These 45 celebrities are living their best lives and they are doing it without drugs and alcohol. Being and living a sober life is not easy especially in Hollywood. These incredible women have found their balance in life. facing life and emotions without the help of drugs and alcohol is hard but it can be done.
1. Eva Mendes
Eva Mendes is a Cuban-American Knockout. Her beauty usually takes up most of the headlines, so most people (including myself) were not aware that Mendes is in recovery.
2. Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Consuelos decided to quit drinking more than 3 years ago. Kelly made this move to keep up an active and healthy lifestyle.
3. J-Lo
J-Lo made the decision to put the alcohol down years ago because of the negative health effects it causes, specifically on a person’s skin. J-lo looks as young today as she did in the ’90s.
4. Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman lives a sober lifestyle. She explains that she didn’t experiment with alcohol until college. Natalie made the decision to leave the alcohol behind and what a great choice it has been.
5. Oprah
A Name everyone knows – Oprah. One of the most powerful and influential women in the world opened up in the ’90s about her struggles with crack cocaine. Oprah has dedicated her life to helping others and giving back. She is a true example of the power of recovery.
6. Sia
The mysterious singer Sia has created some amazing chart-topping songs. The inspiration behind many of Sia’s songs was her battle with addiction. Sia battled Vicodin, Oxycodone, and alcohol addiction. She has over 10 years of sobriety!
7. Amanda Bynes
Amanda Bynes has struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues throughout her life. Bynes has had recent struggles with mental health and social anxiety but has affirmed that she is remaining sober. Living in the public spotlight can take a toll on many celebrities. We wish Amanda the best and hope she continues on the path towards a healthy and happy life.
8. Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis opened up in 2008 about her struggles with drugs and alcohol. She entered treatment that same year. Jamie has remained sober since she completed treatment.
9. Britney Spears
The 90’s megastar has had many ups and down’s throughout her career including a very public mental breakdown. After her public breakdown, Britney went to numerous rehabs for addiction and mental health issues. Since then she has been able to get her life and career back on track. Recovery looks great on you Britney!!! Keep it up!
10. Kat Von D
Kat Von D the famous Tattoo artist struggled with drug and alcohol addictions in her past. Kat put down the drugs and alcohol and truly embraced her passion for art. She has over a decade of sobriety.
11. Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus decided to continue abstaining from drugs and alcohol when she was recovering from vocal cord surgery. She told Vanity Fair last year about her decision to live the life of sobriety.
12. Blake Lively
Blake Lively has said during interviews that she never used drugs in her life and doesn’t have a desire for alcohol anymore. She truly enjoys the beauty of living sober.
13. Rumer Willis
Rumor announced she was 4 years sober in January of 2021. That is incredible. Willis told her followers she has been focusing on herself and feels good not worrying about numbing and distracting herself with substances.
14. Kirsten Dunst
Kirsten Dunst has been open about her past struggles with drugs and alcohol. The “Spiderman” and “Bring It On” star was taking drugs like ecstasy, alcohol, and weed on a regular basis. She went to rehab for her addiction and has been living a great sober life ever since.
15. Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson decided to put down alcohol and pills in 2017. She explained in her memoir how she was “killing herself with alcohol and pills”. Simpson opened up about finding it easy to put the alcohol down but the hard part was facing her past traumas. Simpson harnessed the power of therapy to come to terms with her struggles and now lives a healthy sober life.
16. Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway has opened up about her problem with Binge Drinking. She has said that she doesn’t drink in “Moderation”, she binges. Hathaway said she drank so much at parties she doesn’t remember them. She recently had a son in 2016 and made the decision to not have a drink until he turns 18. Hangovers typically get substantially worse the older we get. Hathaway has explained how she has had days-long hangovers which impaired her career and overall lifestyle.
