Belinda Carlisle: Battling Drugs and Depression

The singer opens up about her cocaine and alcohol addiction, and eating disorder

[@bobbbryant4088]

Belinda...If you're seeing this. You have made my life so much better and you are loved.

[@giovannisocci8793]

by you.

[@TheTRAINOR11]

One of the most beautiful, classiest ladies ever to grace the entertainment business. She's still a honey. I'm glad she overcame the drug addiction like many of us back then used, if even for a little while. It was considered normal but those who have survived are some of the wisest and strongest people imaginable. Still love her !

[@silentassassin47]

I'm glad too but she's WAY too old now say goodbye to music career

[@andrewpippa5590]

Even after battling addictions she looks wonderful. Even 9 years later since this interview, today at 59, she's doing terrific.

[@85passthru]

51 and still insanely gorgeous.

[@willkittwk]

85passthru you blind? she's ok lost the innocent baby face.

[@paultopfitness8661]

85passthru She’s 60 now. This interview is old

[@gerrydooley951]

A little tight from the plastic surgery

[@stregadisalem732]

Gerry Dooley Well if she did get plastic surgery, it was well done, which is rare.

[@willkittwk]

@Tony Montana ok mang whatever you say.

[@horasona]

beautiful woman with good voice...I can see even through her smile that she went through a pain. But it's good she won her fight with drugs,many people didn't...

[@theapeman2004]

I don't care what people say.. Belinda Carlisle is a Rock-n-Roll ICON!!! I have loved this woman and her talent for well over 30 years now! She has such an amazing singing voice and a style of her own, that nobody can ever take away from her. Many rock stars were known for their heavy drinking, drugs and sex in their heyday, so Belinda is right about rock stars living up to a certain image that was expected.

[@m.calduron6329]

She's my all time favorite 1980's singer. She's beautiful as she is talented.

[@18dmedic]

Belinda was beautiful way back in the 80's and she still is beautiful.

[@treasrhntr]

I met Belinda at a local night club She had just played Chautauqua .I did not know who she was and struck up a conversation because she was so beautiful . She loved it ,that I did not know who she was . She was so nice and so friendly . They came over and told her the band was ready for her ,I said oh your with the band ,she said no ,I am singing for my supper .After singing three songs from her new album ,she came off stage and winked at a flabbergasted me . 90's i think

[@Minime163]

She always seemed very nice not atall effected by her fame or tallent I'm glad she kicked her drug habit un like poor witney huestion RIP.

[@bryanwilmarth1435]

Always loved the Go Go's, regardless. Each of them is human and, such, are not perfect. The 80s (which was my era!) were a time of rampant drug and alcohol use among not only bands but celebrities of all types. I am a reformed addict myself...I know how hard it is to recover. I can imagine how much harder it must be as a celebrity. Belinda and the other Go Go's were a part of my youth and I"m glad they were. I wish them the best.

[@hopesavage2124]

Bryan Wilmarth. real come on theres bands today and the 90s that do drags and drink its always going to be there thats how it is in the music.business. most people who get in to music business has had a bad past maybe a bad home or something happened. to them. or born with. a disability. so music becomes there escape. and it helps them in life i could go on and on about it.

[@the.porter.productions]

@@hopesavage2124🇺🇸The drugs and alcohol are there, but I think some people just get into trying something just to Fit In and then they get hooked. Maybe they are trying to escape, but escape what? They really should have enough common sense and dignity to just Say NO!

[@tonyarenee531]

@@the.porter.productions You have NO CLUE Apparently about Drug Addiction!!! It's not about just saying NO! Same as other addictions because its easy to get addicted to many things in life!!! It only takes ONE time to become addicted to a drug that takes away whatever your going through that is painful that helps you "Escape" It can be anything any trauma etc ... As for me it was an escape of the pain of being Molested Gang Raped by 3 Men ... Child Abandonment with NOTHING for me and my younger sibs and many abusive relationships!!! it took all that away not able to feel that pain! I am clean now for many years!!! but I still have that pain! & Thank God I deal with it more healthily!!! UNTIL You have been through an addiction or any other subject I feel you should not speak upon it unless you have been there! I was very close to going back when I just lost My Father ........ ONCE an addict always an addict because you crave that drug of choice to take pain away! Through on and off bouts of rehab and relapse hopefully you do get clean many don't and many still suffer and just cannot get off their addiction! It's BRUTAL to go through addiction and brutal to get through it with rehab! I had to relearn my motor skills and took over a year to get them back and my "Brain" to cope with being so sedated for so many years it was where my body and brain were in "SHOCK" You can't think You can't SLEEP.... You body is relearning all these things your organ's are not working properly you have to walk walk walk for your heart and all your organs to work properly drink water every hour to flush all the chemicals.... So just saying NO is easy for you to say if you have never been addicted to drugs

