SHINING STARS –
April 22, 2026 – Hollywood is known for its pitch-perfect glamourous side but unfortunately there are some stars who have been hit with a darker reality; alcohol addiction.
So, this Alcohol Awareness Month, let’s honour the actors and actresses who turned their struggles into strength. List of famous faces who have battled alcohol addiction. It’s difficult to believe but Barrymore’s alcohol addiction began at age of 9, when she was introduced to Hollywood nightlife.
The 51-year-old actress experienced periods of sobriety and relapse over the years.
However, the 50 First Dates actress in 2019, made a life-changing decision to quit drinking for good.
The actress in an interview, once said, “One of the bravest things you can do is slay those dragons and finally change an awful cycle in which you’ve found yourself stuck. For me, it was to stop drinking.”
