7 Famous Alcoholics Who Overcame Their Addiction

Many celebrities have admitted to facing substance abuse problems. Some are seeking treatment in rehab facilities, others still live with their demons and many have left their dangerous habits in the past. Here is a list of famous alcoholics who previously battled with addiction, but have since kicked the habit.

1. Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore grew up in a home surrounded by drugs and alcohol. She’s from a long line of famous alcoholics. The star admits that she was a heavy smoker and alcohol abuser by the tender age of 11. Drew kicked both habits as a teenager and is now happily married with two children.

2. Daniel Radclife

You may be surprised to hear that Harry Potter was addicted to alcohol. Radcliffe admitted that sometimes he would show up to set still drunk from the night before. Radcliffe says he quit alcohol in 2010 because his drinking became “unhealthy and damaging.”

3. Robert Downey Jr.

Downey says that he was surrounded by drugs as a child and he and his father would even partake in drug-related activities together. He admitted to trying marijuana as early as 6 and began drinking as early as 8. Downey says he battled with substance abuse for over 30 years. Thanks to his wife and strict rehabilitation regiments, the actor has been drug-free since 2003.

4. Zac Efron

Zac Efron admitted to his alcohol addiction after he was released from rehab in 2013. Many didn’t even know of the star’s abuse issues. Zac said that his battle with drugs and alcohol “is a never ending struggle.” Did you ever think High School Musical‘s squeaky clean Troy would be in a list of famous alcoholics?

5. Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck realized he had a problem after filming Bounce, the story of an alcoholic who miraculously survives a plane crash in 2000. The star checked into a rehab facility the following year. Ben said that “as you grow older, you have more responsibilities, and you have to step up to them.” He has been married to Jennifer Garner since 2000 and the couple has three children together.

6. Eva Mendes

Actress Eva Mendes quietly entered rehab at the Cirque Lodge back in 2008. The star admits she battled with substance abuse for years. She says, “I’m proud of people who have the determination and the fearlessness to actually go and face their demons and get better. This is a life or death situation.” Mendes recently gave birth to her first child, a daughter, with actor Ryan Gosling.

7. Shia LaBeouf

Shia Labeouf has been all over the tabloids this past year thanks to his outlandish behavior, so it’s no surprise to find him on our list of famous alcoholics. The young star has been nabbed numerous time for his ridiculous drunken acts. As on July, Shia was voluntarily receiving treatment for his alcohol addiction.