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She quit her substance abuse in the early 2000s and became a mother of 6 children and a humanitarian activist.
Angelina Jolie
He was a heavy user of cocaine, heroin and crack, and overdosed several times. He got clean in 1991 after his wife and daughter found him unconscious on the kitchen floor. He then landed his breakthrough role in this Quentin Tarantino film.
Samuel L. Jackson
She started using drugs at 13 to cope with her fame and family issues. She became addicted to opioids, cocaine and alcohol, and attempted suicide several times. She went to rehab four times and has been sober since 2017. She also co-hosted this fashion critique show on E! from 2010 to 2015.
Kelly Osbourne
He was addicted to heroin, crack cocaine and alcohol for many years, and was fired from several jobs for his drug use. He got sober in 2002 after his agent and friend intervened and took him to rehab. He has since become a comedian, actor and activist. He also married this pop star in 2010 but divorced her two years later.
Russell Brand
She started using drugs and alcohol as a teenager, and was arrested several times for DUI, drug possession and theft. She went to rehab six times and spent time in jail and under house arrest. She has since tried to revive her career and launch a business empire. She also played this character in the 2004 comedy Mean Girls.
Lindsay Lohan
They are a singer and actor who has been sober and open about their recovery journey from alcohol, cocaine and opioids.
Demi Lovato
He became addicted to alcohol and painkillers after a jet ski accident in 1997. He went to rehab twice and lost a lot of weight due to his addiction. He is now sober and has opened a sober living facility for men in Malibu. He also played this sarcastic character on the sitcom Friends.
Matthew Perry
He became addicted to opioids, especially OxyContin, in his early twenties. He went to rehab in 2008 and stayed sober for three years, until he relapsed in 2011. He got sober again in 2014 after the birth of his daughter. He also won four Grammys in 2014 for this album and this song with Ryan Lewis.
Macklemore
She became addicted to painkillers after a cosmetic surgery in 1989, and also abused alcohol. She got sober in 1999 and has been vocal about her recovery ever since. She also reprised her role as this iconic horror heroine in the 2018 sequel of the same name as the original film.
Jamie Lee Curtis
He abused alcohol, cocaine and prescription drugs for decades, and nearly died from an overdose in 1975. He got sober in 1990 and has since been a vocal advocate for AIDS awareness and LGBTQ+ rights. He also wrote the music for this hit Broadway musical based on a Disney film.
Elton John
He was addicted to cocaine, heroin and other drugs for most of his career, but got clean in 2003 and became one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood as this Marvel superhero.
Robert Downey Jr.
He was addicted to prescription drugs such as Vicodin, Valium and Ambien, and nearly died from an overdose in 2007. He got sober in 2008 with the help of his friend Elton John and his music. He also won an Oscar for this song from his semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile.
Eminem
She checked into rehab in 2008 for undisclosed reasons, but later revealed that she had a substance abuse problem. She has since been sober and focused on her family and career. She also starred in this 2003 action film with Paul Walker and Tyrese Gibson.
Eva Mendes
He was addicted to cocaine, alcohol and prostitutes for most of his career, and was fired from his hit sitcom Two and a Half Men in 2011 after a public meltdown. He got sober in 2016 after being diagnosed with HIV. He also played this character in the film Platoon that won four Oscars in 1987.
Charlie Sheen
He struggled with alcoholism in his early career, and decided to quit drinking in 2003. He has since been one of the most successful and respected actors in Hollywood. He also co-wrote and starred in this 1997 film that won him an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
Matt Damon
He battled alcoholism for a long time, and went to rehab multiple times. He is now sober and credits his ex-wife Jennifer Garner and his children for helping him. He also won two Oscars for writing and producing this 1997 film and this 2012 film.
Ben Affleck
He struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction since his early twenties, and once contemplated suicide. He got sober in 2004 and credits his sobriety for his success as an actor and director. He also starred in and directed this 2018 remake of a classic musical drama with Lady Gaga.
Bradley Cooper
She was addicted to cocaine for several years, and was arrested several times for assault and drug possession. She quit cocaine in 2001 after attending a court-mandated rehab program. She has since been involved in various charitable causes.
Naomi Campbell
He started drinking heavily at 18 to cope with the pressure of fame from playing Harry Potter. He admitted that he sometimes showed up drunk on set or had blackouts. He got sober in 2010 and has since pursued a diverse range of roles on stage and screen. He also played this beat poet in the 2013 film Kill Your Darlings.
Daniel Radcliffe
He became addicted to alcohol and marijuana after his divorce from Jennifer Aniston in 2005. He quit drinking in 2016 after his separation from Angelina Jolie. He has since been sober and focused on his family and career. He also won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in this 2019 film directed by Quentin Tarantino.
Brad Pitt
He abused alcohol, cocaine and prescription drugs for decades, and nearly died from an overdose in 1975. He got sober in 1990 and has since been a vocal advocate for AIDS awareness and LGBTQ+ rights. He also wrote the music for this hit Broadway musical based on a Disney film.
Sir Elton John
She started drinking at 9, smoking marijuana at 10, and snorting cocaine at 12. She went to rehab twice before she turned 14, and emancipated herself from her parents. She is now sober and a successful actress, producer and entrepreneur. She also played this character in the film adaptation of Charlie’s Angels.
Drew Barrymore
He started using drugs at 13, including marijuana, lean, MDMA, mushrooms and Xanax. He became depressed and suicidal, and was arrested several times for DUI and vandalism. He got sober in 2019 with the help of his wife Hailey Baldwin and his faith. He also released this album in 2020 that debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Justin Bieber
He became addicted to alcohol and cocaine in his early twenties, and went to rehab twice in 2013. He has since been sober and focused on his fitness and career. He also starred in this musical film series on Disney Channel that launched his fame.
Zac Efron
She started using cocaine and marijuana at 19 to cope with her trauma and fame. She became addicted to marijuana and smoked up to 15 joints a day. She quit drugs in 2013 after a hip surgery and a conversation with her mentor Tony Bennett. She has since been an advocate for mental health and sexual assault survivors. She also won an Oscar for Best Original Song for this duet with Bradley Cooper from the film A Star Is Born.
Lady Gaga