Zach Bryan is saying godspeed to alcohol for now.
The singer behind “I Remember Everything” recently shared that he’s been sober for two months. He explained that a 20-day motorcycle trip across the country helped him realize he needed to prioritize his mental health and make a change.
In an Instagram post on November 18th, Zach shared a vulnerable moment, recalling how he was sitting in a Seattle parking lot and realized he desperately needed help.
After ten years in the military, suddenly being in the public eye was more impactful than I realized. I wasn’t happy, but I was afraid to appear vulnerable – it just wasn’t how I was brought up. I was taught to always push forward and never be satisfied with the status quo.
The 29-year-old described feeling constantly dissatisfied, which led him to rely on alcohol.
He wasn’t eating it for the flavor, he clarified, but because he always felt an emptiness inside that he was trying to satisfy.
Zach described a really tough time in his life, including being falsely accused and having his personal information shared online. He was also supporting friends while constantly touring and performing, which led to severe panic attacks.
He explained that his anxiety was completely overwhelming. He’d always believed that because he was successful, financially secure, and had good friends, he should be able to handle any challenge.
He also mentioned his family has been a great support as he’s gotten sober. He’s also motivated by the possibility of starting a family with his girlfriend, Samantha Leonard.
Zach shared that thinking about the future – including having children, his own health, and the well-being of his dog, Sammy – helped him realize the importance of focusing on his whole family, not just himself.
He also mentioned his family has been a great support as he’s gotten sober. His relationship with Samantha Leonard and the possibility of starting a family together motivated him even further.
Zach shared that thinking about the future – including having children, his own health, and the well-being of his dog, Sammy – helped him realize the importance of focusing on his whole family, not just himself.
The singer of “Something in the Orange” expressed feeling complete and needing nothing more, but also admitted his current period of sobriety could eventually end.
He admitted he wasn’t a fan of rigid rules or expectations. While he hoped to improve his habits eventually, he wanted to emphasize that it’s alright to struggle and ask for support when you need it.
Keep reading for more stars who have been open about their sobriety journeys…
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 never did before, and it’s really helped me. I also understand that ‘AJ’ is a public image, but it’s separate from who I truly am – I’m Alexander James.
In October 2018, the actor known for American Pie shared on Instagram that he had been sober for a year, marking the milestone with a positive and uplifting message.
He first attempted to stop drinking and using drugs more than five years ago, realizing his addiction had become overwhelming. He quickly discovered it was a difficult process.
Let me tell you, reaching one year of sobriety hasn’t been easy, it’s been a journey with its ups and downs. But honestly, it’s something I’m incredibly proud of – maybe the proudest I’ve ever been! If you’re going through a tough time with addiction, please know you’re not alone, and there’s help available. Don’t let shame hold you back. We absolutely can get through this, together.
Looking back on his battle with addiction, he thought about how far he’d gone to keep it a secret.
He described a cycle where he’d go to therapy to address his issues, but then immediately after a session, he’d buy a bottle of vodka, drink it, and drive home. He admitted on his wife Jenny Mollen’s podcast, All the Fails, that he used alcohol to escape his feelings and disconnect from reality.
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 refilling the empty bottles at the bar.
Okay, so I’ve been following Megan Rapinoe for years, and it’s just… wow. She’s been so brave talking about how she struggled with Adderall back when she was playing college soccer and dealing with some really tough injuries. It’s amazing she’s opening up about this stuff – it just makes me admire her even more, honestly. She’s a two-time World Cup winner, a total icon, and now she’s showing this incredibly vulnerable side. It’s just…powerful.
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 felt like she was pushing her body to the limit, even fearing a heart attack. She admitted to crushing and snorting the pills, acknowledging how dangerous and unhealthy 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, which focuses on finding purpose even in suffering, 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 that his oldest son repeatedly asked for pineapple Fanta, even though he rarely drinks soda. The situation became especially poignant when his son noticed the color of Offset’s drink was different and asked why, which Offset found deeply moving.
