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Embarking on a profound self-discovery journey, Terry Crews, famed for movies likeWhite Chicks, confronted a tough battle with a harmful p**n addiction. This struggle almost tore apart the 55-year-old’s mental well-being and family connections. The usually strong and charismatic actor bravely shared the hidden challenges he faced behind the scenes.
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Terry Crews Battled Depression And Grappled With A P**n Addiction
Terry Crews, the guy you’ve seen making us laugh on screen for decades, gets real about his struggles: a double curse of depression and addiction. Even big-name athletes face hurdles in life after the limelight, and Crews is no exception.
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In a chat withThe Hollywood Reporterdiscussing his bookTough, Crews spills the beans on how, despite his success, he’d fall into depression post-project. He said,
“It was horrible! … I had determined my worth through the opinions of other people. So, it was like, if everyone loved me then I was great. But if I wasn’t working, I was a failure.”
He warns that the constant quest for approval can lead to a downward spiral.Known for cracking jokes inBrooklyn Nine-NineandEverybody Hates Chrisand starring in flicks likeWhite ChicksandIdiocracy,Crews kept us entertained for years.
But behind the scenes, his mental state was tangled up with p**n addiction, as he spilled in his bookManhoodin 2014. The actor revealed,
“I was dealing with anxiety, I acted out with p**nography. On the one hand, I felt bad because I knew I shouldn’t do so, but at the same time, it was exhilarating, a rush, like taking a drug.”
Through his candid stories, Crews sheds light on the less-talked-about crossroads of mental health and addiction. He isn’t just a Hollywood face; he’s a regular guy urging us to open up about mental health.
So, the next time you see Crews on screen, remember there’s more to his story than meets the eye. But hey, that addiction, yeah, it almost brought him to his knees as his life nearly crumbled.
Terry Crews Exposed How His P**n Addiction-Strained Family Ties
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Crews got real about how his p**n struggle messed with family ties. No sugarcoating from the charismatic actor; he laid out the challenges his personal battle brought home.
In a straight-up reveal, Crews shared how it all strained the bonds within his household. And it wasn’t just about him; it changed how he saw people, turning them into things to use instead of people to love.
His marriage got hit hard, too. As perThe List, Crews admitted he had to hit rehab.
“It changes the way you think about people. People become objects. People become body parts; they become things to be used rather than people to be loved.”
Further, the artist added,
“It affected everything. My wife was literally like, ‘I don’t know you anymore. I’m out of here… I had to change. I literally had to go to rehab for it.”
Now, Crews throwing this out there isn’t just for show. He sparked real talk about the fallout of p**n addiction, pushing society to understand the struggles folks like him go through. It’s not just Crews; it’s a bigger picture that needs a serious look.
Muskan Chaudhary
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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.
