Chrissy Teigen’s sobriety journey continues to evolve.
Previously abstinent from alcohol, the former participant of Lip Sync Battle openly discusses her past and present relationship with alcohol, acknowledging a recent relapse by stating she “re-introduced it into her life.
In her Instagram post dated May 16th, she expressed candidly, “To be honest, I’m not sure about my actions,” and continued, “But let me tell you, I am absolutely certain that I prefer myself when I’m sober.
Nevertheless, Chrissy, aged 39, pointed out that her journey with recovery and occasional setbacks has significantly improved.
She added, “I understand the potential direction it might take if left unchecked.” However, for now, my strategy is to remain vigilant and conscious about it.
Not only is the cookbook author in good company, but she also gets backing from her husband, renowned artist John Legend, as well as Demi Lovato. Interestingly, the “Tell Me You Love Me” singer has openly discussed her past issues with substance abuse. This includes a recent confession that she’s still troubled by some of her actions during her battles with addiction.
Demi admitted to The Hollywood Reporter in August that she found it easy to overlook that behavior due to her youth and intense pain at the time, but she now feels deeply sorry for her actions, and this regret is something that lingers with her perpetually.
In 2019, I, just like Anne Hathaway, chose to embark on a journey of sobriety. That choice was sparked by an incredibly challenging school drop-off experience with my dear son, Jonathan.
She stated on Ellen, “I wasn’t behind the wheel, but I was feeling quite under the weather due to a hangover.” And that situation, she admitted, wasn’t something she enjoyed, saying, “I didn’t particularly care for it.
And five years later, the Oscar winner was still happy to be living alcohol-free.
She shared with Vanity Fair in March 2024 that her personal take on it is everything improves, but she prefers not to dwell excessively on the subject because she dislikes dwelling or overthinking.
Continue scrolling to discover the insights shared by other celebrities regarding their personal journeys with math (addition) and clean living (sobriety).
Back in October 2018, the actor who played American Pie shared on Instagram that he had been sober for a whole year, expressing joy and offering inspiration.
5 years back, he attempted to free himself from his alcohol and drug addiction, as the burden of it all had become unbearable for him. He later discovered that quitting was a challenging task.
He went on to say, “It’s been a rocky road, but I’ve successfully completed one year without alcohol. I am incredibly proud of this achievement. For those who may be going through the same struggle, remember that there is support available. Don’t let embarrassment stand in your way. Together, we can overcome.
In time, he looked back on his battle with addiction and the great extremes he took to conceal his fight against it.
In a March 2024 episode of his wife Jenny Mollen’s “All the Fails” podcast, he admitted that he was attending therapy and working on personal issues. However, following a productive therapy session, he decided to leave therapy, visited a liquor store, bought a fifth of vodka, consumed it, and then drove himself home. His intention was to get drunk enough to disconnect from his current state, avoiding feelings associated with connecting with others.
He commented, “I had everything planned perfectly. I made sure not to drink so much that I couldn’t talk to you. In fact, I kept replenishing the bottles at the bar regularly.
The two-time winner of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Cup has been forthright about her past misuse of Adderall as she coped with injuries during her college soccer years.
She admitted during a 2025 episode of the ‘Question Everything with Danielle Robay’ podcast that she had developed an intense addiction to Adderall and had been abusing it excessively. She confessed to taking it constantly, going for extended periods without sleep, and behaving recklessly. She even feared she might have a heart attack due to her excessive use. She admitted to crushing and snorting the drug, acknowledging that this habit was causing significant issues.
However, in the midst of her struggle, her college coach Anson Dorrance was there to support her.
She clarified that it became incredibly dark, necessitating significant changes, to which Anson asked her to read books. One book she started reading was titled “Man’s Search for Meaning” – a book focusing on the topic of suffering, re-framing it, and it significantly impacted her life.
The Valley star shared his decades-long battle with drugs in March 2025 after going to rehab.
