Former 'Grace Under Fire' Star Brett Butler Reveals She Is Homeless! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 11-18-2011, 09:01 AM

Brett Butler starred in a successful ABC sitcom for five years, so many people might be surprised to learn that the Grace Under Fire actress is now homeless.

The actress, a two-time Golden Globe nominee her role in the 1993-98 comedy series, struggled with substance abuse while starring on the show, which was in the top 10 for two seasons. The Chuck Lorre-created show was canceled in 1998 after she was asked to leave the set because of her drug use.

"I almost died like Michael Jackson. ... I was dying of addiction," she said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell.

"I did everything but crack and needles pretty much," she added. "I had a variety of things given to me by doctor, and other things. I'm not doing it to be coy, but I'm not going to go through what I did. I did it 'til the wheels came off."

She went in and out of rehab, and after the show was canceled, she moved out of her L.A. mansion to a farm in Georgia, where she lived with 15 pets, but she soon ran out of money and found herself in a homeless shelter.

She said she regrets the way she acted while at the height of her career and hopes that people will forgive her for "making someone's day miserable over the choice of a word in a 22-minute show. A lot of times, I'd be an ass and didn't even think I was. Like, I'd call my managers and go, 'There's a while limo out here for an awards show,' and he'd say, 'Don't get in it,'" she said. "And he should have said, 'You ungrateful cracker, go get in the car. Go to the show, and they'll drop you out back.'"

She's now making an attempt at a comeback, developing a reality TV show about her self-professed psychic abilities and performing this weekend at the Downtown Comedy Club in Los Angeles.

"I really feel like an old dog, though," she said. "It's almost lke I was a horse that ran in the derby once. The kids are coming up and going, 'Are you still doing this?' I think it's something to do with me living through it."

Still, she's trying to remain optimistic.

"I don't think about what I survived," she said. "I hope I forgive, I hope I'm forgiven, and I'm just really glad that I think things are funny and there's no end to that."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...r-brett-263299

Reverend Jim · 11-18-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Brett Butler starred in a successful ABC sitcom for five years, so many people might be surprised to learn that the Grace Under Fire actress is now homeless.

The actress, a two-time Golden Globe nominee her role in the 1993-98 comedy series, struggled with substance abuse while starring on the show, which was in the top 10 for two seasons. The Chuck Lorre-created show was canceled in 1998 after she was asked to leave the set because of her drug use.

"I almost died like Michael Jackson. ... I was dying of addiction," she said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell.

"I did everything but crack and needles pretty much," she added. "I had a variety of things given to me by doctor, and other things. I'm not doing it to be coy, but I'm not going to go through what I did. I did it 'til the wheels came off."

She went in and out of rehab, and after the show was canceled, she moved out of her L.A. mansion to a farm in Georgia, where she lived with 15 pets, but she soon ran out of money and found herself in a homeless shelter.

She said she regrets the way she acted while at the height of her career and hopes that people will forgive her for "making someone's day miserable over the choice of a word in a 22-minute show. A lot of times, I'd be an ass and didn't even think I was. Like, I'd call my managers and go, 'There's a while limo out here for an awards show,' and he'd say, 'Don't get in it,'" she said. "And he should have said, 'You ungrateful cracker, go get in the car. Go to the show, and they'll drop you out back.'"

She's now making an attempt at a comeback, developing a reality TV show about her self-professed psychic abilities and performing this weekend at the Downtown Comedy Club in Los Angeles.

"I really feel like an old dog, though," she said. "It's almost lke I was a horse that ran in the derby once. The kids are coming up and going, 'Are you still doing this?' I think it's something to do with me living through it."

Still, she's trying to remain optimistic.

"I don't think about what I survived," she said. "I hope I forgive, I hope I'm forgiven, and I'm just really glad that I think things are funny and there's no end to that."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...r-brett-263299

catlover79 · 11-18-2011, 02:20 PM

AB · 11-18-2011, 04:17 PM

So sad, drugs & booze will really mess up a person's life.

80sTrivia · 11-18-2011, 06:45 PM

Definitely a sad, cautionary tale. Brett could have had the world, as she co-created Grace Under Fire. If she had kept it together, the show certainly would have gone on for another few seasons and then she could have made millions from a syndication deal.

Rambo Stallone · 12-06-2011, 10:57 AM

I don't really believe it I remember she was really hard to deal with the networks and possibly now can't get roles because of it. She was paid well, probably trying to get publicity. I doubt she is bankrupt, maybe only have a few Millions in something, these Celebrities always go to the extreme saying they homeless then you find they have 80 million dollars in things they have but it's tied up.

Rambo Stallone · 12-06-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

Definitely a sad, cautionary tale. Brett could have had the world, as she co-created Grace Under Fire. If she had kept it together, the show certainly would have gone on for another few seasons and then she could have made millions from a syndication deal.

Rubbish the series Run for 112 episodes so it goes in syndication deal, so she be getting royalty. The Series was from the 90 not the 60s also so their Managers would have secured good deals for them. The problem is the show doesn't rate and is one of these shows that look outdated today. The star of the show to me was Dave Thomas and his Dad on it Tom Poston that made it funny.

ThomasE · 02-04-2012, 11:56 PM

I loved the show. It's not too dated. You team it up with "Roseanne" and it would be just fine. She caused people to leave the show. She was off her rocker back in the day.

Stuck In The '70's · 02-05-2012, 12:02 AM

The show isn't dated. The first 3 seasons were great. The last 2 weren't as good. I think that's what hurts the show in syndication. Brett was on top of the world and she blew it. I wish her only the best right now.

