Anjelica Huston Finally Opened Up About Her Troubling Lifestyle

Anjelica Houston was always Hollywood royalty. She was born into a family of directors and performers, making her road to fame a fairly straight shot. That isn't to say that it was easy. In fact, Huston has undergone countless trials in her lifetime. On top of professional struggles, she's had whirlwind romances with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, often leading to heartbreak. When she lost the love of her life, the actress finally admitted, she knew she would never be the same.

Big shoes to fill

When you're the daughter of a major Hollywood director, a "normal" childhood is pretty much out of the question. Huston had a lot expected of her and huge shoes to fill. Her director father was a force and helped mold the Huston we know today.

John Huston

The award-winning filmmaker John Huston was far from perfect. Along with his heavy drinking, he participated in many extramarital affairs throughout Anjelica's childhood. That wasn't even the worst of his parenting.

Childhood abroad

Because John was an Irish citizen, the young family spent most of Anjelica's childhood in Ireland. Her mother was ballerina and model Enrica Soma. Ireland still holds a special place in Huston's heart, as it's where she grew up.

Acting aspirations

An adolescent, Anjelica began seeking out acting roles. Both her grandfather and father before her had won Oscars, so she needed to work hard if she expected to do the same. She had her eye on one specific role.