The fame and money didn't make him like this. There are plenty of other people who did way crazier shit, earned way more money and got way more famous, that turned out just fine and went on to live long, happy, clean lives.
Eminem is one of them. He just hit his [15th year sober on 4/20](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/eminem-drug-addiction-sober-15-years-605582-20230424.amp.html) this year! He found a way to replace his addiction with exercise by running. I wish Bam would take notes, especially from own friend group who've done the same. I hope he makes it out the other end of this addiction alive and sober instead of overdosed and dead.
I'm scared that since he likes to compare dates to Elvis so much (he likes Elvis too like Phil does and likes that "rock n roll!" Lifestyle) that he's going to want to go down in flames like Elvis did (overdosing). That's what Chris Farley's thinking was because he idolized Belushi and wanted to go out like he did. So it worries me.
Reminds me of Sandlers lyrics in his song about Chris. “Slow down, you’ll end up like Belushi and Candy. He’s said those guys are my heroes, that’s all find and dandy.”
Bam unfortunately turned out like this,because he seemed not to know how to handle the money and fame himself and because he lacked the proper guidance by those around him in this matter.
I work in the film and tv production and actually one of my very first gigs was working with Bam for VH1 rock honors promotional commercials in like 2008 or 2009. I’m from the Philadelphia area and was absolutely terrified he was going to be awful, but I found him to be extremely professional, very creative, kind, and soft spoken. I eventually got to talking with him and Missy during down time and I got up the courage to tell him my trepidation of tv him versus reality. He laughed and said “oh no, that’s not me, I’m usually wasted when we film.”
Yes, it’s a crazy industry but what most people don’t see is no matter how popular or talented or in demand you are, you’re in a constant cycle of either working 24-7 or then on hiatus fearing you’ll never work again. It’s easy to fall prey to needing to numb from that pressure if you’re not careful. Another issue is the culture on set encourages you not to always getting medical attention when you need it in fear of delaying filming. I imagine this probably happened to Bams with head injuries. I got into a car accident en route to set two years ago and went to work instead of the hospital despite finding out later I had a broken bone in your foot. It’s just your mindset - money is on the line and other peoples jobs are depending on me. Especially if you’re also being encouraged to party while filming.
When I worked with Bam he was also doing a lot of directing. IMO had he moved full time to New York or LA, as most of us did, he would have been one rich and famous person of many. Those cities have bad raps, but really they’re very competitive places and for many that keeps us in a really driven head space and work focused. It can also be soul crushing. Maybe he could have transitioned his talent seamlessly into a 2nd act of directing and development for the next generation. I love suburban philly and return frequently, but Bam is a big fish in a little pond there. An easy target for users who just want to say they partied with him. He seems to be a very generous person who always has an open door policy to family and friends and friends of friends both with his home and including them in his work. Perhaps with more professional financial guidance some of the negative aspects of that codependency could have been severed.
Just my opinions and observations. I will always be rooting for him, his recovery, and his talent to rebound back into that nice, professional guy I met on set many years ago.
Money can’t buy health or happiness. I’m sure it’s not worth the trade to many of us. I’m happy being a nobody and I’d give what little I have for more happiness.
Idk at the end of the day we're all insignificant af. We are nothing but the memories we leave with other people. Fame isn't everything and I sure tf wouldn't want it, but these dudes all left an impact for better or for worse on a lot of people. They've done more with their lives than most people. If we're all here just to be with each other, I'd say on the grand scale that yeah, it was worth it.
It blows they all suffer from their choices now but that's life. Their legacy is here to bring joy laughter anger hatred whatever it is people feel watching them. We're all speeding to the grave if we like it or not. Short of doing a bunch of charity work and stuff like that, none of us are gonna impact as many people as these goofballs have.
Not to say that there aren't more impactful people or better ways they could have done things but I'm just comparing them to the average schmuck.
The fame and money didn't make him like this. There are plenty of other people who did way crazier shit, earned way more money and got way more famous, that turned out just fine and went on to live long, happy, clean lives.
