Jodie Sweetin is looking back at the beginning of a difficult chapter.
The former Full House star opened up about getting sober, explaining that she first had alcohol at the 1996 wedding of her former costar, Candace Cameron Bure, to Valeri Bure.
Jodie shared on the November 20th episode of The Skinny Confidential podcast that she was around 14 years old at Candace’s wedding and had a lot to drink. She described herself as a ‘blackout drinker’ at the time, and recalled that the last thing she remembered was getting through the beginning of the ‘YMCA’ song.
She continued, saying she didn’t remember anything else from that night. It was a terrible experience – unpleasant, humiliating, and deeply upsetting, especially for my mother.
The 43-year-old remembered secretly drinking while at dinner, taking advantage of being far enough away from her mother, Janice Sweetin, that she wouldn’t be noticed. Unfortunately, it didn’t go well. As she explained, she drank a lot of red wine, and with the white bathroom, things quickly became messy.
The Fuller House actress confessed that even though she felt ashamed of how she’d behaved at the wedding, she still wanted to experience that same intense feeling again.
Jody admitted she was shocked and felt terrible at first, but then she realized she’d actually enjoyed it. She described it as a moment of not caring and quickly forgetting what happened. It wasn’t a sudden solution to everything, just typical, silly behavior for a teenager.
As she continued drinking and partying, she began losing friends.
She remembered them saying, ‘Wait, calm down.’ This led her to search for people she could use drugs with, people who wouldn’t judge her or make her feel guilty about her choices.
Looking back at her mindset, Jodie only drank alcohol in excess.
She explained that she always pushed things to the extreme. She wasn’t someone who enjoyed a moderate approach – a simple glass of wine with dinner wasn’t enough. She wanted to drink a whole bottle, or even get completely drunk, and that was always her intention.
As her addiction worsened, the actress known for the Jane Mysteries series felt certain she would ultimately end up in prison, a mental health facility, or lose her life.
She said, “Those are your three choices.” She admitted she’d been in a dangerous place and didn’t expect to live to be thirty, given how she was living in her twenties. It wasn’t something she ever intended to happen.
Her life took a different turn when she found out she was pregnant with her daughter, Zoie Herpin, who is now 17. Zoie’s father is her ex-husband, Cody Herpin.
Jodie, who also has a 15-year-old daughter named Beatrix with her husband Morty, shared that she remarried and soon discovered she was pregnant. She described how this completely shifted her life, admitting it wasn’t always easy. ‘It wasn’t a perfect journey,’ she said, ‘but it was the thing that changed everything. It made me realize it was time to focus on someone else and take care of them.’
As she put it, “I realized that it’s not all about me anymore.”
For more celebs who’ve spoken about their sobriety journey, keep reading.
After the Backstreet Boys member relapsed in 2021, he noted he “got sober again for the last time.”
He told People magazine in July 2025 that he’s committed to staying on his current path. He described it as a daily effort, but said he’s finally taken advice from those in recovery, and it’s dramatically improved his life.
While AJ acknowledged he is “still learning, still growing,” he’s now confident in who he is.
I’ve learned to set limits, which is something I never used to do, and that’s been really helpful. ‘AJ’ is a part of my public image, but it doesn’t change who I am as a person. My name is Alexander James, and that’s who I truly am.
In October 2018, the actor known for American Pie shared on Instagram that he had been sober for a year, marking the occasion with a positive and hopeful message.
He shared that he first attempted to stop drinking and using drugs more than five years ago, when his addiction became overwhelming. He admitted it was a difficult process, saying, “It turns out this is really hard.”
Okay, so he finally did it. One whole year sober! Honestly, I was practically glued to his updates, and hearing him say that… it just hit me so hard. He sounded so proud, and it made me feel incredibly hopeful. He actually said, ‘If you’re struggling, know there’s help. Don’t be ashamed. We can do this,’ and it felt like he was speaking directly to me. It was just… amazing. Seriously, one year! I’m bursting with pride for him, and his message… it’s going to help so many people, I just know it.
Looking back on his battle with addiction, he thought about how far he’d gone to keep it a secret.
He recently shared on his wife Jenny Mollen’s podcast, All the Fails, that despite being in therapy, he sometimes relapses into old patterns. He described leaving a productive therapy session and immediately going to buy vodka, drinking it to numb his feelings, and then driving home. He admitted he knew how to drink enough to disconnect from his life and avoid confronting difficult emotions.
