Charlie Puth is embracing this light switch moment in his personal life.
The singer, known for his album Voicenotes, shared that he quit drinking four years ago. He explained that a difficult experience in New York City led him to make that change.
Charlie recently told Rolling Stone that he rarely drinks because he believes it affects his decision-making. However, leading up to the release of his 2022 album Charlie, he decided to have a wild night. He ended up with the worst hangover of his life, which he says lasted about two days.
Besides his terrible hangover, he was disturbed to find pictures of himself with people he didn’t recognize, which made him realize how much he’d forgotten from the night before.
The 34-year-old remembered everyone wanting to meet for coffee the next day in a trendy area. She saw them having breakfast, but instead of joining them, she went back to the hotel and spent the next few days alone.
Charlie explained that it’s difficult to put into words, but after years of making bad choices and speaking carelessly, it felt incredibly significant to suddenly realize this at age 30 while living in New York City.
As a lifestyle expert, I often talk about finding balance, and I recently learned something really powerful from a musician I admire. He’s expecting his first child, and he shared a really honest realization he had about his creative process. For years, he believed he needed to be unhappy and struggling to write good music – a common misconception! He discovered the opposite is true. He actually wrote his best songs when he was feeling comfortable and genuinely happy. He doesn’t know where that old belief came from – whether it was bad advice or just something he told himself – but he’s now embraced a much healthier and more productive approach to creativity. It’s a great reminder that happiness isn’t the enemy of art; it can actually be its greatest fuel!
Charlie is proud of the progress he’s made in dealing with his complicated feelings about fame, and he’s also thankful for the long-lasting relationship he shares with his partner.
He confessed it took him some time to mature. He’d always pictured that kind of life for himself, and he quickly realized Brooke was the right person to share it with. He joked about being a bit immature at the time – a 24-year-old who felt he deserved to enjoy the rewards of his hard work. He’s grateful for everything that happened, but always trusted his own instincts about what was best for him.
This isn’t the first time the singer and producer has spoken highly of Brooke, 26, and the positive impact she’s had on his life. Soon after they got married in September 2024, he said she helped him see music creation in a whole new way.
He told Ryan Seacrest that having a supportive wife is wonderful, and that he feels the same way about her. He believes this support has made his current music even stronger, and everything in his life feels right now.
Keep reading to see more stars detailing their road to sobriety…
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 shared that following advice from the recovery community has dramatically improved his life.
While AJ acknowledged he is “still learning, still growing,” he’s now confident in who he is.
I’ve been learning to set healthy boundaries, something I didn’t used to do, and it’s really helped me. I also understand now that ‘AJ’ is just a public image, a role I play, but it doesn’t change who I am as a person – I’m Alexander James.
In October 2018, the actor known for American Pie shared on Instagram that he had been sober for one year, marking the occasion with a positive and uplifting message.
He shared that he first attempted to stop drinking and using drugs more than five years ago, realizing his addiction had become overwhelming. He admitted it was a difficult process.
He shared that after a difficult journey, he’s been sober for a year, and he’s incredibly proud of this accomplishment. He encouraged anyone who is struggling to reach out for help, reminding them that there’s no shame in asking and that recovery is possible.
Looking back, it’s just… heartbreaking to think about everything he went through. He kept his battle with addiction so hidden, going to such extreme lengths to make sure nobody found out. It’s like he was living a double life, and honestly, it just makes me ache for him knowing how much he suffered in silence. I’ve followed his career for years, and even now, thinking about it… it’s just a lot.
He recently shared on his wife Jenny Mollen’s podcast, All the Fails, that despite being in therapy and ‘working on things,’ he would sometimes leave a session and immediately go buy a bottle of vodka. He’d drink it and then drive home, explaining that he knew how to drink enough to disconnect from his life and avoid difficult emotions.
He explained that he’d carefully planned how much to drink, wanting to stay coherent enough to talk to me. He mentioned he was constantly swapping out full bottles at the bar.
The two-time World Cup-winning soccer player has publicly discussed using Adderall inappropriately while recovering from injuries during her time playing college soccer.
She shared on the 2025 podcast Question Everything with Danielle Robay that she had become seriously addicted to Adderall and was using it inappropriately. She explained she was taking it constantly, often going days without sleep. It was a chaotic time, and she worried about seriously damaging her health – she felt like she was pushing her body to the limit. She admitted to crushing and snorting the pills, acknowledging how dangerous and 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 significantly. Anson encouraged her to read, and she found a life-changing book called Man’s Search for Meaning. It helped her understand and cope with suffering by changing 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 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 was when his son noticed his own drink looked different and asked why, which he found incredibly touching.
