The most famous alcoholics (16 photos). Russian stars with alcohol addiction

Alcoholism is an addiction that affects not only physical health a person, but also on his mental state, which leads to the collapse of life in general, the site reports.

Alcoholism is a detrimental habit that takes its toll on any addict, but when it comes to celebrities, the problem reaches a completely different level, as their lives are under close attention. Previously we wrote about.

We present to you Russian stars alcohol abusers.

Mikhail Efremov

The actor and director, the son of the famous Oleg Efremov, does not hide the fact that he no longer struggles with addiction to alcohol and does not consider himself an exemplary family man. due to alcoholism.

Marat Basharov

Marat Basharov, drunk, got behind the wheel of a car in which his daughter was.

Philip Kirkorov

The “king of pop”’s addiction to alcohol has been known to everyone for a long time; even Alla Pugacheva has repeatedly complained about her husband to journalists.

Grigory Leps

Surely everyone has already seen the drunk artist. And he openly declares his addiction, and also says that he will continue to drink.

Ivan Okhlobystin

In the summer of 2014 it was delivered to medical Center for treatment. It is unknown whether he passed it completely.

Natalia Andreichenko

IN Soviet years was quite a popular artist. After divorcing her husband and moving to Russia, she began to drink a lot of alcohol. She does not hide her addiction. Got into rehabilitation center.

Alexander Domogarov

He underwent treatment in a drug treatment clinic to get rid of addiction. Doctors had to spend a lot of time and effort to rehabilitate his condition.

Sergei Shnurov

The singer himself admits that he likes to drink well. He never went out to perform sober, justifying this by the emergence of talent.

Alexey Panin

At the moment this is the most controversial figure. While drinking, something strange happens to the actor. Journalists have repeatedly recorded his strange drunken antics, which gives him a very dubious reputation.

Larisa Guzeeva

She started drinking alcohol because of her husband, who was suffering drug addiction. Thus, she tried to free him from his addiction. I started using to spite him, and as a result, this drunkenness lasted 7 years. After that, she underwent rehabilitation at a center for alcoholics for 10 years. She was coded, then she managed to overcome her alcohol addiction. criticism towards you.

Famous alcoholics - who are they? Even the greatest and most famous people in the World: rulers, politicians, actors, writers could not protect themselves from alcoholism. In some cases, alcohol addiction has caused health problems and poor old age. How is it possible, being a famous and rich person, to suddenly become an alcoholic that no one needs? Let's consider which of famous people world and Russia is remembered for his addiction to alcohol.

Great people and alcoholism

Men are alcoholics

In the history of mankind, there are many famous people who were addicted to alcohol. How is that modern politicians, as well as great commanders, reformers and writers.

Here is a list of alcoholics:

1. Alexander the Great. He is known as the first great person who liked to drink. It was alcohol that ruined his life; he died at only 33 years old.
2. Diogenes. Despite the fact that he was a philosopher, he could never give up wine. Drinking alcohol did not prevent him from thinking logically and discovering new theories. He lived to be 85 years old, despite his addiction.
3. Peter the First. He was the great alcoholic of Russia. He could never give up alcohol.
4. Joseph Stalin also loved feasts. He gave preference to wines and could drink them every day, despite the fact that he constantly had to resolve issues of national importance.
5. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. This famous commander created modern Turkey, and died not in war, but from alcohol, due to which he developed cirrhosis of the liver.
6. Prince Vladimir. He could not refuse intoxicating drinks and loved fun and holidays.
7. Bohdan Khmelnytsky. He counted the wine the best medicine from all problems, so he liked to drink. The hetman became famous for his drunken celebrations.

Perhaps constant stress and lack of opportunity for rest were the reasons why great rulers and writers, very intelligent people, became alcoholics.

• Among modern famous people, one can highlight the Ukrainian politician Yuriy Lutsenko. His addiction to alcohol is constantly noticed by the press and ridiculed in various humorous shows.
• The great actor of the Soviet era, Radner Muratov (you can remember him from his role in the film “Gentlemen of Fortune”) died in poverty and loneliness, because in his old age he began to drink heavily.

Many talented writers and poets in Russia suffered from alcoholism. Sergei Yesenin began drinking heavily at the age of 24, but this did not stop him from writing. Throughout his life, he was treated in hospital several times for alcohol addiction, and was also examined by psychiatrists.

The world's greatest classics foreign literature, such as Edgar Allan Poe, Stephen King, Ernest Hemingway and Erich M. Remarque drank heavily.

• Thus, Edgar Alan Poe died of brain inflammation due to severe alcohol intoxication. He drank to the point of insanity.
• Ernest Hemingway and Erich M. Remarque did not even hide their addiction to alcohol; they drank regularly. Since Hemingway committed suicide, his death is attributed to alcohol.
• Among the world's great alcoholic writers, one can also note Jack London and Omar Khayyam.