[@the.porter.productions]

@@tonyarenee531 🇺🇸 I do understand addiction. I saw it as a kid and I knew then that it wasn’t a path for me. I’ve seen it kill people, cause them to do things they wouldn’t normally do and ultimately destroy many lives. Some drugs are very easily addictive. I’ve been shot at, ganged up on & cut open. I’ve seen some things in life that would’ve lead me into drugs and gangs, but by the grace of God, I usually had at least one person to show me love and direction. I don’t totally agree that once an addict always an addict. We DO have choices, some of them are HARD to make though. Music was an escape for me. I can really relate to some degree, more than what you think, but just because I can’t entirely relate doesn’t mean that I don’t care. I do have a big heart and I hate seeing people being hurt. I don’t understand why we have to go through certain things in life, but it doesn’t have to determine who we have to be. I DON’T belittle anything you’ve experienced or even still going through. I want you to be encouraged, with all my heart! Blessings!✌️

[@tonyarenee531]

@@the.porter.productions Thanks for your response and kindness!!! I do know though once your addicted to something your always addicted meaning drugs alcohol chemicals I am saying its the chemical your addicted to I still to this day crave drugs! It's a fight and rehab told me it would be the rest of my life! but too I am strong enough to fight the addiction! so many times I crave that feeling and to be honest I am still addicted to one but my doc is helping me by weaning me off of it that's how I got addicted doctors feeding me these pills but this doc is all about helping me get off and slowly I am I as on 4 different benzo's opiates but now very low dose of a benzo so all I know is I am sick of being on these fuckers even with how they take away everything! Thanks

[@ProductionThyme]

Wow. It's amazing how she was able to recover from that. And what an inspiration and encouragement to all people and especially youth going through the same thing. Not only did she write encouraging songs that brings out the youth in us and helps us, but she also admitted her mistakes and is now helping others to do the same. Amazing.

[@mdemisterios]

51, really, looks younger...I remembered I fell in love with her when I listened her hits on the radio in the 80's...and when I finally saw her I said: "that's why!!"

[@steviejohn9502]

did you get plastic surgery too !

[@sheilablige3410]

I have always loved this girl, absolute stunning lady

[@inga1721]

She looks like a proper suburban housewife but she has got rock n roll IN HER SOUL 😊

[@thomasjordan3449]

Belinda is a real person like I might know around here. I'm so glad she is sustaining recovery and being alive now as a mature and reasonably healthy woman so poised, candid, and accepting of herself as well as others.

[@firestorm7104]

She seems real and sweet. Love you Belinda...always!

[@shalimarsgirl]

I wish her peace of mind, happiness and much love. She spoke of "a hole in the soul" and we all have one ...it's just a matter of how we choose to fill it. She's still beautiful!

[@IrishInChains]

She's a great artist.

[@twinstu50]

Here is true 'beauty'. Belinda has triumphed over adversity, and her beauty shows it. Beauty of mind, of soul, of love, of understanding. Stunning, simply stunning.

[@dennisdick3143]

she is hotter then ever...will probably never get over my teenage crush on her!!!

[@edwardsmith1751]

Loveeeeeee Belinda & the Go Go's for years!!! Glad to see you have conquered those addictions!!! You go girl!!!

[@danielr4640]

I can’t believe it’s been 30 years since Heaven On Earth topped the charts

[@mtadams2009]

Coke was very popular in the 80s in my home town. I took a lot of my childhood friends early. When I hear her sing it brings me back to my first apartment, my first wife who has passed, and all my friends. It makes me smile for sure. I am happy to hear she made it through and has found her happiness.

[@NikkiGregory]

Now it’s 2022 & she’s on tour and looks amazing! Beautiful inside and out ❤

[@MrLaunchme52]

Saw her 7/5/14 at the Hard Rock with the band, just fantastic and so beautiful !

[@Realbastard1]

She had the voice and face and body (even when she did have a lil chunk going on) of an ANGEL!