Offset explained that the seemingly harmless comment really upset him, saying he almost cried when he went back to his room.
The rapper explained he felt guilty as a father. He was worried his son didn’t realize he was using drugs, and even something as simple as his son wanting the same soda made him anxious, fearing he was a bad influence.
The Academy Award-winning actor has often openly discussed December 29, 1975, the date he stopped drinking.
In an October 2025 interview on The New York Times‘ podcast, The Interview, he admitted he was driving drunk in California and essentially lost consciousness at the wheel. He described having no idea where he was going until he suddenly realized the danger – he could have seriously hurt or killed himself or someone else. This moment, he said, made him recognize he had a problem with alcohol and was, in fact, an alcoholic.
With support from a friend, he started a journey of recovery. In December 2025, he celebrated 50 years of sobriety and shared a message of hope with others who are facing the same struggles he overcame decades ago.
He urged people to embrace life in an Instagram message, repeating the word ‘life’ several times for emphasis: ‘Choose life instead of the opposite. Life, life, life, and more life!’
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. Sometimes he’d stop for a while, but then other times he’d really focus on it.
I’m so incredibly proud of Jax! He’s made a huge change and gotten sober. He explained it wasn’t necessarily about having a drinking problem, but he realized his cocaine use always went hand-in-hand with alcohol. So, he decided to quit both altogether. He told us he’s been sober for 82 or 83 days now, and that’s the longest stretch he’s ever had in his life without either one – it’s really inspiring to hear!
Tom Holland, known for his role as Spider-Man, quit drinking in 2022 because he felt controlled by alcohol. He admitted on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast that he was definitely addicted, and believes that even having a beer every day can be a sign of a problem.
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.
After adopting a new 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, famous for his role in Hunt for Red October, rarely discusses his recovery from alcohol addiction, which started nearly four decades ago.
He shared in a May 2024 podcast that he doesn’t often talk about his sobriety, only bringing it up when relevant. He’s been sober for 39 years, since February 23, 1985.
Alec described his early years in Los Angeles after leaving New York in 1983 as a period of intense struggle with cocaine addiction. He admitted to using a large amount of the drug daily, comparing its prevalence at the time to that of coffee and suggesting it was widespread among his social circle.
And after quitting the drug, he soon turned to alcohol—only to also quit that dependency.
Today, he relies on the city around him.
He said New York City always helps him unwind. He loves simply walking around and discovering new details he’s never seen before, like architectural features on familiar buildings. He also enjoys spending time with friends over lunch or coffee.
In April 2024, Anne Hathaway, known for her role in The Princess Diaries, revealed she’s been sober for over five years. She told The New York Times that reaching this point feels like a significant achievement.
She explained her decision simply. “I realized it wasn’t the right path for me,” she said. “It felt difficult to completely reject it, but I had to. It’s like an allergy – if you have a severe reaction, you don’t try to fight it. I finally stopped questioning my feelings and accepted it.”
She’s glad she made that choice, explaining that things have improved significantly for her. She described it as something that used to bring her down, and she prefers to avoid feeling that way.
When accepting the 2018 Woman of the Year Award from the Peggy Albrecht Friendly House – a program helping women recover from substance and alcohol abuse – Moore discussed how a harmful lifestyle almost ended her career.
Looking back, I truly believe there are moments that just make you, that set your life’s course. And early on, mine was going terribly wrong. I was completely self-destructing, and it’s awful to admit, but even when things were going well professionally, I just never felt worthy. I had zero self-worth, and it spiraled so fast. I hit a breaking point, a real crisis, and honestly, I didn’t even understand why at the time. It almost felt like something bigger than me had to step in, maybe it was fate or something.
Moore, who received treatment in 2012, expressed gratitude to two strangers who gave her a much-needed wake-up call. She jokingly said they essentially told her she needed to get her life back on track, saying, “Unless I was dead, I better show up.” She explained they gave her an opportunity to change course before she ruined everything.
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 be where she was today without it.
Miley Cyrus revealed in 2022 that she’s been working on overcoming her addiction to Xanax since 2020. She told Rolling Stone that recovery provided much-needed stability during a difficult time, helping her avoid overthinking and giving her a sense of hope.
The singer explained that once they discovered a way to temporarily block out feelings and escape the pain, everything changed – it was the point of no return.
She explained that her friends back then seemed to accept her drug use, which led to a downward spiral. During the pandemic, she realized she was struggling and felt disconnected from her emotions. She remembered often falling asleep and being unable to stay awake 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 shared 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 didn’t want to repeat past mistakes. He recalled repeatedly asking himself if he really wanted to miss out on life again, urging himself to push through, even if just for the sake of his loved ones. He used harsh language to motivate himself, telling himself not to be weak and to seize the moment.
