As previously reported by BV Newswire, last week, former 'In the House' star Maia Campbell sent shock waves through the Internet with a disturbing video clip showing the actress allegedly on a drug-induced rant.
To reassure everyone, Campbell's father, Ellis Gordon Jr., and her grandmother, Doris C. Moore, have released an exclusive statement to Essence in response to the controversial clip. According to Campbell's father, "She is in treatment and in a facility."
Below is the statement in its entirety:
"Our hearts have been deeply touched by the outpouring of love that so many of you have freely displayed in the past several days about our beloved Maia C. Campbell. Our spirits have been lifted by your words of support and your acts of kindness, and we have been encouraged to continue our efforts to assist our daughter and granddaughter to become whole again.
As a family, we have been struggling with Maia in her illness for quite some time. We continue to hold fast to our faith and hope that some day she will realize that healing will begin when she decides to reach out and accept the help and treatment that have been offered to her. We all have challenges in life that we must face, but when compound problems such as mental illness and substance abuse are prevalent, it can appear that there is no way out. However, our sustaining faith and trust in God compels us to believe differently. We strongly believe that Maia will be healed.
We also know that Maia's mother, the late Bebe Moore Campbell, who devoted much of her later years in life to mental health awareness and education, along with her family members and friends would welcome your prayers and support for Maia's sustained recovery. In addition, we urge your support for efforts to diagnose and treat mental illness in our community.
We ask that you not only pray for Maia's wellness, but also commit to understanding this insidious disease, which is devastating our loved ones and community. Help erase the "stigma" of mental illness, which is a very serious barrier to treatment, so that we can help those with the disease to live wholesome lives. Call for more treatment options and prevention strategies, have compassion for those stricken with this illness, and help guide those who have been unable to find their way to appropriate treatment. Additionally, support those families who are struggling to cope with loved ones with the disease, because mental illness affects the entire family.
Finally, we ask that you support Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which was established by Congressional Resolution, H. Con. Res. 134, in April 2008, and is celebrated during the month of July each year. It was established to enhance public awareness of mental illness, especially within minority communities. Please join us in this effort to bring attention to this problem, to identify resources and to strengthen the focus on treatment along with research relative to minorities and mental illness. This is the work that we continue on behalf of Bebe Moore Campbell.
Let us move forward, face our challenge and turn that challenge into victory and a celebration of life."
First off, we acknowledge that 'sexiness' is extremely subjective, but since when has that stopped anyone from offering their opinion? It certainly hasn't kept us from taking note of the women who have served it up to us over and over again on the silver screen. That kind of consistency deserves recognition. That's why Black Voices took time out to compile a list of the top 30 sexiest actresses of all time. Although many of the women on our list have excelled in various media throughout their careers, we decided to rank each actress based on their "sex appeal in feature films, roles and scenes." Whether you agree or disagree with our rankings, we want to hear your opinion. Why not give us your own top 30 sexy actresses list? Please post your thoughts, comments and/or opinions in our community message board. Let the sexiness begin!
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl "Mel B" poses for a photo wearing a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness, after a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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In this undated image released by Oxfam Tuesday Sept. 23, 2008, British singer Mel B participates in the 'In My Name' global campaign calling for action against poverty and demanding world leaders keep their promises on millennium development goals. (AP Photo/Oxfam, HO) ** NO SALES **
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In this photo provided by Kraft Foods, Spice Girl Mel B, left, serves as the emcee at a fashion show and launch of "Pose for the Cure" web site to help Kraft Foods raise money for the 'Susan G. Komen for the Cure' fight against breast cancer in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2008. Mel B wears a T-shirt she designed based on the classic pink ribbon used for breast cancer awareness. The shirt is for sale on the web site and the net proceeds will benefit the foundation. The woman at right is unidentified. (AP Photo/Kraft Foods, Ray Stubblebine) **NO SALES**
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard (R) pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown and singer Aubrey O'Day (R) poses backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 09: Pop singer Melanie Brown, Olympic-level swimmer and model Amanda Beard, singer Aubrey O'Day and TV personality and designer Khloe Kardashian pose backstage at the Mel B With Ultimo Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion on September 9, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images )
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By: Ernie on 9/11/2009 9:40PM
My heart goes out to the family, I know personally how mental illness can take a tow on family. because my cousin has bi-polar, he is in his early 40's and we can tell right off hand when he has not been taken his medicine and he goes off the deep end. I would support the BeBe Moore Campbell Mental Illness
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By: Tony B on 9/12/2009 12:48AM
Once a crack head,always a crack head.
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By: Rebecca Lewis on 9/14/2009 5:28PM
HOW DARE YOU SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT,IF YOU DON'T ANYTHING SENSITIVE TO SAY, YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR COMMENTS TO YOURSELF
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By: polkcamden on 9/15/2009 3:44AM
are u serious!!!!!!!!!!!
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By: Charles on 3/10/2010 8:58PM
recovery is possible if she is willing to put her life in control of a power greater than herself
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By: yokpus on 9/11/2009 10:56PM
My heart and prayers go out to Maia and her family because it can happen to anyone. The person who video taped this should be ashamed of himself. To belittle a person is bad, but to be black and then belittle another black is even worse. It takes a village not only to raise a child but to also respect one.
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By: yupyup on 9/12/2009 2:43PM
I agree it seems like she is around the wrong people. And that pimp she was calling "Daddy" looked a hot mess. Trifling thugs, she is too pretty to be around those hoodlums. I'll keep her in my prayers.
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By: Rene on 9/13/2009 8:25PM
EXCUSE ME , Your comment is typical these days. What does being Black have to do with anything? We are ALL spirts NOT COLOR OR FACES, I can see you don't know the LORD. ANY HOW< I hope this tallented Lady finds her way.
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By: Maria L on 9/12/2009 8:16AM
I am praying for Maia. Her grandmother Mrs. Doris C. Moore was my Sunday School teacher many years ago. She taught us the love of God and to be Christian young ladies. Maia is so blessed to have a strong, dedicated, Christian woman as Mrs. Moore in her life. I have a son who has schizophrenia and truly know the pain that they are going through. I encourage the family to keep praying and never give up hope. My son is now taking his meds regularly, is in a treatment program and is doing wonderful. God Never Fails. He did not heal my son's mind but gave him AN ENTIRE NEW MIND IN CHRIST!! I love you Mrs. Moore
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By: sxyseduktyon on 9/12/2009 2:34PM
I wish her the best of luck and pray that this time she stays long enough to get the help that she needs
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