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===1990–present: Career fluctuations === After a public battle with drugs<ref name=nll1>{{cite news |last=Kappes |first=Serena |title=Corey Feldman: No longer lost |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/07/people.watn.feldman/ |access-date=March 9, 2020 |publisher=[[CNN]] |date=January 8, 2003 |archive-date=July 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718001057/https://edition.cnn.com/2003/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/07/people.watn.feldman/ |url-status=live }}</ref> (which began shortly after filming concluded for ''[[The 'Burbs]]'' in 1989),<ref>[https://finance.yahoo.com/video/corey-feldman-carrie-fisher-attempted-180000557.html "Corey Feldman on Carrie Fisher's attempted intervention on the set of 'The 'Burbs'"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181118205621/https://finance.yahoo.com/video/corey-feldman-carrie-fisher-attempted-180000557.html |date=November 18, 2018 }} – Yahoo! Finance, October 10, 2017</ref> Feldman fought to re-establish his life and career by working with youths, starring in several lesser-known films, and branching out with an album titled ''Love Left''. He returned to the big screen with ''[[Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III]]'', once again providing the voice of [[Donatello (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)|Donatello]], and starred in the [[Richard Donner]]/[[Robert Zemeckis]]/[[Joel Silver]] film ''[[Bordello of Blood|Tales From The Crypt Presents: Bordello of Blood]]'' opposite [[Dennis Miller]] and [[Angie Everhart]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Maltin|first=Leonard|title=Leonard Maltin's 2015 Movie Guide|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F60TAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT290|year=2014|publisher=Penguin|isbn=978-0-698-18361-2|page=290}}</ref> In 1995, Feldman starred with Haim in their last mainstream film together, ''[[Dream a Little Dream 2]]''. In the late 1990s, Feldman starred in the [[CBS]] series ''[[Dweebs (TV series)|Dweebs]]''. In 1996, Feldman appeared alongside his former ''[[Stand By Me (film)|Stand By Me]]'' co-star [[Jerry O'Connell]] in "Electric Twister Acid Test", an episode of the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox Network]] series ''[[Sliders (TV series)|Sliders]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Jerry O'Connell Reveals the Checkered History of 'Sliders' and a Potential Reboot |url=https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jerry-oconnell-reveals-the-checkered-history-of-211218691.html |access-date=March 9, 2020 |publisher=[[Yahoo!]] |date=March 24, 2016 |first=Karen |last=Kemmerle |archive-date=June 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607181408/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/jerry-oconnell-reveals-the-checkered-history-of-211218691.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 1999, he appeared as Officer Corey Feldman in the music video for the [[New Found Glory]] single "Hit or Miss".<ref>{{cite news|last1=Harris|first1=Will|title=Corey Feldman on child actors, his favorite roles, and the Goonies sequel|url=https://www.avclub.com/corey-feldman-on-child-actors-his-favorite-roles-and-1798235206|access-date=October 30, 2017|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|date=December 10, 2012|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107013902/https://film.avclub.com/corey-feldman-on-child-actors-his-favorite-roles-and-1798235206|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same year, he made an appearance in the television series ''[[The Crow: Stairway to Heaven]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Corey and 'The Crow'|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17913265/pittsburgh_postgazette/|access-date=March 2, 2018|work=[[Pittsburgh Post-Gazette]]|date=May 8, 1999|page=44|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|archive-date=March 2, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180302104014/https://www.newspapers.com/clip/17913265/pittsburgh_postgazette/|url-status=live}} {{free access}}</ref> In 2003, he appeared in the celebrity-driven reality series ''[[The Surreal Life]]'' on [[The WB]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=''The Surreal Life'' is one of 2003's wildest new reality shows|url=https://ew.com/article/2002/12/20/surreal-life-one-2003s-wildest-new-reality-shows/|access-date=October 30, 2017|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|date=December 20, 2002|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107024628/http://ew.com/article/2002/12/20/surreal-life-one-2003s-wildest-new-reality-shows/|url-status=live}}</ref> He also made a cameo appearance in the film ''[[Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star]]'' starring [[David Spade]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Linder|first1=Brian|title=This weekend at the movies: Tricky Dixie|url=http://au.ign.com/articles/2003/09/05/this-weekend-at-the-movies-tricky-dickie|access-date=October 30, 2017|website=IGN|date=September 5, 2003|archive-date=May 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210503181226/https://www.ign.com/articles/2003/09/05/this-weekend-at-the-movies-tricky-dickie|url-status=live}}</ref> He appeared in the theatrical release ''[[My Date with Drew]]'' and was the voice of "Sprx-77" in the [[Toon Disney]]/[[Freeform (TV channel)|ABC Family]] series ''[[Super Robot Monkey Team Hyperforce Go!]