Marvel Star Samuel L. Jackson Couldn’t Act Without Drugs: “Never done anything without drugs or alcohol before”
Samuel L. Jackson has been in the film industry for decades. Although the actor now has a flourishing acting career and is known around the world for his work, it was not always that way for him. The Avengers star once suffered from extreme drug addiction. He credits his wife with helping him get sober. However, there was a point when he began to believe that he would not be able to continue in the same field without substance use. It happened during the time he started receiving treatment for his addiction.
Samuel L. Jackson Suffered From Substance Addiction
During his interview with The Guardian, Samuel L. Jackson shared that despite his addiction and constant use of drugs, he received praise for his theatre performances. He claimed that he was able to give his best of him despite being intoxicated. Although it did not make him a lot of money, he was satisfied as an artist.
However, the Coach Carter star started having doubts when he decided to get treated for his addiction. For the sake of his professional and personal life, he got admitted into rehab to get rid of his addiction. His doubts raised so much that he started assuming that he would never be able to become a movie star.
During an interview, the Pulp Fiction actor said, “When I was in rehab, I remember doubting if I could be an actor without using drugs.” He further explained that he doubted himself because he never did anything “without drugs or alcohol before.” But Jackson knew it was something he always wanted to do, and he is thankful to his wife for her support.
Samuel L. Jackson’s Wife Helped Him Overcome His Addiction
Samuel L. Jackson is thankful to his wife, who helped him overcome his addiction. He is married to Broadway actress LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and the couple has been happily married for more than 40 years and has a daughter, Zoe Jackson.
In an interview with People, the Glass star shared that his wife sought professional help after she found him passed out one day. He shared that he came to terms with his position and was ready to accept whatever future had in store for him. But his wife made sure he got the help he needed.
Jackson said, “She didn’t have to do what she did.” He said she could have done anything she desired, as he became withdrawn from his loved ones. But LaTanya Richardson Jackson still had faith in her husband, which has proven true.
Source: CheatSheet