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. He was worried his son didn’t realize he was using drugs and was especially concerned about subtly influencing him, even in small ways – like when his son expressed a desire for the same soda he was drinking. He felt responsible and didn’t want to be a bad example.
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 have periods where he stopped, followed by times when it became a major focus again.
Jax stopped drinking and using cocaine at the same time. He explained that while he wasn’t sure he had a serious drinking problem, he always drank when he used cocaine, so he decided to quit both. He’s proud to have been sober for over 82 days, which is the longest he’s ever stayed away from both substances.
Tom Holland, known for his role in Spider-Man: No Way Home, quit drinking in 2022 because he felt controlled by alcohol. He admitted on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast that he was addicted. “I was definitely addicted to alcohol, and I’m not afraid to say that,” Holland explained. He believes that having a beer every day could be a sign of a problem.
The actor explained that it always came down to regretting that final drink. The next morning, that regret would manifest as a splitting 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 focused, healthier, and in better physical shape.
Sean Connery, known for his role in Hunt for Red October, rarely discusses his decades-long struggle with and recovery from alcoholism, a journey that started nearly forty years ago.
He shared in a May 2024 podcast interview that he doesn’t often talk about his sobriety, only bringing it up when relevant. He revealed 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 significant amount of the drug daily, saying it was so prevalent at the time that it felt as common as drinking coffee. He characterized the first two years as a constant battle with this problem.
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 finds New York City incredibly calming. He loves simply walking around and discovering new details he’s never seen before – noticing things like unique features on buildings he’s passed countless times. He also cherishes spending time with friends over lunch or coffee.
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 the right path for me,” she said. “It felt difficult to completely refuse, but I had to be firm. It’s like an allergy – if you have a serious reaction, you don’t try to fight it. I finally accepted that and stopped questioning it.”
She’s glad she made that choice, explaining that it’s improved everything in her life. She described it as a way to avoid getting stuck in negativity, saying, “I really don’t like to dwell on things.”
When accepting the 2018 Woman of the Year Award from the Peggy Albrecht Friendly House—a program helping women recover from addiction—Moore discussed how a damaging lifestyle almost ended her career.
I believe we all have key moments that determine who we become and where our lives head. Early in my career, I was heading down a very destructive path, and despite any success I achieved, I never felt satisfied. I had very little self-worth, and this quickly led to a breaking point. At the time, I didn’t understand why, but it felt like something—maybe fate—intervened.
In 2012, seeking help, Moore expressed gratitude to two people she hardly knew who gave her a wake-up call. She joked that they essentially told her she needed to get her life back on track or face the consequences. They offered her a chance to change direction before she ruined everything, and she appreciated their bluntness.
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 it.
Miley Cyrus revealed in 2022 that she had been battling an addiction to Xanax since 2020. She told Rolling Stone that recovery provided much-needed stability during a difficult time. “It gave me so much structure in the time that I really needed structure, because I didn’t want to just be sitting around and stirring in my brain,” she explained. “It gave me hope.”
Honestly, hearing the singer talk about finally realizing they could just shut everything out, even for a moment, and escape the pain… that really hit me. It was like they were admitting that once they found that escape, something inside them just… gave up. It was a really powerful, and honestly, heartbreaking thing to hear.
She explained that her friends previously seemed to accept her drug use, which led to a downward spiral. During the pandemic, however, she realized she was struggling and felt disconnected. 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 had been missing out. He recalled repeatedly asking himself, ‘Do you want to experience this again, or let it pass you by? If you can’t do this for yourself, do it for the people you care about.’
Focusing on making music again was a key part of the Oscar winner’s recovery from addiction.
He described how it activated a light. This made him realize he was no longer ashamed of being sober. Instead, he began to view his sobriety as a strength, and he felt proud of overcoming his addiction.
