Eva Mendes Talks About Substance Abuse In Interview Magazine
The interview is great. Eva Mendes talks about the substance abuse (alcohol, drugs).
As she points out she is very sensible on this matter as recently she lost someone because of this kind of abuse. But it is obvious she doesn’t agree with being dependent on something like a substance.
It’s a matter of life and death as she says.
David Colman: Now let’s talk about substance abuse. My favorite topic.
Eva Mendes: Great.DC: First of all, what is it with actors and substance abuse?
EM: I don’t know. I’m not a spokesperson for any kind of substance-abuse organization.DC: They’re going to have to change the name of it to “Alcoholics Unanimous.”
EM: [silence]DC: I’m sorry, that’s a bad joke.
EM: I’m not making jokes, because people die from this stuff. So, honestly, I think it’s a bit tacky that you made a joke. I’ve got to be honest.
DC: You’re angry. Listen . . .
EM: I’m not angry. People have died, and I’ve lost friends too–even recently. So I can be a little
sensitive on the subject.DC: Look, I haven’t had a drink in 11 years. I’m just trying to be light-hearted about it, because it’s an awkward topic.
EM: I’m not angry. But because celebrities’ lives are so visible, I think it makes it look lighter than it is. I have a really good sense of humor, I’m just very sensitive. The other day I was reading an article. I don’t even remember who the actress was, but she’s been around for a long time. She said something like, “I’m proud that I’ve had a whole career without making it to rehab.” I thought, That’s such a negative twist on it. I’m proud of people who have the determination and the fearlessness to actually go and face their demons and get better. This is a life or death situation. Again, I’m not a spokesperson for this, but it’s just that I want to support people for their decisions when they do go in and get help.
DC: You might think it’s a new problem, but it’s probably only because people are quicker to say, “Okay, I’m going to rehab. Let’s get it over with.”
EM: It’s because everybody is so highly visible now. We see everything. We see what celebrities buy at the supermarket. It’s ridiculous. It’s that visibility. I’m confused by this whole celebrity-obsessed culture. It’s really weird.
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