Aaron Carter Opens Up About Addiction Struggle

Aaron Carter lost his sister Leslie Carter to a drug overdose in 2012, and he opened up to ET's Rob Marciano about how he escaped her fate in a recent sit-down.

[@Jamie_Jewel]

This is the Aaron I’ll remember. Clean, sober, very conscious of the fact he needed help. Not the tatted lost angry child he was in his last few days. Both versions were him. I’m just choosing to remember one.

[@annrodriguez2891]

This is pure beautiful Aaron.....clean focused and ALIVE

[@jonasgirlify]

I love how honest he is. I hope he doesn't think that he can just appear to be the same appeal that he had over 10 years ago. This is a new generation.. but I wish him good luck

[@missionjd]

I grew up with Aaron's music. I never thought this gonna happen to him. I miss him...

[@LoreleiCarlsonTV]

he sounds so creepy at the end,, "I'm going to do everything in my power to get her back. I'm not gonna give up on Hillary".....that was like over 10 years ago?

[@kristax6x613]

Lorelei Carlson yeah he is out there

[@stevestiffler9120]

Here in 2017 we call that a Stalker

[@MrGreenmints]

Lorelei omg I know and he’s been fucking Hillary duff impressions ever since

[@ciara313245]

And she has a kid so there's that

[@BloodNote]

This is probably when he started losing it.

[@godmade4511]

He seems like such a happy soul people around him we're just evil and jealous

[@myyoutubechannel3161]

Damn right they were,

[@HelenDiazOfficial]

Rest in peace sweetheart.

[@meganperry7908]

All you need is one fan! I am it! Always. My kids grew up with you. Never give up hope!

[@jaimeemcd]

Damn, you mean people like Aaron Carter are human? Can't imagine the courage it would take to air your laundry & your vulnerability to the public. Wish him the best.

[@juliavallone7669]

And that's why kids should not be part of music industry

[@melaniewalker5226]

You're absolutely right, I live in the UK and we don't have child star pop singers I'm so glad because their life just gets totally destroyed by grown-ups.

[@LaDomiiT.O]

And parents should stop using their kids to finance their life

[@USAFdejavu]

Poor guy. He has not aged well. It also sounds like he needs some serious therapy. I'm not hating on him, I hope he gets the help he needs, because talking about someone he never dated as the love of your life is definitely not normal behavior.

[@sallyraesteinfeld7103]

USAFdejavu He dated Hilary Duff in 2000. And she is so lucky! You'll never find a guy like him who's in love with her for straight 14 years! :'(

[@superlex611]

His peak was short lived

[@SavvyStardust]

+USAFdejavu That would be the drug addiction and such. It changes people. Once he is back on track and eating well and such I am sure he'll plump up his face.

[@BodhiGeraci]

+Sally Rae Steinfeld you should be happy about a obsessive freak?

[@bubbly912]

He did date her back in the 2000' s

[@rocketstar03]

Poor aaron, he got dealt a crappy hand, his mom basically put him in debt, hopefully gets back on his feet, I still believe in him!

[@rocketstar03]

Well, his mom stole all his money, what kind of mother does that?

[@zepourriable]

+MrTedMcForehead What are you talking about? His mom stole all his money

[@zepourriable]

And who were his first managers? Yup, mom and dad.

[@vinnyberghela4291]

Poor aaron my ass. He's had it rough with his career n mom I get that. But he was spoon feed privilege from A very young age and just grew up to be an adult baby

[@angelchristinem]

@@vinnyberghela4291 i kind of agree with this. he was very rich and famous at a very young age, never experienced how it is to live in a real world. so when reality hits him, he did not know what to do and how to cope up with it.

[@xXAshley305Xx]

RIP, Aaron. ❤️

[@catcat6718]

So glad he has gotten clean......he is so honest, more than anyone I have ever heard!!

[@lordclorox9917]

Guess not...