Honestly, seeing him pour himself back into his music? It was everything. It wasn’t just a comeback, it was like watching him heal. It really seemed to be what he needed to stay on track with getting better, you know? It was amazing to witness, and I’m so proud of him for finding that strength again.
He said it did something – it switched the light on. He realized he was no longer ashamed of being sober. Instead, he started to view his sobriety as a strength, and he felt proud of being able to quit drinking.
The actor, known from the show Parenthood, had been sober for 16 years when they had a setback in 2020. They began taking Vicodin after being injured in a motorcycle accident.
He explained on his Armchair Expert podcast that he’s been taking prescription medication consistently for about the past two months, and he’s actually taking more than the prescribed amount.
He admitted he hated what he was doing and felt he was deceiving everyone around him. He knew he needed to stop, but his tolerance was increasing rapidly – he was now using eight pills, thirty milligrams each, every 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 started 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, “I spent ten years stealing and deceiving people. No one had any idea.”
Ugh, 1998… just thinking about it makes me tear up. It was the summer my sister came to visit, and she had these painkillers with her – she’d cracked a rib, you see. It was awful. That was… that was when everything fell apart for me. I knew they were in her suitcase, hidden in the guest room closet. And I… I took them. All of them. I just couldn’t help myself. I knew the moment she started packing to leave she’d realize they were gone. I had to tell her something, so I wrote her a note, confessed everything, and left it on her suitcase. When she found it… she didn’t yell, she didn’t get angry. She just… hugged me. She told me she loved me, that she was worried about me, and that she couldn’t stand by and watch me destroy myself. It was… it was the most heartbreaking and beautiful moment of my life. She saved me, you know? She really did.
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 struggles with addiction. She explained that he was surprised he hadn’t realized she was going through this, and she has remained sober ever since.
Drew Barrymore, who has openly discussed her past struggles with 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 and nerve-wracking it feels to finally share who you are, what you believe in, and everything you’ve achieved.
I always appreciated what Drew Barrymore shared with the Los Angeles Times. She doesn’t like being called ‘sober’ because she doesn’t want anyone to assume she’s trying to present herself as perfect or holier-than-thou. It’s a really honest and relatable perspective, and I think it helps break down some of the stereotypes around recovery.
In 2023, she reflected on a long struggle, saying she used to tell herself, ‘I can learn this, I can solve this.’ 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 the issue and confronting him about his struggles.
Cooper shared in a 2022 podcast interview that it was then he first understood he was struggling with substance use. He said he’ll never forget that moment.
Honestly, Arnett basically saved my life. I mean, he was the one who really got through to me and made me realize I needed to get sober. He wasn’t afraid to be brutally honest with me, even though it was a tough conversation, and that’s what finally pushed me to make a change. I owe everything to him, seriously.
The actor, known for his role in Fight Club, battled alcohol addiction for years before 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 without this guy, and I’ve been happier every day since.”
In September 2023, the former Cruel Intentions star revealed on Instagram that they had gone longer without using nicotine or marijuana – or any substances, really – than they had since their teenage years.
He expressed gratitude for overcoming addiction and substance dependency, saying that achieving sobriety, mental clarity, and a sense of spiritual connection feels truly rewarding.
In 2018, the singer 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.
Singing with regret, she apologized to her parents for relapsing and making a mess. She also expressed gratitude to those who had stood by her through past struggles, acknowledging she’d been through this before and was once again not sober.
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. She’s taking time now to heal, prioritize her sobriety, and continue her recovery. She expressed gratitude for the support she’s received and hopes to reach a point where she can confidently say she’s conquered it, adding that she’s committed to continuing the fight.
In 2018, she spoke about her struggles with sex and alcohol addiction. She explained that her addictions tended to shift over time, and when she was younger, she believed sex could solve any problem. She later realized this had developed into a more serious issue with drinking.
She recalled a low point when she was home alone and nearly finished off a third bottle of wine. That’s when she realized she might have a drinking problem.
I stopped abruptly. I’m good at doing that – I tend to get completely absorbed in things, so I always have to be careful. It’s not necessarily what someone does, but how and why they do it. It’s the underlying behavior that matters. For example, enjoying a lot of sex is fine, but it’s important to understand the reasons behind it.
Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean revealed he first experimented with drugs right before filming the music video for their 2000 hit, “The Call.” He later told Good Morning America that he was extremely out of control during the shoot. He achieved sobriety in 2021, and within a year, experienced significant improvements in his health, including losing 32 pounds in seven months by eliminating alcohol and fast food.
He told Today in September 2022 that drinking led to both weight gain and a decline in his mental well-being.
