Jeanie Buss on Jay Mohr addiction: I was prepared to cut ties

Owner of the Lakers, Jeanie Buss, opens up about her experience with her husband, Jay Mohr, and his battle with addiction. She describes the strain it took on their relationship, his intervention, and his eventual path to recovery. We also hear from Jay, who says he was “a sink hole of energy” to both himself and those around him. Finally, we catch a glimpse of Jay’s stand-up comedy routine, where we see how Jay uses a unique blend of vulnerability and humor to address his experience with addiction on stage.
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[@robwxyz622]

I've seen so many comedians end up in a downward spiral and most of the time it doesn't end well. I used to listen to Mohr's stories and I sensed that something weird was percolating. It takes a strong women like Jeannie to rescue a strong willed and troubled soul. God bless her for saving this funny guy, Jays Mohr, who has alot to offer this world. I understand why she would want to walk away initially, but I'm glad she is giving him a chance to fix his life. I'm a big fan of both of them pray for them and their children. Positivity!!!!

[@canyonproductions7683]

As a former LA musician- I applaud Jay for the work he’s doing! Admitting this helps others like myself who screwed up so many years. God bless Brother

[@CAxALLDAY]

i need to find an NBA owner looking for a messed up person to fix!

[@johnotoole5786]

Let me know if she got a sister

[@hmmok5791]

NBA Owner’s have given millions to messed up blondes

[@WheelerRickRambles]

😂me too.

[@terenceturner8201]

Ok😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 me 2 and I don't do drugs!!!!

[@FrankieAndy]

Jami Gertz ❤

[@TheBogcast]

Jay Mohr will break Jeanie's heart, I am calling it now. We can come back to this comment in the future when it happens. When it goes down, it'll be just another bad story to add to the hundreds that are already out there about him. See you guys in the future! 👽🤘

[@DABA2024]

Who destroyed this woman’s self esteem?

[@EddieHenderson92]

Yeah, a person still being a screw up at 50 will probably never change long term.

[@YTuser999]

Wait a minute wait a minute wait a minute…. Jay Mohr’s dating Jeannie Buss?! The hot owner of the LA Lakers?! And she’s in love with him sticking by his side thru a drug addiction?! Bro! Jay! Get your fkn act together dude. Wtf?! How could a guy be so lucky and nearly blow it? I’m flabbergasted.

[@jansmith3158]

how? he's manipulative, cunning & deceitful and conned her into a relationship with him. Once he hooked her into his con game of "nice guy" his narcissist mask slipped for her, his agent, secretary to see.

[@braddillon4311]

Married* lol

[@shellyt556]

She went from Phil Jackson to him. She likes a troubled man

[@BroncoYeller]

Praying for this couple.

[@Weemolly4779]

Bless Jeanie Buss. She loved him until he could love himself. This is how marriage works, you actually DO THE WORK. 🙏❤️

[@braddillon4311]

"He was an excellent liar." Lol, I almost spit my drink out.

[@BunnyWatson-k1w]

Addicts usually are the best form of liars.

[@ethanrobertson3008]

We know It's called being American

[@BIGMIKESKNUTTS]

@@ethanrobertson3008you gonna cry about Americans? 😂😂😂😂 we run the world. Cope

[@kellyharper8072]

@@BIGMIKESKNUTTSwe do not run the world.

[@sticksman1979]

Not a good start to a marriage.

[@pisces010365]

Congrats Jay and Jeanie. being on the path of Sobriety is so inspiring. Be well. 🙏🏻

[@mikefadell1520]

yes prayers for Jay and Jeannie recovery is a way out but it dont come easy

[@unmutetv9270]

Sidenote: Jay could play Mr.Incredible in live action

[@jeffheath842]

"The gift of desperation". The best gift ever.

[@dianecourtney2724]

Amen

[@mollycote1021]

I love every interview Graham has done!🎉❤

[@mollycote1021]

@user-gz9tq9fo5b merry Christmas GFYS‼️‼️‼️💚❤️

[@thewebstylist]

Amazing to me how many 1000s of chances some people get for decades and pull thru while innocent others get cut short by random accidents beyond their control

[@DABA2024]

White privilege.

[@deangulberry1876]

I know. Jay mohr just keeps failing up.

[@hmmok5791]

True and sober observation

[@rickeybenson823]

I believe it is called "life".