In the latest episode of Bravo’s Hot Mic on March 4th, I found myself compelled to confess: I’m a drug addict, specifically, I struggle with a cocaine addiction. It’s no easy thing for me to admit this aloud.
He mentioned that he’s had periods of dealing with this issue, starting when he was 23 years old. Now, at the age of 45, he shared that there have been phases when he abstained from it, but also times when he indulged more frequently in it.
Jax decided to stop consuming alcohol, stating, “I’m not certain if I have an alcohol issue, but they often go together. I can’t use cocaine without drinking too. Therefore, I chose to quit both substances. I’m happy to share that I’ve been sober for 82, 83 days now, which is the longest stretch in my life without either.
In 2022, the star of Spider-Man: No Way Home decided to quit drinking alcohol as he felt trapped by its influence. He admitted on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast that he was indeed addicted to alcohol and didn’t deny it. “I believe,” he said, “that anyone who drinks a beer every day might be struggling with a small issue.
Then, you’d find yourself in a moment when you think, “Oh, I wish I hadn’t had that final drink,” as the actor explained. And the next morning, you’re hit with a severe headache.
After adopting the new lifestyle, Holland found he was experiencing improved sleep quality and was more capable of dealing with issues.
He confided that situations that typically upset him on set no longer bothered him as much. Instead, he handled them with ease. He was remarkably clear-minded. He felt robust and vigorous.
In a less frequent manner, the lead actor from the “Hunt for Red October” seldom discusses his 40-year-long struggle with sobriety.
He mentioned that he doesn’t often bring this up, but occasionally does so when it seems appropriate. He has been sober for 39 years as of February 23, 1985.
Talking about his life after relocating from New York City to Los Angeles in 1983, Alec described a daily struggle with addiction for two years. He admitted that he used an excessive amount of cocaine, almost equivalent to a line from Earth to Saturn during this period. Upon returning home, cocaine was as common as coffee at the time, and it seemed everyone was using it constantly.
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 mentioned that New York has a calming effect on him, describing it as his home. Every time he wanders around, he discovers new facets of the city that he hadn’t noticed before. For instance, he might look at a building and be amazed by details like its doors that he had never noticed before. He spends leisurely meals and chats over coffee with friends in this vibrant urban setting.
Back in April 2024, the actress from The Princess Diaries announced that she has been sober for over five years. In her own words, as she shared with The New York Times, “Reaching this milestone means a lot to me.
Her understanding was straightforward. She admitted, “I instinctively knew it wasn’t suitable for me.” And it seemed excessively challenging to express, ‘But absolutely not?’ But no. If you have an allergy or suffer a severe reaction to something, you don’t debate it. So I chose to stop debating with it.
She’s content with the choice she made, as she shared further, “I found it beneficial in my life.” In other words, “It provided a positive impact for me.” Moreover, she mentioned that she dislikes dwelling on negative emotions. Put simply, “She doesn’t enjoy feeling sorry for herself.
During her acceptance speech for the 2018 Woman of the Year award at the Peggy Albrecht Friendly House, a home helping women overcome addiction to substances and alcohol, Moore discussed the potentially career-ending “downward spiral” she had faced.
Reflecting on my past, I can see that certain pivotal moments in life mold us into who we become and the paths we choose. In the early stages of my career, I found myself heading towards a path of self-destruction that was truly detrimental to me. Despite any achievements I managed to garner, I never felt satisfactorily accomplished. My self-worth was alarmingly low, and this destructive pattern swiftly steered me towards a critical juncture in my life. At the time, it wasn’t apparent what was driving this situation. Perhaps it was some sort of divine guidance.
In 2012, Moore expressed gratitude towards two individuals whom she barely knew for presenting her with a crucial decision-making moment. She humorously stated, “If I wasn’t dead, I had to show up,” and acknowledged that they gave her the opportunity to alter the trajectory of her life before she caused irreparable damage.
Moore mentioned, “They noticed aspects of me I wasn’t aware of myself. I am truly thankful for this, as without their belief in me, I would not be where I am today.
