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Terry crews on 90-day sex fast with wife, past suicidal thoughts and new book
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erry Crews is opening his heart to the world and sharing the story of his life in his emotional, candid new book, Tough: My Journey to True Power.
The actor recently sat down with ET’s Rachel Smith, and offered some insight on a few of the surprising and challenging revelations from his new memoir.
Crews is widely appreciated for his work in comedy, starring in beloved films and sitcoms including Idiocracy, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Everybody Hates Chris, White Chicks and serving as the affable, supportive host of America’s Got Talent.
However, the actor explained that due to his difficult childhood – living with a physically abusive father and having a strained relationship with his devoutly religious and strict mother – he grew up with anger issues that threatened his career, his relationships and his life.
“You have to understand, I lived life like it was a revenge movie… I mean, for a man like me, it was better than sex. It’s like, ‘I’m gonna get everybody back whoever did anything wrong to me ever,’” he said. “And that is fuel, it’s motivation. But it burns out.”
“[One time], someone disrespected my wife and I literally picked this man up, put him on his head on the concrete and my wife was like, ‘Whoa, that was way overkill!’ It was too much. The punishment did not fit the crime for what he did,” Crews recalled of a time in his relationship with wife Rebecca King-Crews, whom he married in 1990.
“It would happen all the time and my wife pulled me to the side she said, ‘Terry, come here, you have to understand, you’re gonna lose everything.’ She said, ‘At a minimum, you’re gonna get sued, OK? And at the maximum, someone is going to kill you. Either the police, or you come up on the wrong guy on the wrong day.’ She said, ‘I want you to be here for our kids and me… because I don’t see you being here,’” Crews recalled.
“She was like, ‘Promise me you’ll just walk away. I’ll be OK.’ And I made that promise,” he continued. “And little did I know that it would save my life.”
For Crews, the only way to change his outlook and behavior was to go to therapy – something he’d been conditioned by his community and family as a child to distrust and disdain.
“I had this aversion to therapy that was built in the culture,” Crews said. However, with no real alternative — and because he wanted to get his life together – he decided to try it. “I went and, low and behold, it was like a light that shines. It was like thinking that the sun went around the Earth and then you find out one day that we go around the sun.”
“It was a domino effect. It affected everything,” he added. “It was like if someone said to clean one room and then you notice how dirty the other rooms are… finally, instead of trying to clean the house, I had to tear it down. I tore the whole house down and started over from scratch. It was one of the most painful, unbelievable transformations and it was tough. But it was worth it, because I would not be here right now if I hadn’t done it.”
While Crews said he was able to get through his anger issues, that was far from the only thing his relationship with his wife would have to weather during their marriage. As he discusses candidly in his new book, he also struggled with an addiction to pornography that once again threatened to end his marriage.
“I was nine years old when I was exposed to pornography and I would say that’s abusive. The fact that I was able to get it, the fact that I was able to look at it, and it became something I used as a crutch, to numb all this pain, even before I met Rebecca,” Crews shared.
However, during their relationship, Crews said the addiction remained and got worse.
“It was also my secret, and I never told her, ever. We went through 20 years of our marriage and I never told her,” he said. “I kept this thing hidden down. It actually led to some infidelity in the marriage and I never ever told her. I vowed that I would never tell. I was like, ‘I’m going to the grave with this stuff.’”
“But my wife knew something was wrong because we kept getting farther and farther apart,” he recalled. “And when she addressed me and finally put the question to me, ‘What is it that I don’t know about you, Terry Crews?’ And I told… I was thinking, ‘Well, you know, finally we can get past this.’ She was like, ‘Uh uh, nope, I’m out. I’m gone.’”
“She always said, ‘I love you, this is why I have to leave you.’ That was the whole [thing]. It wasn’t judgmental, it was always like, ‘I love you too much to even stay with you right now,’” he shared. “It was so deep, and I was like, ‘If she can make these kind of statements to me, then how could I not do the
Crews explained that it took a lot of work to fight his addiction, because a great deal of overcoming it was learning about it and how it was hurting, and where the addiction stemmed from.
