Demi Moore drops out of "Lovelace" after hospitalization

By: Camille Mann
Topics: Celebrity

Actress Demi Moore attends the "Margin Call" premiere on Oct. 17, 2011, in New York City.

(Credit: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

(CBS) Demi Moore has reportedly dropped out of the Linda Lovelace biopic, "Lovelace," after she was rushed to the hospital Monday night for a reported substance abuse problem.

Pictures: Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher
Read More: Demi Moore hospitalized for substance abuse, TMZ reports

The actress was supposed to play feminist Gloria Steinem in the film, but now a rep for the actress confirmed that she has pulled out of the movie, reports Deadline.

"Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her health," her publicist said, reports TMZ. "She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends."

The 49-year-old Moore split up with husband Ashton Kutcher in November.

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by fleetwood1955 January 26, 2012 9:16 AM EST: Does Demi have aids? She looks extremely gaunt.; Reply to this comment


by lleidwinger January 25, 2012 10:51 PM EST: Demi, you are a stunner and always will be.

Messing with younger guys will always be risky for almost universally they will eventually "step out".

Best wishes to you.; Reply to this comment


by SUZAMBA January 25, 2012 6:50 PM EST: Demi, Demi, Demi, it's a given, that age does matter and it was only a matter of time before it bit you in the butt! Deal with it and move on, and by all means, EAT!! You look like the walking dead!!; Reply to this comment


by amulette January 25, 2012 5:13 PM EST: Come on Demi,I know heartache is tough,but your a beautiful,talented woman.For goodness sakes "EAT" and get healthy.
And live a wonderful,advantaged life.
"Blessed Be To You"; Reply to this comment


by norcalruss January 25, 2012 5:11 PM EST: Another sad story of an over-the-hill 50 year old Hollywood has-been. If they ever did a re-make of the Billy Wider classic "Sunset Boulevard", Demi Moore would be prefect for Gloria Swanson's character Norma Desmond.; Reply to this comment