Famous People Who Struggled with Alcohol Addiction

Celebrities Who Have Been Open About their Recovery

Many celebrities have been honest about their struggles with drug and alcohol addiction.  Some of the most recognized names in Hollywood have opened up to fans about their substance use and subsequent recovery efforts.

Bradley Cooper

One of Hollywood’s leading men has spoken openly about his sobriety.  In 2012, he told the Hollywood Reporter that he had been sober since the age of 29. 

Rob Lowe

According to Today, Rob Lowe celebrated 29 years of sobriety in May 2019 with an Instagram post marking the occasion.  He notes that sobriety “comes one day at a time.”

Tim McGraw

Country Singer and film star Tim McGraw has been sober for over a decade according to a health article on People.com.  After committing to sobriety, he “revamped his life to focus on fitness” including up to two workouts per day and healthy eating.

Ben Affleck

As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Ben Affleck recently admitted to a relapse with his addiction.  Affleck has been open about his struggles with recovery.

Daniel Radcliffe

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe admitted that maintaining sobriety wasn’t easy and found it difficult to cope while filming the blockbuster films.  As indicated by an article in HuffPost  detailing the star’s addiction, “Radcliffe eventually became sober in 2012 after a “couple of attempts.””

The list could go on for pages.  Numerous celebrities have opened up about their addiction and struggles with recovery.  Many have served as inspiration for those who are in sobriety.