“And we did it together. Rebecca was right there and she actually regrouped with me,” Crews said. “I went on a 90-day sex fast [with] her. And people were like, ‘Whoa, that’s crazy!’ But let me tell you something — what was so beautiful about that, was it took me to a time when I was 12 years old and I liked a girl and I didn’t know anything about sex. But all I did was give her a flower and say, ‘I like you for who you are.’” And it wasn’t about sex. It took us back to those moments. I felt like I was 12 years old again, because sex had been taken out of the equation and it was all about love again.”
“I couldn’t believe it. It was the best. At first, I was like, ‘Oh my god, this is gonna be horrible.’ It was the best thing that we had ever done,” he added.
Before reaching this point in their relationship, however, Crews said he reached some fairly dark depths, where he contemplated taking his own life, and struggled with his rage — which he also directed toward himself. And, due to his growing fame, he found it harder to find people who would force him to address his problems.
“When you’re really successful, no one will call you on your stuff. Everyone will tell you, ‘You’re amazing. You’re great. Oh, no, that’s no big deal, man, look at you! You’re making money, you’re famous, your face is on the billboard, you got nothing to complain about.’ But inside, I was a mess,” Crews recalled. “Success is the warmest place to hide.”
The only one who knew something was wrong, and could see though the fog of success and fame, was his wife.
“She is my rock… There’s nothing like having someone who knows you in and out, all the stuff, and loves you anyway,” he said. “That was the thing I was scared of. Like, if Rebecca found out who I really was, she’d leave. But what happened was, she found out who I really was and she told me she loved me anyway, and that blew my mind.”
Crews’ new book, Tough: My Journey to True Power – which also details his relationship with his mother, how he got into acting and the many obstacles he’s faced along the way – is out now.
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Food vendors, restaurants owners, and chop bar operators have been urged to halt the practice where salt is placed on dining tables for use by patrons dissatisfied with the taste of the food.
Equally, parents have also been admonished not to encourage that practice at home.
This is considered as a measure to reduce excessive salt intake in a bid to prevent or control the rise of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Dr Wallace Odiko-Ollennu, Programme Manager, Non-Communicable Disease Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), made the call at a community engagement organised by Communication Initiatives for Change (CIC)–Meatless Monday Ghana, in collaboration with the leadership of the Muslim community in Ghana.
The engagement was aimed at working with Muslim leaders to co-create a social and behavioural change communication programme to guide the creation and dissemination of healthy eating for healthy living messages based on the principles and practice of the Meatless Monday public health initiative.
The programme seeks to combine faith-based teachings, community values and scientific knowledge to encourage healthier food choices and lifestyles among individuals, families and communities.
Addressing the participants, Dr Odiko-Ollennu said making salt less readily available at the dining table could force people to reduce the amount they consume.
In his view, salty sauces and additional salt should only be provided when requested by customers, rather than being placed automatically on tables.
According to him, the practice could help people to gradually adjust to eating less salt and contribute to healthier eating habits.
Dr Odiko-Ollennu also urged Ghanaians to reduce their consumption of meat, particularly red and processed meat, and increase their intake of vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains.
He said food choices played an important role in the prevention and management of lifestyle-related diseases, stressing that people needed to take greater responsibility for what they consumed.
He further encouraged regular physical activity, saying people did not necessarily need expensive equipment or facilities to remain active.
According to him, walking, active household chores and other forms of regular movement could contribute to healthier living.
Dr Odiko-Ollennu also stressed the importance of regular health screening, particularly for conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, which could remain undetected until they became serious.
He urged faith and community organisations to encourage their members to undergo routine health checks and seek medical attention when necessary.
The Executive Director of CIC, Mr Emmanuel Fiagbey, said the initiative was being developed in response to the growing threat of NCDs and the need to use faith-based platforms to influence healthier behaviours.
He said scientific evidence had shown that eating habits could significantly affect people’s health and that simple changes in diet could reduce the risk of NCDs.
Mr Fiagbey explained that the workshop would identify different audiences within Muslim communities and examine cultural beliefs, values and other barriers that could prevent people from adopting healthy eating practices.
Participants would then work together to develop appropriate health messages, identify suitable communication materials and channels, and mobilise Muslim leaders to disseminate the messages in their communities.
