As someone who has struggled with alcohol addiction for many years and can relate to the destructive patterns it creates, I have the utmost respect for individuals like Ryan Lochte and Blake Shelton who have bravely sought help and shared their stories of recovery.
Ingrid Andress is aware she struck out with her rendition of the National Anthem.
Following her intoxicated July 15 rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at MLB’s Home Run Derby, which gained widespread attention, Andress confessed to being under the influence and is now seeking assistance.
“Honestly, I admit that I was intoxicated the previous night. I’m seeking professional assistance starting from today as that behavior wasn’t mine.”
I’m deeply sorry for my disappointing performance at MLB, to all the devoted fans, and to this land that holds such a special place in my heart. I’ll keep you updated on my progress during rehab – they say it’s an enjoyable experience.
Although her act didn’t win over the entire audience, her authentic vulnerability resonated deeply with her friends and supporters.
“Sending you love, Ingrid,” country artist Carly Pearce wrote. “I know it’s tough to be open like this. Keep going, you’re not alone.”
Grammy-nominated artist Julia Michaels expressed her sympathy by saying, “I love you, dear. I’m sorry you’re experiencing this pain. The world can be unkind at times, but I’m here to support you.”
After Andress’ song, some people on social media raised doubts about its pitch, drawing parallels with Fergie’s off-key rendition during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
One user on X commented, “I’ve had the chance to hear her sing in person, and she has a good singing voice.” Regarding the strange national anthem, another user pondered, “There must be a valid explanation for why this anthem sounds so unusual.”
In response to Andress’ recent post on Instagram, I commented, “Your performance a few weeks ago was quite different from last night’s. Yet, your talent as a songwriter and singer is undeniable. Your upcoming return will be an inspiring journey. Keep going, you’ve got this!”
For more celebrities who have been candid about their sobriety journeys, keep reading.
In 2022, the lead actor of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” made a personal decision to give up alcohol consumption. Reflecting on this change, Holland shared in an interview for the “On Purpose with Jay Shetty” podcast that he had come to recognize his own addiction to alcohol. He admitted openly, “I believe I was addicted, and I wasn’t trying to hide that fact.” According to him, anyone who drinks a beer daily might be grappling with similar issues.
After that, you might find yourself reaching a point where you think, “Oh dear, I wish I hadn’t finished that last beer,” the actor added. And before you know it, you’ll be dealing with a painful hangover the next morning.
After implementing the new lifestyle, Holland discovered that he had improved sleeping patterns and was more effective in dealing with challenges.
He expressed that issues that used to frustrate him on set no longer bothered him. His mental focus was significantly improved, and he felt both healthier and more energetic.
In his own words, the leading man of “Hunt for Red October” seldom discusses his alcohol recovery process, which dates back nearly forty years.
He mentioned in a podcast interview in May 2024 that he doesn’t talk about this topic frequently. Instead, he brings it up occasionally when it seems appropriate. With 39 years of sobriety under his belt, he achieved it on Feb. 23, 1985.
After relocating from New York City to Los Angeles in 1983, Alec described his life as being preoccupied with a major issue for the following two years. He admitted, “I believe I inhaled a line of cocaine from here to Saturn each day. We brought it home with us. Cocaine was as common as coffee back then; everybody used it excessively.”
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 expressed how New York City brings him peace. As he strolls through its streets, he discovers new details that previously went unnoticed. A simple glance at a building might reveal hidden doors that catch his eye. His days are filled with meals and conversations with friends.
In an interview with the New York Times back in April 2024, the actress from The Princess Diaries announced that she has been sober for over five years. She expressed, “This achievement holds significance for me.”
Her explanation was straightforward. “Deep down, I knew it wasn’t suitable for me,” she admitted. “It felt intensely challenging to have to declare, ‘Not a single one?’ Not a single one. If you have an allergy or experience severe reactions to something, you don’t debate the issue. So I ceased arguing with it.”
She’s glad she went with that choice, as she shared, “I’ve found things significantly improved for myself.” In my viewpoint, dwelling on negatives isn’t something I enjoy doing.
In May 2023, the former One Direction member expressed joy as he reached the 100-day mark of his sobriety. He shared, “I’m doing great! I feel fantastic and the encouragement from fans has been incredibly helpful throughout this journey.”
During the peak of One Direction’s popularity, his struggle began. He acknowledged that there were issues within the band, and he didn’t hold anyone accountable. However, it felt to him that in order to protect us from the chaos, we were often confined to a single room with only a minibar for company. At some point, I decided to throw myself a party for one, which continued for many years of my life.
He’s been open about his struggle with sobriety throughout. In June 2021, he mentioned that he had been sober for over a month and shared his realization during that period. He was taken aback by his appearance in some old photos on a boat, looking bloated and unrecognizable to him. He referred to it as his “pills-and-booze face,” where his face appeared significantly larger than it does now. Unhappy with himself, he then decided to make a change.
