Naomi Campbell

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In 2005, Naomi Campbell hit rock bottom. Her drink and drug use was out of hand, and she finally realised she need to get help and check into rehab. She also joined Alcoholics Anonymous to curb her drinking. Since then, the supermodel has flourished, and she continues to stay in touch with those who helped her turn her life around.

9. Alec Baldwin

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Alec Baldwin used to be dependent on drink and drugs. He had overdosed twice, and finally realised his habits were out of control when he realised he was drinking cups of wine and taking drugs while driving at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. He’s now completely sober, and is currently on a fresh health kick to lose weight.

10. Keith Urban

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Keith Urban’s addictions to drink and drugs wreaked havoc on his life. The singer openly admitted that they affected his relationships, as well as his ability to write songs. After hitting rock bottom in the late 1990s, the star was in and out of rehab, but he finally turned a corner when he met Nicole Kidman.

11. Russell Brand

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Russell Brand was openly addicted to drugs, alcohol and sex. He was arrested numerous times, and hit a new low when he became dependent on heroin. He cleaned up his act when he realised how bad his addiction had become, and has gone on to make a huge recovery. He’s now happily married and has two little girls.

12. Sia

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In 2010, Sia was seriously struggling with her addiction to drugs and alcohol.  She wasn’t enjoying being in limelight and started taking Vicodin and Oxycodone to deal with the mounting pressures of fame. She eventually turned a corner, and she’s now celebrating over 8 years of sobriety. Good work Sia!

13. Gerard Butler

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Actor Gerard Butler hit two low points- once in 1996, and again in 2012. In the 1990s, he managed to kick the booze and drugs, but relapsed after he had an accident on set years later. The star was given painkillers to deal with an injury, and he quickly became addicted to the medication. Gerard immediately checked himself into rehab to deal with drug-free pain management.

14.  Lucy Hale

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Lucy Hale became addicted to alcohol while filming Pretty Little Liars. She started comparing her looks to those of her co-stars, and quickly developed body issues. Drinking became a way for Lucy to cope with this until she got help. She’s now ditched the Hollywood party scene, and has “surrounded herself with better people”.

15. Brad Pitt

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After he and Angelina Jolie split, Brad’s health took a nose dive. He started drinking heavily and smoking marijuana on a daily basis until his children started to become seriously concerned about his behaviour. After being supported by fellow Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper, Brad Pitt managed to get clean.

16. Edie Falco

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In 1992, Edie Falco became addicted to alcohol. She was drinking every single day, and she knew she had to get help before her addiction killed her. The actress started a 12-step programme to turn her life around, and it seems like it did the trick. Edie is now sober, and she’s been able to use her past alcohol abuse in her performance in Nurse Jackie.

17. Rob Lowe

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In the late 80s, Rob Lowe’s partying spiralled out of control. He reached rock bottom when he woke up with a raging hangover, an unknown girl in his bed, and a phone call that told him his grandfather was dying. This gave the star the push to check into rehab, which he openly admits saved his life. He’s now a sober Buddhist.

18. Daniel Radcliffe

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During his teens, Daniel Radcliffe was drinking heavily. He was struggling with the pressures of fame, and alcohol became his coping mechanism. While he never drank on the set of Harry Potter, he admits he turned up to set drunk a fair few times. The star began rehabilitation, and he focused on lots of reading and exercise. He briefly relapsed after the death of his friend, fellow actor Richard Griffiths, but Daniel has now bounced back.

19. Ben Affleck

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After his relationship with Jennifer Garner broke down, Ben Affleck became dependent on alcohol. Pictures emerged of the star looking worse for wear, and his family decided to intervene- as well as ex Jennifer. She took him to rehab, and he’s now moving forward with his life. Oh, and he’s back with Jennifer Lopez, which seems to have helped.

20. Drew Barrymore

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Drew Barrymore hit the headlines when she was admitted into rehab at just 13 years old. Apparently the actress had started drinking when she was 9 to deal with the pressures of fame, but she also happened to come from a famously troubled acting family. She quickly got clean, and she’s gone on to have a hugely successful career.

21. Elton John

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The AIDS crisis inspired the singer to address his addictions. After his friend and activist Ryan White passed away, Elton John said he felt a lot of regret about his life. He’d spent a lot of time addicted to booze and drugs, so he finally decided to get clean in 1990. He set up the Elton John AIDS Foundation two years later.

22. Jamie Lee Curtis

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The star’s history of addiction started in 1989. Jamie Lee Curtis started becoming dependent on painkillers after a cosmetic eye procedure, and she soon started mixing the painkillers with alcohol and cocaine. She’s now faced her demons and is an advocate for drug misuse awareness and changes in opiate policy.

23. Amber Valletta

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At the height of her fame in the 1990s, supermodel Amber Valletta was misusing alcohol and cocaine on a regular basis. She says she recovered when she was 25, but the star only found the strength to speak about her past addictions when she turned 40. Amber now tries to help and support others who are struggling with their own addictions.

24. Eric Clapton

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Guitar legend Eric Clapton became addicted to heroin in the early 1970s. The rock star managed to recover, but he continued misusing alcohol and cocaine for years. After a lot of soul searching, he finally found success in rehab in 1987. In 1998, he built the Crossroads Centre for alcohol and drug treatment on the Caribbean island of Antigua.

24. Carrie Fisher

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Carrie Fisher had a lifelong battle with addiction. She openly struggled with her bipolar disorder and her drug and alcohol misuse, and had several stints in rehab to try and combat her issues. There were highs and lows for Carrie, and she eventually passed away after going into cardiac arrest on a trans-Atlantic flight.

25. Zac Efron

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In 2013, Zac Efron started relying heavily on alcohol and cocaine. He hit rock bottom when he realised the things he used to enjoy- surfing, and skateboarding- didn’t help him like they used to, and he checked into rehab to get some much-needed help. He became a member of Alcoholics Anonymous, and even took his “sober coach” as his date to the Oscars in 2014. He’s now in a much healthier place.

26. Kit Harrington

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After Game of Thrones has finally ended, Kit Harington immediately checked into rehab. The star had been showing some worrying signs months before his rehabilitation; he had been kicked out of a New York bar for being too drunk, and his mental health was beginning to deteriorate. He’s now doing much better thanks to his wife, actress Rose Leslie.

27. Nick Nolte

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Nick Nolte now has one of the most famous celebrity mugshots of all time. He became addicted to alcohol, heroin and liquid ecstasy, and was arrested for driving under the influence. After a LOT of rehabilitation and support from Alcoholics Anonymous, the Hollywood actor is now leading a sober lifestyle while raising his daughter with wife Clytie Lane.

28. Mischa Barton

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Mischa Barton has had a very public battle with drink and drugs over the years. She’s suffered multiple breakdowns, PTSD, and has had several stints in rehab. The actress was also arrested in 2007 for driving under the influence. She’s now in a much healthier place, but chooses to stay out of the limelight.

29. Pete Doherty

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It’s safe to say that Kate Moss’ ex has struggled with his addictions over the years. The Libertines star has been repeatedly arrested for drug offences and has even pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine, heroin, cannabis and ketamine in the past. He’s been in prison and rehab on numerous occasions, but it’s now reported that the star is “mostly clean” in 2022. Pete has now put on much more weight, making him almost unrecognisable.

30. Lindsay Lohan

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Lindsay Lohan has had a very public battle with her addictions. The former child star became reliant on alcohol and drugs for years, and she’s had a fair few stints in rehab to try and get her back on track. The star has also been arrested eight times for reckless driving and shoplifting. But it finally seems like Lindsay is turning her life around, and she’s now hosting a successful podcast.