Tara Reid.Photo: Today Extra
On Thursday, Reid, 42, appeared onToday Extraon Australia’s Channel Nine to promoteThe LastSharknado, and for much of it, she stumbled over her words, spoke slowly and often trailed off. On Wednesday, she released a statement on the segment, addressing concerns over her health.
“I’d like to thank my fans from the depths of my soul for their continued support, which has made thisSharknadomy most successful one yet,” she wrote, echoing the enthusiasm for the film that she showed in theToday Extrainterview. “We worked harder than ever on this film and also the promotion of the film.”
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Before turning to the challenging topic of her health, she brought up her family. “I’m also grateful to have been able to share this moment with my mom, who walked the red carpet with me on Sunday,” she wrote. “She has been struggling with her health and to have her at my side, for possibly the last time, was so incredibly fulfilling.”
She insisted that the public has no reason to worry about her, explaining, “I am in great spirits and health and I look forward to my future projects and what’s in store for me next.”
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Reid is currently promotingthe sixth and final title of theSharknadofranchise.She toldToday ExtrathatThe Last Sharknadois “her favorite one,” adding “It’s so ridiculous, it’s so bad it’s good.”
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Reid is known for her struggles with alcoholism and a hard-partying lifestyle. In 2008, she told PEOPLE she was a “social drinker” and did not use drugs, explaining “I’ve done enough [partying] for a lifetime.” But in December that year, shechecked into a rehabilitation facility. A source revealed to PEOPLE at the time, “Tara has a problem with alcohol. It’s been at the root of much discomfort between herself and her family and friends.”
source: people.com
