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Jesse Metcalfe's addiction battle
Feb 2, 2013, 9:01 GMT
Jesse Metcalfe
Jesse Metcalfe learned tough lessons battling alcohol addiction.
The 'Dallas' star faced personal demons after shooting to fame at a young age when he was cast as hunky gardener John Rowland on 'Desperate Housewives', but admits his experiences have made a stronger person and a better actor.
In an interview with more! magazine, he said: 'Fame introduced me to a world of instant gratification and decadence I hadn't seen before. I've had to learn most lessons the hard way, but that's the reason I'm so ambitious. I want to prove my worth as an adult, as an actor.'
The 34-year-old star - who plays Christopher Ewing on the new version of 'Dallas' - often appears shirtless on screen and as a gym enthusiast, he works hard to maintain his physique to look good on camera.
He said: 'If my shirt's off all the time on national TV, with 20 million people watching, I want to look my best. I get asked daily to take my top off.
'I start nearly every day with a workout. When you release endorphins, you just feel good.'
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