80sTrivia · 02-05-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rambo Stallone

Rubbish the series Run for 112 episodes so it goes in syndication deal, so she be getting royalty. The Series was from the 90 not the 60s also so their Managers would have secured good deals for them. The problem is the show doesn't rate and is one of these shows that look outdated today. The star of the show to me was Dave Thomas and his Dad on it Tom Poston that made it funny.

You definitely don't have any right to call what I said rubbish, thank you very much...

hawkeye123 · 06-06-2012, 08:07 PM

That is really sad.I loved this show and thought it was hillarious.She was a great actor and comedian.I hope she gets her act together.I would of never suspected this from her charecthor.

hawkeye123 · 06-06-2012, 08:07 PM

That is really sad.I loved this show and thought it was hillarious.She was a great actor and comedian.I hope she gets her act together.I would of never suspected this from her charecthor.

11-18-2011, 09:01 AM	#1
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	Former 'Grace Under Fire' Star Brett Butler Reveals She Is Homeless! Brett Butler starred in a successful ABC sitcom for five years, so many people might be surprised to learn that the Grace Under Fire actress is now homeless. The actress, a two-time Golden Globe nominee her role in the 1993-98 comedy series, struggled with substance abuse while starring on the show, which was in the top 10 for two seasons. The Chuck Lorre-created show was canceled in 1998 after she was asked to leave the set because of her drug use. "I almost died like Michael Jackson. ... I was dying of addiction," she said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell. "I did everything but crack and needles pretty much," she added. "I had a variety of things given to me by doctor, and other things. I'm not doing it to be coy, but I'm not going to go through what I did. I did it 'til the wheels came off." She went in and out of rehab, and after the show was canceled, she moved out of her L.A. mansion to a farm in Georgia, where she lived with 15 pets, but she soon ran out of money and found herself in a homeless shelter. She said she regrets the way she acted while at the height of her career and hopes that people will forgive her for "making someone's day miserable over the choice of a word in a 22-minute show. A lot of times, I'd be an ass and didn't even think I was. Like, I'd call my managers and go, 'There's a while limo out here for an awards show,' and he'd say, 'Don't get in it,'" she said. "And he should have said, 'You ungrateful cracker, go get in the car. Go to the show, and they'll drop you out back.'" She's now making an attempt at a comeback, developing a reality TV show about her self-professed psychic abilities and performing this weekend at the Downtown Comedy Club in Los Angeles. "I really feel like an old dog, though," she said. "It's almost lke I was a horse that ran in the derby once. The kids are coming up and going, 'Are you still doing this?' I think it's something to do with me living through it." Still, she's trying to remain optimistic. "I don't think about what I survived," she said. "I hope I forgive, I hope I'm forgiven, and I'm just really glad that I think things are funny and there's no end to that." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/liv...r-brett-263299 __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

11-18-2011, 02:20 PM	#3
catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,630	WOW. __________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

11-18-2011, 06:45 PM	#5
80sTrivia Senior Member Pop Culture Soothsayer Join Date: May 23, 2002 Location: Alas, Babylon Posts: 9,836	Definitely a sad, cautionary tale. Brett could have had the world, as she co-created Grace Under Fire. If she had kept it together, the show certainly would have gone on for another few seasons and then she could have made millions from a syndication deal. __________________ Too Much Information!!! The Wacky! The Weird! The Wild! All in One Place Thank You for Being a Friend: A Golden Girls Trivia Book! The Totally Awesome 80s TV Trivia Book! Evangeline, Alive & Well: A Story of Hope in Haiti

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ThomasE Moderator Member Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: Dallas, by way of New York in attendance at JR Ewing's funeral. Posts: 9,197	I loved the show. It's not too dated. You team it up with "Roseanne" and it would be just fine. She caused people to leave the show. She was off her rocker back in the day. __________________ We love you and miss you, Mr. Larry Hagman!

02-05-2012, 12:02 AM	#9
Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,757	The show isn't dated. The first 3 seasons were great. The last 2 weren't as good. I think that's what hurts the show in syndication. Brett was on top of the world and she blew it. I wish her only the best right now. __________________ Sonny

11-18-2011, 04:17 PM	#4
AB Forum Celebrity Sam & Dean - Supernatural Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 25,862	So sad, drugs & booze will really mess up a person's life.

12-06-2011, 10:57 AM	#6
Rambo Stallone Frequent Poster Member Join Date: May 11, 2005 Location: OZ Posts: 198	I don't really believe it I remember she was really hard to deal with the networks and possibly now can't get roles because of it. She was paid well, probably trying to get publicity. I doubt she is bankrupt, maybe only have a few Millions in something, these Celebrities always go to the extreme saying they homeless then you find they have 80 million dollars in things they have but it's tied up.

06-06-2012, 08:07 PM	#11
hawkeye123 Senior Member Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Location: oregon Posts: 1,288	That is really sad.I loved this show and thought it was hillarious.She was a great actor and comedian.I hope she gets her act together.I would of never suspected this from her charecthor. __________________ George Costanza: George Costanza as you know him, Ceases to Exist! You see, right now, I have Relationship George, but there is also Independent George. That's the George you know, the George you grew up with - Movie George, Coffee shop George, Liar George, Bawdy George. Jerry Seinfeld: I, I love that George. George Costanza: Me Too! And he's Dying Jerry! If Relationship George walks through this door, he will Kill Independent George! A George, divided against itself, Cannot Stand!

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