9 times celebrities were brutally honest about the ups and downs of addiction and recovery

Gabbi ShawApr 21, 2021, 03:22 IST

Demi Lovato sang about her journey at the Grammys.Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images

Relapsing is not uncommon - an estimated 40 to 60% of drug addicts in recovery will relapse.
Some celebrities have been open about their struggles with addiction, relapsing, and sobriety.
Demi Lovato, Kelly Osbourne, and Macklemore have all recently spoken about their recovery journeys.

Editor's Note: A warning that this article contains language describing suicide and descriptive language that could be triggering for anyone struggling with or recovering from substance abuse.

In April 2021, Kelly Osbourne revealed she relapsed after almost four years. "I'm sober today and I'm gonna be sober tomorrow, but it truly is just one day at a time," she said.

Kelly Osbourne. Ethan Miller/Getty Images

In April 2021, Kelly Osbourne revealed she relapsed after almost four years. "I'm sober today and I'm gonna be sober tomorrow, but it truly is just one day at a time," she said.

Kelly Osbourne's famous father, Ozzy Osbourne, has also dealt with addiction and relapsing, sharing on Facebook in 2013 that he was "44 days sober."

Kelly and Ozzy Osbourne. Frazer Harrison/Getty

After releasing a song in June 2018 implying she had relapsed, Demi Lovato was hospitalized a month later for an overdose. Now, she calls herself "California sober."

Demi Lovato. Getty Images

Dax Shepard had been sober for 16 years before a motorcycle accident led to him relapse in 2020.

Dax Shepard. Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images

Macklemore said the pressure of fame contributed to his relapse - he "just wanted to escape." He told Dax Shepard he relapsed again in 2020.

Macklemore. Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

Jamie Lee Curtis revealed in October 2018 that she struggled with opioid addiction for 10 years.

Jamie Lee Curtis. Getty

"The Hills" and "Laguna Beach" star Jason Wahler admitted to relapsing in February 2020 after previously being open about a relapse in April 2018.

Jason Wahler. Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Star Magazine

Keith Urban credits his wife, Nicole Kidman, with helping him maintain sobriety after two previous stints in rehab.

Keith Urban. Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images

Eminem has named two of his albums "Relapse" and "Recovery," symbolizing his own journey with addiction.

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9 times celebrities were brutally honest about the ups and downs of addiction and recovery

In April 2021, Kelly Osbourne revealed she relapsed after almost four years. "I'm sober today and I'm gonna be sober tomorrow, but it truly is just one day at a time," she said.

Kelly Osbourne's famous father, Ozzy Osbourne, has also dealt with addiction and relapsing, sharing on Facebook in 2013 that he was "44 days sober."

After releasing a song in June 2018 implying she had relapsed, Demi Lovato was hospitalized a month later for an overdose. Now, she calls herself "California sober."

Dax Shepard had been sober for 16 years before a motorcycle accident led to him relapse in 2020.

Macklemore said the pressure of fame contributed to his relapse - he "just wanted to escape." He told Dax Shepard he relapsed again in 2020.

Jamie Lee Curtis revealed in October 2018 that she struggled with opioid addiction for 10 years.

"The Hills" and "Laguna Beach" star Jason Wahler admitted to relapsing in February 2020 after previously being open about a relapse in April 2018.

Keith Urban credits his wife, Nicole Kidman, with helping him maintain sobriety after two previous stints in rehab.

Eminem has named two of his albums "Relapse" and "Recovery," symbolizing his own journey with addiction.