As I stood before you all at the Peggy Albrecht Friendly House in 2018, humbled and honored to receive the Woman of the Year Award, I couldn’t help but reflect on the perilous journey that had brought me to this moment. I spoke about the destructive pattern of self-sabotage that once threatened to derail my career entirely. It was a chilling reminder of how easily we can lose sight of our goals and potential, succumbing instead to the temptations of substance abuse and alcohol. But here I was, a survivor, grateful for the opportunity to share my story and inspire others on their own paths to recovery.
In the early stages of my career, I found myself on a self-destructive path that significantly influenced who I became and the course of my life. Despite achieving successes, I never felt content with myself. I held no regard for my own worth and this destructive behavior led me to a critical turning point. The cause was unclear then, but looking back, it seems as though it may have been a divine intervention.
In 2012, Moore acknowledged the assistance of two individuals she barely knew, who strongly encouraged her to make significant changes in her life. She jokingly remarked, “If I wasn’t dead, I should show up,” and gratefully accepted the opportunity they provided for her to alter her life’s direction before it was irrevocably damaged.
Moore remarked, “They saw a side of me that I didn’t recognize. And I’m deeply thankful for their faith in me and this chance to be here, as without it, I wouldn’t be before you now.”
In an interview in 2022, the late “Friends” actor shared that he had spent approximately $9 million in his quest to overcome his addiction to alcohol and narcotics, which began when he was just 14 years old. At that young age, he already developed a habit of drinking Budweiser and Andrès Baby Duck. Later on, he experimented with more potent substances such as Vicodin, Xanax, and OxyContin.
In a 2022 interview with The New York Times, Perry shared her experience of faking various health issues during her addiction. She mentioned feigning back injuries and migraines, while managing multiple doctors’ appointments at once. This phase marked her eighteen-month sobriety journey. Every day she had to secure a supply of 55 Vicodin pills, requiring intricate calculations. Being a drug addict meant dealing with math problems constantly – determining the dosage for each location and length of stay to avoid getting severely ill. It was an exhausting process, but necessary for her survival.
In his own words, he expressed, “I didn’t consume Vicodin to experience euphoria or pleasure. I wasn’t the life of the party; instead, I preferred to relax on my couch with five pills and a movie playing. That state was my bliss. However, it is no longer the case for me.”
In 2022, Cyrus revealed that she had been dealing with an addiction to Xanax since 2020. She explained to Rolling Stone, “During that period, I found solace in this drug because my life lacked structure and it provided me with a false sense of calm.” She further added, “It kept me going when I felt lost and helpless, offering me a glimmer of hope.”
For me, once I managed to momentarily quiet my mind and dull the sense of hurt, that was when it all ended.
During that period, her friends seemed to support her drug habit, making it harder for her to break free. She described this cycle as a deep, endless abyss. However, during the pandemic, Cyrus acknowledged facing difficulties and feeling emotionally disconnected. She admitted to frequently falling asleep, struggling to keep alert and focused due to her advanced state of intoxication.
She eventually sought help and noted that “it took some time to get on my own two feet.”
A former star on the show “Parenthood” had remained abstinent from alcohol or drugs for an impressive 16-year span, but unfortunately, this changed in the year 2020 when she was involved in a motorcycle accident and subsequently took Vicodin as pain relief.
He mentioned on his “Armchair Expert” podcast that for the past two months, give or take, he’s been taking these medications constantly. And since he has a prescription, it’s permissible for him to do so at a certain dosage. However, he also adds that he’s enhancing their effect.
He went on, expressing his dislike for the situation. “I’ve been deceiving others,” he admitted. “I’ve come to realize I must stop, but my tolerance is increasing at an alarming rate. Now I find myself consuming eight 30-milligram tablets daily, a quantity that will lead to a harsh withdrawal. Fear and loneliness are creeping in, and this heavy burden of secrecy feels almost unbearable.”
In the year 2018, the actress known for her role in “Halloween” spoke openly about her 10-year struggle with opiate addiction that started in the late ’80s following a minor cosmetic surgery to address her family’s genetic puffiness around the eyes. The ensuing prescription set off a series of events that significantly altered her life. In an interview with “People,” she confessed, “I had a decade-long addiction, deceiving and manipulating others without their knowledge or suspicion.”
In the summer of 1998, when Curtis’s sister paid her a visit and carried prescribed painkillers for an injury, Curtis hit rock bottom. She confessed to the publication with tears in her eyes, recalling how she had secretly taken all her sister’s opiates from their guest room closet. As her sister prepared to leave, Curtis felt compelled to confess and wrote a note explaining what she had done. When her sister returned home and found the missing pills, she embraced Curtis, expressing concern and love for her, unwilling to watch her self-destruct.
