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After his breakout roles in the 1983 films The Outsiders and Class, 18-year-old Rob Lowe was thrust into the Hollywood spotlight. Alongside fellow “Brat Packers” like Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, and Andrew McCarthy, he became one of the hottest teen idols of the decade — and adopted a fast-living lifestyle fueled by alcohol and drugs. […]

Steven Tyler is one of the most well-known rockers alive. Since first rising to fame in the 1970s as frontman for the band Aerosmith, he’s responsible for a long list of iconic songs, from “Dream On” and “Sweet Emotion” to “Walk This Way,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” and “Love in an Elevator.” But for all […]

Elton John is one of the most popular and influential musical artists of all time. He’s sold more than 300 million records worldwide, won five Grammy Awards, and has had more than 50 Top 40 hits in both US and the UK. He’s also been sober for almost 31 years, after a debilitating battle with […]

Eminem is proud of his status as a person in recovery. Last April, the Grammy Award-winning rapper celebrated 12 years of sobriety by posting a picture of his 12-step chip on Instagram, along with the caption: “Clean dozen, in the books! I’m not afraid.” The 8 Mile star also dedicated two albums to his battles […]

Thanks to the success of Marvel’s Iron Man franchise, Robert Downey Jr. has become one of the most well-known (and highest-paid) actors in America. But the 55-year-old Oscar nominee—who’s been acting since he was a teen—almost became a statistic instead of a Hollywood heavyweight. A profound example of the power of addiction, his battle with […]

Jamie Lee Curtis is one of the most successful performers in Hollywood today. With a career spanning four decades, she’s made a lasting impact in film, TV, and even children’s book publishing. But if you were to ask this legendary actress what she considers to be her biggest success in life, her answer might surprise […]