Cyrus opened up in 2022 about her struggle with Xanax addiction, which she has been dealing with since 2020. In an interview with Rolling Stone, she explained, “Xanax provided the structure I desperately needed at a time when I was seeking stability, as I didn’t want to be idle and let my thoughts consume me. It offered me a glimmer of hope.
The singer remarked, “When I realized there was a momentary respite where you could mute the world and dull your sorrow, that was when it ended.
She mentioned that her friends previously seemed to tacitly approve of her drug habit, creating a sense of an ever-deepening abyss. However, during the pandemic, Cyrus observed struggles and felt emotionally distant. “I found myself constantly dozing off and falling asleep,” she reminisced. “And I couldn’t maintain my awareness or keep my eyes open because I had become so detached.
She eventually sought help and noted that “it took some time to get on my own two feet.”
16 years ago, the former star of “Parenthood” had been living a sober life until a motorbike mishap in 2020 led him to resume using Vicodin.
For the past two months or so, he mentioned during his “Armchair Expert” podcast, “I’ve been using them quite a bit, but I’m not sure for exactly how long…I take them throughout the day because I have a prescription, and I also increase their effectiveness.
He went on to express his dislike for the situation, admitting he was deceiving others. He acknowledged that he needed to stop, but his tolerance had escalated so rapidly that he was now consuming around eight 30mg doses daily, a quantity he knew would lead to a difficult withdrawal. This realization filled him with fear and a growing sense of isolation. He confided that he was carrying a heavy secret.
Back in 2018, I, a dedicated follower, found myself opening up about my decade-long struggle with opiate addiction that started in the late ’80s following a minor cosmetic surgery to address my family’s genetic puffy eyes. The prescription that followed drastically altered my life path. “I had a tumultuous 10-year journey, resorting to theft and deceit,” I confessed to People magazine. “My secret was safe, hidden from the world.
In the summer of 1998, when her sister came for a visit and brought some prescribed painkillers for a rib injury, Curtis admitted that this was her lowest point. “I knew she had them in the guest room closet,” she shared with the publication, tears welling up as she remembered. “I essentially took all her opiates. When she was preparing to leave, I knew she would pack her suitcase and notice her pills were missing. I realized I had to confess to her what I had done, so I wrote a note and left it on her suitcase. I returned home that day, and she hugged me, expressing love and concern, and stating she refused to watch me self-destruct.
She went to her initial gathering on February 3, 1999, which happened to be the same day she disclosed her struggle to her filmmaker spouse, Christopher Guest. “He couldn’t believe he hadn’t noticed before,” Curtis stated, and continued by saying that she has been sober ever since then.
In 2021, Barrymore announced a significant achievement in her recovery journey. For the first time in a long while, she openly stated, “I haven’t had a sip of alcohol for two and a half years.” She made this revelation on CBS Mornings, expressing that abstaining from alcohol was something that no longer benefited her life.
She commented, “It’s quite amusing. Unveiling ourselves, our deepest truths, and the accomplishments we’ve labored on, feels incredibly freeing yet exposed simultaneously.
Later on, I shared with the Los Angeles Times my personal viewpoint about not adopting the term “sober,” as I don’t wish for others to perceive me as an idealized figure or a strict Puritan. After all, maintaining a balanced lifestyle is more than just abstaining from certain substances; it’s about finding harmony in all aspects of life.
In 2023, she reflected, “I’d been telling myself, ‘I’ll conquer this, I’ll find a solution,'” only to later understand in a moment of clarity, “Truth be told, I’ve never truly mastered this, and I never will.
During the 2000s, the actor from “A Star Is Born” battled a cocaine addiction. At that time, his friend Will Arnett intervened by addressing his problematic behavior directly with him.
During his 2022 interview on the Smartless podcast, Cooper shared that it was the first moment he acknowledged his struggle with substance abuse, an experience he would never forget.
credit Arnett for initiating the change, Cooper stated, “He bravely had an honest conversation with me, which led me to contemplate and ultimately decide to alter the course of my life.
