![]() ![]() With the outrageous fame of Hollywood comes the clutches of alcohol, and Gibson is no stranger to that.Īt the height of his career, the actor admitted publicly his lifelong struggles with alcohol, having been drinking booze as early as 13 years old. The Real-Life Years of Living Dangerously However, despite being one of the Hollywood giants, it was not always applause and standing ovations for Gibson’s showbiz career. He eventually graduated into directing and producing after the commercial success of his lead-role films, bringing us The Man Without a Face (1993), Braveheart (1995), The Passion of the Christ (2004), and Apocalypto (2006) which are all equally award-winning. His striking looks and physique, often likened to Clark Gable and Humphrey Bogart, also hailed him as People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 1985, headstarting the most sought after title as he became the first-ever face to grace the said cover. The singing voice of the male lead in Disney’s Pocahontas, John Smith, was lent by Gibson, showing off his musical background. Gibson has also proved his acting prowess even further as he also tried his hand in a genre different from his brand, starring in romance and comedy films such as Maverick (1994) alongside Jodie Foster and James Garner, as well as What Women Want (2000) with Helen Hunt. The Hollywood star may have starred in a couple of successful films before but it is the Mad Max trilogy, Gallipoli, and Lethal Weapon saga that brought him into stardom, earning him the title Action Hero which eventually turned to be his Hollywood brand. His outstanding performances raked him numerous accolades and critical reviews, bagging award after award including Best Actor in a Lead Role, Best Picture, Best Director and People’s Choice on his film works for Tim (1979), Mad Max (1979), Gallipoli (1981), Braveheart (1995), and Hacksaw Ridge (2016), among others. Gracing our screens since the 70’s, it is no question that Gibson is one of the most talented stars to ever walk the red carpet. In the film industry, you can be four things: actor, screenwriter, director, or producer. ![]() Whether one likes Mel Gibson or not, there is no denying that his filmography is the stuff of legend: from singing to acting to screenwriting, to directing, up to producing, it seems like the A-list actor has no plans on stopping to dominate all the aspects of the Hollywood scene.Īs one of the biggest and brightest stars of the 80’s, Gibson has gone on to become the household name for anything historical and action flicks, enjoying an incredibly prosperous career in the film industry as he has frontlined tons of the most iconic, award-winning movies of the last 40 years.įor a name as big as Mel Gibson’s in a world as big as Hollywood, it should be no surprise that the star has been exposed to the substances of the industry’s backstage, booze included.įame and alcohol proved to be a devastating pair for the A-list actor as it put him in the center of the spotlight as usual, but this time, for all the wrong reasons - controversies and legal issues. Unmasking the Mad Man: The Ugly Face of Alcoholism as Seen through Mel Gibson ![]()
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