Alcoholism is one of the most common addictions, as its consumption is not illegal. Many celebrities confess to having been addicted to this drink.
The world of celebrities is probably one of the universes in which, due to quick fame, money, or bad company, alcohol becomes one of the characters’
Celebrities are not exempt from this and many have serious problems with this issue. Falling into alcohol is more common in the world of celebrities than many can imagine. Some have been hooked on alcohol for a long time, and the fact is that the consumption of alcoholic beverages puts celebrities in complicated and annoying situations.
1 Michael Caine
The British actor said in an interview that he drank about a bottle of vodka a day. Thanks to the help of his wife Shakira Baksh he managed to get through it and not die in the attempt. Not only did he fall into the addiction of being an alcoholic, but he also accompanied that bottle of vodka with several packets of cigarettes. He took refuge in drink to escape the anxiety and stress caused by acting.
2 Colton Haynes
The Arrow actor surprised the world with the news of his alcohol addiction. “I woke up after five hours of sleep. It’s probably the bottle of wine I drank that made me pass out or maybe it was the amount of pills I took,” he confessed in an article in Papel Magazine.
In addition to suffering from alcoholism, the actor also suffers from mental problems, which caused a considerable change in his personality. ” I am afraid of people and I suffer from agoraphobia,” said the actor.
3 Lindsay Lohan
“Even though I was happy with my addictions and all the chaos that surrounded me, it seemed like I wanted to go to prison and find some peace,” the actress explained on Oprah Winfrey’s show. The young woman explained to the presenter that alcohol was her main addiction, despite combining it with cocaine. ” I don’t blame anyone for my mistakes, it’s what I did and I’m not proud of what I did,” she confessed.
4 The Weeknd
The singer confessed last November that he was so nervous before going on stage that he consumed a lot of alcohol to overcome his phobia. He believed that he had to fight his fears and calm his nerves and this was the only way to achieve this.
The Weeknd performing at Paris Fashion Week
“I used to go on stage drunk because of my nerves. Drinking was something I had to do and once I did it, I felt like people were more nervous to see me than I was to see them,” confessed the ‘Starboy’ singer.
5 Ortega Cano
The bullfighter wanted to reveal in ‘What a happy time!’ what his problem with alcohol was like: ” I started drinking when my wife Rocío got sick. Everything that happened was very hard and it was the only way to cope.” This addiction was the cause of the accident he had in 2024 that ended the life of a person. The bullfighter spent more than a month unconscious fighting between life and death.
6 Joe Manganiello
Another celebrity who has had an episode with alcohol consumption is the actor from ‘Magic Mike’. Despite being one of the most attractive men on the planet, Manganiello said: “I fought addiction at a very young age, it’s a very constant battle .”
The actor confessed that his life was completely ruined when he was 20 years old, as he had no home to live in, no job, and a very unpleasant appearance. His wife Sofia Vergara has been the actor’s great support throughout this long rehabilitation process.
7 Kesha
The singer admitted in 2024 014 that she had serious problems related to alcohol consumption. The constant problems with drinking were a nuisance for her team and this led her to opt for professional help: “The concern among those closest to her has been increasing. It is a part of Kesha and her legend since she had never hidden that she liked to drink a lot .”
8 Ben Affleck
Last 2024 , a publication came to light in which the actor confirmed his addiction to alcohol, undergoing a long rehabilitation treatment to alleviate this obstacle in his life: “I have completed a treatment to cure my addiction. It is an issue that I have struggled with in the past and that I continue to face now .”
For Ben Affleck, his family has been a great support in overcoming this ordeal, emphasizing that Jennifer Garner had supported him deeply, taking care of his children while he was in rehabilitation in California.
9 Gerard Depardieu
The French actor claimed on a French program that he would consume up to 14 bottles of wine in a single day, drinking only when he was bored. ” I start at home around ten in the morning with champagne or red wine. Then I accompany my meal with two bottles of wine and in the evening, I go back to champagne, although I also drink beer, vodka, and whisky. It’s a shame to realize that you are addicted to something,” he said sadly.
10 Shia LaBeouf
Over the past few years, the actor has not only drawn attention for his work but also for the scandals he has starred in, something that led him to court and rehabilitation. The actor spoke to Variety about his problems with alcohol: “Alcohol or any of that shit will make you lose control of your whole life. I have to keep my head right .”
11 Snooki from ‘Jersey Shore’
This young party girl became a responsible mother thanks to her children Lorenzo and Giovanna. One night, the reality star wanted to go out partying after giving birth to her son, considering that she had contaminated her breast milk with alcohol: “My milk was so full of alcohol that I could have used it to start a bonfire in the garden. I could have even cleaned the bathroom with it .” After this unpleasant chapter, Snooki wanted to focus on her life and leave behind the role of a young party animal.
12 Johnny Depp
After the episode in which he appeared at the Hollywood Awards drunk and barely able to stand up, the actor surprised everyone by not attending the world premiere of the film ‘Into the Woods due to a new attempt by the actor to keep alcohol away from his life. His wife Amber Heard could have been part of this initiative. ” If he doesn’t stop drinking, she is determined to get away from him,” said a source close to the actress.
Faced with the threat of losing the love of his life, Depp took steps to kick his alcoholism once and for all, staying away from the media and photocalls to facilitate his rehabilitation. In addition, the actor had to be accompanied by another person to prevent him from ingesting a drop of alcohol.
13 Niall Horan
The former member of the British band ‘One Direction’ was on the loose. At just 19, he had an extreme alcohol dependence that made him lose control. “Two beers and he falls to the ground,” said a close friend of his family. The young man’s father was so worried that he asked his friend Harry Styles to monitor the parties that the group was having. “Bobby (the father) has been sending messages to Harry, since he is his best friend within the band. He knows that his son does not handle alcohol intake well, and has asked him to keep an eye on him,” said a friend.
