Star Woes

Real Life Issues of Real Celebs..check it out

Drew Berrymore
Problem:Alcoholism and drug addiction. By the time Drew Barrymore was 13, she was addicted to cocaine, alcohol and marijuana. the success of her first major hit E.T. led to a crazily busy lifestyle that fueled her bad behavior
How She CopedDrew went into rehab and has since adhered to a clean life. instead of partying, she concentrates on work, (and boyfriend Luke Wilson..Who wouldn't!!) Hey bad girl flick, Poison Ivy was a career rebound. and she's made about a dozen since then, she even got to play the ultimate good girl heroine, Cinderella.

Linda Evangelista
Problem:A supermodel's life can be like a rollercoaster, up and down and up and down, While she was returning home from a photo shoot in China, in 1992, one of her lungs collapsed. She was rushed to the hospital where she was told to slow down, or she'd be in trouble, (as if hanving alung collapse isn't serious trouble)
How She Coped: linda took that advice! After undergoing surgery and recuping she pledged to live a healthy life and quit smokin and drinking.


Joaquin Peonix
problem: Losing his bro to drug Overdose. It started as just another night at Johnny Depps club, The Vipe Room, for megastar Rover Pheonix in Oct. 93. But he took one drug too many, and his heart stopped. Bro Joaquin was devastated. To make matters worse, he had to deal with constant attention
how He Coped: Ever heard the saying "less is more?" Joaquin chose to say very little about his bros death, which helped him more to heal. not that he doesn't miss River, "now more then ever, I wish I could talk to him."


Jennifer Love Hewitt:
Problem:Unpopular at School. "theater Freak" "Weirdo" these were just a couple of the insults leveled at jennifer Love hewitt in school. "I was completely unpopular", she says. "i had a really rough time in J.H. Kids just thought i was some freak and tried to beat me up."
how She Coped:Success is the best revenge. Since Love (as ever one calls her) started starring in Party of Five all she's had thrown her way are compliments. And with her film career taking off as well, she's really on top of the world. "I recently saw those girls, [who used to tease me] at 7-Eleven. it was really cool. I went in to get a Slurpee, and they were standing there. I got that od fear back, like, 'oh my god.' Then they came up to me and said 'we just love Party of 5. Would u mind signing something?' I said ' you know what, I'm sorry, I can't. I have to go. Really nice to see you!' I wanted to say something really mean, but why go to their level"


Mathew Perry
Problem:Addiction to Pills Mathew Perry was first described strong and adictive pain kilers after he had his wisdom teeth removed. But then he became dependant. Perhaps teh stress of success for this famous Friend. He began looking sickly, and losing weight. to the point where his friends noticed. "i was finding I needed to take thses things," says Mathew, "that was the wake-up call."
How He Coped:Mathew got professional help. He checked into a rehab center in June '97, chucked the pills, regained the weight and bounced back into acting. He's been pill-free for more then a year.


Gwyneth Paltrow
Problem Breakin up with the World's two biggest heart throbs. (brad and ben) in mau '97 while Gwyneth Paltrwo was engaged to brad Pitt and in teh middle of filming Sliding Doors, Brad's publicist announced that Hollywood's Romeo and Juliettt were through. the engagement?? Off. the Paparaai>> On!!
How She CopedThe way one copes with a breakup. By hanging out with best friend, Wynonna Ryder. Who has suffered nasty split ups with Johnny Dep a few years ago. Winona and Gwyneth watched Unsolved Mysteries did movie prmiereparty circuit and of course, shopped. Gwyneth also gained perspective by gettin away from it all. She hightailed it to the Carribean islands for three days with only teh most basic gear. About 6 months later she hooked up with Ben, GRR but now taht's over....Whos's next? *S*


Nikki Taylor:
Problem: Death of Her Sister. No one suspected that upcoming model Krissy taylor's health was in danger on that night in July '95. Experts later concluded she died from an undiagnosed acute asthma and a rare heart disease.
how She Coped:Nikki sought solace in her family. Especially her twin sons. She took time to grieve but then got back to work at a furious pace.


Christina Ricci
Problem:Eating Disorder. grow up with a million cameras pointed at you and you can't help but worry about your looks. Christina Ricci who went from a morbid teen in the Adams Family to an indie cinema queen (The Opposite Sex, Pecker, Buffallo 66) felt the pressure. To keep weight down she plainly stopped eating. The more her body developed teh less she could stand the sight of herself, "I covered the mirrors in my house." says Christina.
How She Coped:While she was making Now and Then with Demi Moore and Melanie Griffith, people got concerned about her weight loss. therapy to learn how to eat right and love her looks followed. "I'm gettin comfy with my body. I never thought I'd be so comfy with myself."


Jennifer Lopez
ProblemGrowing up in A Tough Neighborhood. Jennifer Lopez didn't always get teh red-carpet treatment she enjoys today. She grew up in the Bronx. Where she was dissed for being different and ambitious. "Everybody would look at me like I was a nerd because I created my own style. People didn't do that in my neighborhood. People didn't work out or take care of their bodies. If people see you stiving for things, it threatens them.
How She Coped: By tuning out the critics. "i was into this two-bit town isn't big enough for me" Jennifer believed in herself and she took off- first as a fly girl on In Living Color later as lead in Selena Now, she's brasking in success.


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