Hollywood Stars Who Were Drunk All The Time

I was I I was just in here yesterday and when I was here I left my GL my I left my GL my glasses in the washroom and I I didn't remember which which one thanks to the glitz and glamour that the entertainment industry brings to celebrities lives Hollywood actors often end up addicted to alcohol while some famous alcoholics manage to salvage their careers many crumble under their alcoholism here are the 10 worst alcoholics of Hollywood's Golden Age see insist upon diving in the pool and when she hit the water the wine hit her number 10 Michael Landon Michael Landon renowned for his iconic portrayals in Bonanza and Little House on the Prairie embodied the epitome of the wholesome respected figure on television for decades however beneath the facade lay a struggle with alcohol and Valium addiction casting a shadow over his Perfect Image while his colleagues were aware of his drinking habits to some extent they were oblivious to the extent of his consumption while on set Landon would clandestinely add whiskey to his coffee and vodka to other beverages seamlessly blending his addiction into his daily routine even after filming wrapped for the day his Indulgence would continue at the local bar Melissa Gilbert who played Landon's onscreen daughter in Little House on the Prairie reflected on her childhood unaware of her father's covert vodka sipping from his coffee mug she remarked I'm sure he's one reason why I almost always picked men who smelled like alcohol in addition to his alcohol and painkiller dependency Landon smoked an astonishing four packs of unfiltered cigarettes daily likely contributing to the onset of pancreatic cancer that ultimately claimed his life at the young age of 54 number nine Robert Shaw the production of 1975's Jaws was a tumultuous ordeal marked by formidable challenges including Fierce sharks turbulent Waters and fractious colleagues Robert Shaw exacerbated tensions on set by indulging in Scotch throughout grueling filming sessions leading to strained relations with his co-star Richard dfus Shaw's persistent inebriation was a recurring issue during filming except for one pivotal scene where his character is portrayed as intoxicated dfus candidly revealed his preference for Shaw's sober demeanor expressing his disdain for the actor's intoxicated State on one occasion dfus took decisive action by confiscating a glass of alcohol from Shaw's grasp and disposing of it overboard into the vast expanse of the ocean number eight Joan Crawford Joan Crawford married to the CEO of PepsiCo was appointed as the company's official Ambassador leveraging her celebrity status for business Advantage as Pepsi's Ambassador she embarked on global tours accompanied by specific beverage requests at each stop these included two fifths of smof 1/ of old Forester bourbon 1/ of scotch 1/5 of beef eater Jin two bottles of champagne and naturally a case of Pepsi it's fortunate that Pepsi was her beverage Choice sparing the need to include Coke in the festivities number seven Peter UL it's surprising to Fathom that someone with striking vibrant blue eyes like Peter UL would be counted among Hollywood's foremost alcoholics in a candid interview with David Letterman otou attributed his drinking habits to societal Norms of his generation where alcohol consumption was commonplace regardless of daily obligations he even asserted that alcohol served to enhance his performances on The Silver Screen one memorable anecdote involves the filming of Lawrence of Arabia specifically the scene depicting a camel raid interestingly both ul and his co-star Omar shareif harbored a fear of camels and opted to remain inebriated throughout the entire sequence this Choice often dubbed liquid courage speaks to the lengths actors might go to overcome their fears otou Chuckles at inquiries about the scene admitting he has no recollection of it due to his intoxicated state number six Frank Sinatra Frank Sinatra was widely regarded as a functioning alcoholic with Jack Daniels being his preferred drink of choice his signature concoction consisted of four ice cubes two fingers of Jack and a splash of water ered in the classic rocks glass rumors abound that he consumed an entire bottle of Jack Daniels daily much to the astonishment of his doctor Sinatra's life was a constant spectacle embodying the Mantra The Best Is Yet To Come wherever he ventured however his demeanor could take a sharp turn when intoxicated often leading to confrontations with journalists or fellow actors his ex-wife once recounted locking herself in their room upon seeing him drink Jin as it signaled a shift towards aggression Sinatra along with his close Companions and select Hollywood Elites humorously dubbed themselves the American Olympic drinking team in 1998 Sinatra passed away at the age of 82 leaving behind a legacy that intertwined with his affinity for alcohol he was laid to rest with a bottle of Jack Daniels in his casket A fitting tribute to his enduring relationship with the Beloved whiskey number five Dean Martin the epitome of coolness Dean Martin once quipped I feel sorry for people who don't drink when they wake up in the morning that's as good as they're going to feel all day much of Martin's onstage Persona revolved around the image of a Charming affable drunkard however his daughter and close friends have asserted that it was all an act with Martin often having nothing more than Apple Juice in his glass it was the mere presence of a drink and cigarette that elevated His Image to Legendary status men aspired to emulate him while women longed to be in his company despite his public Persona