He explained that he’d carefully planned how much he’d drink, making sure he stayed sober enough to talk. He mentioned he was constantly swapping out the alcohol bottles at the bar.
The two-time World Cup-winning soccer player has publicly discussed using Adderall inappropriately while recovering from injuries she sustained in college.
She shared on the 2025 podcast, Question Everything with Danielle Robay, that she had become seriously addicted to Adderall and was using it improperly. She explained she was taking it constantly, often going for days without sleep. It was a chaotic time, and she worried she was damaging her health, even fearing a heart attack. She admitted to taking the drug in a dangerous way – crushing and snorting it – and acknowledged how deeply problematic her behavior had become.
However, in the midst of her struggle, her college coach Anson Dorrance was there to support her.
She described a difficult time where she had to adapt to challenging circumstances. Anson encouraged her to read, and she found a life-changing book called Man’s Search for Meaning. The book focused on finding purpose even in suffering, and it profoundly impacted her perspective.
In October 2025, Migos member Quavo revealed he had been sober from codeine—an opioid often mixed with soda to create the drink known as sizzurp—for four years. He credited a serious conversation with his teenage son, Jordan, as the turning point that led him to get clean.
Offset shared a touching story on the show Baby, This Is Keke Palmer about his son repeatedly asking for pineapple Fanta, even though he rarely drinks soda. What really got to Offset, though, was when his son noticed his own drink looked different and asked why, which Offset found incredibly emotional.
Offset explained that the seemingly harmless comment really upset him, saying he almost cried when he went to his room.
The rapper explained he felt guilty as a father, realizing his son was unaware of the drugs present. He worried that even something as simple as his son wanting the same drink as him meant he was having a negative influence.
The Valley star shared his decades-long battle with drugs in March 2025 after going to rehab.
Jax revealed on the March 4th episode of Bravo’s Hot Mic podcast that he’s struggling with addiction, specifically with cocaine. He admitted it was difficult to talk about.
He explained that he’s struggled with this issue intermittently since he was 23, and now, at 45, it continues to come and go. He’d sometimes stop, but other times it would become a major focus again.
Jax also stopped drinking, explaining that while he didn’t believe he had a serious alcohol problem, it was connected to his cocaine use. He couldn’t use cocaine without drinking alcohol, so he decided to quit both. He’s proud to have been sober for 82 or 83 days, which is the longest he’s ever gone without using either substance.
As a lifestyle advocate, I’m always impressed by people taking control of their well-being, and Tom Holland’s story really resonated with me. He recently shared that he stopped drinking in 2022 because he felt like it was controlling his life. He was very open about the fact that he struggled with alcohol dependence, and honestly, I think a lot of us can relate. He even mentioned that if you’re having a drink every day, it’s worth taking a look at your relationship with alcohol and seeing if it’s become a bit of a habit.
The actor explained that you eventually reach a point where you regret having that extra drink. Then, you wake up with a really bad headache the next morning.
After changing his lifestyle, Holland found he was sleeping more soundly and coping with challenges more effectively.
He explained that he was much calmer and more able to handle problems on set. He felt mentally clear, healthier, and in better physical shape.
Sean Connery, known for his role in Hunt for Red October, rarely discusses his recovery, which started nearly forty years ago.
He rarely talks about it, mentioning it only when relevant. He shared in a May 2024 podcast that he’s been sober for 39 years, since February 23, 1985.
Alec described a difficult period following his move to Los Angeles in 1983. He admitted to a severe cocaine addiction, saying he used an enormous amount of the drug for two years – so much, he joked, it felt like a line stretched to Saturn. He explained that cocaine use was widespread at the time, comparing it to how people drink coffee today.
And after quitting the drug, he soon turned to alcohol—only to also quit that dependency.
Today, he relies on the city around him.
You know, New York City just really chills me out. I love wandering around because I always discover something new – a detail on a building I’ve walked past a hundred times, or a beautiful set of doors I never paid attention to before. It’s also where I connect with my friends, whether it’s over lunch or just grabbing a coffee. It’s a really special place for me.
In April 2024, Anne Hathaway, known for her role in The Princess Diaries, revealed she has been sober for over five years. She told The New York Times that reaching this point felt like a significant achievement.