Among Russian and Ukrainian writers had an addiction to alcohol:

• Alexander Blok.
• Alexander Kuprin.
• Sergey Yesenin.
• Taras Shevchenko.

The king of horror, Stephen King, also enjoyed drinking in his younger years. He did not hide his addiction and said that he wrote most of his horror films in alcoholic delirium.

The great artist Vincent Van Gogh treated his alcohol addiction in psychiatric clinic. And the world famous composer Modest Mussorgsky died of delirium tremens.

For many composers and writers, alcohol prevented them from writing. great amount great works.

Alcoholic women

Among famous people there are many women who like to drink. This and Russian celebrities, and world stars.

• Yes, well known French singer Edith Piaf drank herself into oblivion and died at a young age.
• Another famous woman in history who was remembered as an alcoholic was Galina Brezhneva. Her addiction to alcohol led to complete loss sanity, which is why she died in an insane asylum.
• Tatiana Dogileva – Russian actress, cannot give up alcohol. It was deep depression that led to alcohol addiction.

Despite the fact that female alcoholism is a terrible thing, because it is much stronger than male alcoholism, many women managed to recover.

Successful examples The following women recovered:

• TV presenter Larisa Guzeeva. The woman always loved fun and did not give up alcohol. I started drinking when I lived with my first husband, a drug addict. But she was able to completely overcome her addiction.
• TV presenter Lera Kudryavtseva. The girl started drinking after the divorce and became depressed. But she was able to pull herself together and give up alcohol; now she doesn’t drink even on holidays.
• Actress Drew Barrymore. Despite her successful career, the girl began to drink, but over time she managed to get rid of her addiction.
• Kelly Osbourne. The woman coped with her addiction. She became an example of how you can change by leading. From plump woman From a not very attractive appearance, she turned into a slender, beautiful and very successful one.
• Britney Spears. The singer can also be used as an example. After an unsuccessful divorce, she began to lead a rather wild life, not even without drugs, but the singer managed to get rid of her addictions and return to her career.
• Kristin Davis is also a former alcoholic. At the age of 25, she had no idea, but once in the circle Alcoholics Anonymous, she managed to recover and build an amazing career as an actress.
• Paris Hilton. The girl has been spotted driving while intoxicated more than once. In recent years, Paris has not been seen by the paparazzi while intoxicated; she probably decided to quit the addiction and not spoil her image.

• Lara Stone. The fashion model admitted that she could not do without strong drinks. The work caused the girl a lot of stress. Realizing her addiction, Lara turned to specialists for help and was cured.

Unfortunately, the above examples are isolated. Many celebrities do not want to admit that they have problems with alcohol and do not seek treatment, gradually sliding to the very bottom.

Alcoholism among famous women very common. Stars such as Lindsay Lohan and Courtney Love plunged into rampant drinking.

Famous alcoholics of the World and Russia

Almost every third celebrity has problems with alcohol, perhaps the reason for this is substantial fees or awareness of their greatness. Alcoholism is especially common among actors.

• Often the smell of alcohol could be heard from actors such as Yuri Bogatyrev, Andrei Panin and Vladislav Galkin. It was Galkin who became the captive of the green snake, because he died of depression alone at the age of 39.

• Also famous singer Vladimir Vysotsky could not cope with his addiction, his heart stopped. Despite the fact that everyone knew about his alcoholism, after his death he still had crowds of fans of his music.
• Actor Georgy Yumatov experienced many shocks, so in his old age he became addicted to alcohol.
• Many modern talented people in Russia cannot overcome alcohol addiction. These are Mikhail Efremov, Alexander Domogarov, Alexey Nilov and Marat Basharov.

But not only Russian famous people become drunkards; many foreign stars are also no strangers to this problem. Mostly in the press you can see female names, such as Whitney Houston, Britney Spears (who also overcame her addiction), Demi Moore and many others.

Despite the fact that it is difficult to get rid of alcohol addiction, many celebrities in Russia and the world have been able to do it.

• Among the singers we can highlight Mick Jagger, Sergei Shnurov, Alexander Rosembaum, Elton John, Valery Kipelov, Kostyantin Kinchev.
• Among the actors, David Bowie can be distinguished.
• Mikhail Boyarsky also became an example for all drinkers. At the age of 30, he could drink a liter of vodka. After undergoing treatment, I gave up the addiction forever.

But not all famous people managed to overcome their addiction to alcohol:

• Famous American actor Christian Slater often goes on binges, which is why he even ended up in the police.
• Mel Gibson always tries to perform feats while intoxicated, which is why he also has problems with the police. This American actor started drinking at the age of 13. Therefore, he rightfully deserves the title of alcoholic.