Martin was a devoted father always present for dinner and typically limited himself to just one cocktail in the evening with his wife while his career was closely associated with alcohol Martin seemed to navigate the fine line between Indulgence and restraint knowing when to rein it in he passed away in 1995 at the age of 78 leaving behind a legacy of charm and charisma that transcended his onstage Persona number four Leonard nemoy Leonard nemoy famously known as Mr Spock grappled with alcohol addiction during the filming of the iconic Star Trek series neoy himself acknowledged that he turned to alcohol as a means of coping with the demanding and prolonged days on set William Shatner his co-star observed that nemoy used alcohol as a shield against the overwhelming pressures of Fame and what began as one drink escalated into a pattern of addiction fueled by his predisposition towards addictive behavior after the conclusion of filming for Star Trek nemoy sought help and underwent Rehabilitation to confront his alcohol dependency despite his efforts to overcome this struggle Nimoy ultimately succumbed to another habit smoking which claimed his life at the age of 83 his legacy as Mr Spock endures but his personal battles serve as a poignant reminder of the human struggles behind the iconic characters we admire number three Richard Burton can you believe that at the peak of his alcoholism in the 70s Burton was consuming two to three bottles of vodka daily he gained a notorious reputation in Hollywood for his unabashed heavy drinking showing little concern for public perception in fact he once brazenly informed a director that he would abstain from drinking on their film only to clarify that this meant limiting himself to just one bottle of vodka for the day Burton even asserted that he considered himself sober when consuming two bottles reserving the label of drinking for three or more despite his personal struggles Burton delivered an unforgettable performance in the 1966 film who's Afraid of Virginia wolf portraying a hard drinking college professor his Stellar portrayal earned him an Oscar nomination however his alcoholism continued to plague him evident during the filming of the Clans men in 19 1974 where he had to film many scenes while seated or lying down due to his impaired balance following the completion of filming Burton took the courageous step of checking himself into a lockdown Rehabilitation facility to confront his addiction amidst a tumultuous divorce from Elizabeth Taylor he finally committed to sobriety unfortunately the toll of his years of excessive drinking had already taken its toll Burton suffered from curosis of the liver and kidney disease tragically passing away in 1984 at the age of just 58 number two Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor renowned for her beauty and Talent on the Silver Screen grappled with alcoholism and addiction to painkillers for many years in 1983 she made Headlines by becoming the first celebrity to voluntarily seek treatment at the Betty Ford Center this Rehabilitation facility founded by Betty Ford wife of US president Geral Ford was established to provide help to individuals struggling with addiction inspired by Betty Ford's own journey to Recovery in 1978 Taylor's courageous decision to confront her addiction not only marked a turning point in her personal life but also had a profound impact on countless others silently battling similar struggles by openly acknowledging her challenges and seeking help she helped to destigmatize addiction and shed light on the path to recovery freed from the grip of a addiction Taylor discovered a new purpose Beyond acting advocating for AIDS awareness prevention and research with her Newfound platform she became a powerful advocate for those affected by the AIDS epidemic using her Fame and influence to raise awareness and support for research and treatment efforts in this way Elizabeth Taylor's Journey from addiction to advocacy symbolizes a journey from Darkness to Hope inspiring millions of Americans to seek help and offering hope to those in need her Legacy extends far beyond the Silver Screen leaving an indelible mark on the fight against addiction and the Quest for a cure for AIDS number one Carrie Grant Carrie Grant known for his swaave demeanor on screen battled alcoholism in the 1950s and sought treatment to overcome his addiction his journey to sobriety took an unconventional turn when his doctor prescribed a then New Drug D Grant found solace and Enlightenment in the Psychedelic experiences induced by D embracing the profound Journeys it offered he even introduced the drug to some of his friends including Judy balabin daughter of Paramount's president who remarked I figured if it was good enough for Carrie Grant it was good enough for me it's believed that Grant underwent approximately 100 sessions of therapy as part of his treatment although unconventional this approach reshaped his perspective on life and contributed to his overall happiness Grant lived contentedly until his passing at the age of 82 leaving behind a legacy that extended beyond the Silver Screen to include his personal triumph over addiction it's sad and no pun intended sobering to learn of the enormous negative effects alcohol has on so many of us perhaps Fame makes the liquid courage seem even more normalized today's list is just a small sample of the stars who have been known to have alcohol problems some of them got the help they needed to get sober others sadly did not that's all for today folks thanks for watching see you in the next [Music] video

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