Movie News

Mendes Battles Substance Abuse in Rehab

TMZ.com
Posted: 2008-02-01 14:31:43
TMZ has learned Eva Mendes is in Utah battling a substance abuse problem. The 'Ghost Rider' star is at the Cirque Lodge. The Lodge, which treated Lindsay Lohan and other stars, is one of the most respected treatment facilities in the country.

Photo Gallery

Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images

CelebRehab

1 of 21    

After claiming in May that he checked into rehab because he "really needed a safe environment to recuperate" from painful foot surgery, Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler admited that what he really needed to get over was an addiction to the sleep and pain medications he was taking following the surgery.

Eva has been at Cirque for several weeks. "Eva has been working hard for the past year and made a positive decision to take some much-needed time off to proactively attend to some personal issues that, while not critical, she felt deserved some outside professional support," says her rep. "Out of respect for Eva's privacy, we do not wish to discuss further details." Read the Full Story

PEOPLE reports that Mendes told reporters at last year's Cannes Film Festival that to feel comfortable shooting a sex scene with Joaquin Phoenix in 'We Own the Night,' she required a drink.

2008-02-01 13:08:51
Bookmark

Recent Comments

1 - 15 of 663
663 comments

chicagodaniels 07:19:11 PM Mar 11 2008

I THINK THAT MENDES HAS VERY GOOD TALENT, WHAT A WASTE OF TALENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rickyrockit67 04:50:03 PM Feb 15 2008

BLA BLA BLA

giraffestar777 02:12:34 PM Feb 09 2008

Reporters need to start labeling these stories better...

Cocaine problem stalls young starlet.

Heroin kills another young talent.

All drug use is tragic...even when its prescribed meds, and they are abused.

BUT, cocaine and heroin are special.

We need to heightened awareness about these two OBVIOUS EVILS, and evolve past their allure (and effects).

Jeffrey Fulvimari,
Woodstock, NY

giraffestar777 02:07:35 PM Feb 09 2008

The sad thing here is that it's a missed opportunity for true honesty.

why do we use terms like "substance abuse", when the two substances
that we really need to band together and realize they need to go away:

cocaine and heroin.

Hollywood is really a land of cocaine (lotus) eaters. And it's sad, because
I think they are used to thinking of themselves in terms of their careers, which
last 10 years if you're lucky....they don't see life in the long term in a strange way, and it makes it easier to become addicted to "short-term" highs. However, cocaine and heroin deliver corrosive highs.

We need real honesty in reporting. When they report "substance" abuse, and younger ppl listen to the story, they don't get to tag it to "cocaine", and it keeps the illusive allure and "glamour" that ppl have lended cocaine. Younger kids need to see that there is life after the age of 30, and you really don't see how cocaine will ravage you when you first start doing it.

Cocaine and Heroin are bo

mexico4the3es 05:05:20 PM Feb 07 2008

Hey!
No comments about drinking or smoking weed!
It's a violation of AOL terms of service!
(hee hee....)

ChiKisses4Crack 01:03:11 AM Feb 06 2008

mexico4the3cs 05:12:16 PM Feb 02 2008

I'm drunk.....

I just smoked a fat doobie myself....

krysking 12:14:31 PM Feb 04 2008

These celebrities are glamorizing substance abuse rehab by going to places that prepare gourmet meals, whip up healthy drinks, massages and mud baths...this is not rehab...it wouldn't be glamorous to be workig on one's issues via the Twelve Step AA Meeting at the local church...she also needs to work on the issue of purhasing better deodorant...

WEBCOYOTEONE 11:48:13 PM Feb 02 2008

No boobs and a deodorant line, with hairy arm pits, not cool!

WEBCOYOTEONE 11:43:20 PM Feb 02 2008

no **** and a deodorant line. not cool.

Stamas22 11:21:06 PM Feb 02 2008

IHEARD SHE WAS AT A BAR ,FELL OFF THE STOOL AND PISSED HERSELF....I MISS GIRLS LIKE THAT

EPMD88 08:56:34 PM Feb 02 2008

In the 80's and 90's they showed much more.

--------
Man , i wish it was the 80's and 90's so that Actress like Jennifer love hewitt , Jessica Alba , Jessica Simpson and Sarah Michelle Gellar would be FORCED to show some skin if they wanted to make it in hollywood. I'm sick and tired of these girls saying ...oh no no no ..we will NEVER be topless in a movie . Wow , you've come a long way huh?

Gipper Seafood 07:52:01 PM Feb 02 2008

leave those people alone us perfect live in jersey

EPMD88 07:47:24 PM Feb 02 2008

Wow..if she needed to get drunk before her fake sex scenes....I wonder what Chloe Sevigny went thru in order to "act" her way thru the REAL sex scenes in the movie "brown bunny" . Yes , it's true .

robertanswerman 07:39:26 PM Feb 02 2008

armchair umpires...LOL

mexico4the3cs 05:12:36 PM Feb 02 2008

Sin2do?? Jackee???

1 - 15 of 663
663 comments

Add your own Comments

Photos: Out and About

Radar

USA! USA! USA! Celebs of all shapes and sizes show off their stars and stripes.

Currently experiencing technical difficulties. Please refresh page or try again later.

Those twins aren't even here yet and they've already received their first honor. Those twins aren't even here yet and they've already received their first honor.
1 of 8

Photos: Pop Culture Flashback

Jessica Simpson's car is dirty
Peter Kramer, Getty Images

July 13, 2006: A fallen angel is accused of abusing the help.

Top 5 Trailers

Snag
Your Most Requested Trailers