However, all celebrities remain very talented people. For many actors and singers, alcohol does not interfere with their professional career, of course, if not we're talking about about athletes. Thus, many famous football players cannot resist a bottle of vodka or beer.

Such people include:

• Paul Gascoigne.
• Tony Adams.
• Adriano.
• Sicinho.
• Artem Milevsky.

Alcohol ruined their sports careers.

Why do people who have money and fame start drinking, is that really all they lack in life?

Actor Gary Oldman, who was treated for alcohol addiction, said that money is the reason for drinking alcohol. Celebrities drink to gain new sensations, inspiration, relieve stress or to hide from annoying paparazzi.

Alcohol seriously affects the image of famous people, especially those who are forced to go out. They lose their popularity, health and good appearance, so they become unclaimed in their profession, and this leads to even greater psychological dependence drinking alcohol in large quantities. The paparazzi do not leave such stars alone, because they expect a new sensation from them in the form of a drunken prank.

To regain their image, financial status, fans and respect from loved ones and colleagues, celebrities will need a huge amount of time.

Alcoholism is an addiction that affects not only a person’s physical health, but also his mental state, leading to the collapse of social and family life. When alcoholism becomes a major problem, it is noticeable in the way people become unable to cope with work and other responsibilities as alcohol begins to dominate all aspects of their lives, including relationships with others.

Alcoholism is a harmful habit that takes its toll on any addict, but when it comes to celebrities, the problem reaches a whole different level as their lives are under scrutiny. Alcoholism can ruin their careers and seriously damage their personal and social lives. Here is a list of 26 stars whose lives and careers were affected by alcoholism:

1. Mel Gibson

Everyone knows Mel Gibson is famous Hollywood actor, however, in addition to this, he is also a producer and director. There were many ups and downs in his career. One of his most famous works is the film "Braveheart", in which he acted as a director, producer and actor. This film brought him a Golden Globe award. However, in 2006, Mel Gibson was arrested for drunk driving, and this event led to many other problems that affected his public and personal life. Fortunately, he has since been able to cope with his problem and his behavior, restored his damaged relationships and his career.

2. Lindsay Lohan

The fact that Lindsay Lohan considers herself an experienced rehabilitator speaks volumes. She has been to rehab centers so many times that she can hardly count them. As a teenager, Lohan was a very responsible girl who did not go to school parties or drink alcohol. She got drunk for the first time at the age of 17, and Lindsay's mother punished her by making her sleep in vomit.

Although Lindsay had been to rehab many times, she claimed that she did not consider herself an alcoholic because she had never experienced a hangover in the morning. However, in 2010, when Lohan was admitted to the Betty Ford Center, the actress said that she was working to overcome her addiction and was making positive steps towards positive changes. She also said that she understands that her addiction is a disease that will not go away overnight.

3. Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee's addiction began after cosmetic surgery, when she began taking painkillers, perpetuating the effect big amount alcohol. But it should be noted that this problem did not last long: she managed to quickly cope with it and continue to live with the idea that overcoming this addiction is the most great success in her life.

Jamie Lee Curtis is best known for her role in A Fish Called Wanda and the Halloween horror film series. In Freaky Friday, she played the mother of a wild teenager played by Lindsay Lohan (who also had a drinking problem, as mentioned above). In addition to acting in films, she participated in photography without makeup and subsequent retouching. This made the actress look at herself in a new way and feel the oppressive need to always look great, which was the beginning of her problems with alcohol. When the actress overcame this addiction, she began to promote the philosophy of accepting yourself for who you are.

4. Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp also had problems with alcohol in the past, although you could never tell from his performances in films.

Depp has starred in many successful films such as "Pirates" Caribbean Sea", "Edward Scissorhands" and other films by Tim Burton and Jim Jarmusch. Perhaps his experience with alcohol addiction was precisely what helped him play the drunken Jack Sparrow so successfully and convincingly in "Pirates".

Johnny Depp is one of the greatest film actors, and his alcohol addiction did not affect his career. He still remains famous and popular. Bye.

5. Anthony Hopkins

Best known for his role in The Silence of the Lambs, in which he played the Oscar-winning character Hannibal Lecter, the actor has long struggled with uncontrollable alcohol addiction. The turning point for him was the event when he woke up in another state, absolutely not understanding where he was and how he got here. It was then that the actor realized that his habit had become a problem, so he decided to join Alcoholics Anonymous. From that moment on, he never returned to the past.

Hopkins' problems with alcohol began while he was working as an actor in the UK. It seemed to him that the stage was not for him, and so he began to drink to relax and relieve stress. He quit drinking in 1975 and hasn't touched a drop of alcohol since.

6. Elton John

Like many other artists, Elton John began drinking and using drugs to gain confidence before performing. His manager first gave him cocaine to try. John admitted that he did not think about the consequences of substance abuse and did not pay attention to it until the habit got out of control. In addition to addiction to alcohol and cocaine, the singer developed bulimia.

