After his big time "Terminator 2" breakout, Edward Furlong carved out a solid little acting career for himself, earning raves for his work in "American Heart" (opposite Jeff Bridges), "Before and After" (with Meryl Streep and Liam Neeson), "Animal Factory," (co-starring Steve Buscemi), and "American History X" (alongside Edward Norton). Unfortunately, Furlong wasn't able to escape the personal pitfalls that haunt so many performers who experience success at a young age. Indeed, the former child star's struggles have been widely-publicized: he spent significant time in and out of rehab programs battling drug addiction, and has been arrested multiple times on various charges, including alleged domestic assaults on his ex-wife and an ex-girlfriend (per The Hollywood Reporter).
Such issues have understandably derailed Furlong's career over the years, though the actor has kept himself busy by largely taking roles in smaller projects, far more off the radar than "Terminator 2" was. Thankfully, per his claims on Ethan Suplee's "American Glutton" podcast, it seems Furlong has found way to maintain his sobriety in recent years, which likely contributed to him coming back to the "Terminator" franchise for 2019's "Terminator: Dark Fate." Furlong was, of course, digitally de-aged in that cameo. But if you've seen him at promotional events of late, you know the actor — now in his 40s — appears much more healthy these days, and still looking a lot like the precocious teen we first met in "Terminator 2."
If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic abuse, you can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233. You can also find more information, resources, and support at their website.