[@josephBo]

He's actually a really down to earth guy, that's cool

[@josephBo]

Mark Anthony Bulaon I think you're just upset you live in an impoverished life hahahaha. Have you even seen philipino music vids? Hilarious :')

[@josephBo]

Mark Anthony Bulaon what's "my music"? Hahahaha, nobody knows what Philipino music is for a reason :') because nobody cares about the low budget shitty music vids there

[@josephBo]

Mark Anthony Bulaon AHAHAHAHA you're so mad hahaha. Korea would still be a more developed country than fucking 3rd world philipines after a nuclear strike ahaha :') :') So much salt u mad boy :')

[@josephBo]

Mark Anthony Bulaon How do u have internet? I didn't know the philipines had internet connection

[@josephBo]

Mark Anthony Bulaon hahaha you're so mad kid :') Poor kid

[@MattyCakez18]

Ya'll ppl are straight haters. Doesn't this world give off enough negativity already? The dude messed up, he's only human. Most of you are probably addicted to shameful habits yourselves, just not in the public eye. Whoever bashes this dude for something he's openly being straight up with, u know, obviously not sugar coating what he did was a mistake, has issues themselves. Your all likely to hit rock bottom yourselves and I only hope your not helped up when u do.

[@meeramoran7196]

matability Thank you for acknowledging what negative people are breeding; whenever aaron is live on IG or something - INSTANT SHAMING....I don’t think this man had a choice in becoming famous really. Smh.

[@macygrace2978]

He’s the shamer and creeper. To others

[@elaine5633]

RIP Aaron gone to soon you'll be missed one of your biggest fans ❤️

[@popsingerstar]

i remember first hearing aarons party (come get it) on now 5. i had the album, oh aaron & another earthquake! when they came out. i remember first hearing one better & saturday night on radio disney when i was 10. i was soooo glad he was back when i first heard dance with me in 2009 & watched him on dancing with the stars. i voted 4 him too. i remember one of my classmates saying they were gonna see him. i listened 2 fools gold all the time when it came out. r.i.p. aaron :( i grew up with u & i’ll never 4get u :(

[@BloodNote]

This is the year he clearly started losing it.

[@mariahavon4738]

This made me really sad..

[@chriscook460]

he's been through a lot..the death of his sister I think was the starter😢

[@m_i-t-c-h-y_05]

good for him.. i just hope that everyone will give him a second chance to be a star again.. he's one talented guy.. i like his songs and i really admire him... don't stop believing Aaron, just like wat ur song goes... God bless u always...

[@omgjesy]

JUSTIN BEIBERRRRRRR AHHHHHHHHH @##@@# - FAN GIRLING OMFG

[@r.i.b6465]

'"Any".. was in caps'

[@carriepivovaroff6101]

I hope he can make his album qnd make it a success. I wish him the best and hope he can get back on his feet.

[@alyssaaunkt8948]

Be strong Aaron walk through the rain be brave God bless and stay strong

[@paulettejordan2564]

I remember watching this interview when it first came on TV and I felt really bad for him. Watching his recent behavior now, I don’t feel sorry for him at all.

[@macygrace2978]

He’s always been a lying mess

[@bryanr87]

Most addicts don’t ever recover. They struggle their whole lives.

[@cosmickitty9533]

Wow that was sad poor guy. I remember how hard i crushed on him when i was like 7

[@jennybamn]

this makes me tear up. I STILL BELIEVE IN YOU AARON!

[@godmade4511]

He is so handsome and something about him is so sexy i wish more would of protected him poor baby

[@yasminngo3506]

I Love you Aaron Carter

[@amb817]

The Carter's haven't had it easy when it comes to sobriety, and I'm hoping that they all get the help that they need and work through it together to live happier lives

[@uncutVidsd123]

i got off xanax and i was on over 7 for damn sure around 15 it really freaks me out to hear 7 barrs is that big of a deal now everytime i think of how close i was to death so many times really freaks me out

[@vspelt]

RIP Aaron

[@mandyholmberg5106]

RIP PATRICK HOLMBERG/HAFER MY YOUNGER BROTHER 😢💔 AND AARON CARTER AND LESLIE CARTER AND BJ CARTER MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS! AND ALSO EVEN EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY FEEL ALONE REMEMBER THAT YOUR NEVER ALONE

[@roccoz2231]

He actually looks really clean and healthy here. Somewhere between when this video was released (April 2014) and the Oprah video where he talks about Trump (March 2016), his face exploded and he aged 10 years. He went from looking like an older teen pop star in this video to looking like a guy who works at Jiffy Lube who's behind on his child support in the Oprah video. And the videos were only shot 2 years apart. Sad.

[@lievvii6786]

fight on Arron . congrats on your new single !

[@shiroshinsengumi8983]

it's a shame that he's growing through something this stressful. I hope he's going to be ok.

