Melanie Griffith heads to rehab

Published: Aug. 25, 2009 at 9:51 AM
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Melanie Griffith's publicist has confirmed the U.S. actress, who in the past has battled addictions to drugs and alcohol, has checked into a rehab facility.

"She is there to reinforce her commitment to stay healthy," her representative told "Entertainment Tonight." "This is part of a routine plan that was designed between her and her doctors years ago."

Griffith, 52, is best known for her Oscar-nominated performance in the romantic comedy "Working Girl." She is married to Spanish-born actor Antonio Banderas, with whom she has a 12-year-old daughter, Stella. She also has a daughter and stepson from her previous marriage to actor Don Johnson, and a son from her marriage to actor Steven Bauer.

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