John managed to get back on track with the help of his friend Ryan White, who was infected HIV infection during a blood transfusion, however, he remained strong until the very end, helping everyone who, like him, became infected with this disease.

John was able to come to his senses with the help of White and since then - for more than 20 years - has remained sober.

7. Eminem

The story of Eminem's struggle with alcoholism is no secret. His substance abuse reached its climax in 2007, when he began taking more than 30 pills a day, generously doused with alcohol.

Prior to this, in 2005, Eminem almost died from an overdose. This marked the beginning of his efforts to become sober and a better father to his daughter Hailey.

Eminem's life has not been easy, given his alcohol and drug abuse and his unstable relationship with his mother Hailie. However, his addiction is now a thing of the past, and his music career is gaining momentum again. An unexpected friendship with Sir Elton John helped Eminem become a teetotaler, and now his compositions are again at the top of the music charts.

8. Steven Tyler

The leader and vocalist of the famous rock band Aerosmith, Steven Tyler has experienced many ups and downs both in his career and in his personal life.

Tyler fans for his amazing vocal rangeThey gave him the nickname "Demon of Screaming". Fans adore the singer not only for his voice, but also for the energy he puts into every performance. It is clear that he loves his job and completely devotes himself to music and his fans.

Obviously, Tyler has become very famous over the course of his career, and with great success and fame comes pressure and struggle. Tyler began using alcohol and drugs to cope with the pressure, and this negatively affected his singing career, leading to a decline in the popularity of Aerosmith.

However, Tyler decided to improve, and after he left the rehab center in 1986, he managed to recover and put all his strength into restoring the group to its former glory.

Tyler remained sober for the next 20 years, after which he relapsed and began abusing painkillers. However it lasted not for long, as he managed to get this addiction under control. He checked into rehab again in 2009 and has remained sober since then.

9. Robert Downey Jr.

Of all the stars on this list who have had problems with alcohol, it can be said that Robert Downey Jr. had the worst problems, as well as the most unexpected extraordinary recovery. The actor started with daily tradition drinking, reaching the point that he could not spend a single evening without a glass in his hand.

There were also cases where he mixed alcohol with drugs. His behavior became so uncontrollable that one day he couldn’t find his way home and fell asleep in a neighbor’s house, falling asleep in his child’s bed. Naturally, the child's mother called the rescue service.

Robert successfully dealt with his problem, from which he owed his salvation to his wife Susan Downey. Having overcome alcoholism, he was able to take control of his career, starring in films such as " iron Man" and "Sherlock Holmes".

10. Billie Holiday

This beautiful woman with the angelic voice faced enormous pressure brought on by her growing fame. Before starting her singing career, she worked as a receptionist in a brothel, but her connection to prostitution goes back much further, as her mother was arrested for prostitution when Billy was 12 years old.

During its short but successful career Billie Holiday worked with artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and many others.

Alcohol addiction caused serious damage to her health: the singer developed cirrhosis of the liver. Doctors advised her not to drink anymore, otherwise this habit would destroy her, but she could not resist the temptation - the addiction got the better of her. The singer died at the age of 44 in 1959, but to this day she remains known as one of best singers of its time.

11. Betty Ford

The future First Lady of the United States announced in 1970 that she was struggling with alcoholism. When she began the recovery process, she openly stated that her father and brother were also alcoholics.

Betty Ford's substance abuse sometimes got so out of control that she took more than 20 painkillers a day and a "normal amount" of alcohol (a couple of cocktails at parties).

Somehow, Ford managed to overcome her alcohol addiction while she needed to take care of her family.

Later, in 1978, when she was already the former First Lady, she went to Long Beach Naval Hospital to undergo treatment for alcohol addiction. The former president also stopped drinking alcohol completely in solidarity with his wife.

12. Ernest Hemingway

Ernest Hemingway was an American writer, journalist and author short stories: to this day he remains one of the most famous writers throughout history.

Throughout his life, Hemingway succumbed to alcoholism more than once, especially in last years life, when he began to be tormented by mental and physical ailments. He was admitted to the hospital where he was treated for depression, but after being discharged he still committed suicide by shooting himself with a gun.

It still remains unclear whether his alcoholism was the result of a mental disorder, or vice versa, but the writer sometimes lost his clear mind while intoxicated.

13. David Hasselhoff

Hasselhoff's addiction was widely known, and many are familiar with the story of his struggle, which has lasted more than 10 years. He first entered rehab in 2002 when he realized his drinking was out of control. However, the actor's determination to improve his addiction lasted only one day, after which he left the Betty Ford Center. The next day he got drunk again, to such an extent that he had to call an ambulance.

