33. Drew Barrymore Is Candid About Her Depression
One of the most famous former child stars today is Drew Barrymore, who played Elliot’s little sister in the 1980s classic, ET: The Extra-Terrestrial. She began taking drugs and drinking as a child and soon found herself spiraling into the throes of addiction. Along with addiction came depression.
The depression became so severe that Barrymore even attempted suicide. She has since cleaned up her act and, in sharing her own personal experiences in public forums, has become an ardent advocate for people receiving treatment for both addiction and depression.