[@curragh4635]

@@rickeybenson823 nah its called wealth

[@JaimeMartinezJr-k5v]

Bob Sugar is the Terminator..lol.. 😊😊😂😂

[@CaponeCraps]

She went from the Zen Master to this guy?? Yikes...

[@michaeltamares7974]

And your point?? He funny guy, and probably not controlling with mumbo jumbo hippy zen weed

[@itsmeprasad1987]

She’s helping someone…

[@JoeJokes-l8j]

​@@michaeltamares7974Dude is a clown

[@lav7161]

Maybe they can run a triangle offense? 😉

[@dannyboyd9462]

Love Is Blind. I Guess.

[@JAYSONGS]

“That’s some paint you don’t want coming off your canvas” ~ 🙏🧡

[@robertpaz4299]

What an outstanding human Jeanie is. It would’ve been so easy to leave. Rooting for this couple.

[@mrboatshoe]

He had to be full-blown out in the wind high as a kite to run out of gas three times in one week That is just CRAZY😂😂 can't say I ever got that wild but I sure don't miss those days😂

[@JoeLink56]

I don’t think he actually ran out of gas, but that was his lie that he was telling her for not showing up for things not being on time

[@richardpoplis6777]

You too nice a person Jeannie... prayers are with you... hope you find a good person

[@rhinman]

She has found one. She stayed with him.

[@YoungAtlas]

She clearly has

[@goodpainlive]

He must have dirt on her. What is she doing with him?

[@RudyjrMast-lr8bd]

Way to go,jay we all need you too do Weekend update😊.bring funny back to t.v.

[@kinghiggins5021]

I'm praying for you both

[@michaelr6902]

I used to do lots of drugs with this guy. Adderall is a nice way of saying meth, he was always on a sick one

[@kilakr13]

More stories...

[@johngoldsworthy7135]

Yeah I was thinking there was something up…snorting adderall? Never heard of that and I’ve been around

[@frankie_CALB]

Interventions are good but also you can’t help someone that doesn’t want to be helped. Glad Jay took the help.

[@lisanester3338]

Tell me every terrible thing you ever did, and let me love you anyway.-Poe

[@jotac87278]

Jail - Institution - Death The three places addiction will take us. Owning it like he has and being able to talk about it publicly is a freedom I'm sure he never thought he would have. Congratulations to him. My sobriety date is 02/26/19. I pray for many more days sober for myself, for him, and for all my fellow addicts. There is help, and you are worth it. ❤️ yall

[@johnotoole5786]

Um yea not always. Not advocating that depravity or self destruction but there's plenty that slip thru the collander.i know absolute statements like that are compelling but still lack absolute veracity.we could twist down the verbosity spiral si finite

[@richardsanchez6364]

Jay Mohr was hilarious, seen him live twice back in the day. didn’t know he was like that, didn’t know he was with jeannie buss either though lol

[@Danny-sd5vm]

He was hilarious back in the 90s.

[@kendi1417]

Jeannie is such a beautiful soul.

[@TPM1424]

I've snorted Adderall all day and I've never been dumb enough to run out of gas three times. Something is off there!

[@shannonsmith2642]

Right…. He might just be dumb!

[@johngoldsworthy7135]

Yeah someone mentioned meth and I would agree

[@TPM1424]

@johngoldsworthy7135 I'm not trying to be argumentative, but I've snorted meth in my mid-twenties and that never happened. I did drive quite a bit, but I was smart enough to go home at a certain point. I guess there's so many variables. How much he did, his tolerance, etc!! I guess you just got to have common sense!

[@johngoldsworthy7135]

@@TPM1424 I’ve actually snorted meth last year lol and I have done lots of adderrall in the past. Clean now for the most part. Maybe I’m jaded but I just find hard to believe that he messed up his life this bad over adderrall. I get coke but adderrall? Weird

[@TPM1424]

@johngoldsworthy7135 ...Exactly the Adderall worst case you just don't go to sleep which can definitely suck.. the only way is if he was up for 4 days straight or more and then you start to hallucinate..In the first 48 hours that typically doesn't happen.. I've never really liked Meth/Adderall being up straight for 2 days or more at a time. I've done it but by day three you become useless. I must say the first 24 hours you feel like Superman. I stay away from those long bingers anymore anyways

[@MarcusAurelius7777]

No one ever wanted to interview Jay Mohr or see his comedy for the last 20 years! He got this interview bc of his wife lol 🤔🤭🤗🤑

[@junglemoose2164]

Few people are funnier than Jay Mohr. You equate popularity with comedic talent which is very sad.