He said the programme would also encourage people to reduce meat consumption and eat more plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains.
Mr Fiagbey explained that Meatless Monday did not mean people had to completely stop eating meat, but encouraged them to choose at least one day each week to eat meals without meat.
The initiative is intended to encourage healthier food choices while also promoting greater awareness of the relationship between diet, health and the environment.
The organisers said the collaboration with Muslim leaders was important because religious leaders had strong connections with their communities and could help translate health messages into practices that were culturally and religiously relevant.
They expressed the hope that the programme would empower families, food vendors, mosques and community institutions to promote healthier eating habits and contribute to the prevention of NCDs in Ghana.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
The Greenwich Meridian (TGM) Network, a volunteer-driven humanitarian organization committed to promoting dignity and improving the welfare of vulnerable communities, on Thursday, September 10, 2026, cut sod for the renovation of the kitchen facility at the Senior Correctional Centre in Accra.
The sod-cutting ceremony marks the start of a major rehabilitation project to improve the kitchen infrastructure and create a safer, cleaner, and more conducive environment for food preparation for inmates and staff at the facility.
The renovation works will include installing new windows and doors, terrazzo floor finishing and wall tiling, upgrading the electrical system, and painting the entire kitchen area.
The intervention is expected to significantly enhance hygiene, safety, and the overall functionality of one of the facility’s most essential operational spaces.
Speaking during the ceremony, representatives of the TGM Network reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting the correctional institution through this practical intervention, which will improve living conditions and contribute to the rehabilitation and well-being of inmates.
According to the Network, improving the physical condition of the kitchen is not only an investment in infrastructure but also a contribution to healthier food preparation practices and a more dignified environment for both correctional officers and inmates.
Officials of the Senior Correctional Centre welcomed the initiative and expressed their appreciation to the TGM Network for its continued support.
They noted that the renovation project would address long-standing infrastructural challenges and improve the efficiency of
daily kitchen operations, ultimately benefiting everyone within the facility.
The kitchen rehabilitation project forms part of the TGM Network’s broader humanitarian agenda, which focuses on supporting vulnerable communities through sustainable and impactful interventions.
In recent years, the Network has undertaken numerous outreach activities,
including medical screening programmes, psychosocial support initiatives, educational and motivational engagements, donations to orphanage homes, and humanitarian support to correctional facilities across Ghana.
In December 2025, the Network organized a major outreach programme at the James Camp Prison in Accra, where inmates received free haircut services, medical screening, clinical psychological support, meals, and essential donations, including farming equipment and food items.
The initiative was widely commended by prison authorities for its contribution to inmate welfare and institutional self-sufficiency.
Looking ahead, the Greenwich Meridian Network continues to expand its impact through initiatives focused on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), vocational skills development and youth empowerment, women’s and girls’ empowerment programmes, community-based medical
outreach, disaster relief support, the establishment of a community clinic, and a food bank to assist vulnerable families.
The commencement of the Senior Correctional Centre kitchen renovation reflects the Network’s belief that meaningful rehabilitation extends beyond programmes and services to include the improvement of physical infrastructure that supports dignity, health, and human development.
Through partnerships and volunteerism, the TGM Network continues to demonstrate that sustainable community transformation is achieved through collective action and a commitment to serving those most in need.
Members of the public and organizations interested in supporting the Network’s humanitarian initiatives or joining its volunteer efforts can learn more by visiting website.
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His lawyers, Porta Legis Consultancy, in a letter dated September 10, 2026, accused Ms Kyeremaa of publishing defamatory comments about the artiste on her TikTok page, “prisywan1”, on August 29.
The lawyers said the publication followed an interview Shatta Wale granted broadcaster Serwaa Amihere on August 28.
According to the lawyers, Ms Kyeremaa, in the video, told Shatta Wale: “Shatta, I am so sorry. I am sorry for saying this but you have …
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The Central North Regional Police Command has rescued a 30-year-old man who was allegedly abducted at Assin Fosu in the Central Region.
According to the police, the victim is currently receiving medical attention.
Efforts are ongoing to arrest the suspects involved in the abduction.
The Command says investigations continue to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and that further details will be communicated in due course.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
