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Sep 10, 2021 · After her early film success in "Children of a Lesser God," Matlin's Hollywood career continued — but only after she got sober. In fact, Matlin was at a rehab center recovering from drug abuse when she learned about her 1980s Oscar nod.
Apr 15, 2009 · Monday night on "Larry King Live," the Academy Award winner opened up to guest host Joy Behar about the sexual abuse she suffered as a child. She says the abuse led to drug use. She also...
Mar 25, 2020 · The Academy Award-winning actress, who previously battled drug abuse and was in rehab when she found out about her Oscar nod for 1986’s Children of a Lesser God, credited Betty Ford to helping...
Aug 4, 2021 · But the actress was struggling behind the scenes with addiction. Matlin, who is now 55 and stars in the Apple TV+ coming-of-age drama CODA, learned of her historic nomination after she checked...
May 17, 2012 · In the book, Matlin reveals that she was molested by both a female babysitter at age 11 and by a schoolteacher when she was 15. She became extremely rebellious and fiercely independent, and in an attempt to calm the demons, she started using marijuana and then cocaine.
Apr 14, 2009 · Even as she was winning accolades for "Children of a Lesser God," Matlin said she was preparing to check herself into rehab to battle her drug addiction that began when she was 13.
Jan 11, 2018 · Matlin previously battled drug and alcohol abuse and was in rehab when she found out about her Oscar nod for 1986’s Children of a Lesser God. The starcredits Betty Ford for helping her beat her...