[@LinYouToo]

Usually when someone has a rescuer/savior need it doesn’t end well especially with someone who is an addict. And I don’t think this one’s gonna end well.

[@cheatcodecharlie]

Jeanie Buss is fine!!! She could have even a younger guy if she wanted....just gorgeous!!

[@stooge81]

She's almost 9 years older than Jay Mohr.

[@sticksman1979]

MILF.

[@laurastone6578]

Jeannie needs to run away from this guy as fast as she can! He will self-destruct again.

[@EddieHenderson92]

Exactly, this isn't like a 30-year-old guy, he's over 50 and still a f@@@ up.

[@jorgemelendez377]

Wao! Jennie is such a warrior and great woman!

[@JAYSONGS]

Yeah, hope Mr. Moore can make it sustainable.

[@bboyscam9727]

Jay bought into being a big shot. Loved the rock star lifestyle. And has said a lot of stupid shit for many years.

[@CummingsAthletics]

Great effort! Now when know why the Lakers win. Jeanie has the Dr Buss mentality.

[@michaelmiddleton9726]

I love Jay Mohr-- Jeannie Buss is awesome for not putting up with his nonsense. Brother Jay --happy handsome every day. Thanks Graham.

[@washredskin887]

Why do celebs air their business? This is ridiculous.

[@johngoldsworthy7135]

It’s a sick way for Jeanie to punish Jay. Public humiliation ritual

[@6by6by6]

She’s the type woman who needs to feel like they are saving someone and then when that person gets clean she will leave him for the next project..

[@GeorgeFitness-yo8bl]

How many years of addiction Jay? When does it stop?

[@steveknick1978]

Comics always have childhood trauma. Trauma leads to addiction, addiction leads to lying, etc. Good luck to these 2.

[@bill6698]

I remembered a colleague telling me that he was dating someone because they needed his help, so this story makes sense to me. Interesting that someone can invest so much in someone who's not their kid or family.

[@michaelantonio2702]

She’s one of those people who’s hot and successful but terrible with picking men. Jay Mohr? She doesn’t need these problems.

[@tacotom3492]

This woman dated Dennis Rodman ... Jay Mohr is definitely not in her top 3 worst dating mistakes id bet .. 😂

[@michaelacampora1020]

Yeah seems like a really nice person but obviously has a combination of issues. Daddy issues, self esteem, co-dependency etc. but hey it's her life

[@stanbrackhage]

jay mohr = lucky guy

[@shoeengine1161]

Didn't realize she was addicted to Jay Mohr.

[@Bethune_Groundstaff]

Crazy headline

[@tomrowe7534]

I thought the same thing, punctuation serves a purpose.

[@Jim_Harwood]

She stayed with him because of his Christopher Walken impression

[@ericlind3569]

Nah, my guess is it was his Harvey Kietel or Al Pacino or Norm MacDonald or Colin Quinn…..😂

[@jansmith3158]

If you cant live in the same house with your spouse...you are with the wrong person but, trying to make it work. You have to ask the question: why are you afraid to end the relationship and go on your own? The book Tuesday's at Morries is a good book to read to understand life & relationship. The path forward surviving a narcissist by Lisa Scott, The book Life code by Phil McGraw, and Gift of fear by Gavin debunker also good must read books. Jeanie seems like a very kind smart person but, she needs to put herself first and not feel like she has to help others so much. At some point yes people need someone however, at some point they need to pick themselves up and take charge of their own life. I feel like Jeanie is manipulated by others very easily and needs to look into narcissist personality disorder and how to avoid these types. These narcissist types can easily manipulate & deceive everyone while at the same time charming everyone and using "pity me manipulation" and "blame shifting" to control others from leaving them. This is why education of narcissitic personality disorder traits and understanding the No contact rule is key to staying safe in this dangerous world.

[@tukiluka]

Oh for crying out loud

[@brandonrhymez2961]

Ok psychiatrist 😂😂

[@ishmaelhope2516]

This commenter is showing many red flags. 😂

[@albnysfnst71]

Not inaccurate, in fact parents for example do it to their children

[@jansmith3158]

as Dr phil says "it's better for kids to come from a broken home then live in a broken home". @@albnysfnst71

[@GIJose]

Good for Jay Jay.