She explained her decision simply. “I realized it wasn’t a good fit for me,” she said. “It felt difficult to have to completely decline, but I realized if you have a serious allergic reaction, you don’t try to push through it. I finally stopped questioning my instincts.”
She’s glad she made the change. “Personally, I’ve found things are much better since,” she explained. “It used to drag me down, and I really don’t like feeling sorry for myself.”
While receiving the 2018 Woman of the Year Award from the Peggy Albrecht Friendly House—a program helping women recover from addiction—Moore discussed how she almost lost her career due to harmful choices she made.
I think we all have key moments that change us and determine where our lives go. Early in my career, I was heading down a very destructive path. Even when I achieved success, I never felt satisfied or good enough about myself. I had no self-worth, and things quickly reached a breaking point. At the time, I didn’t understand why, but it almost felt like something—maybe fate—intervened.
As someone who’s seen a lot of transformations, I can tell you, sometimes all it takes is a little nudge – or, in my case, a pretty firm one! Back in 2012, I was really struggling, and honestly, it was two people I hardly knew who stepped in and gave me the wake-up call I desperately needed. I joke that they basically said ‘get it together or else!’ But seriously, they gave me a chance to completely change direction before I lost everything. It was exactly what I needed to get my life back on track.
Moore reflected that others recognized potential in her that she hadn’t seen in herself. She expressed deep gratitude for their belief in her, saying she wouldn’t have achieved her current success without their support.
Miley Cyrus revealed in 2022 that she’s been managing her Xanax addiction since 2020. She told Rolling Stone that recovery provided much-needed structure and a sense of hope during a difficult time, helping her avoid overthinking and feeling lost.
The singer explained that once they discovered a way to briefly escape their pain, it was all over – meaning they’d lost something important.
She explained that her friends back then seemed to accept her drug use, which contributed to a downward spiral she described as a “dark, bottomless pit.” During the pandemic, however, she began to realize she was struggling and felt disconnected from her emotions. She remembers being constantly drowsy, falling asleep, and unable to stay awake or keep her eyes open because of how deeply affected she was.
She eventually sought help and noted that “it took some time to get on my own two feet.”
In his 2025 documentary, Stans, Eminem opened up about his past struggles with prescription pills. He revealed that an overdose and missing his daughter Hailie Jade’s birthday were turning points that led him to change his life.
He explained that he became emotional realizing he was on the verge of repeating a past mistake. He described an internal pep talk, urging himself not to lose out on the experience again. He challenged himself, even using harsh language, to prioritize the moment, not just for his own sake, but for the sake of those he cared about.
Focusing on making music again played a key role in the Oscar winner’s recovery from addiction.
He said it did something – it switched the light on. He then realized he wasn’t ashamed of being sober anymore. Instead, he started to see his sobriety as a strength, and he felt proud of overcoming his addiction.
The former star of Parenthood had been sober for 16 years when they experienced a relapse in 2020. This happened after a motorcycle accident led to them taking Vicodin.
He explained on his Armchair Expert podcast that he’s been taking prescription medication consistently for about the past two months. He also mentioned he’s taking more than the prescribed dose.
He went on, saying he hated what was happening and felt he was deceiving everyone around him. He knew he needed to stop, but his tolerance was increasing so fast that he was now taking eight pills a day. He realized this high dosage would lead to severe withdrawal symptoms, and he was becoming increasingly frightened and isolated, burdened by a huge secret.
In 2018, the actress known for her role in Halloween openly discussed her decade-long struggle with opioid addiction. It began in the late 1980s after a small cosmetic procedure to address her naturally puffy eyes. The resulting prescription dramatically altered her life. She told People magazine that she spent ten years stealing and deceiving others, all in secret. “No one knew,” she said. “No one.”
In the summer of 1998, when her sister came to visit, Curtis reached her lowest point. Her sister had brought prescription painkillers for a broken rib, and Curtis admitted to taking them all. Remembering the incident, she explained that she knew her sister would discover the missing pills before leaving. She confessed in a note left on the suitcase. When her sister returned, she embraced Curtis, expressing her love and concern, and stating she couldn’t bear to watch Curtis destroy herself.
Jamie Lee Curtis went to her first support group meeting on February 3, 1999, and on that same day, she told her husband, filmmaker Christopher Guest, about her past struggles with addiction. She explained that he was surprised he hadn’t realized what she was going through, and she has remained sober ever since.