[@flatcapman]

My say to this is God bless Her. Belinda went thru a tough time and she still sings like an Angel. Always a fan and Always songs from the heart

[@taylorscribner7362]

She was in a similar scenario as Eddie Money and Steven Tyler.

[@flatcapman]

TaylortheMaster04 the love she put into the songs was real of course unlike the singers of today that are as fake as 3 dollar notes

[@dj112464]

Just saw her in concert at The Fonda Center in Hollywood, GREAT!

[@annemarshlow7023]

Many years ago, Belinda was at a Musicland Convention. In fact, she was sitting in the same row as me, about 4 seats away. I was so in awe that I lost my nerve and failed to speak to her and/or ask for an autograph. This remains one of my biggest regrets to this day. Talk about a missed opportunity!!!

[@quantumphaser]

I thought she was always beautiful.

[@trashtvinternational]

quantumphaser name song 1:27 ??

[@CarrieHamptonPhotography]

she is so striking. Talk about perfect bone structure

[@JRLOC]

1:27 is I Get Weak

[@giovannisocci8793]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@FlintyB]

She still is

[@diuga1]

Belinda´s not loaded with drugs, she´s loaded with TALENT.

[@samsavage260]

Most beautiful amazing woman I've ever heard. She got sober when m y daughter was a year old. I've listened to her music since I was 5. I'm almost 43.

[@markcaldwell2831]

The bravest thing she did when she took those drugs was to get free of them. Good on her.

[@gogofan1000]

Belinda a true legend!

[@JRLOC]

What an amazing life and inspirational person she is.

[@spacedoginnebraska]

love her little "oh, excuse me" on the ass-backwards remark. She is refreshingly honest.

[@born4thstime]

She is exactly the same age that I am. Geez! there was so much cocaine in the 80's. I went into rehab in 1990. I'm just grateful to God to still be alive!!

[@tiaburnswell]

Love this candid interview. I relate as I'm sure so many do. Shared. Love you Belinda Carlisle! Keep that light shining.

[@beadedclowniv5013]

CIRCLE IN THE SAND MY FAV.!

[@gavinwaddington5618]

Belinda you only human but you a total star you have bought so much joy to the masses You have been so honest with your demons never never let anything get in your way A brilliant brilliant artist god bless Belinda Carlisle

[@fenderbender534]

It's ironic, People suffering from addiction always think they are hiding it and fooling their friends and family, when in fact they are the last to know/admit they truly have a problem. I speak from experience.

[@johnnyf8227]

Disagree, I KNOW I have a problem and no one knows.

[@kanojo1969]

Speaking from experience myself... the addict always knows they are addicted. They might be hiding from it, pretending they are OK, but in the few short moments when they look at themselves honestly, they know the truth. Also, the people close to an addict will lie to themselves just as much, not wanting to admit that the person they love or respect or depend on is broken and needs help beyond what they can provide. Ultimately that's what addictions are about: maintaining deeply-rooted seemingly-important delusions for as long as you can, at any cost. But out of everyone involved, the addict always knows the truth.

[@frankiehere2010]

Taniwha_NZ us addict's always know we have an addiction.....we just learn to lie very well to our families and most of them buy it but only the addict truly knows the pain and shame there suffering.

[@willkittwk]

Taniwha_NZ people are tired hearing about addicts with all of the other shit going on in the world.

[@jeremysears4263]

@@willkittwk Funny that, considering the president of the United States finally talked about the opioid addiction that's ravaging the country.

[@thomasodetto4670]

Belinda, you are loved by millions of us fans. Thank God you are still with us. Enjoy life and be well.

[@robertgeorge1670]

She is one unique woman who knows who she is after all her struggles. She has always been sexy as heck with a voice that matches her physical beauty.

[@muffs55mercury61]

I'm so glad this 1980s legend is still with us in 2021. She is now 63. In her work there is no evidence of her drug usage as she is such a pro.

[@neswisk]

I had a barbie doll that looks like her I swear! Even older Belinda still looks like a mature sophisticated barbie! She is just beautiful 🥰

[@dumiicris2694]

i so love her songs... and i am very sorry to hear that she suffers in life .. for me with all the drugs in the world she will allways be one sensible and at least sweet (and i'm sure there's more .. so much more) person..

[@kohl2080]

Thanks Belinda for not just being a role model for a young girl at the time.. I'm 48 now but helping to inspire a normal woman to change my path.

