Do you remember John Connor in «Terminator 2: Judgement Day»?🎬 The movie came out back in 1️⃣9️⃣9️⃣1️⃣ and brought Edward Furlong stardom and widespread recognition! 🤗👏 However, not everyone knows about his addiction, inner demons and other personal struggles! 😱😰 Let’s discover everything together in this article! 👇
The radical transformation of Edward Furlong, an emerging young movie star, deserves our special attention. It was his role in Terminator after which he woke up famous and achieved incredible career heights. The talented teen boy catapulted into stardom and widespread popularity. His great talent, charisma and compelling performance solidified him as one of the most outstanding and sought-after actors of the time.
It is worth mentioning that he also appeared in such popular films like «Pecker» and «American History X» showcasing his versatility and enjoying the fame that came with them. The viewers who were captivated by his brilliant performance predicted an even brighter future for him having no idea what life had prepared for him.
The early success failed not to take its toll on the movie star leading to irreversible consequences. He struggled substance use and got involved in illegal deals eventually finding himself in the center of scandalous headlines online. His former glory faded and it had an impact on not only his mental, but also physical health leading one of the brightest stars of the industry change beyond recognition.
It was in 2000 that he first went into rehab to seek help and stay sober. Furlong struggled addiction from ages 22 to 26 as a result of star fever and successfully managed to pull himself together. He even appeared in several minor roles reconnecting with his fans. His incredible journey highlights bow strong and resilient one can be.
