The world of celebrity, from the outside, looking in, is a booze and drug-fuelled one, in which Hollywood stars live pretty lawlessly and can do what they want. However, there are also many horror stories too, from the infamous “27 Club” to the many stars we’ve also lost over the last couple of years due to drugs and alcohol.
There are starts that have overcome their addictions, too, particularly when it comes to alcohol, seeking alcohol treatment, and getting their lives and careers back on track.
Many have since spoken candidly about their battles with addiction, the treatment process, and how they live today, providing plenty of inspiration for the millions of people around the world who, too, are suffering from alcohol addiction.
Here are five celebrities that have successfully battled addiction and gone on to do great things…
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr. is a well-known actor who has been in the public eye for decades. He struggled with addiction throughout the 1990s and early 2000s and was arrested multiple times for drug-related offenses. However, in 2003, Downey Jr. began his journey to recovery and has been sober ever since. He has been open about his struggles with addiction and has used his platform to advocate for addiction recovery.
Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato is a singer and actress who has been open about her struggles with both alcohol and drug addiction, alongside battles with mental health. In 2018, she was hospitalized for a drug overdose, which led to her seeking treatment for addiction. Lovato has been sober since then and has been open about her recovery journey. She has used her platform to raise awareness about addiction and to advocate for mental health resources.
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper is an actor and filmmaker who struggled with alcohol addiction in his early years. He has been sober since he was 29 and has been open about the impact of addiction on his life. Cooper has credited his sobriety with his success in the film industry and it’s an industry he’s since thrived in, producing award-worthy performance after award-worthy performance in recent years.
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis is one of the most popular actresses on the planet, having starred in some huge films, including the recent Everything Everywhere All At Once. She, too, has been open about her struggles with addiction. She has been sober for over 20 years and has used her platform to advocate for addiction recovery. Curtis has spoken about the impact that addiction had on her life and has used her personal story to help others who are struggling with addiction.
Russell Brand
The famous comic and actor lived out his addiction in public, hitting the headlines on numerous occasions both in the USA and the UK. The Brit opened up about his struggles with addiction in his book and has been sober since 2002, and he continues to write and discuss his struggles to help others.
He’s a great example of overcoming alcohol and drugs, with the star still one of the most popular comedians on the planet.