[@kanayd]

Belinda is what you call a REAL person, no pun intended. I'm glad she is in a better place in her life now. She's a true inspiration. Love ya, Belinda! xx

[@puddin9313]

Belinda ure amazing a true inspiration to anyone uve had ur struggles but u faced it head on and the music uve created has made people happy and entertained them. I saw u live in the inec Killarney and the concert blew me away. Rock on Belinda ignore the haters xxx

[@Tyblorg]

Was so nice to see this. I always loved her. She's still so pretty and her voice is just amazing. I'm glad she got married to a good guy.

[@jasontoki6956]

Love your music,still have the CD, of the best hits.♥

[@sandraruiz2212]

Oh I'm going to grab this book! She has a great voice, has so many great songs.

[@getontherightthing]

She'lll always be my pin-up girl!!! Love ya Belinda & thx for being there in the 80's with the Go-Go's..

[@Bielostotsky]

wer are always with you, Belinda! Strong woman and friend!

[@brianmilone624]

belinda is a rock and roll icon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davids.794]

+Brian Milone Let's not get carried away here....

[@metubeusercom]

+David S. lol

[@hopesavage2124]

Brian Milone rock n roll? more like pop music. and thats what they played. i should know im 40. theres nothing rock about her or the go go's. sorry to burst or bubble they're. not rock anything. end of story

[@MediaDigitalPhoto]

Belinda since you song Mad about You , I'm mad about you. You're songs are timeless. Thx so much. M (Amsterdam-Holland)

[@sportsmedia25]

Belinda is so gorgeous. I just saw the Go Go's on tour and they're better than ever!

[@HIR5032]

battling means there's hope. what an inspiration.

[@tshadow8615]

incredible woman. one in a million

[@jacobpatrickpoulsen6608]

I really don´t care if she has had plastic surgery or not. She looks good to me after all she had been through with her addiction to drugs, maybe an alcohol addiction too and her battle with bulimia. She seems really happy in this interview and confident about herself and her carer in the music business. So if she is happy with herself and her life thats all that matters for me. :)

[@FunintheSun813]

I bought the audiobook and truly enjoyed it❤ Congratulations Belinda! You are Amazing❤

[@bluzane]

I don't see any facial surgery. Way to go! She proves that Genuine beauty stays and stays forever. And that, you don't need to age artificially!!

[@russcattell955i]

I live in France too, she is the same age as me, I've always had a crush on Belinda since the Go-Go's. I hope she still lives here and France is good for her and her family.

[@sandram8761]

Ups and downs in Belinda's life, she has always come across like she is just having a blast.

[@sojiro1308]

No matter what happened to your fast, I will comfort you even though we're in different countries I'll still love you for more than 30yrs...you're still beautiful Darling Belinda... I'm happy for you I hope one day you will "Pansinin mo naman Ako".... Philippines

[@aguablancaboy]

Hey Belinda please don't break my hart because you are my hart star in my life as a singer. So I am glad you are safe now a days.

[@richardhoating7139]

I love AOB and everthing about them! The music is time less and they remmind me so much of ABBA. The four of them together on stage put on quite an incredible show. They truly have the voice and the looks to be successful in this industry. Unfortunate that the sisters left the band and were replaced with much younger girls, who are pretty, but sound NOTHING like Jenny and Linn... I wish the new AOB much success in the future...they deserve it!!!

[@geneandjakecain1092]

I don't care what people say about Belinda Carlisle she is amazing who cares if she had a drug and alcohol problem that doesn't mean that she isn't a human being. And she hasn't had plastic surgery or anything she just ages well so you so called people need to stop accusing her of such things if your gonna accuse anyone of plastic surgery look at Britney Spears she had breast implants to get attention she is not talented like Belinda Carlisle is.

[@MikeSparksMusic]

...and best of all, she knows how to write music

[@Pimp-Master]

Gene And Jake Cain Yeah, no plastic surgery. Now where's my bone?

[@David-nl1zt]

Agreed!

[@flatcapman]

she is an amazing singer and one fine looking lady. She has held her age well And before people run her down I don't see people downing Elvis and he had a drug problem. People are too busy putting singers and actors on idol stands but fail to see that they are Humans and have feats of clay. They are not perfect but they leave behind something for the world to remember them by. That is what counts and not their off-screen problems of which the world has no right to judge them by.

[@HanoverFiste3]

Just saw her and the rest of the gogos last night in LA. She killed it. They all tore it up. I don't know if I believe the no work done thing, but who cares?! Her bod, her choice. She's still a total hottie

[@KcLegendary]

The 80's seemed like Heaven was a place on Earth but in this day and age It's like Hell trying to take over.

