Iconic EastEnders star Charlie Brooks says she has quit drinking alcohol after she hit rock bottom and a drop in self confidence.
The TV star – famous for playing Janine Butcher on the BBC soap on and off since 1999 – quit the bottle 12 months ago, and says she has seen only positive benefits ever since making the decision to live a sober life.
Charlie saw her confidence hit rock bottom two years ago when she struggled to pull in work and was approaching her 40th birthday – which arrived earlier this month.
The star also struggled with parenting as her daughter, Kiki, navigated her teenage years – but Charlie says everything has turned around since deciding to live life with a clear mind.
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