17. Kate Moss
Kate Moss the Superstar model is no stranger to partying. It’s reported that her closest friends called her “The Tank” during her party days. Kate routinely lived the supermodel party life up to the wee hours of the morning. In recent years Moss has decided to put the alcohol down in exchange for a healthy lifestyle including yoga and a good night’s rest.
18. Misha Barton
Mischa Barton rose to fame in the early 2000s with the hit show the OC. Along with the massive fame came drinking and partying. Barton was arrested in December 2007 for DUI and possession charges. Barton has been sober for some time now. She is working to revamp her career and continue living a sober lifestyle.
19. Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne is no stranger to drugs, parties, and the rock n roll lifestyle. Growing up in a house with one of the most famous rock n rollers in history (Ozzy Osbourne), Kelly experienced her fair share of drugs and alcohol. Every member of her family has had some struggles with drugs and alcohol and Kelly is no different. She opened up in 2019 about her past substance use and stints in various rehabs. As of 2019, Kelly had 2 years sober and by all accounts is still going strong!
20. Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson is a powerful voice for overcoming hardships and past traumas. Hudson has experienced more tragedy in her life than most people. Her mother and brother were found murdered in Chicago in October 2008. Throughout this tragedy, Hudson never picked up a drink or drug. According to Hudson “I’ve never had a drink in my life”. That is unbelievable and incredible. Husdon is a shining light for so many!!
21. Lana Del Rey
“When I write about the thing that I’ve lost I feel like I’m writing about alcohol
because that was the first love of my life…”
-LANA DEL REY
Lana Del Rey’s music career exploded when she released “Summertime Sadness”. The star has been very private about her struggles. She has hinted that she abused Crystal Meth in the past, but overcame her addiction.
22. Elle Mcpherson
Elle Mcpherson chose to get sober because of health reasons and not due to a drinking or drug problem. Mcpherson has spoken about how she reinvented her life and health when she decided to get sober in her mid 40’s. What a great decision!
23. Jada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith grew up in an addiction-riddled household. Her mother struggled with heroin addiction for years, (her mother is now 29 years sober). Jada has opened up about her how addictions jump around. She said she was addicted to sex at one point, then alcohol, then pills. This is common in addiction and it seems Jada has found her balance and a great life in recovery.
24. Kristen Davis
“I don’t think I would be alive. I’m an addict. I’m a recovering alcoholic. If I hadn’t found acting… acting is the only thing that made me want to ever get sober.”
Kristen Davis is best known for her character Charlotte on HBO’s hit series “Sex In The City”. Davis who grew up in southern California says she started drinking young to deal with insecurities. Growing up around the party scene of Hollywood isn’t easy for anyone especially someone who is predisposed to excessive drinking. Getting sober in that lifestyle is nothing short of a miracle!
The former supermodel Naomi Campbell was the A-list model everyone wanted in their photoshoots in the ’90s and early 2000s. But behind the scenes, Campbell explained how she hated looking in the mirror because she didn’t like the person she was. Campbell credits her sobriety to AA and other 12 step fellowships. 12 Step fellowships have saved my life as well!
26. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is no stranger to life in the spotlight. Growing up in the shadow of her actor father Jon Voight. This put Jolie in the scrutiny of the press from her birth. She had a reputation in the ’90s as a hard-partying actress. Jolie has admitted to trying numerous substances including heroin, LSD, and cocaine. She has continued to create exceptional films while getting her life on track and getting clean and sober.
27. Frances Bean Cobain
Frances Bean Cobain is no stranger to addiction, both her Mother (Courtney Love) and Father (the late Kurt Cobain) struggled with addictions. Frances has had substance use issues since her early teens and hopes by opening up she can help others who are struggling.
28. Lucy Hale
Lucy Hale the Pretty Little Liars star said she is sick of the Hollywood party scene and would rather stay home with her dog. Hale decided to leave alcohol behind and focus on her life and career. A true Soberdog!
29. Lily Allen
The English singer-songwriter has opened up about her ordeal with drugs and alcohol. She explains how she lost everything due to alcoholism and addiction. Allen has been battling addictions for the majority of her life and now is focused on her recovery.