[@sflspotter6638]

I hope he can find it in himself to stay sober. The sad thing is anything can cause a trigger and then they are off to the races. My wife was a pretty good friend of Jay’s for quite some time so she says. She’s an alcoholic and has the same traits as a drug addict the lies and all. She’s ruined a 20 year marriage cause of her lying and drinking and believes it’s everyone else’s issue not hers. She will get tired of the lies and leave him eventually like I’m ready to do with my wife.

[@ARTWV]

Really, she’s with a C list comedian/actor?? She will get tired of paying for everything.

[@DABA2024]

Dude was C list in the 90s and down from there

[@kellyharper8072]

@@DABA2024Biggest success probably Street Kings with Keanu Reeves.

[@thecreativeprocess-pureima3389]

Amazing talent.

[@FaultyCeilingFans]

All the miserable people in this comment section need to stop the negativity. Nobody is perfect. Gtfo your high horses and join us all in the real world. Merry Christmas!🎄

[@RyanShawIM]

I'm single and a big Lakers fan Jeanie! Lol

[@beachalldayguy3997]

“ Bob Sugar?!..

[@MrSpock002]

Give her credit however, for her taking control eventually and getting her husband help!!

[@johndoe-fq7ez]

Jay's with the owner of the Lakers?? lol I only know him from his appearances on Opie and Anthony

[@williamgullett5911]

Nikki Cox is sitting there nodding

[@atlaustell]

I could never be with someone addicted to drugs. God bless her for staying with him.

[@NunYa953]

Being with you would definitely drive someone to drugs.

[@dwitt4574]

Most of us don't have resources to withstand being with addict. They will leave you homeless.

[@MrRufusRToyota]

@@NunYa953 Hey Putin!

[@mykull666]

@@NunYa953 I'm not even with them and I just went and bought some heroin, so, I couldn't even imagine how high I'd be with them.

[@EddieHenderson92]

Nope. junkies are weak minded.

[@rcquakes30]

Jay Mohr had a better to me expected sports talk show.. i wondered what happened to him

[@DABA2024]

He was given chance after chance after chance, and then moved on to gold-digging.

[@vastexpanse8521]

That’s more than adderol if you run out of gas 3 times

[@stooge81]

Broken gas gauge?

[@erikagh]

I admire this woman so much, so it saddens me to know that she actually married this man. I have a friend who is married to a man (who happens to know Jay). Knowing what my friend has gone through with her husband's demons, I understand that the problems are so much more than addiction. These humans suffer narcissistic personality disorder that forms from childhood trauma; are lifelong liars; and they hurt everyone around them. The drugs are an escape of who they really are before, during and after their addictions. I pray she remains strong and knows when to get out. As we have learned from Matt Perry's death, most addicts never fully surrender. They resort to their ability to lie and manipulate to continue living in denial.

[@johningle1]

While I understand your comment about addicts, I would not wish for someone to end their marriage based on those assumptions.

[@hmmok5791]

She looks amazing for her age. She doesn't need the typical cosmetic work women like her usually get

[@djwright9347]

Simpin aint easy

[@hmmok5791]

@djwright9347 you think a compliment is “simpin”? Just tell us you never had a real relationship...with a woman😂😂

[@djwright9347]

@@hmmok5791 good one, simp boy.

[@the_shadow_realm5110]

She’s so naughty. Did she ever peek in the Laker’s locker room back in the day?

[@socaljarhead7670]

Slam Man came up!

[@Zero8880]

Bob Sugar found the sugar momma of all sugar mommas!! Jeanie probably says to Jay "Help me, help you.. Help me, help you!!" Jay says to Jeanie "SHOW ME THE MONEYYYYYY!!!"

[@Ultradude604]

I haven't heard of Jay Mohr for a long time. Maybe a couple decades long. Knew of him from 90s Saturday Night Live. He married an actress from a Sit Com last I heard. Then she did too much plastic surgery and ruined her looks. And now I learn he married up and married Jerry Buss's daughter who now owns the Lakers.

[@Rawkstar1960]

I thought Jay Mohr was one of the funniest guys on SNL. I’m so glad to see him succeed.

[@theoriginalsurferbob]

No, he was very possibly the worst on SNL.

[@Rawkstar1960]

@@theoriginalsurferbob I can think of many I would give that moniker to over Jay Mohr. Starting with everyone in the current cast.

