He won a saturn and an mtv movie award for his breakthrough performance at age 13 as john connor in james cameron 's 1991 science fiction action film terminator 2 Furlong says he was able to kick heroin and 'maintain' on a diet of alcohol, weed and the occasional snort of cocaine for a period of time after his son was born. Actor edward furlong has looked like he’s seen better days in new photos taken outside of his los angeles apartment As just about any gen xer can recall, edward furlong skyrocketed to instant fame after the release of terminator 2 Judgment day in 1991, but the onetime teen heartthrob has kept a low profile. Edward furlong’s career has had some very troubling moments, and he has been both the victim of and the cause of several legal entanglements
He also has a traumatic history of substance abuse and cycles of addiction and relapse. Life still has been hard sometimes But the new tools i keep adding to my arsenal make me a stronger more reliable person I am able to be the support people need instead of their worry I’m facing my life head on I am very grateful to be sober today
Today, he enjoys a wonderful relationship with his son and has even started reviving his acting career, pointing out it feels great not having hangovers during shoots Among his recent roles was starring in the family drama heart of a champion and the thriller the forest hills. More recently, furlong has been opposite willem dafoe in the prison drama animal factory (2000), directed by steve buscemi As of 2024, edward furlong is actively involved in various projects that highlight his passion for storytelling and acting He has been working on independent films and collaborating with emerging filmmakers to bring fresh perspectives to the screen.
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