[@skyllo]

omg his obsession with hilary it never goes away

[@macygrace2978]

And idiots in media and social media encouraging his stalking

[@justjanelle6008]

Aaron needs GOOD people in his life. Not "yes" men and women.

[@ThatGirlOnYourTV]

Abd that haooend alot when you are a child celebrity... it's so easy to take advantage of a gullible child 😢 that's why I didnt decide to take on acting so young. Im getting back into it now at 28

[@georgiaboy8000]

Welp I honestly am speechless. I haven't seen him on tv since Disney and I thought to search for him on youtube. I didn't watch the carters or his dance thing. He can make a comeback...he is on tv so its not too l8. I hope he does.

[@Tigresswoman]

I never heard anything from this guy. Not a single song. All i know about him, is that he is Nick's brother. But i want to say something to everybody in the comment section here : Stop judging! Stop feeling superior because you think you have a better life! This life is transitory, we are not eternal, and not all souls are able to take the best path and walk straight from day one to the last. Success after success. It depends on many factors such as a supportive family, sincere friends, state of mind, and so on. Sensitive people with deep souls don't rely everything on material things, careers and stuff like that. I can't ignore those rational, arrogant and materialistic people who think that the quality of an individual is measured by his money, accomplishments and social status. It's one's personality that truly makes a difference. A big-hearted and interesting person who struggles to keep the boat afloat is worth much more than 3 selfish and cruel individuals who have millions in the bank.

[@Effie_1.0]

Amen to that 🙏👏

[@lewis31D]

I feel like he still takes drugs

[@omgjesy]

me too and the rehab is grueling

[@USAFdejavu]

I don't think he's taking drugs, I just think he's dealing with the effects of feeling nervous, depressed, and anxious now that he's sober and off the Xanax, which is probably why he says so much stupid shit on camera. It sounds like he needs some serious therapy, though. I wish the best for him. Good on him for trying to get better.

[@lewis31D]

***** 1. Not from America buddy. 2. A youtube comment isn't quite a serious accusation, I highly doubt it will ever reach him and I'm also sure he's hear much worse :) 3. Lastly, as ou've just revealed that you're from America and it's part of the basis of your nation's fundamental beliefs: FREEDOM OF SPEECH YO

[@lewis31D]

***** I am nonchalant bitch

[@omgjesy]

MTV UK & ***** # ;*******

[@AllTimeFans]

Gosh everyone who is commenting bad stuff, please shut your mouth and watch a video with a person in it that you like. Commenting underneath here with hateful or dumb comments is just a waste of time!

[@raisa_cherry35]

Well said,

[@emmak2005]

Yes I second that. I mean for all those leaving negative comments at least say something to back it up. There's free speech & all, but sometimes it can just go to far.

[@Amaddiegrace]

I forgot he dated Hilary. But I don't know if Hilary would want him around her son. Yes he quit drugs but some people still fear that they'll go back to it and that being around a child isn't a good idea. Like a bad example. Plus what would Hilary's ex husband think? if he truly loves her he needs to show it and not in a stalking way because the way he said he won't give up sounded creepy o__O he looks so washed up though. I saw him once in concert when I was like obsessed with him.

[@macygrace2978]

Hilary probably took out a restraining order like his bro nick has against him Aaron creepy in 2010,2015,2020 etc

[@lollol6710]

Every drug addict ALWAYS uses “anxiety “ as an excuse! Everyone has anxiety

[@giulianahernandez1086]

Good luck Aaron you can do it and be bigger than before. Never give up.

[@icarus9238]

Greed has destroyed him. The manager who broke him deserves torture.

[@jamestarrou3685]

I expect to see Justin Beiber here one day.

[@anthonynettleton2101]

God bless u arron I so proud of u on getting yourself sorted

[@elliharbor4065]

Justin bieber is gonna turn out worse when he's Aron's age

[@mariahavon4738]

+elli harbor You don't wish that on ANYONE! That's just plain rude.

[@elliharbor4065]

Truth hurts huh Justin bieber fan! Hahahaha :)

[@mariahavon4738]

elli harbor ...

[@elderago]

yep :)

[@TheVeriaStarr]

Well, he's only a few years younger than Aaron.

[@mohamadrizky1098]

im shock and sad becous he is my role model when i was a little, keep suport you in all positive way my bro! im ure fans from indonesia.

[@unkono]

This is going to be justin beiber next.

[@Scratch-athon]

AKFGFan lol. beiber is actually successful.. this punk ass had his brother Nick carrying his career...