[@theoriginalsurferbob]

@@Rawkstar1960 Can’t help with anything recent with SNL. I left after the Will and Jimmy era. It seemed to me they made a conscious effort to not be funny.

[@tacotom3492]

Snorting Adderall?... Mean thats not a big deal but if you didnt want to waste 10-15 minutes crushing it up, you could just well... Take it with a glass of water while chewing it and wait 15-20 more minutes 😂😂 Heard people would crush it up then put in a wet paper towel up the poop shoot. Tried to tell a buddy its not a suppository and a waste of time but to each their own ... 😂😂😂

[@motorcityjudy]

This is how he drove the last wife crazy.

[@DanKirchner5150]

What was Jay Mohr On??

[@MorganBrown]

Snorting adderall is like eating coffee

[@johngoldsworthy7135]

lol it really is. It’s like chewing pre workout

[@willjimenez9013]

He should of asked about Dennis Rodman 😊

[@joserangel2299]

Imagine going from Phil, someone you admire and respected to a bum like Jay Mohr

[@mrboatshoe]

I wonder if he did his Tracy Morgan bit that he stoled from Bert

[@stefanharris659]

Bert used that story for sympathy from the Rogan mob. Bert is a liar an mediocre comedian.

[@MrSpock002]

She talks about "...dating other people..." like it is SUPPOSED to be part of the process - Amazing to how society has changed where everyone over 18 will just assume that is the way to act in this situation!!!

[@DABA2024]

Sorry, incel. Move along.

[@MrSpock002]

Your "bravery" at social media insults is only exceeded by your ignorance of what true intimacy is all about. If you are under 18 have your mommy put the parental boundaries back on so you don't get caught up in adult conversations, or if you above 18 - just get a frackin life man!!!@@DABA2024

[@aliwooz913]

How does that make him an incel? Maybe thats you? She's a weirdo. Plain and simple​@LittlefootItIs

[@paulbouvier1997]

Sounds like Robin Williams

[@JoeJokes-l8j]

With a lot less talent

[@kienwoof]

Jeanie may have such a successful life, that she wants uncertainty in her life. Hence- attracting a partner with baggage

[@brendab19]

Everyone has baggage by midlife. The key is that she was attracted to an addict. Hopefully she's working on her own stuff.

[@I-AgreeWithYou]

It’s sad that he wouldn’t get sober for his son..

[@kellyharper8072]

Who is Jennie Buss?

[@garthleadon8483]

I thought Jay Mohr was married to Nikki Coxx?

[@Sibelius101]

Shouldn’t have fired Jerry Maguire.

[@stacyhunter2710]

Love them junkie liars. God bless girl run and be your amazing self! Your beautiful

[@mikemurphy8996]

Women get fleeced by Men every day. Jay got very lucky meeting Jeanie Buss. Hopefully Jay got better and starts to be nicer to people.

[@johnnypalooka]

I wondered why he was never funny.

[@sticksman1979]

He's lucky to marry a billionaire. That solves a lot of problems.

[@Divisiononebasketball]

She must be a woman who feels as though she can heal someone. She can definitely be with plenty of other people.

[@lamontwilliams4172]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@71jbear]

Sounds like she is holding on to his fame. She may be wealthy but she is loving being interviewed…almost like she is performing.

[@dinchla1]

Kept the fact he wanted to get well a secret he may be a liar but theres the truth right there

[@davidstufflebean3285]

Never trust a junkie.

[@theogeo14]

Dude bagged Nikki Cox in her prime and now Jeanie Buss? Dude is 50 lbs overweight and wears velour jumpsuits.

[@d3po455]

Being in the stoplight is not a healthy place to be. You have to numb yourself for life after your time as clearly passed and you're no longer relevant to the times. That's a lot of these guys from the 90's that had their time but couldn't let go even after the fan-base was long gone.

[@garse70]

I wondered why Jay disappeared. He had such a great and funny sports show. Props to Jeannie for helping him work through his demons. GO LAKERS!

[@JoeJokes-l8j]

California people wanting drive their cars everywhere.

[@thomasmurphy9348]

...she dated Rodman?..then married a drug addict..that's a comedy routine right there.

[@bill90405]

One day at a time…

[@fwily2580]

This easily deceived person is in charge of a NBA basketball team? According to Mathew Perry , Jay has an allergy.

[@Mo_Ketchups]

I cared about Jay, so I started whorin w new dudes. 🙄😖😖