The actor, known from the show Parenthood, had been sober for 16 years when they experienced a relapse in 2020. This happened after a motorcycle accident and led to them taking Vicodin.
He explained on his Armchair Expert podcast that he’s been taking certain medications consistently for about the past two months, and is both following his doctor’s prescribed dosage and taking additional amounts beyond that.
He admitted 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 using eight pills a day. He was terrified of the severe withdrawal symptoms he knew were coming, and he was starting to feel incredibly isolated, burdened by a huge secret.
In 2018, the actress best 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 puffy eyes, which led to a life-altering prescription. She told People magazine that she spent ten years stealing and deceiving others, keeping it a secret from everyone.
Curtis recalls the summer of 1998 as her lowest point. Her sister came to visit and brought pain medication for a broken rib, and Curtis ended up taking all of it. Remembering the event, she explained that she knew her sister would discover the missing pills before leaving. Curtis confessed in a note left on her sister’s suitcase. When her sister found the note, 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 that same day, she told her husband, filmmaker Christopher Guest, about her struggles with addiction. She said he was surprised he hadn’t realized she was going through this, and she has been 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. Appearing on CBS Mornings, she shared that she’d been sober for two and a half years, explaining that alcohol simply wasn’t beneficial to her life.
She explained that sharing who you truly are and everything you’ve achieved can be both incredibly freeing and deeply personal.
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.
In 2023, she reflected on a long struggle, saying she used to tell herself, ‘I can learn this, I can solve this.’ But she eventually came to a different conclusion: ‘I’m not going to master it, and that’s okay.’
Let me tell you, everyone goes through tough times. Years ago, during the early 2000s, I really battled with a cocaine addiction. It was a dark period, honestly. Thankfully, a close friend, Will Arnett, saw what was happening and wasn’t afraid to call me out on it. He really confronted me about my behavior, and it was a turning point. I’m so grateful for his honesty and support – it truly helped me get back on track.
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.
Cooper explained that Arnett was instrumental in his decision to get sober, saying, “Arnett bravely confronted me, which ultimately led me to change my life for the better.”
The actor, known for his role in Fight Club, battled alcohol addiction for years until Bradley Cooper helped him get sober. He publicly shared his gratitude at the 2020 National Board of Review Annual Awards, telling the audience, “I got sober because of this guy, and my life has been better 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 stronger spiritual connection 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 honest single, “Sober,” in which she admitted to having struggled with relapse.
She sang, filled with regret: “Mom, I’m really sorry I’ve lost control. Dad, please forgive the mess I’ve made. To those who’ve always stood by me, I know we’ve been through this before, and I’m so sorry I’m not myself right now.”
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. She needs time to focus on healing and staying sober, and she’s grateful for all the support she’s received. She’s hopeful for the future and determined to continue fighting for her recovery.
In 2018, she spoke about her struggles with sex and alcohol addiction. She explained that her addictions tended to change over time, and when she was younger, she believed sex could solve any problem. She also described realizing she had developed a serious issue with drinking.
She recalled a particularly low point when she was home alone and had already finished two bottles of wine, starting to open a third. It was then she realized she might have a drinking problem, thinking to herself, ‘Wait a minute – this isn’t right.’
I just stopped completely. That’s something I’m able to do – I can abruptly quit things. I tend to get really focused on things, almost obsessively, so I always have to be careful. It’s not necessarily what you’re doing, but how and why you’re doing it. It’s the motivation behind the behavior that matters. For example, wanting to have a lot of sex is fine, but you need to examine why you want that.
Backstreet Boys member 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 video shoot. He achieved sobriety in 2021, and within a year, he experienced significant improvements to his health, 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 decline in his mental well-being.