He tried to justify his actions by saying that he was not ready to stop drinking when he entered the clinic for treatment and that he wanted to drink again. This time turned out to be so “intense” that he decided that he had really had enough, so the actor again came to the rehabilitation center. He did it because he wanted to become a better person for the sake of his family.

Hasselhoff remained sober for 5 years before relapsed in 2007. His daughter, in an attempt to show him what he looks like when he's drunk and get him to change his behavior, posted a video online of him lying on the floor eating a burger.

Due to excessive libations, Hasselhoff became a regular visitor to the hospital: he was admitted there in 2009 and 2010. Obviously, an actor can go without alcohol for a long time, but if he takes even one sip, he no longer knows how to stop himself.

14. Robin Williams

Robin Williams was one of the most famous actors in the world. He starred in such films as "Captain Hook", "Dead Poets Society" and many other famous films. Williams began abusing alcohol and cocaine very early on, but tried to kick his addiction after his friend John Belushi died of an overdose during a party they were both attending.

Some fans claim that his career was at its peak when the actor's addiction was at its worst, but the truth is that no amount of money or fame is worth more than the physical and mental health of a person who suffers great damage from addiction.

Robin Williams struggled with alcohol and cocaine addiction for nearly 30 years. He broke down and recovered again. A few weeks before his death, he signed up for a renewal clinic. He shot himself shortly thereafter, but pathologists say he was sober at the time of his death. Although Williams managed to abstain from alcohol and drugs, it seems the actor was unable to cope with his depression, which ultimately led to his death.

15. Stephen King

This famous horror author, who wrote such best-selling books as It, Carrie, The Shawshank Redemption, Misery and many others, struggled for years with alcohol and drug addiction. When his family finally decided to get involved in 1987, King agreed that he needed to change. Since then he has remained a teetotaler.

Stephen King often endowed his main characters with the same addictions that he himself struggled with. He also spoke extensively and willingly about his ongoing attempts to regain control of his addiction, so it was not as if he was ashamed of it. He stated that alcohol and drugs helped him escape the depressive reality in which he lived.

Today, King is no longer so proud of his past habits, but he speaks openly about them because he was able to get his life in order and deal with them.

16. Ian McGregor

This actor also had a problem with alcohol abuse, and although it did not seem to affect his career, it was harming his personal life. McGregor recalls his role in the 1996 film Trainspotting, saying he looked like a "tipsy maniac." He remembers that he lost control of his drinking, but it went unnoticed because no producer ever tried to draw his attention to this problem.

McGregor soon went from being a happy drunk to a pathetic, self-ashamed man who didn't want to lose everything he'd worked so hard to achieve, so he decided to stop drinking and clean up his act.

Perhaps the moment when he came to his senses was meeting Iggy Pop: then he was so drunk that he completely disgraced himself. Now he remembers this incident as the most shameful moment in his life.

17. Ben Affleck

This stunning Armageddon actor entered rehab in 2001 to recover from alcoholism. Before that, Ben Affleck starred in the film Pearl Harbor, showing that addiction had little effect on his career. His career suffered when he starred in the film Gigli, which was poorly received by audiences and received disappointing reviews from film critics, but his alcoholism had nothing to do with it.

He successfully won his battle with addiction and remained sober until the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, where he was spotted drinking heavily. However, he was able to overcome his addiction and achieve such success in his career that few other actors have achieved. He even received an Oscar in 2013 in the category " Best movie of the Year" for the film "Argo".

We all know Michael J. Fox from the Back to the Future films. This actor suffered from alcoholism until he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The diagnosis forced him to change his life, focusing on advancing Parkinson's disease research to help current and future patients.

Fox has come to terms with terrible diagnosis and, thanks to the support of his family, successfully quit drinking. He has since founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) to fund further research into Parkinson's disease. He also continued his career in various television shows, including "The Michael J. Fox Show" and "Boston Legal."

Michael is an excellent example for all people, showing that illness does not define who you are or what you can do. The illness did not stop his pursuit of his dream and does not prevent him from living to the fullest.

19. Diana Ross

One of the most famous stars our time, Diana Ross also had problems with alcohol and went to rehab in 2002. Canyon Ranch Health Center helped her overcome her addiction, and she appears to have remained sober ever since.

Ross is one of the richest and most successful celebrities and can even rival Oprah Winfrey. It's not yet clear who the most famous African-American woman in the world is, but being at the top is not bad in itself, right?

Diana Ross sang with The Supremes and also performed solo numbers. She also played a role in the film Lady Sings the Blues, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award.

Today, she is more active than ever and continues to perform and amaze people around the world. She hasn't drunk alcohol since she entered rehab in 2002, and may never start.

20. Mickey Mantle

Mantle is the most famous Yankee player in the history of its existence. His addiction was so bad that he was drunk at every game, or at least always tipsy.

The fact that he played so well while drunk shows the depth of his talent. Imagine how he would play sober? There would be no one who could match him.