[@RamMohammadJosephKaur]

meaning?

[@thelemite935]

She is still amazing and gorgeous.

Amo su voz Belinda!

[@Crystalgirlist]

Classically beautiful!

[@CarrieHamptonPhotography]

ugh I love her

[@michaellubeck8464]

This was a great interview

[@MsFanmail]

this society obsessing with weight is so wrong belinda always looked cute when she was heavier i know how she feels i have been there !

[@normthompson9588]

Hi folks I feel she is real life can be very tough form a lot of things I am proud of her I wish I could meet her To thank her for all she did for us I Did a mega fundraiser using her song heaven place on earth and we saved A lot of people with what she did

[@shawnfranco1822]

OMG You have always been a heroine of mine. Soooo beautiful and sooo strong. You are out of control gorgeous. So much energy spent on hiding. God bless you Belinda, out of control beautiful!

[@madonnicallysony]

In her autobiography she said that she was jealous of Madonna's slithe frame and whenever she would eat a cookie, she will go on treadmill for hours. That was her relationship with food...which is an eating disorder...Loved this..I wanna read the book..

[@cassiefull]

Wow haven't heard anything about her for years and now i seen this it's great she is doing well and got threw drugs she is is looking good

[@Tiger-From-Clemson]

Belinda Carlisle you are still loved & adored!😽💕

[@solutek507Panama]

great singer and beutiful woman!!!! the best!! love you!!!!!!!!!!! God Bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@duermedespierto]

wow...she looks beautiful even after going through all of that. Just beautiful

[@samsavage260]

I'm a recovering alcoholic addict. And i am so blessed what I have today

[@Ronetschka]

So glad she went through it all! :-)

[@dustinmccain1215]

Absolutely gorgeous and what a talent! She doesn't look like most people that have went through addiction that's for sure. Looks like a soccer mom.

[@tonyarenee531]

SOOO Proud of her I've been there its not easy to get clean!!!!

[@chuckjohnson5985]

when you are young the world is a place of wonder and confusion.Full of strong emotions.That keep you on the edge of insanity. Rock n Roll is a friend that feels your pain.shares your bliss and knows your anger.

[@lilmatchboy5272]

SHe's really beautiful. I love Belinda

[@perry8322]

I love you guys I miss the 80s Belinda you are the best babe 🍺🍺🍺

[@BurritoMomma]

I ♥ Belinda. 31 years and counting.

[@charbokh]

My god! She looks so stunning gorgeous 😍 Like the fine wine!

[@joyamante9972]

you're right with that!! even without make up her beauty still reigns.. if she get addicted with drugs must worst the other singers like madonna she got more wild esp when she and britney spears kiss in their music video.. i do respect belinda despite all those wilderness she's done in her life.. she stood strong and face all her troubles esp those times her dad left her without any reasons.. long live belinda how i wish i could meet you..

[@lifeson241]

ICON !!! The Best, Belinda !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mjade1673]

in my imagination she's lived a perfect life ❤💔

[@bigfefu]

what a beautiful person....

[@ABN6565]

One of the Best Front singers of our time. Put them in the RRHOF now!

[@radutrif7608]

BELINDA IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD BECAUSE SHE HAS THE BEST VOICE I HAVE EVER HEARD AND IS VERY PRETTY. I WISH SHE COULD SING THOUSANDS OF SONGS, BUT I LISTEN TO THE SONGS OVER AND OVER AND NEVER GET BORED. BELINDA IS ONE OF THE GREAT SINGERS EVER. I ALWAYS WISHED BELINDA WOULD PRODUCE MORE ALBUMS, LIKE ANYTHING. IT REALLY WOULD NOT MATTER, I THINK THE SONGS WOULD BE A SMASH NO MATER WHAT IF BELINDA IS SINGING IT, ITS AN ABSOLUTE SMASH .

[@elviejoman]

HERMOSISIMA SIEMPRE!!!

[@scdevon]

She used to be cute / chubby. All of her extra pounds were in the right places !

[@PeskyWabbit.]

scdevon no, was not cute when she was chubby.

[@jacyborreaux919]

XM1STERX1 some guys prefer thicker women!

[@roccomontero5108]

You are right

[@Musique68]

Wow!!! Age has certainly not been her enemy! She's more beautiful than ever!!!!