Marlee Matlin Reveals How Long She's Been Sober, Opens Up About Rehab (Exclusive)originally appeared onParade. Marlee Matlinis opening up about her sobriety journey. TheCODAstar, 59, got candid aboutgetting soberand her time in rehab while chatting exclusively withParadefor a June cover story. Matlin addressed the topics in herNot Alone Anymoredocumentary as well, additionally detailing her tumultuous relationship with herChildren of a Lesser Godco-starWilliam Hurtthat led to a dark period of drug use. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 "In all honesty, Deaf women in general do experience domestic violence. The situation is quite urgent for them, and they need help. As far as my drug abuse goes, I decided to become sober, as I indicated, and that's the best gift I ever gave myself," she toldParade, noting that she is 38 years sober. Matlin also reveals in her documentary that when she first checked into the Betty Ford Center for treatment, she had to pay out of pocket for an interpreter because the rehab refused to provide the service. "I needed rehab, I needed the interpreter. So what am I supposed to do?" she recalled. "I did ask, 'Can you help pay for the interpreters?' And they said no. Again I asked, I think two or three or four times. I had to pay for my own access, which is ridiculous, but that's [still] going on every day. We have to pay for our access.Why?" In addition to reflecting on the past,Not Alone Anymorealso looks toward the future, even if roles for Deaf actors are few and far between. "I am constantly thinking, wondering and a little bit concerned about the fact that there is a lack of work that I love to do," Matlin admitted. "Why does it have to be so difficult for me and other Deaf actors to find work? There are great and fabulous actors out there. Great writers, great directors, producers, hair, wardrobe, whomever wants to work in the entertainment industry. They are out there!" Related:'I Really Put My Foot Down' — Why Marlee Matlin's Fight for Deaf Representation Will Never End (Exclusive) Marlee Matlin Reveals How Long She's Been Sober, Opens Up About Rehab (Exclusive)first appeared on Parade on Jun 19, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.