20 actors who struggle with alcohol addiction

Modified Oct 28, 2024 07:42 ET

Michelle Rodriguez in Machete Kills | Image Source: Prime Video (Open Road Films)

9) Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix in Her | Image Source: Prime Video (Warner Bros. Pictures)

Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix, famous for his works in Joker and Walk the Line, has been vocal about being addicted to alcohol.

He finally started the journey towards sobriety after realizing how his addiction was affecting his relations and health. He admitted himself to rehab in 2005 after the release of Walk the Line.

Phoenix has continually utilized his show business platform to highlight the issue of recovery as well as mental health awareness and support those undergoing the travail of addiction.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala