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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...
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...
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...
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...
Apr 15, 2009 · Oscar winning actress Marlee Matlin talks about sexual abuse, drug addiction, and more in her new book "I'll Scream Later."
Jan 11, 2017 · In 1987, when Matlin was just 21 years old, she entered rehab for addiction to cocaine and pot. It was at the Berry Ford Center where she found out she was nominated for her role in “Children...
Aug 15, 2021 · The night she won the Oscar, she'd been out of rehab for a serious drug addiction for just 30 days. After the parties, she got into a limo with her Oscar and her costar and boyfriend, William...
Sep 27, 2018 · Matlin lost her hearing when she was 18 months old. Rochester, N. Y. (WHAM) - Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin was in Rochester Thursday, speaking about some of her personal battles with...
