Celebrities sure love their booze… or do they?
Hollywood life is famous for huge lavish parties and the abundance of celebrity-owned alcohol brands. Those stars who abstain from alcohol are often admired for their willpower and dedication to their overall health and well-being. Some of these stars have been sober for decades, while others have recently given up drinking. Whatever their reasons, these celebrities prove that it is possible to live a happy and successful life without alcohol.
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell’s addiction to alcohol occurred when she was at the height of her supermodel career. “The time between 1998 and 2005 was especially bad,” the now-52-year-old told Vogue in 2010. “During that time I avoided looking in the mirror, because I didn’t like the person who was looking back at me. To be honest, there were times I thought I wouldn’t survive. I used to have a lot of problems. Amongst others I drank too much so I joined Alcoholics Anonymous to get and stay sober.”
Ellen DeGeneres
The talk show host has been sober since 1998. She has been open about her struggles with alcoholism in the past and has credited her sobriety with giving her a new lease on life. DeGeneres has been a vocal advocate for sobriety and has spoken about the importance of getting help if you are struggling with addiction. The talk show host wife of nearly 20 years, Portia de Rossi DeGeneres, seems to be fighting the same demons and has been in and out of rehabs over the years.
Brad Pitt
Even though he is still The actor has been sober since 2016. Following his treatment for alcohol use in 2017, Pitt expressed a positive outlook on his future. “I’m really happy to be done with all of that,” he told GQ. “And I’m really happy it’s been half a year now, which is bittersweet, but I’ve got my feelings back in my fingertips.” In 2022, Pitt opened up about his decision to quit cigarettes and his experience with Alcoholics Anonymous in an interview with USMagazine.com. Pitt renovated Château Miraval, the Provence wine estate he formerly co-owned with his former partner Angelina Jolie, in 2022. Built by French composer Jacques Loussier in 1977, Miraval Studios is now a recording studio and space where you can produce anything from pop and rock to hip-hop and classical records.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez, 53, has been lauded for her ageless appearance, and her abstention from alcohol may be the reason. The Jenny from the Block singer told US Weekly, “I don’t drink, smoke, or consume caffeine.” “As you get older, it wrecks your skin.”
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper has been sober for almost two decades. The 47-year-old gave up alcohol when he was 29 because he was concerned that if he kept drinking, it would “ruin my entire life.”