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gonzalez|first1=Ed|title=My Date With Drew|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/my-date-with-drew|access-date=October 30, 2017|work=[[Slant Magazine]]|date=July 12, 2005|archive-date=January 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112182331/https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/review/my-date-with-drew|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2005, Feldman starred as [[Michael Douglas]] in the [[Off-Broadway]] play [[Fatal Attraction: A Greek Tragedy]], a parody of the 1987 film [[Fatal Attraction]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://variety.com/2005/legit/reviews/fatal-attraction-a-greek-tragedy-1200524624/ |title=Fatal Attraction: A Greek Tragedy |date=July 11, 2005 |access-date=October 12, 2023 |archive-date=October 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231016205122/https://variety.com/2005/legit/reviews/fatal-attraction-a-greek-tragedy-1200524624/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2007, Feldman and Haim began a reality television series titled ''[[The Two Coreys (TV series)|The Two Coreys]]'' on the [[A&E Network]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-thecoreysonaande,0,7651855.story |title='Lost Boys' Found: A&E Reunites The Coreys – If it's half as good as 'Blown Away,' we're there |publisher=Zap2it |date=September 26, 2006 |access-date=September 30, 2010 |archive-date=January 16, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116080522/http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-thecoreysonaande,0,7651855.story |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|last1=Bierly|first1=Mandi|title=The Two Coreys: Together again!|url=https://ew.com/article/2007/07/19/two-coreys-together-again-2/|access-date=October 30, 2017|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 19, 2007|archive-date=November 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107025035/http://ew.com/article/2007/07/19/two-coreys-together-again-2/|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2008, they started production on the second series of ''The Two Coreys''. He was also executive producer for both seasons.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Gill|first1=Alexander|title=Two Coreys, and one mighty ticked producer|url=https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/arts/two-coreys-and-one-mighty-ticked-producer/article1070195/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com&|access-date=October 30, 2017|work=[[The Globe and Mail]]|date=January 31, 2007|archive-date=November 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114162504/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/two-coreys-and-one-mighty-ticked-producer/article1070195/?ref=https://www.theglobeandmail.com&|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2012, Feldman joined the British television series ''[[Dancing on Ice]]'' with American [[Pair skating|pair skater]] [[Brooke Castile]].<ref name=doi2012>{{cite web | url = http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/dancing-on-ice/dancing-on-ice-2012-profile-of-corey-feldman/ | title = Dancing on Ice 2012: Profile of Corey Feldman | first = Lisa | last = McGarry | date = January 3, 2012 | access-date = January 3, 2012 | work = UnrealityTV | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120126072556/http://www.unrealitytv.co.uk/dancing-on-ice/dancing-on-ice-2012-profile-of-corey-feldman/ | archive-date = January 26, 2012 | url-status=dead }}</ref> On October 28, 2013, Feldman released his first memoir, ''Coreyography''. The book details his early life as a child actor all the way up to the death of Corey Haim. It also discusses his struggles with addiction and as a victim of Hollywood child sexual abuse.<ref>{{cite news|title=Corey Feldman's 'Coreyography' Details Sexual Abuse He, Corey Haim Faced|last=Sieczkowski|first=Cavan|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/21/corey-feldman-sexual-abuse_n_4136524.html|work=Huffington Post|access-date=February 17, 2014|date=October 21, 2013|archive-date=October 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131027053110/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/10/21/corey-feldman-sexual-abuse_n_4136524.