Despite landing roles and gaining attention, the fan-favorite’s personal life became increasingly chaotic. His relationship with actress Sarah Jessica Parker lasted for several years, but even she couldn’t pull him away from his destructive habits.
“People around him would be dismissive of me, but I had given him stability and tried to create a steady heartbeat that allowed him to show up on time,” Parker told The New Yorker
The 1996 arrest
Unlike him, Parker stayed away from drugs and rarely drank alcohol — making her almost the complete opposite of her then-boyfriend, the rising Hollywood star.
But eventually, the relationship ended, and his addiction worsened.
By the mid-1990s, his life had taken a dramatic turn. Arrests, court appearances, and rehab stays became part of his reality.
In 1996, the actor was arrested by police. According to reports, he was pulled over in Malibu for speeding, after allegedly driving erratically and appearing to be under the influence.