Mantle played for the Yankees for 18 years, and for most of that time he was an alcoholic. Needless to say, his death was the result of alcohol abuse. He died in 1995, although he underwent a liver transplant a few months before his death.

Regardless of alcoholism, Mickey Mantle is still considered the greatest player in baseball.

21. Daniel Radcliffe

Daniel Radcliffe, who everyone knows as the boy wizard Harry Potter in the film of the same name, faced the pressure of fame at the age of 11, which continued to build throughout his teenage and young adult years.

Fame at such a young age and a diagnosis of neurological coordination disorder, which made it difficult to perform normal tasks, were factors that triggered Radcliffe's alcohol addiction. He sometimes became so ill that he could not even tie his shoes, and according to some rumors, filming of the Harry Potter film sometimes had to be stopped due to his inability to concentrate.

After hearing his diagnosis, Radcliffe began to forget himself with the help of alcohol, first periodically drinking at parties, and then becoming dependent. Sometimes he even came to filming drunk.

In 2010, Daniel Radcliffe realized that his alcoholism had become a problem and decided to end it. Since then, he has had breakdowns, but let's hope that the actor will finally be able to overcome this addiction.

22. Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis, who played Charlotte York in Sex and the City, suffered from such severe alcoholism that she wasn't sure if she would live to see 30.

She struggled with addiction adolescence. Since she also had problems with alcohol in her family, the actress started drinking quite early. She admitted that she enjoyed drinking because it helped her relax and express her emotions. However, when she had to make a choice between alcohol and a career, she did right choice, and haven’t drank since then.

Christine has been a teetotaler since the age of 22, but admits that she sometimes lacks alcohol.

23. Leonard Nimoy

Everyone who watched" Star Trek", knows that Leonard Nimoy played the role of Spock. Nimoy had never had a problem with alcohol before, but while he was filming the film, he began drinking, and the problem got out of control. The actor started with a glass after work and eventually reached several glasses per evening.Finally, a sign that his alcoholism was getting out of control was when his assistant began bringing him alcohol for film set, because the actor could not work without him.

Nimoy said he started drinking because of his divorce and the pressure of fame. When he realized that his alcohol abuse was affecting his personal and professional relationships, Nimoy decided to seek professional help and enter rehab. After a difficult divorce, he met Susan Bey, who supported him through the rehabilitation process.

24. Alec Baldwin

According to 30 Rock magazine, the actor has spent almost seven years under the influence of alcohol and drugs since his 20th birthday. Obviously, he felt an emptiness inside and tried to fill it with various substances.

His addiction spiraled out of control when he began drinking every night, falling asleep only at lunchtime. One day he was drinking Chardonnay from a plastic cup while driving, at that moment it occurred to him that such behavior could not be normal, and that he needed to improve. Another factor that led him to eradicate his bad habits was the pitiful look with which a man whom he often passed looked at him. Baldwin didn't want to be the one to inspire such pity, so he joined Alcoholics Anonymous at the age of 27 and hasn't had a drink since.

25. Charlie Watts

Erc, the drummer for Rolling Stone, lived a truly typical rock star life, and everyone knows that alcohol and drugs make up a big part of it.

What's strange about Watts's addiction is that it didn't start with him. musical career. When he was younger, he kept his alcohol and drug use under control, but in the 1980s, when he was going through a so-called midlife crisis, he developed an addiction. Over the next decade, the addiction became so intense that it almost led him to divorce his wife (but this did not happen: the couple recently celebrated their golden wedding).

His addiction had a very negative impact on the singer’s marriage, but the couple were able to overcome everything. His wife Shirley was there to support him through rehab, and Watts says stopping wasn't that hard.

26. Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith began struggling with alcohol and drug addiction at the age of 18, an addiction that lasted nearly 30 years. She often took too much cocaine and drank too much alcohol, which led to her having to go to rehab three times over those 30 years.

Her ex-husband- Antonio Banderas - whom she married in 1996 - was the person who supported her most during her addiction, although Griffith stated that she wanted him to be even more involved. This marriage did not last long, as did Melanie’s other marriages.

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It's nice to have something strong to drink in a decent campaign once or twice a month. But what about those who are truly addicted to alcohol? It is often said that alcoholics make no real contribution to society. However, the list below can be a great argument to argue against this!

15. Ernest Hemingway


A classic of American literature and the famous author of For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old Man and the Sea, Uncle Ham was as famous for his drinking as he was for his literary gifts. However, in conversations he stubbornly denied the existence of an addiction. He was able to completely indulge in it while living in Cuba, where he enjoyed a variety of cocktails. They say that it was he who invented “Bloody Mary”! Who knows...