Drew Barrymore, who has previously sought treatment for substance abuse, revealed in 2021 that she had reached a significant point in her recovery. Speaking on CBS Mornings, she shared that she’d been sober for two and a half years, explaining that alcohol simply wasn’t benefiting her life anymore.
It’s amazing how freeing it feels to share who we truly are and everything we’ve achieved, even though it can also feel a little scary and open.
Drew Barrymore later told the Los Angeles Times she avoids calling herself “sober” because she doesn’t want to be seen as overly strict or judgmental.
She explained that she used to tell herself, ‘I can learn this, I can solve this.’ But eventually, she came to a different conclusion: ‘I’m not going to master this, and that’s okay.’
Bradley Cooper battled a cocaine addiction in the early 2000s. His friend, Will Arnett, helped him by directly addressing his struggles and holding him accountable.
Honestly, hearing Cooper talk about it on the Smartless podcast in 2022 just… hit me so hard. He said it was the first time he knew things were really bad with drugs and alcohol, and it was like a lightbulb going off for me too. He said he’d never forget that moment, and I get it. I really, really get it. It was a turning point for him, and hearing him say it… it just stuck with me.
Honestly, Arnett was a huge turning point for me. He really challenged me, and it was a tough conversation, but it ultimately led me to make the decision to get sober and completely change my life. I truly credit him with setting me on that path.
The actor, known for his role in Fight Club, battled alcohol addiction for years until Bradley Cooper helped him get sober. Accepting an award from Cooper at the 2020 National Board of Review Awards, he shared, “I wouldn’t be sober if it wasn’t for this guy, and I’ve been happier every day since.”
As a lifestyle expert, I’m always thrilled to hear about positive changes, and Sarah Michelle Gellar recently shared something really inspiring! She posted on Instagram that she’d gone longer without using nicotine or marijuana than she has since her teenage years – a huge accomplishment, and something she seemed really proud of.
He expressed gratitude for overcoming addiction and dependence, saying that achieving sobriety brings a sense of clarity and a deeper spiritual connection, which feels truly good.
In 2018, the singer openly celebrated six years of being sober while on tour. However, she surprised her fans later that year with the release of her song “Sober,” in which she admitted she had struggled with relapse.
She sang, filled with regret, apologizing to her parents for losing control and drinking too much. She acknowledged this wasn’t the first time, expressing her sorrow to those who had stood by her through difficult times.
A month later, Lovato was hospitalized for a near-fatal overdose.
She shared on Instagram a couple of weeks ago that she’s been open about her struggles with addiction. She explained that it’s an ongoing battle, not something she’s simply overcome, and that she still has work to do to get better. She asked for time to heal and concentrate on staying sober and recovering, and expressed her gratitude for the support she’s received. She’s hopeful about the future and determined to keep fighting for her recovery.
I remember being really struck by what she shared about her past struggles. Back in 2018, she talked openly about dealing with addictions – it wasn’t just one thing, but different things at different times in her life. She explained that when she was younger, she honestly believed sex could solve any problem, and it became a real issue. Later on, she realized she’d started to rely on alcohol too much, and that became a whole new battle for her. It was so brave of her to be so honest about it all.
She recalled a particularly low point when she was home alone and had already finished two bottles of wine, and was about to open a third. That’s when she realized she might have a drinking problem.
I stopped abruptly. That’s just how I am – I can quit things cold. I tend to get really into things, so I always have to be careful and monitor my behavior. It’s not necessarily what you do, but how and why you do it. It’s the motivations behind the behavior that matter. For example, wanting to have a lot of sex is fine, but you need to understand why you want that.
Backstreet Boy AJ McLean revealed he first experimented with drugs before filming the music video for their 2000 hit, “The Call.” He later told Good Morning America that he was “completely out of control” during the shoot. He achieved sobriety in 2021 and experienced significant improvements in his health within a year, including losing 32 pounds over seven months by eliminating alcohol and fast food.
He told Today in September 2022 that drinking led to both weight gain and a worsening of his mental health.