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2018, Feldman was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the third annual Young Entertainer Awards.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Donnelly|first1=Matt|title=Corey Feldman was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, You Guys|url=https://www.thewrap.com/corey-feldman-is-getting-a-lifetime-achievement-award-you-guys/|access-date=March 15, 2018|publisher=The Wrap|date=March 7, 2018|archive-date=March 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023629/https://www.thewrap.com/corey-feldman-is-getting-a-lifetime-achievement-award-you-guys/|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2019, Feldman appeared in an episode of ''[[Marriage Boot Camp]].''<ref>{{Citation|title=Meet the Feldman Family! {{!}} Watch Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition Video Extras {{!}} WE tv|url=https://www.wetv.com/shows/marriage-boot-camp-reality-stars-family-edition/videos/meet-the-feldmans--41995|language=en|access-date=July 15, 2021|archive-date=July 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715183640/https://www.wetv.com/shows/marriage-boot-camp-reality-stars-family-edition/videos/meet-the-feldmans--41995|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2020, he filed a lawsuit against [[We TV]] and Think Factory Media for emotional abuse, claiming he was held "hostage" on the set. He also claimed that We TV "falsified information to the public, and discredited Mr. Feldman as a liar on their show." and alleged that Marriage Boot Camp "glamorized abuse" and caused "distress".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Corey Feldman Accuses 'Marriage Boot Camp' of False Imprisonment and More in Lawsuit|url=https://extratv.com/2020/08/31/corey-feldman-accuses-marriage-boot-camp-of-false-imprisonment-and-more-in-lawsuit/|access-date=July 15, 2021|website=Extra|language=en|archive-date=September 1, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901201025/https://extratv.com/2020/08/31/corey-feldman-accuses-marriage-boot-camp-of-false-imprisonment-and-more-in-lawsuit/|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2021, he dropped his lawsuit against We TV. Court records did not indicate whether they reached a settlement.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Corey Feldman Drops Lawsuit Alleging He Was Held Hostage on Series Set|url=https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/entertainment/2021/03/17/corey-feldman-drops-lawsuit-alleging-he-was-held-hostage-on-series-set|access-date=March 30, 2021|website=www.ny1.com|language=en|archive-date=March 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324210200/https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/entertainment/2021/03/17/corey-feldman-drops-lawsuit-alleging-he-was-held-hostage-on-series-set|url-status=live}}</ref> Feldman became friends with director [[Jordan Peele]] who called him, "one of the greatest teen icons of all time".<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlcjJkhMDJs|title= Jordan Peele Bought the Prosthetic Ear Corey Feldman Wore in Stand by Me|via= YouTube|access-date= November 7, 2023|archive-date= November 7, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20231107123858/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlcjJkhMDJs|url-status= live}}</ref> In 2023, Peele programmed screenings of Feldman's film ''[[The Birthday (film)|The Birthday]]'' (2005) at [[Film at Lincoln Center]]. Peele described the film as "a WTF did I just watch experience" comparing it to ''[[Nope (film)|Nope]]'' saying both films are about "exploitation and erasure".<ref name="defez" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.screenslate.com/articles/i-avant-garde-im-artist-corey-feldman-conversation-michael-m-bilandic|website=ScreenSlate|title="I Like the Avant-Garde. I'm an Artist.": Corey Feldman in Conversation with Michael M. Bilandic|first=Michael M.|last=Bilandic|date=January 13, 2023|access-date=November 7, 2023|archive-date=November 14, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114162341/https://www.screenslate.com/articles/i-avant-garde-im-artist-corey-feldman-conversation-michael-m-bilandic|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2024, Feldman competed in [[The Masked Singer (American TV series) season 11|season eleven]] of ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]'' as the wild card contestant "Seal". While eliminated in the Group B finals alongside [[Clay Aiken]] and [[Ruben Studdard]] as "Beets", there were references to his interactions with [[Jenny McCarthy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/the-masked-singer-season-11-episode-9-recap-corey-feldman-ruben-studdard-clay-aiken-1235988896/|title='The Masked Singer' Reveals Identities of the Seal and Beets: Here Are the Celebrities Under the Costumes|website=Variety|first=Michael|last=Schneider|date=May 1, 2024|access-date=May 2, 2024}}</ref>
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