8 Celebs Whose Addictions Shocked Us

Daniel Radcliffe's admission is far from the first to surprise

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 9, 2011 12:16 PM CDT

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Daniel Radcliffe's Alcohol Problem and 7 More Celebrities Whose Addictions Shocked Us — Daniel Radcliffe says his drinking was getting out of control. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)

Raise your hand if you were shocked to read that Harry Potter—er, Daniel Radcliffe—had a drinking problem. Well, you weren't the only one. The Frisky rounds up seven more celebs whose addictions surprised the world:

Demi Moore: She was addicted to cocaine in the '80s, but cleaned up after the St. Elmo's Fire director threatened to fire her.

Ben Affleck: A crazy Las Vegas trip in 2001 made him realize he was "just one bad night away from a big E! True Hollywood Story," he has said. He entered rehab for alcohol immediately.
Jamie Lee Curtis: Her two biggest accomplishments? According to her, motherhood ... and beating an addiction to painkillers.

Click for the complete list, which includes a Scientologist and a Glee cast member. (More addiction stories.)

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