[@BrandonChaunceyOfficial]

Bieber is getting better actually.

[@cruiz1105]

Joshua Flynn Justin Bieber is huge right now and still going. He's already 23 successful and looks great and is still selling out concert tickets. He's far from falling into hole. Aaron lost it all that's why he's an addict. He has nothing

[@godmade4511]

He just needed help with his anxiety and that pry came from childhood abuse poor baby

[@Macnavor]

Leslie OMG I would never imagined that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@danmason7271]

dosent matter who u are or what u are anyone can fall victim to drugs

[@jenniferdaly265]

yes

[@christymuller8778]

I think that's sweet always go w ur heart..

[@macygrace2978]

Delusional

[@candicearlebemus9278]

Xanax is a good drug for dealing with anxiety.

[@katr6512]

+James Morris yup the withdrawal can kill you

[@jdoglipschitz1354]

I WANT ZANNY'S, I WANT ZANNY'S !

[@chandlerbarker9604]

He sounds like his brother Nick

[@myautisticlife9152]

He’s Still Having Addiction issues , Xanax and Now Huffing Cans and now Scamming Disabled Fans of His. I just Hope he Can get his Life together for his Almost 1 Year old Son Princeton Lyric Carter who Aaron has Lost Custody to Lancaster Ca, CPS son Princeton Lyric Carter. 😢 his Son isn’t a Priority .

[@Gabby-dk6jg]

I still think he takes drugs.. Cause look at him! He doesn't look healthy at all! :(

[@vitanavitas9922]

6 years later and he’s back on huffing & Xanax and anything else he can get his hands on.

[@markpark9539]

i bet his former manager has plenty of money. i recommend that he gets a good lawyer and go after a few folks. truth is though, child actors and singers for the most part make money because they are cute. once you grow or drug out of that. your done.

[@imakethings9892]

mark park Yeah, he reminds me a lot of Macaulay Culkin. :/

[@zepourriable]

+mark park His former manager was his father lol. His mother was there too, pocketing the money

[@markpark9539]

Shotgun Pete you can still sue. they probably blew the money though

[@TheAListChannel]

@TheAListChannel is happy to report @AaronCarter is doing much better a year later

[@misoulas]

The meaning of stalker (criminal minds) run girl and get that restraining order! Hide yourself hide yo kid hide yo hubby hide yo dog Ever .. chuckie memories!!!

[@Locustmaster15]

I feel just like super bad for him, that sucks wow

[@1ArgentineanFan]

Tu y tu familia estan en mis oraciones.

[@YcatsVlogs]

i feel so sorry for him awwww. i thought he retiered how ever u spelled that.

[@luciarobins3899]

I feel sorry for him

[@tianarodriguez1818]

I grew up with your sing is candy and Aaron carter My your biggest fan Tiana Marie Rodriguez ❤

[@vinblack85]

Now he got a dui and is back on drugs 🤤

[@21centuryg]

He wants Hilary back? I thought he was gay.

[@02Nawal]

right he aint fooling me he's so gay

[@TheVeriaStarr]

Why think he's gay?

[@21centuryg]

My Gaydar

[@02Nawal]

+TheV umm his mannerisms and expressions. He talks gay too.

[@TheVeriaStarr]

02Nawal, I've seen mannerisms and expressions that indicate that a person is gay. I've heard the "gay male voice" as well; we all have. I'm not sensing or hearing that from him. Then again, there are many gay men who are not stereotypically gay when it comes to their behavior and speech.

[@lavalampluva55401]

He needed a manager to manage his financial manager. In all honesty just about every artist who was managed by Lou Pearlman, ended up with some serious problem.

[@dcardigan13]

+José de Jesus Oh geez the image. No wonder he needed some kind of escape then

[@APT420]

Rob Marciano looks like he was dabbling in the same drugs as Aaron Carter when this was filmed.

[@uui219]

Damn, I was not expecting him to go on about Hilary like that. OTP!

[@macygrace2978]

Don’t encourage creepy deluded stalkers Hilary has had enough stalkers in her life.

[@candyg06]

i believe u.. just dont screw it up this time. else u waste time

[@RafaelAntizz]

I WANT CANDY hahahahahah he wants itt badd

[@Unidentifying]

he lied when he said he was clean X)

[@winnie9400]

Well, he want her back because some body have to help him pay those bills.