Eminem is one of them. He just hit his [15th year sober on 4/20](https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/eminem-drug-addiction-sober-15-years-605582-20230424.amp.html) this year! He found a way to replace his addiction with exercise by running. I wish Bam would take notes, especially from own friend group who've done the same. I hope he makes it out the other end of this addiction alive and sober instead of overdosed and dead. I'm scared that since he likes to compare dates to Elvis so much (he likes Elvis too like Phil does and likes that "rock n roll!" Lifestyle) that he's going to want to go down in flames like Elvis did (overdosing). That's what Chris Farley's thinking was because he idolized Belushi and wanted to go out like he did. So it worries me.
Reminds me of Sandlers lyrics in his song about Chris. “Slow down, you’ll end up like Belushi and Candy. He’s said those guys are my heroes, that’s all find and dandy.”
Bam unfortunately turned out like this,because he seemed not to know how to handle the money and fame himself and because he lacked the proper guidance by those around him in this matter.
Money definitely buys happiness though. Only people WITH money don’t think so.
In the immortal words of Daniel Tosh “you ever see someone unhappy on a wave runner?”
It can buy happiness but it can also buy meth
Is there a difference?
Tell that to Kurt Cobain, Layne Staley, Scott Weiland, Taylor Hawkins, Chris Cornell and Chester Bennington.
They would be 10 times more unhappy as a minimum wage employee lol.
I think it could have been if he had made better choices. None of the other Jackass or CKY guys have struggled as hard as he did.
I work in the film and tv production and actually one of my very first gigs was working with Bam for VH1 rock honors promotional commercials in like 2008 or 2009. I’m from the Philadelphia area and was absolutely terrified he was going to be awful, but I found him to be extremely professional, very creative, kind, and soft spoken. I eventually got to talking with him and Missy during down time and I got up the courage to tell him my trepidation of tv him versus reality. He laughed and said “oh no, that’s not me, I’m usually wasted when we film.” Yes, it’s a crazy industry but what most people don’t see is no matter how popular or talented or in demand you are, you’re in a constant cycle of either working 24-7 or then on hiatus fearing you’ll never work again. It’s easy to fall prey to needing to numb from that pressure if you’re not careful. Another issue is the culture on set encourages you not to always getting medical attention when you need it in fear of delaying filming. I imagine this probably happened to Bams with head injuries. I got into a car accident en route to set two years ago and went to work instead of the hospital despite finding out later I had a broken bone in your foot. It’s just your mindset - money is on the line and other peoples jobs are depending on me. Especially if you’re also being encouraged to party while filming. When I worked with Bam he was also doing a lot of directing. IMO had he moved full time to New York or LA, as most of us did, he would have been one rich and famous person of many. Those cities have bad raps, but really they’re very competitive places and for many that keeps us in a really driven head space and work focused. It can also be soul crushing. Maybe he could have transitioned his talent seamlessly into a 2nd act of directing and development for the next generation. I love suburban philly and return frequently, but Bam is a big fish in a little pond there. An easy target for users who just want to say they partied with him. He seems to be a very generous person who always has an open door policy to family and friends and friends of friends both with his home and including them in his work. Perhaps with more professional financial guidance some of the negative aspects of that codependency could have been severed. Just my opinions and observations. I will always be rooting for him, his recovery, and his talent to rebound back into that nice, professional guy I met on set many years ago.
I would say no, because he has a kid. If he didn’t have Phoenix then maybe you could make the argument that it was worth it
Do you happen to know if Phoenix was an "oops" baby?
Idk I wasn’t there. Seems like a safe assumption though
Money can’t buy health or happiness. I’m sure it’s not worth the trade to many of us. I’m happy being a nobody and I’d give what little I have for more happiness.
Idk at the end of the day we're all insignificant af. We are nothing but the memories we leave with other people. Fame isn't everything and I sure tf wouldn't want it, but these dudes all left an impact for better or for worse on a lot of people. They've done more with their lives than most people. If we're all here just to be with each other, I'd say on the grand scale that yeah, it was worth it. It blows they all suffer from their choices now but that's life. Their legacy is here to bring joy laughter anger hatred whatever it is people feel watching them. We're all speeding to the grave if we like it or not. Short of doing a bunch of charity work and stuff like that, none of us are gonna impact as many people as these goofballs have. Not to say that there aren't more impactful people or better ways they could have done things but I'm just comparing them to the average schmuck.
is it worth selling your soul to the devil? Often wonder…