Following the tragic death of Mac Miller, rapper Bow Wow—born Shad Moss—shared a personal story on Twitter about his own past struggles with addiction. He revealed that while working on the ‘FACE OFF’ album with Omarion, and during appearances like his BET freestyle battle with Torae, he was regularly using codeine syrup (‘lean’). He explained how the drug affected his behavior, strained relationships with fans and family, and continued throughout the UCP tour with Chris Brown—where he consumed syrup at least seven times a day. He detailed a frightening incident in Cincinnati where he collapsed backstage and was hospitalized due to withdrawal symptoms. Bow Wow emphasized the intense pain he experienced and the lingering physical effects, stating his stomach has never been the same. He urged young people to avoid drugs, encouraging them to prioritize their health and well-being, be good to their families, and strive to be their best selves. He expressed a desire to speak out and help save young people from early deaths, calling on parents to educate their children about the dangers of drug use. He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to a drug-free life and pleading with young artists and fans worldwide to break the cycle of addiction and choose a better path.
In 2018, the singer openly discussed her struggles with addiction, coinciding with the release of her album No Shame and her memoir My Thoughts Exactly. She revealed she had been using cocaine and drinking excessively. Things came to a head when, after accidentally hitting Orlando Bloom with her head at Kate Hudson’s Halloween party and losing consciousness, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin organized an intervention to help her.
In an interview with The Guardian, she revealed a deeply difficult time, explaining that she felt constantly unfulfilled. She recalled a morning when, feeling desperate, she even considered trying heroin because nothing else seemed to help.
The actor best known for The Parent Trap struggled with cocaine addiction during the 1980s, leading him to seek treatment in 1990. He later shared on Today that he came of age in the 1960s and 70s, a time when attitudes toward drug use were very different.
He confessed that during the 1980s, his cocaine use was so extensive it rivaled some movie budgets. He described spending countless nights desperately pleading with God to help him stop, often right before work. However, by afternoon, he’d convince himself it wasn’t a serious problem.
I remember him describing this incredibly intense experience – he called it a ‘white light’ moment. He felt like he was either facing death or losing absolutely everything he cared about. It was so overwhelming he had to sit down with Meg Ryan, his then-fiancée, and try to explain what he was going through. Thankfully, he realized he needed help, and that was the turning point. It marked the end of his struggle with cocaine, a real fresh start for him.
Following an incident at a Newport Beach hotel where he attempted to break down his door, Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte entered treatment for alcohol addiction in 2018. A representative for Lochte stated he’d been struggling with alcohol for years, and that it had become a damaging pattern. Lochte recognized he needed professional help and was beginning treatment immediately.
According to a recent statement, Ryan understands that overcoming this illness is crucial – not only to avoid making bad choices in the future, but also to be the best possible husband and father, and to have a chance at competing in his fifth Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020 and regaining his top form.
Despite knowing you shouldn’t get sober for another person, actor Jason Ritter credits his relationship with Melanie Lynskey as a key factor in his decision to stop drinking.
He realized how wonderful she was and believed she deserved someone truly special. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show in March 2023, he admitted he didn’t think he was that person, feeling he was ‘a little bit too crazy’ for her.
However, as Ritter noted to TopMob News, he now sees that sobriety is ultimately a personal choice.
Looking back on the beginning of their relationship, he explained that he often framed his actions as being for her because he didn’t feel good about himself at the time. He prioritized avoiding her pain over his own, so it was simpler to say he was doing things ‘for her.’ Now, however, he’s motivated by his own well-being.
The country music star has been sober for almost ten years, but reaching this point was a difficult journey. His struggle with alcohol and painkillers started shortly after high school and continued even as his career gained momentum. He admitted to People magazine that he always kept a black leather laptop bag nearby, filled with bottles of Jagermeister or vodka, and would drink from it every hour and a half to two hours. He also confessed to taking pills every three to four hours.
It didn’t hinder his accomplishments at all. “I wasn’t falling apart,” he explained. “Actually, I was incredibly productive—I wrote more songs during that time than I do today. That’s what really worried me.”
In late 2011, he was hospitalized with pancreatitis and warned that his life was in danger if he didn’t stop drinking. He admitted he kept delaying getting help, trying to cut back on his own. “I’d tell myself, ‘Okay, just two pills today,’ or ‘I’ll only drink this much from the bottle and mark it,’” he remembered. “It would work for a couple of days, but then someone would have a party and I’d start again.”
Gilbert finally realized he needed help and checked into rehab on December 18, 2011. He explained, “I reached a point where I knew I couldn’t overcome it by myself.” He admitted it was frustrating and humiliating, saying, “I’m usually very determined, but this was the one thing I couldn’t seem to change.”
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