The actor from Fight Club had trouble with alcohol for many years, but later, thanks to Cooper, he was able to overcome his addiction. He expressed his gratitude to the audience at the 2020 National Board of Review Annual Awards when Cooper presented him with an award, saying, “Every day has been happier since then.
In September 2023, the former star of Cruel Intentions posted on Instagram that it had been the longest period since his teen years when he hadn’t had any form of nicotine or cannabis in his body, among other substances.
He expressed gratitude for the liberation that accompanies overcoming addictions and no longer relying on substances, stating that ‘sobriety brings a sense of clarity, a renewed connection with one’s spiritual self, and an undeniable feeling of well-being.’
In 2018, during a tour, the singer joyfully marked six years without alcohol. However, later that year, she surprised her fans by releasing the candid song “Sober”, disclosing that she had unfortunately slipped up and resumed drinking.
Mom, I regret that I’m no longer in control / Dad, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me for the spilled drinks on the floor / To those who have stood by me through thick and thin, I apologize, I’m no longer sober,” she sang.
A month later, Lovato was hospitalized for a near-fatal overdose.
Two weeks ago, she posted on Instagram, “I’ve always been open about my struggle with addiction.” What I’ve discovered is that this ailment doesn’t vanish or weaken over time; instead, it’s something I must persistently conquer and have not accomplished so far…Now, I require time to recuperate and concentrate on my sobriety and path to recovery. The affection you’ve all shown me will never be erased from memory, and I eagerly anticipate the day when I can declare that I’ve emerged victorious. I promise to keep battling.
2018 saw her acknowledging her struggles with compulsions related to sex and alcohol. “My addictive tendencies are versatile,” she explained, admitting that at one point in her life, she may have had a sexual addiction as she believed that every issue could be resolved through sex. She also opened up about recognizing her escalating drinking problem.
She recalled hitting a low point when she was alone in the house, with two bottles of wine already consumed and about to open a third. It made her pause and think, “Wait a minute. Here you are, alone in this house, reaching for your third bottle of wine? This could be a sign of a bigger issue.
She shared, “I chose to quit abruptly, or as I often do. You see, I tend to quit things suddenly. I’m a person who can easily get engrossed in things, so I always need to be cautious. I can become overly obsessed with certain activities.” She went on, “It’s not just the action itself that matters, but the reason behind it and the behavior connected to it. If you want to have a lot of sex, that’s fine, but why are you having so much? That’s what you should examine.
One of the Backstreet Boys band members experimented with drugs for the first time prior to filming their 2000 music video “The Call.” In a later interview on Good Morning America, he confessed that he felt extremely energetic during the shoot. He managed to overcome his addiction in 2021 and experienced numerous positive outcomes within a year, such as shedding 32 pounds over seven months by eliminating alcohol and fast food from his diet.
In September 2022, he shared with Today that excessive drinking led to an increase in his weight, but it also negatively impacted his emotional well-being.
Following the unexpected demise of Mac Miller, rapper Bow Wow, formerly known as Shad Moss, shared on Twitter about his past struggle with cough syrup addiction. In a series of tweets, he admitted that during the making of the album “Face Off” with Omarion, he was high on lean every day. This affected his attitude and even caused some of his fans and family to turn against him. Bow Wow confessed that he was addicted to the substance while touring with Chris Brown, consuming it at least 7 times a day. He nearly died due to this addiction and urged his followers to stay away from such drugs. He emphasized the importance of being a good child, living a healthy life, and breaking free from harmful trends. Bow Wow promised to be more vocal about the issue, urging everyone to protect the youth from early deaths.
2018 was a year of raw truth-telling for me, as I released both my fourth album titled “No Shame” and the memoir “My Thoughts Exactly.” In these works, I delved deeply into the struggles I faced with addiction. I confess that I had fallen into the destructive patterns of abusing cocaine and excessive drinking, which left me feeling parasitically drunk.
