While in college, Allen developed a drug addiction and began dealing to fund his habit.

In October 1978, the soon-to-be actor was arrested in Michigan with 650 grams of cocaine on him.

I learned to just shut up and did what I was told.

Cast of Home Improvement

It was the first time ever I did what I was told and played the game."

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available.

Visit theSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration websiteor contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Tim Allen’s mug shot

He opened his robe and flashed me quickly completely naked underneath.

He said it was only fair, because he had seen me naked.

‘Now we’re even.’

Pamela Anderson posing with Tim Allen

I laughed uncomfortably."

“He has to deny it because look at the times we’re in.

If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available.

Young Jonathan Taylor Thomas smiling

However, while filming the sitcom, Thomas struggled with the nearly 10-hour days on set.

I can’t tell you how many shows I’ve done with full-blown migraine headaches.”

Allen later admitted to having five drinks throughout the day.

Tim Allen smiling in a 1997 promo

In April of 1998, he entered into a rehabilitation center and has been sober ever since.

I have so much shame at the things that I did.

Allen told TV Guide the following year, “He was a little miffed at me.

Tim Allen posing with an award and Jonathan Taylor Thomas looking off at something

I was a little confused at why he didn’t want to do this whole year.

He said it was about going to school, but then he did some films.

Did he want to do films?

Taran Noah Smith smiling with Heidi Van Pelt

Did he want to go to school?

It got mixed up in the translation.

I mentioned [publicly] that I was confused.

Earl Hindman talking

I don’t think he liked that.”

It was reported that Thomas refused to return for the show’s finale because of Allen’s remarks.

“I never took the fame too seriously.

Patricia Richardson attending a People/ET event

It was a great period in my life, but it doesn’t define me,” he said.

He didn’t gain access to his money until his 18th birthday.

We couldn’t have touched it if we wanted to.

Taran Noah Smith posing

Luckily the Marin courts were very good about it and didn’t give it to them."

I apologized to them, and they were very forgiving and apologized too."

His character admits, “I miss Wilson.

Mickey Jones attending a film festival

I miss a lot of stuff.”

It was an organic moment to settle on, both on the set and in our hearts."

Richardson credited CurePSP’s website with informing her of the condition for the first time.

Zachery Ty Bryan posing

But that never works with a teenager in love."

Years later, in February 2012, a then-27-year-old Smith made headlines yet again.

He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years of probation in December of that same year.

Zachery Ty Bryan smiling with his mom

He wrote, “Hanging out with Tim Allen, all we did was laugh all day.

And the funniest stuff was between takes.”

In July 2020, the former child actor was arrested for assault against an unnamed female.

The “Home Improvement” star accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to three years of probation.

Despite the incident, Cartwright and Bryan stayed together, and even got engaged in November 2021.

Bryan was charged with assault, harassment, and robbery and spent a week in jail.

I’ve learned firsthand the truth will never align with what’s been put out there."

In addition, Bryan received a misdemeanor charge for a hit and run.

Back in 2022, Allen was asked byThe Hollywood Reporterabout his former co-worker.

“I don’t know what’s going on with him.

Zach is a great kid who has grown into a complex man.

All you might do is step aside and let somebody go through their process.

I don’t know what happens when people get corrupted.

You just don’t know,” the comedian explained.