Following the unexpected death of Mac Miller, rapper Bow Wow—born Shad Moss—revealed on Twitter that he had previously battled an addiction to cough syrup, often called “lean.” He shared a candid account of his struggles, explaining that during the creation of his album Face Off with Omarion, he was using lean daily. He admitted to being under the influence during a heated moment on BET with Torae, and that it significantly affected his attitude and relationships with fans and family. He emphasized that he never glorified drug use in his music. Bow Wow detailed how his addiction continued throughout his UCP tour with Chris Brown, where he was consuming cough syrup at least seven times a day until a show in Cincinnati, where he collapsed backstage and was hospitalized due to withdrawal symptoms.
He described the intense pain and physical effects of withdrawal, including feeling constantly cold despite the summer heat, and missing shows in Chicago and Baltimore due to being high and sick. He urged fans to avoid drugs, emphasizing that he was using them simply to fit in. He encouraged everyone to be a good son or daughter and strive to be their best selves, stating he would be more open about his past. He expressed a desire to protect young people from early deaths, asking parents to talk to their children about the dangers of drug use, and shared that he almost died from his addiction.
Bow Wow concluded by stating that his stomach has never fully recovered and that staying drug-free is the best path. He reiterated his love for his fans, especially young artists, and pleaded with them not to follow harmful trends, but to break the cycle of drug use, and to prioritize their lives.
In 2018, the singer publicly shared her struggles with addiction alongside the release of her album No Shame and her memoir My Thoughts Exactly. She revealed she had been using cocaine and drinking heavily, describing herself as constantly intoxicated. 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 described a period of deep unhappiness, saying that she felt nothing could bring her satisfaction. She recalled one morning during this difficult time considering heroin use, feeling that nothing else was helping her cope.
The actor known for his role in 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 in the 1980s, his cocaine use was so extensive it rivaled some movie budgets. He described desperately pleading with God to help him stop, often right before work, only to find himself rationalizing his addiction just hours later, thinking it wasn’t a serious problem.
He described a powerful experience, what he called seeing a white light, where he felt like he was either dying or losing everything important in his life. He then had to explain this to his then-fiancée, Meg Ryan, and afterwards, he decided to get help. He says this was the turning point that ended his struggle with cocaine.
Following an incident at a Newport Beach hotel where he attempted to break down his own door, Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte entered treatment for alcohol addiction in 2018. According to his representative, Lochte had been struggling with alcohol abuse for years, and it had become a harmful cycle. He realized he needed professional help and began treatment right away.
The statement ended by saying Ryan understands overcoming this illness is crucial – not just to avoid making bad choices down the road, but also to be a good husband and father, and to have a chance at competing in his fifth Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020 and reclaiming his place as a top swimmer.
Despite knowing you shouldn’t get sober for another person, actor Jason Ritter credits his relationship with Melanie Lynskey as a significant factor in his decision to stop drinking.
He realized how wonderful she was and believed she deserved someone truly great. Appearing on The Drew Barrymore Show in March 2023, he admitted he didn’t feel up to the task, saying he felt ‘a little bit too crazy’ to be with her.
However, as Ritter noted to TopMob News, he now sees that sobriety is ultimately a personal choice.
Looking back, it’s almost embarrassing to admit, but at the start, I told everyone I was doing it all for her. Honestly, I didn’t even feel like I deserved good things back then, so my own well-being wasn’t a priority. Hurting her was the only thing I really cared about avoiding. It just felt…easier to frame it as a sacrifice for her. But now? Now it’s different. Now I’m finally doing it for me, and it’s the best feeling in the world.
The country singer has been sober for almost ten years, but achieving that took a lot of work. His struggle with alcohol and painkillers started shortly after he finished high school and continued even as his music career grew. He confessed 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 admitted to taking pills every three to four hours.
Despite everything, it didn’t hinder his accomplishments. “I wasn’t falling apart,” he explained. “Actually, I was more productive then – I wrote more songs back then than I do today, and that’s what really frightened me.”
In late 2011, he ended up in the hospital with pancreatitis and received a stark warning: if he didn’t quit drinking, he likely wouldn’t live to see the following year. He admitted he kept delaying the inevitable, attempting to cut back on his own. “I’d tell myself, ‘Okay, just two pills today, and I’ll only drink this much from the bottle,’ marking the bottle to keep track,” he remembered. “It would work for a day or two, but then someone would have a party and it all fell apart.”
Gilbert ultimately realized he needed help and checked into rehab on December 18, 2011. He explained, “I finally admitted I couldn’t overcome this on my own.” He was frustrated and ashamed, saying, “I pride myself on being strong-willed, but this was the one thing I just couldn’t control.”
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