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Brett Butler of Grace Under Fire explains why shes broke
Former Grace Under Fire star Brett Butler has fallen on hard times.
She was recently the subject of a GoFundMe fundraiser started by a friend despite having made $250,000 an episode for her 1990s hit ABC comedy series.
Butler told The Hollywood Reporter she was six months behind on her rent and worried that she may have waited too long to allow her friend to launch the GoFundMe.
Ive been ashamed, she said. Almost ashamed to death.
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At the bloody bitter end, I really was difficult, she told the publication. I was out of my mind. Drugs will do that to you. The show should have been pulled sooner than it was.
Butler said she eventually got sober after the show was canceled in 1998 after five seasons. But she says bad financial decisions, theft by people she trusted, and being unable to work because of the pandemic led her to her current predicament.
Thats just stupid on my part, not to have insurance for those things, she said of the thefts. And to loan and give a lot of money away. I really just felt so guilty for having it I almost couldnt get rid of it fast enough.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-my-friend-brett-butler
https://keyt.com/lifestyle/entertainment/cnn-entertainment/2021/08/20/brett-butler-of-grace-under-fire-explains-why-shes-broke/
jimfields33
(16,008 posts)She admits that. Im glad shes aware of her past and seems to be dealing. Redemption is a great thing. Hopefully after the go fund me, shell be able to get back on her feet with a new perspective. We all make mistakes in life. Good luck!
MLAA
(17,339 posts)Thanks for posting, made a small donation and wish her well.
North Shore Chicago
(3,334 posts)Much luck and health to you Brett Butler.
alphafemale
(18,497 posts)The show is in syndication on Laff
I really liked her.
Shame she hasn't gotten her shit back together after all this time.