On February 3, 1999, which was also the day she shared her secret with her filmmaker husband, Christopher Guest, for the first time, she went to her initial meeting. Her revelation left him astonished, as he had been unaware beforehand. Since then, she has remained sober.
In 2021, Barrymore announced a significant achievement in her recovery journey. During an interview on CBS Mornings, she shared, “It’s been over two and a half years since I last had a drink of alcohol. I haven’t felt the need for it in my life lately.”
I find it amusing when we open up and share our deepest truths, which we’ve labored over. It’s a unique feeling of liberation and vulnerability that comes with baring our souls.
Later on, Barrymore shared with the Los Angeles Times that she prefers not to be identified as “sober” since she doesn’t want others to perceive her as a rigidly pious person.
In 2023, she reflected, “I had been telling myself, ‘I’ll get a grip on this. I’ll find a solution,'” but suddenly it dawned on her, “I haven’t conquered this skill yet, and perhaps I never will.”
During the early 2000s, the actor from “A Star Is Born” faced battles with cocaine addiction. At some point, his friend Will Arnett took notice of his problematic behavior and had an open conversation with him about it.
During a 2022 conversation on the Smartless podcast, I shared a moment of revelation – the first time I acknowledged my struggle with drugs and alcohol. This experience is etched deeply in my memory.
Cooper acknowledged that Arnett played a pivotal role in his decision to become sober. He shared, “Arnett had the courage to engage me in a tough conversation which led me to consider altering the course of my life.”
For years, I battled alcohol addiction, but thanks to Cooper, I managed to turn my life around and get sober. At the 2020 National Board of Review Annual Awards, I shared this with the audience as he presented me with an award. And let me tell you, every day since then has been a happier one.
In September 2023, the former star of “Cruel Intentions” announced on Instagram that it had been the longest period since her teenage years that she had abstained from using any nicotine, marijuana, or other substances.
He also expressed gratitude for regaining the liberty that accompanies overcoming addiction and no longer relying on substances. The sensations of sobriety, clear-headedness, and deeper spiritual awareness bring him great satisfaction.
In 2018, during my tour, I proudly marked six years of staying sober and clean. But then, towards the end of that very year, I shocked my fans by releasing a heartfelt song titled “Sober.” In this song, I confessed that I had unfortunately slipped up and relapsed.
“Mom, I apologize for my lack of sobriety once again / Dad, please forgive me for the alcohol that stained the floor / To those who have always stood by me, I’m truly sorry, but I’ve lost control again.”
A month later, Lovato was hospitalized for a near-fatal overdose.
In my two-week Instagram update, I’ve been open about my struggles with addiction. But let me make it clear, this illness doesn’t just vanish or grow weak with time. It’s an ongoing battle that I’m still in the midst of. Right now, my priority is to take the time I need for healing and dedicate myself to my sobriety and the path to recovery. Your support and encouragement will always hold a special place in my heart, and I eagerly anticipate the day when I can proudly declare that I have come out on the other side, victorious over this challenge. Until then, I’ll keep pushing forward with all the strength I possess.
In 2018, looking back, I grappled with my compulsions towards sex and alcohol. At a younger age, I’m convinced I struggled with some form of sexual addiction, believing that every issue could be resolved through intimacy. But then, there came a time when I acknowledged my alarming drinking habit.
As a lifestyle expert, I can relate when someone finds themselves alone at home with an open bottle of wine, reaching for it yet again. But I encourage you to pause and reflect: “Is this third glass really what I need right now? Or is there a deeper issue at hand?” It’s essential to acknowledge our patterns and consider the potential consequences before giving in to habits that might not serve us best.
She explained, “I stopped using it suddenly, without any preparation. I have a tendency to become deeply engrossed in things, and I need to be cautious. It’s not the action itself that matters, but rather the motivation behind it. If you enjoy having sex frequently, that’s fine, but it’s essential to consider why you’re engaging in this behavior so often.”
A Backstreet Boys band member experimented with drugs for the first time prior to shooting the music video for their 2000 hit single “The Call.” He revealed years later on Good Morning America that he felt extremely energetic during the filming. He overcame his addiction in 2021 and experienced various positive outcomes within a year, such as shedding 32 pounds in just seven months by eliminating alcohol and fast food from his diet.
He shared with Today in September 2022 that consuming alcohol led to weight increase for him, yet it took a toll on his mental well-being as well.
After Mac Miller’s unexpected passing, Bow Wow (formerly known as Shad Moss), took to Twitter to share his past struggle with lean (cough syrup) addiction. He cautioned the youth against using drugs, revealing that during the recording of the “Face Off” album with Omarion, he was high on lean every day. When performing on BET and getting into altercations like with Torae, he was also under the influence. Bow Wow admitted to consuming at least 7 cans of Sprite (containing codeine) daily during the UCP tour with Chris Brown. He became addicted until a show in Cincinnati where he passed out and woke up in the hospital experiencing withdrawals. The experience left him feeling cold and unable to perform, missing shows in Chicago and Baltimore. Bow Wow expressed that he almost died from his lean addiction and urged parents to watch their kids closely and explain the dangers of drugs. He encouraged young artists and everyone to break the cycle and live a drug-free life. Peace.
