Updated 13:16 27 Apr 2023 GMT+1Published 13:15 27 Apr 2023 GMT+1

Kevin Smith reveals he checked into facility after 'scary' mental health emergency

Clerks actor Kevin Smith also admitted that he'd hid behind his alter-ego, Silent Bob, as he avoided dealing with his traumatic memories.

Katherine Sidnell

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Topics: Mental Health, Sexual Abuse, Celebrity, Entertainment, Film and TV

Katherine Sidnell

Katherine is an entertainment journalist with a love of all things nerdy. Starting out writing Doctor Who fan fiction as a kid, she has gone on to interview the likes of Matt Damon, James May and Dua Lipa to name a few. Published in The Sun, The Daily Mail and Evening Standard - she now joins Ladbible as resident nerd in chief.

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Kevin Smith reveals he checked into facility after 'scary' mental health emergency

Clerks actor Kevin Smith also admitted that he'd hid behind his alter-ego, Silent Bob, as he avoided dealing with his traumatic memories.

Kevin Smith reveals he checked into facility after 'scary' mental health emergency

Clerks actor Kevin Smith also admitted that he'd hid behind his alter-ego, Silent Bob, as he avoided dealing with his traumatic memories.

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