In the field of entertainment, it is known that many actors and actresses have had problems with addictions. Some with alcohol, others with tobacco and even more harmful drugs. But there are Hollywood stars who were recognized for being sex addicts.
Although for some it is a source of pride, such as Charlie Sheen, others were surprised and embarrassed when the public found out. Especially because of the way it happened. Among the most famous stars with these dependencies, the following appear.
Hollywood celebrities who faced sex addiction
Since Hollywood has existed, countless myths have been created about actors. But since the end of the 20th century, there was a theme that was gaining more and more place, compulsive sexual practices. In these conflicts there are all kinds of complaints: sexually transmitted diseases, transcendences and unforeseen separations led many of the greatest exponents of the entertainment industry to publicly confess their problems.
Michael Douglas
In 1993, The Sun claimed that he was addicted to sex. At first he came out to categorically deny it but over time he ended up confirming it. This problem led him to separate from his wife, who grew tired of the constant infidelities. Douglas was admitted several times. In 2013, after marrying Catherine Zeta Jones, he revealed that he had throat cancer and attributed it to his penchant for performing oral sex. Fortunately, he was able to overcome it.
Jada Pinkett Smith
After she declared that she considered her husband an egomaniac and that she did not want to marry him, stories emerged where the actress said that she was addicted to pornography. Before marrying Will Smith, she used drugs and had sex compulsively, and tried to replace addictions with pornography.
Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen’s life was never a secret. His excesses were known throughout the world and he even proudly said that in one year he spent a million and a half dollars on prostitutes. But in 2015 he was forced to speak out about his sex addiction after it became known that he contracted HIV. At that time, some couples accused him of not having told them that he was a carrier and of having had sex without condoms. He denied it and said all his partners knew, and that sex had always been safe.
Lindsay Lohan
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Her case is particular, because it was not she who decided to speak publicly about this issue, but rather it was leaked by the professionals who treated her during her stay at the rehabilitation clinic where she was confined for her drug addiction. Apparently, in his abstinence, he exchanged one dependency for another, being with several of the patients. And then, ex-partners said he was “insatiable.”
Britney Spears
The case of Britney Spears is known for its instability. And according to her, her sexual addiction was due to her bipolar disorder. Some time before she made it public, her bodyguard threatened to reveal all her secrets. Telling what happened on their tours: alcohol, drugs and round beds that both men and women passed through.
James Franco
James Franco recognized this condition after two complaints from former students of his acting school were made public. Both claimed that he had “inappropriate sexual conduct” with them. After that he stated that after overcoming his addiction to alcohol he had a very big problem with female validation and sex, which ended up generating an obsession.
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
His addictions almost left him out of the entertainment industry. He did not resort to hospitalization to treat his problem. In any case, he assures that that life is left behind, although he is not ashamed and even remembers it with nostalgia. He is now a married man and considers his marriage sacred.
David Duchovny
In 2008 he announced that he voluntarily entered a rehabilitation clinic for his sex addiction. He also asked for respect as he dealt with his situation to protect his family. Although he said he stopped short of being unfaithful to his wife, he admitted that he could not control his addiction to pornography.
Rob Lowe
In 1988, a video emerged in which he was seen having sexual relations with 2 women. One of them was a minor. Since the age of consent in Georgia is 16 and up, he had no legal problems, but his career took a nosedive since then. He voluntarily checked himself into a clinic. In 2008 he had a complaint again. One of her babysitters testified that he sexually harassed her by putting his hand down her pants, and then the story was repeated with another babysitter who said he had engaged in inappropriate sexual behavior.
Hugh Grant
In the 90s he was one of the most promising actors and was in a relationship with Elizabeth Hurley. But he was caught red-handed by the police with a prostitute causing a big scandal. It happened in the wee hours of the morning. Photographs of his arrest reached the media around the world and he was forced to confess his sex addiction. As a result of that scandal, his relationship with Elizabeth ended.
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I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
