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Melanie Griffith heads to rehab

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Antonio Banderas and wife Melanie Griffith arrive for the premiere of his new movie "Take the Lead" at the Loews Lincoln Square Theater in New York on April 4, 2006. (UPI Photo/Laura Cavanaugh) 
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Published: Aug. 25, 2009 at 9:51 AM

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.

Topics: Antonio Banderas, Don Johnson, Melanie Griffith
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