[@emilyloves1000]

He was addicted to Xanax 3 years ago and is now prescribed it and in a worse place today? God doctors are killing us with these prescriptions to highly addictive drugs. Why would they prescribe him something he is already addicted to illegally?

[@homerguy4444]

He's got money stashed in Swiss account or off shore. They all do

[@cookingzel1277]

i like that.. "I want her back.. Im goin to do eveything in my power to fix those rlationship.. im not gonna give up on her .. neve"

[@macygrace2978]

You must like creepy psychos then

[@lazyboykicknback]

Don't do drugs they will leave permanent effects like obsession over something, the awkward interviews and jitters

[@applejacksson661]

The best part of the video is 4:20

[@maxruthless5043]

Yes i agree.. For sure the best part

[@JaredThaBoi]

He's never kept in contact with her because he met his photographer girlfriend Madison Parker who was such a beautiful fox

[@esmeraldaestefania6298]

Aaron :( :( what did you do to yourself? :( this just makes me sad :(((

[@Fabo100]

this is trippy as FUCK.....so I'm an ADDICT, not in denial, I need HELP, but anyway I'm snorting this shit off an album cover I remember liking cuz on the back of it is a blue sky and palm trees, and I turn it around and I realize it's a fuckin Aaron Carter album....wtf....the one @ 2:28 on the right, if you flip it around there's blue sky and palm trees, perfect for breakin shit down on ad snortin it.....god help me, and Aaron, my sister was the biggest NICK Carter fan, so big she supported Aaron Carter too

[@jbizzletx3420]

And now he is wasting his life today!! He doesn't even have his son!

[@vegandolls]

14 milligrams is three time the average dose! ARE YOU JOKING??? xanax comes in as small as .25 milligrams. My husband is a 200 lb Vet and with PTSD and he's prescribed 3 one milligram pills per day and he doesn't even take that much usually. Holy Crap!

[@dbsk06]

Uhhh who was his first manager?! I thought it was his parents who mismanaged his money

[@maxitz8407]

couldn't handle dancing with the stars... as though winning matters

[@daiseyemerson2423]

U did drugs but are not anymore it's great thing because it was making u a mean person. But u turned it around and got better for u and justed u all love for that ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jonasgirlify]

wait. She has a kid though...

[@topanga1025]

so???

[@BuxomBlue]

Mevis Hidalgo So? He can barely get his own life together, what makes you think he can help her raise a kid. Plus, he's a scrawy, washed-up, used to be pretty boy, Hilary is pretty hot, she can do wwaaaayyy better.

[@topanga1025]

MONSTERBlue the original message is very ambiguous and left me wondering what was really meant when it was written. You are indeed right and that is where I hope the comment was heading, not the "she has a kid, she's done" route. I agree 100% with you although it's pretty harsh what you are saying about him. P.S. I used to love him when I was 13 and on another side note; I don't think he will ever get her back.

[@BuxomBlue]

Mevis Hidalgo Hey, thanks. Haha, well truth be told I used to love him when I was 10-ish? as well. . .so I feel like I'm allowed to tell it like it is, cause he didn't exactly age gracefully. Guess all those drugs will do that to you. Yeah, don't think he's got a shot in hell to get her back, either. :P

[@naphshi3754]

i never even knew he dated hilary duff

[@DRG342]

He's done. Looks like heroin to me. He will sputter and sputter like an old car and finally die out. Sad to say. I don't wish this on him but this is the downward self destructive spiral of the stars.

[@alteregoproductionz]

Calls him Aaron Bass @ 2:20

[@Pumped1975]

I think that he might have said "best," instead of "Bass."

[@aiczconz3927]

Hi!😊

[@stephen_unc]

Every private thing have to be a damn show and a public farce

[@jjaaayyx7471]

Find him now on aaroncarter.lmg.tv

[@mabelw7]

Honestly aaron should let his parents go to prison.. its hard to climb out of this debt and if he has stage fright find behind scenes work maybe music producer? But hes gotta just rebuild

[@iwillbeme6273]

Bieber in 10 years

[@TylerSerino]

Actually yes. Real jealous that i don't get to be a dick and get millions of dollars for shitty music.

[@TylerSerino]

Jee what a burn. Telling someone you dont know who isn't even a musician that their music would suck. That's like me saying you're a worse actor than Fred Savage. Good one bud

[@ninablessing3637]

dude 14 mg is way more than 3xs the normal dose of xanax