Oscar nominee Josh Brolin has revealed that he was once part of a Californian gang and used to dabble in drugs before finding fame.
The Labor Day star told The Guardian that he used to be a member of the Cito Rats gang and stole cars to fund his drug habit.
“I tried heroin. That sounds so horrible when you put it like that. But yeah, I tried heroin. I mean, I never got into it and I never died from it, which is a good thing. I’ve had 19 friends who died. Most of those guys I grew up with, they’re all dead now.”
Brolin, who separated from actress Diane Lane last year following a nine-year marriage, explained that he has now left his adventurous days behind him, since finding success in roles in movies including Milk and No Country For Old Men.
“I used to think you should try to deconstruct everything. Experience everything. Just get yourself out there. But I don’t believe that any more. Having adventures is all very well, but an imagination can make up for all that. That’s the more intelligent way to be. And it keeps you out of harm’s way.”
