She became extremely rebellious and fiercely independent, and in an attempt to calm the demons, she started using marijuana and then cocaine. In the book, Matlin reveals that she was molested by both a female babysitter at age 11 and by a schoolteacher when she was 15. Matlin Turned to Drugs After Suffering in Silence from Physical And Sexual Abuse However, the title actually refers to the response she gave when she found out she was nominated for an Oscar while at drug rehab. She credits the curiosity of her new fan base for providing the motivation she needed to write her new book, “I’ll Scream Later.” Some may assume that with a title like that, Matlin must focus on the trials and triumphs she has endured as a result of losing her hearing due to a childhood illness. Her stellar performances on both reality shows brought her a gaggle of new fans all wanting to know more about her life. She was equally compelling on Celebrity Apprentice where she was one of the final two competitors left standing. On Dancing With The Stars, Matlin seemed to effortlessly glide in perfect time with music she couldn’t hear. For the younger generation, she is most likely best recognized for her recent reality show performances. Marlee Matlin roared onto the Hollywood scene with her Oscar-winning performance in Children of A Lesser God more than 25 years ago. Published: 17th May, 2012 Categorized: Uncategorized
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