{"id":21009,"date":"2023-12-04T15:40:40","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T15:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imamharuna.org\/?p=21009"},"modified":"2025-03-28T19:59:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T19:59:13","slug":"sober-celebrities-41-stars-who-have-opened-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imamharuna.org\/sober-celebrities-41-stars-who-have-opened-up\/","title":{"rendered":"Sober celebrities: 41 stars who have opened up about their sobriety"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unlike other famous alcoholics, Sinatra was capable of cutting back on liquor when preparing for an extensive tour or residency, getting more sleep, and\u2013a favorite trick\u2013doing lots of underwater swimming to aid his breathing and vocal control. Hemingway sometimes forewent the machismo-laden drinks for an elegant cocktail with a touch less bravado, like the White Lady. No slouch itself, this cocktail of gin, Cointreau, and lemon juice would have satisfied Hemingway’s desire for a dry, citrusy drink not too far off from his beloved Daiquiri. I knew that it was affecting my personal relationships, it was affecting my professional relationships, it was affecting my family. It was turning me into a person that I didn\u2019t want to be\u2026 I was at a point where I could lose everything that I had in my life, first and foremost, my family.<\/p>\n

Hunter Thompson’s Drinking Habits<\/h2>\n

Dennis Quaid dealt with an addiction to cocaine for years, explaining that growing up in the \u201960s and \u201970s, \u201cthere was a completely different attitude\u201d about drug use. Looking back, he says he ended up doing cocaine on a \u201cdaily basis\u201d and while he struggled, he realized he could still function whenever he needed to work. But amid his relationship with Meg Ryan, he had a vision of his future that caused him to turn his life around and check into rehab. When Jack Black was just 14, he fell into drug addiction while dealing with the turmoil of his parent\u2019s divorce. He ended up getting involved with the wrong crowd at school, and soon, he was addicted to cocaine. Amid his struggles, his parents enrolled him at a school for \u201ctroubled youth\u201d in the Los Angeles area, where he got help from a non-judgmental school therapist.<\/p>\n

“Sixteen years ago \u2026 I crashed and washed ashore on the banks of sobriety,” he said. “I mean, we have a winery. I enjoy wine very, very much, but I just ran it to the ground,” he said. “I had to step away for a minute. And truthfully I could drink a Russian under the table with his own vodka. I was a professional. I was good.” In a 2020 interview with The New York Times, Affleck named Bradley Cooper and Robert Downey Jr. as “guys who have been very supportive and to whom I feel a great sense of gratitude.” Holland spoke about his decision to become sober during an appearance on the podcast “On Purpose With Jay Shetty,” released in July 2023. \u201cWhat I found is structure,\u201d he told Elle in 2014 of his sobriety.<\/p>\n

This delicious drink is the perfect substitute for an adult milkshake. Since 2009, Scarlett Johansson has been the brand ambassador and face of Moet & Chandon Champagne. As one of the world’s most popular actresses, she is certainly a good choice to advertise the luxury drink.<\/p>\n

According to LeBeouf, his career suffered because of his alcohol consumption. Days before turning 87 in late December, Hopkins shared an encouraging message about his sobriety and the moment he had a wake-up call. John reflected on his addiction in a 2019 interview with Variety, saying that he “had reached the lowest ebb in my life \u2014 the absolute bottom.”<\/p>\n

Alcohol Rehab<\/h2>\n

Famous pop\/rock musician Billy Joel has admitted to struggling with alcohol abuse in his adult life. Drinking has, apparently, gotten in the way of his career and personal relationships. Fellow musician (and frequent celebrities that drink alcohol everyday<\/a> touring partner) Elton John begged Joel to get treatment for alcoholism. In an early 2011 issue of Rolling Stone, John is quoted as saying that Joel needed to check into \u201ctough\u201d rehab, and that alcoholism was getting in the way of his life and career.<\/p>\n

So next time you want to feel like a queen, make yourself a glass of this delicious cocktail. She likes the freshness of the pomegranate and the bite of the vodka perfectly combined together. Kim Kardashian is known for her love of all things lavish, but her favorite drink is surprisingly simple.<\/p>\n

Miley Cyrus Opens Up About Experimenting with Drugs and Alcohol Before Getting Sober<\/h2>\n

\u201cI had to find a different way to be in the world,\u201d Urban told the Sunday Times in April 2022. Once known as one of the most iconic socialites of the 1990s, Kate Moss reportedly got sober sometime after launching her wellness brand, Cosmoss, in 2019. She reshared the photo in November 2023 to celebrate six years of sobriety. \u201cHaven\u2019t had a single sip of alcohol in 2021,\u201d he proudly declared to fans in an Instagram post. Teigen\u2019s sobriety journey was partially influenced by the fact that she had been canceled in 2021 over several allegations of cyberbullying. She celebrated the milestone with a compilation of family travel videos paired with a reflective caption.<\/p>\n

Falco, who is also known for playing Carmela on The Sopranos, now celebrates 25 years of sobriety from alcohol addiction. Moreover, rather than tempting her to relapse into substance abuse, Falco said playing Jackie\u2019s character reaffirmed her journey to recovery. Ben Affleck, 46, attended rehab twice before he entered alcohol addiction treatment in 2018. In a post on Instagram, the Justice League actor admitted to completing a 40-day program before moving on to outpatient rehab \u2013 typically, where patients are allowed to return home, then attend treatment sessions at the facility each week. Affleck stated he hopes his openness about his illness will inspire others to have the courage to similarly seek proper treatment. When alcohol consumption becomes abusive, it\u2019s time to seek treatment.<\/p>\n

“If you would have told me 365 days ago that I would be sober, happy, and about to be a mumma I would have laughed in your face. Life is truly amazing when you do the work. Thank you to everyone that has supported me on this journey.” “I have completed treatment for alcohol addiction; something I’ve dealt with in the past and will continue to confront,” he wrote. “I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be.”<\/p>\n