A pivotal moment in my journey came when an unfortunate incident took place at Kate Hudson’s Halloween party, where I unintentionally headbutted Orlando Bloom. This incident ultimately led to an intervention by none other than Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. The blow I received during this encounter was so strong that it knocked me unconscious. These events served as a stark reminder of the grip addiction had on my life, and spurred me to seek help and embark on the path to recovery.
She confided in The Guardian that she felt nothing was providing solace or fulfillment for her. One morning during those difficult times, she found herself contemplating the possibility of trying heroin since nothing else appeared to be effective.
Throughout the 1980s, the actor known for The Parent Trap struggled with cocaine addiction, which eventually led him to rehabilitation centers in 1990. In an interview on Today, he reflected on his upbringing during the ’60s and ’70s when there was a significantly different viewpoint towards drug use.
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He openly confessed in 2018 that he was using cocaine nearly every day during the 1980s. He would often find himself pleading with God to take away his addiction, promising to never use it again as he had to be at work soon. However, by the afternoon, around 4 o’clock, he would think, “It’s not so bad.” This suggests a struggle with his addiction.
He described an intense moment he referred to as a ‘white light experience,’ where he envisioned himself either deceased or losing everything valuable to him. At that point, he felt compelled to share this with his then-fiancée, Meg Ryan. Following this revelation, he sought help and ended his relationship with cocaine.
In 2018, I made the choice to confront my long-standing battle with alcohol addiction after an unfortunate incident in Newport Beach. My representative shared with TopMob News that this struggle had developed into a harmful pattern for me. Recognizing the need for change, I am taking immediate steps to seek professional help and overcome this issue.
As a committed individual, I recognize that overcoming this illness is crucial for me to steer clear of making regrettable choices in the future, to be the most devoted husband and father possible, and if I aspire to reclaim my position as a top swimmer at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, my fifth games.
It was primarily his relationship with Melanie Lynskey that motivated the former Parenthood actor, who understands it’s not ideal to give up alcohol for someone else, to make the decision to quit drinking.
During his interview on The Drew Barrymore Show in March 2023, he expressed that at some point, he recognized her greatness and believed she would be ideal for someone truly deserving. However, he didn’t think he was that person, feeling just a tad bit unstable instead.
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 for her because, during that period, he didn’t think highly of himself. He placed more emphasis on not causing her pain than on avoiding self-harm. Consequently, at first, it was easier for him to assert, “I’m doing this for her.” However, now, he is acting with a focus on his own wellbeing.
For almost a decade, the nation’s music icon has been maintaining his sobriety, but the path to this point was challenging. His struggle with alcohol and painkillers started soon after he left high school, persisting even as his career flourished. He carried a black leather laptop bag loaded with bottles of Jagermeister or vodka wherever he went, keeping it within easy reach at all times. As he shared in an earlier interview with People, every hour and a half to two hours would be the time for a couple of strong swigs from the bottle, and every three to four hours meant taking one or two pills.
In my experience, it didn’t hinder my achievements in the slightest. I wasn’t wandering aimlessly throughout the day, quite the contrary. I was operating at full capacity – in fact, I composed more music during that period than I do currently. And that’s what made it all the more unsettling.
2011’s end found me bedridden in a hospital, battling pancreatitis. The doctor’s grim warning echoed in my mind: “Quit drinking or you won’t make it to your next birthday.” Yet, I hesitated, attempting self-restraint, whispering to myself, “Alright, I’ll limit myself to two drinks today, just this much from the bottle, and mark it as a reminder.” It worked for a few days… only to be shattered by someone organizing a party.
Eventually, I found myself at a crossroads, and on December 18, 2011, I made the decision to seek help. I checked into rehab, realizing that this battle was too great for me to conquer alone. It infuriated and humiliated me beyond measure, yet it was the one aspect of my life that I couldn’t seem to master. As a person with a strong will, this struggle was the exception that proved the rule.
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