14. Vincent Van Gogh


One of Van Gogh's passions was the strongest alcoholic drink- absinthe. They say he drank it regularly and suffered not only from well-known mental illnesses, but also from alcoholism. His diet consisted mainly of coffee, cigarettes and booze.

13. Stephen King


Stephen King is one of the most prolific authors of his time, with more than 350 million books sold worldwide to date. Many of King's characters, such as Jack Torrance in The Shining, struggle with drinking problems - and in this case, art reflects life. Fortunately, King has not tried to kill his entire family (yet?), but he admits that there is a problem. Most of it is the most successful books written in a state of intoxication, and, according to him, he is even afraid that he is not capable of creativity in a completely sober state.

12. Lord Byron

George Gordon Byron represents one of the finest poets this world has ever seen and one of the leaders artistic direction romanticism in the 17th and 18th centuries. Lord Byron is known for his sexual adventures (with both women and men), as well as his addiction to alcohol. He especially loved to drink strong drinks from his favorite cup - it may seem terrible, but it was made from... a human skull.

11. Queen Elizabeth I

Lady Elizabeth Angela Margaret Bowes-Lyon, mother of the current Queen of England, Elizabeth II, was the wife of King George VI, shown in famous film"The King speaks." Britain's beloved Queen Mother has become something of a national icon. However, this does not stop her from being an ordinary person with the usual vices: according to stories, she drank alcohol at least 8 times a day - it could be wine, vodka and even a good old pint of beer. Contrary to all the myths about people suffering from alcohol addiction, Elizabeth I happily lived to be 101 years old.

10. Nero


Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, Roman Emperor from 54 to 68 new era, was a force to be reckoned with in order to survive. Nero is one of the craziest and most frightening figures in ancient Roman history. Many Roman emperors in history wanted to constantly indulge their passions, but Nero succeeded in this more than anyone - and became famous for his drunken orgies.

9. Amy Winehouse


Amy Winehouse was one of the greatest musical talents of the 21st century; We will probably never hear a voice like the one she had. Amy's addiction to alcohol and drugs began in her early youth, and it ultimately destroyed her: at the age of 27, Winehouse died from alcohol intoxication, 5 times exceeding the maximum permissible dose.

8. Billie Holiday


Another singer on this list, owner of one of the golden voices of American jazz, is Billie Holiday. Drugs and alcohol, which she began taking from a young age due to difficult childhood, seriously interfered with the development of her career. Due to her addictions, her voice began to weaken and she had to stop performing; In the end, her addictions got the better of her - in 1959, she died of cirrhosis of the liver.

7. Boris Yeltsin


Legendary figure of the 1990s, ex-president Russia's Boris Yeltsin also suffered from alcoholism. He is known not only for drunken appearances in public, but also for drunken antics - such as “playing a drum” on the head of Kyrgyz President Askar Akayev.

6. Alexander the Great


Founder of one of greatest empires in the history of mankind, who created it before the age of 30, Alexander the Great is considered one of the best military commanders of all time. There are legends about him - including his love for copious libations. According to chroniclers, he could stab a friend in a drunken brawl after drinking peacefully with him all evening. His death is also linked to alcohol. Perhaps he is the greatest drunkard in the world!

5. Mel Gibson


Gibson is notorious not only for his numerous chauvinist statements, but also for sad episodes related to alcohol and drunk driving. He started drinking when he was 13 years old, and it developed into an addiction, addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, encounters with the police and rehabilitation clinics.

4. Edgar Allan Poe


Edgar Allan Poe is perhaps one of the darkest figures on the list, American writer, known for his "black" prose. He suffered from severe alcoholism and opium addiction. Alcoholism was his main vice and led to his untimely death at the age of 40 - he died of alcohol poisoning under unclear circumstances.

A representative of the Beat Generation literature, writer Jack Kerouac, is known for his novels On the Road and Dharma Bums. Kerouac was always not averse to enjoying a couple of cocktails, and also suffered from drug problems and often wrote about his drunken antics. More and more often, Kerouac appeared drunk in public, including on a television show in 1968. He is famous for the quote "As a Catholic, I can't commit suicide, but I can drink myself to death." When Kerouac's body could no longer bear his abuse, he actually drank himself to death!

2. Dean Martin


It's hard to find photos of crooner Dean Martin without a cigarette in his mouth and alcohol or women in his immediate vicinity; this star has developed a certain reputation in society. He and his friends Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. were a group that was never averse to throwing a drunken party. Martin claimed he drinks because his body "needs alcohol." However, many claimed that even when those around him were already in a stupor, he remained sober because his cocktail contained more juice than alcohol. Now that he has already passed away from lung cancer, we will never know.

1. Betty Ford


Yes, yes, the same Mrs. Ford who was the First Lady of the United States, the wife of President Gerald Ford, from 1974 to 1977. During this period, Betty Ford generally developed a good reputation - especially in connection with her support of feminist values, but also in connection with her painful addictions. In the fight against alcoholism and addiction to more strong substances Betty Ford founded a clinic to solve such problems. She died of natural causes in 2011.

