Sobriety is tough, but these celebs make it seem easier and even welcoming, cause they’ve been there. And if they can do it, so can you.
From Miley‘s rock ‘n’ roll reinvention to Pete Davidson stepping into fatherhood with a fresh perspective, these stars are proving that recovery isn’t just about kicking bad habits — it’s about reclaiming your life. So, check it out — cause these inspiring stories are as real as it gets.
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus’s sobriety isn’t a phase — it’s her anchor. She quit weed in 2017 after vocal cord surgery, then alcohol in 2020, telling Zane Lowe: “Sobriety is like my God. I need it, I live for it. It changed my whole life.”That clarity came after a turbulent stretch in her early 20s, where she indulged heavily — even disguising drug expenses as “vintage clothes”.
Miley pulled out of touring for Something Beautiful in mid-2025, candidly saying the tour bus lifestyle and stage highs threaten her mental health and sobriety.
These days, Miley’s choosing peace over applause — and isn’t afraid to admit it. Her sobering reflections came after a string of emotional moments, including her difficult breakup with Liam Hemsworth. She’s now focused on self-love, reclaiming her life and career.
Sir Anthony Hopkins
A titan on screen, Hopkins battled demons off-screen. In 1975, he woke up unrecognizable in an Arizona motel — drunk and incoherent. That “fatal day” catapulted him to action.
He’s been sober since Christmas that year and marked 49 years of recovery publicly in late 2024, posting on Instagram: “One day at a time.”
Hopkins reflects on how asking for help—his kind of prayer—reshaped his life, offering decades of clarity and deeper self-respect.
Off-screen, Hopkins credits his love of solitude and daily rituals for maintaining his sobriety. A dedicated fan of daily mindfulness, he often shares reflections on the importance of living in the present moment, offering hope to others walking a similar path.
Pete Davidson
From Saturday Night Live to The King of Staten Island, Pete Davidson has always been candid about his struggles with mental health, including his battle with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and PTSD. Despite numerous setbacks, including a stint in rehab in 2024, Pete recently announced he’s a father-to-be. Fans hope the responsibility of raising a child will provide the stability he’s long been seeking.
P-Dawg seems to agree, saying in a recent interview, “I did it! Nah, if anybody who knows me, it’s my dream to be a dad so I’m so excited. Elsie’s excited. I’m excited to see her be a mom, so we’re stoked.”
Known for his quick wit and relatable humor, Pete’s struggles with mental health have often been raw, making him a voice of vulnerability for fans. Now, with a baby on the way, he seems ready to turn a new page, and it’s inspiring fans to root for him as he takes on fatherhood.
Eminem
Marshall Mathers’s drug use spiraled out of control after 2002’s albums — popping up to 80 Valium a night, plus Vicodin and Ambien. In late 2007, he overdosed on methadone, triggering a blitz of hospitalized reflex recoveries.
He hit rehab, got sober on April 20, 2008, and said returning to music felt “new to me again.” Fans celebrated a decade of recovery at Coachella 2018. His sobriety remains a beat he lives by.
Eminem is a fervent advocate for mental health, openly discussing his struggles with depression and anxiety in interviews. He now speaks out about his recovery to help break the stigma around addiction.
Lucy Hale
The restful face of Pretty Little Liars, Hale hit bottom at 32. Years of blackout binges taught her a brutal lesson. In January 2022, she decided enough was enough and over two and a half years later, she says she feels peaceful again .
A 2025 People article cites her saying sobriety gave her “life feels so good now” clarity—and she’s since accepted humanitarian awards, using her platform to normalize and support recovery.
Lucy’s path to sobriety was spurred by a rock-bottom moment when her drinking was tanking her work and her relationships. Since taking control of her health, she’s a powerful advocate for sobriety, sharing her story in interviews and on social media.
The Long And Winding Road
These celebrities strip away the glam: their stories aren’t clean transformations — they’re raw, recurring, often ugly battles. Miley’s wild twenties. Hopkins’s life-threatening blackout. Eminem’s overdose spiral. Davidson’s pending fatherhood. Hale’s emotional wreckage.
They reveal that sobriety isn’t a lifestyle hack — it’s survival, reinvention, and presence. It’s choosing long-term wellness over fleeting highs. Mental health, community, creativity — all flourish on the other side of the battles.