I was really shaken up when Mac Miller passed away, and it made me want to share something personal with my fans. I opened up on Twitter about my own struggles with addiction – specifically, with lean, a type of cough syrup. I admitted that during the time I worked on the ‘FACE OFF’ album with Omarion, I was high on it every single day. Even when people saw me on BET getting into it with Torae, I was under the influence. It totally changed my attitude, and I started to lose fans and even the support of my family. I never glorified lean in my music, but I was caught up in it. I was sipping ‘4s’ – codeine cough syrup – at least seven times a day while on tour with Chris Brown. It wasn’t until a show in Cincinnati that things came crashing down. I passed out backstage and woke up in the hospital going through withdrawal – the pain was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. I was freezing, even in the summer, and had to wear multiple hoodies. I even missed shows in Chicago and Baltimore because I was high and sick. It was a dumb thing to do, trying to be cool, and I’m urging everyone to kick that habit. Be a good son or daughter, be the best version of yourself. I want to use my voice to help save our youth from going down the wrong path. Parents, please watch your kids and talk to them about the dangers. We need you all to live! I almost lost my life messing with syrup. To this day, my stomach hasn’t been the same. I’m telling you all, drug-free is the way to go. We can’t afford to lose anyone else. I love all my fans, especially the young artists and kids around the world – don’t follow trends, break the cycle. Peace.
As a long-time fan, it was really brave of Lily Allen to share so much of her personal struggles in 2018 with both her album No Shame and her memoir My Thoughts Exactly. She was incredibly open about how bad her addiction had become – she admitted to using cocaine and drinking to the point where she described herself as ‘parasitically drunk.’ It all came to a head, she said, when she accidentally hit Orlando Bloom with her head at Kate Hudson’s Halloween party – she actually knocked herself out! Thankfully, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin stepped in and organized an intervention to help her get the support she needed.
She shared with The Guardian that she felt deeply unfulfilled. She recalled a particularly difficult time when she even considered trying heroin, feeling like nothing else could alleviate her pain.
The actor known for The Parent Trap struggled with cocaine addiction throughout the 1980s, eventually entering rehab 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, he was using cocaine almost every day, to the point where it was impacting his finances. He described desperately pleading with God to help him stop, often right before work, only to find himself using again just a few hours later, rationalizing that things weren’t so bad.
He described a deeply unsettling experience, what he called seeing a ‘white light,’ where he felt as if he was either dying or losing everything important in his life. He had to explain this to his then-fiancée, Meg Ryan, and then he decided to get help. He says this marked the end of 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 began treatment for alcohol addiction in 2018. A representative for Lochte told TopMob News that he had been struggling with addiction for years, leading to harmful behaviors. Lochte recognized his need for professional help and is now receiving treatment.
According to a recent statement, Ryan understands that overcoming this illness is crucial for him to make good choices going forward, be a devoted husband and father, and pursue his dream of competing in his fifth Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2020.
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 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 on the beginning of their relationship, he explained that he often justified his actions by saying he was doing them for her. He admitted he didn’t value himself much at the time and was more concerned with protecting her feelings than his own. Initially, framing things as being ‘for her’ felt easier. Now, he’s finally prioritizing his own well-being and doing things for himself.
The country singer has been sober for almost ten years, but achieving that took a lot of effort. His struggle with alcohol and painkillers started shortly after 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 Jagermeister or vodka, and would drink from it every hour and a half to two hours. He also admitted to taking a pill or two every three to four hours.
Despite his health issues, he continued to thrive. “I wasn’t falling apart,” he explained. “In fact, I was more productive then than I am today, and that’s what really worried me.”
In late 2011, he was hospitalized with pancreatitis and was told that if he didn’t stop drinking, he wouldn’t see his next birthday. “I still put it off and was trying to slow down on my own, like, ‘All right I’m only gonna let myself take two pills today. I’m only gonna drink this much of my bottle and make a mark on the bottle,'” he recalled. “And it would work a couple days—and then somebody throws a party.”
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 alone.” He admitted it was frustrating and humiliating, especially because he considered himself a strong person, but this was one thing he couldn’t control.
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