Hello, dear readers! Today I would like to talk about such a terrible problem as female alcoholism.

When a man drinks uncontrollably, it is terrible, but a woman subject to such a destructive passion is a disaster.

Children of alcoholic mothers suffer the most

The female body is designed to bear and give birth to children, but it can cope with addiction to alcohol in exceptional cases.

Vivid examples are famous female alcoholics for whom the love of alcohol has ruined everything: their careers, their personal lives, and deprived many of the opportunity to become a mother.

I think it’s no secret to anyone that attachment to alcohol has its roots in childhood. Many famous women acquired this habit due to the fault of their environment.

For example, in the case of the “Parisian sparrow” - a miniature woman named Edith Piaf. She had an incredibly powerful voice, especially considering her height and build. Personally, when I hear her voice, goosebumps always run through my body. And you?

Edith Piaf "The Little Sparrow of Paris"

But this talented woman was devoured from within by a terrible addiction - Piaf was a drug addict and alcoholic. While she was able to overcome her addiction to drugs, she could not cope with alcohol. The reason for this may be the fact that she, while still a tiny baby, was constantly given wine so that she would sleep and not scream if she wanted to eat. Can you imagine the damage the child’s immediate family has caused to the child’s body? Naturally, in her case, the passion for alcohol was literally absorbed with her mother’s milk.

Edith Piaf suffered from alcoholism and drug addiction

Another woman who can be classified as a famous drunkard is Galina Brezhneva. In her youth, she had everything she could want, even large diamonds lay in a vase like candy canes. But her love for vodka ruined her health, destroyed her mind, ruined her and killed her.

Galina Brezhneva with her famous father

Brezhnev finished her stormy life in a madhouse, alone, unwanted, sick.

Alcoholism destroyed happy life Galina Brezhneva

Female alcoholism

A woman is outwardly a very fragile and delicate creature, but by nature her body itself is designed for serious overloads - she must bear, give birth to and feed a child. The woman even lives longer than men, however, she cannot drink like him. Her body is not designed to fight alcohol, so a woman’s dependence on alcohol occurs much faster and lasts much stronger.

Our beloved Tatyana Dogileva was able to overcome alcoholism

Celebs who have overcome alcoholism

We all know celebrities who have quit drinking. A striking example– Britney Spears, young American singer, whose love of booze, drugs and partying led to the almost complete destruction of her successful career, embarrassing photographs in the press, the collapse of her marriage and the loss of custody of her two sons.

Britney Spears and alcohol

Now she is gradually leveling out and changing for the better, but what has been done cannot be returned - the stamp of rejection will forever remain on her. It’s a shame that the flight that started so well was cut short at the very beginning, and Britney herself, like a wounded bird, was left reproaching herself and fate for tragic events In my life.

An equally notable example from the life of stars who quit drinking forever is Elizabeth Taylor.

Elizabeth Taylor quit drinking forever

This incredibly beautiful woman slowly got involved in drinking, trying to save her husband, the artist Richard Burton, but soon she herself began to drink as much as him. She quickly gained weight, looked ugly and began to lose roles. But her fighting nature took its toll, and she was able to cope with alcoholism. What cannot be said about her husband - handsome and talented actor, whom we know from his roles in “Cleopatra” and “The Young Lions,” Burton died suddenly, not even reaching the age of sixty.

Unfortunately, in the artistic community there are a lot of women suffering from alcoholism. The availability of booze, the harmful example and environment have become the reason for the continuous drunkenness of such stars as actresses Drew Barrymore, Lindsay Loan, singer and artist Courtney Love, Larisa Guzeeva, supermodel Lara Stone, and many others. famous women. However, if Drew Barrymore, Guzeeva and Stone were able to overcome addiction, this is not yet possible for other women.

The difference that sobriety makes can be demonstrated by the example of Kelly Osbourne, the daughter of the “great and terrible” Ozzy Osbourne.

Kelly Osbourne was hampered by alcohol

She was a monstrously overweight, ugly girl with excellent vocal abilities, who simply killed herself with alcohol because of a painful perception of her own appearance. As soon as she realized that vodka would not help her, she just needed to take care of herself, and the result was not long in coming. Kelly lost weight, fell into the hands of a talented stylist and was literally transformed - she revealed herself to be a very attractive and talented young woman with a bright and successful future.

Kelly Osbourne has become a beauty thanks to sobriety

To do this, she had to realize that it was she herself who had value, and not the alcohol she drank.

Alcohol kills women

Don't expect alcohol to solve all your problems. Where a glass of cognac relieves stress, a bottle will become a step into the abyss. Consider whether you are ready to take this step.

I am very glad that you were with me today.