30. Stevie Nicks
Stevie Nicks struggled with a very publicized addiction in the ’80s with cocaine and alcohol. After facing that addiction Nicks got hooked on Klonipin – a powerful prescription medicine. Nicks faced her addictions and has been living a sober life ever since.
31. Leona Lewis
Singer-Songwriter Leona Lewis doesn’t like the taste of alcohol which is why she doesn’t drink. Lewis is also a huge animal rights activist!! A real Soberdog!
32. Shania Twain
Shania Twain took country music to a new level in the ’90s and early 2000s. These days Twain doesn’t drink or do drugs. She likes to live a clean lifestyle with clean people;e around her.
33. Fearne Cotton
Fearne Cotton the television presenter, gave up alcohol and says she feels great. Fearne’s husband musician Jesse Wood also lives a sober lifestyle.
34. Edie Falco
Edie Falco is best known for her roles as Nurse Jackie and Carmella Soprano on the mega-hit series “The Sopranos”. Falco says she was drunk all the time in the ’90s and woke up one morning and said she was done. 12-step programs are a huge part of Edie’s recovery.
35. Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore is no stranger to the party scene. Barrymore has been n Hollywood since she was a kid. Barrymore said she was drinking at age 9 and doing drugs like cocaine in her teens. Barrymore has opened up about her past struggles and how she is now living a drug-free lifestyle.
36. Nicole Richie
In the 90’s she was known as “The Hollywood wild child”. After a very public felony arrest for heroin possession, Nicole Richie bounced around rehabs before finding her path in recovery. Her father Lionel Richie was a huge support during her struggles.
37. Ruby Rose
The television presenter and model Ruby Rose decided to quit drinking more as a preventative measure. Rose knew heavy drinking ran in her family and decided to put the booze down for good.
38. Christina Ricci
Christina Ricci has been acting since she was a teen. She explained how she drank in her early twenties but knew it wasn’t good for her life and her future. She put the drink down for good.
39. Tyra Banks
Mega supermodel Tyra Banks is one of those rare celebrities who simply doesn’t use drugs or alcohol ever. Banks said she had a taste of alcohol when she was 12 but that’s it.
40. Sarah Silverman
The famous Comedian jokes ” I think I have a Jewish stomach or something”. Silverman has said alcohol tastes like poison to her.
41. Kelly Preston
Kelly Preston explains how in the past she “used everything”. Preston said while she was drinking she was not at her best for her kids. She says being a mother was a huge part of getting clean and sober.
42. Kathy Griffin
The famous comedian said her grandfather saved her from choking on a beer when she was 10 and after that, she vowed to never touch alcohol again.
43. Gillian Jacobs
Gillian Jacobs plays a character struggling with drinking in the series “Love” but in real life, Jacobs has never had a sip of alcohol.
44. Kim Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is one of the most famous people on the planet and her whole life is in the media spotlight. Despite the paparazzi following her everywhere, Kardashian doesn’t drink. She rarely if ever has a sip when friends and family are drinking.
“California Sober”
45. Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato has been clean and sober for 2 years but in a recent interview she has said she is “California sober”. Demi described California sober as drinking and smoking weed in moderation. We are glad Demi is off heroin but for most people in recovery drinking and smoking in moderation is not an option. Demi had an apparent drug overdose 2 years ago, after 6 years of sobriety. This scary incident should be a reminder to all of us recovering addicts out there. We have to maintain our sobriety every day. Demi is a huge voice in the recovery community and we hope she finds and maintains her path. We wish Demi the best of luck!!!
Kyle Ruggeri, CARC (Certified Addiction Recovery Coach) is a recovering addict/alcoholic. Kyle created Soberdogs Recovery as a way to get accurate and first-hand information about addiction and recovery out to the world. Kyle has been in recovery for over 5 years.
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