In 2018, I, as an obsessed fan, was blown away by the raw honesty that Gwyneth Paltrow shared through her fourth studio album “No Shame” and her memoir “My Thoughts Exactly.” She fearlessly opened up about her battle with addiction, revealing how she had succumbed to the destructive duo of cocaine and excessive drinking. I was shocked to learn that she had reached a terrifying level of intoxication, describing it as being “parasitically drunk.” Tragic incidents began to pile up: an intervention was necessary when she accidentally headbutted Orlando Bloom at Kate Hudson’s Halloween party, causing her to knock herself unconscious. It was then that Gwyneth’s husband, Chris Martin, and close friend, Orlando Bloom, stepped in to save her.
In an interview with The Guardian, she shared, “I felt unfulfilled and dissatisfied with everything around me during that period. One particular morning in those gloomy days, I pondered, ‘Perhaps trying heroin could offer some relief as nothing else seemed effective?'”
In the 1980s, the actor from “The Parent Trap” struggled with cocaine addiction and sought treatment in a rehab facility in 1990. He shared on “Today” that his upbringing during the ’60s and ’70s held a contrasting perspective towards drug use.
In the throes of the ’80s, I found myself deeply entangled in a dangerous addiction. Every day, I would indulge in cocaine as if my life depended on it. I couldn’t help but feel as though I was living in the set of a movie, with my actions mirroring those of the characters on screen.
He shared an encounter I like to call a “white light moment,” where I saw visions of myself either deceased or losing all that held significance to me. After this experience, I had to have a conversation with my then-fiancée, Meg Ryan, about what was happening to me. Following this revelation, I sought help and ended my relationship with cocaine.
In 2018, following an incident at his Newport Beach hotel where Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte attempted to break down the door, it was revealed that he had been struggling with alcohol addiction for years. His representative explained to TopMob News in a statement that “Ryan has unfortunately fallen into a destructive pattern with his alcohol use. He realizes now that he needs professional help to overcome this issue and will be seeking treatment right away.”
“For Ryan, overcoming this disease is crucial at this point. It’s important for him to make good choices in the future and be an excellent husband and father. If he aspires to compete in the Olympics in Tokyo in 2020 and regain his dominance in the pool, he needs to conquer this disease now.”
The former star of “Parenthood” acknowledges the common advice against getting sober for someone else’s sake, but his relationship with Melanie Lynskey significantly influenced his decision to quit drinking.
During an interview on The Drew Barrymore Show in March 2023, I shared how I came to realize the extraordinary talent of this woman. I believed she’d make an ideal partner for someone truly deserving of her gifts. Yet, I couldn’t help but feel that I didn’t quite fit the bill. Instead, I acknowledged my own quirks and intensity as just a tad too excessive.
However, as Ritter noted to TopMob News, he now sees that sobriety is ultimately a personal choice.
In the beginning of their relationship, he found it simpler to claim that his actions were motivated by her well-being, as opposed to acknowledging his own insignificance at the time. He placed less concern for his own pain than for causing hurt to her. Consequently, it was more natural for him to assert, “I’m doing this for her.” However, now his motivation has shifted and he does it for himself.
Country musician has been alcohol- and pill-free for almost a decade, but achieving this milestone wasn’t effortless. His dependence on alcohol and painkillers started not long after high school graduation and persisted during his burgeoning career. He confessed to People, revealing that he carried a black leather laptop bag with him everywhere, filled with bottles of Jagermeister or vodka. Every hour and a half to two hours, he felt the need for “a few good swigs from the bottle.” Additionally, every three to four hours called for a couple of pills.
He didn’t let setbacks hinder his progress, he asserted. “I wasn’t tripping over things left and right,” he confessed. “I was in top form back then — I penned down more tunes than I manage now. That’s what truly terrified me.”
Back in late 2011, I found myself lying in a hospital bed with pancreatitis. The doctors warned me that if I didn’t curb my drinking habit, I wouldn’t make it to see another birthday. Yet, there I was, still trying to convince myself that I could do it on my own. I’d set small goals, like “I’ll only take two pills today” or “I’ll limit myself to this amount of alcohol from the bottle and mark it.”
After reaching the limit of my ability to cope, I finally asked for assistance and checked into rehab on December 18, 2011. “I came to realize that I couldn’t manage this issue by myself,” Gilbert admitted. “It infuriated and humiliated me. I consider myself a determined individual, but this was the one aspect of my life that eluded my control.”
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