10 Celebrities Who Don’t Drink—And Why They Gave Up Alcohol for Good
Here are the stars who said goodbye to booze, and what led them to that choice.
1. Eminem
🧠 Why: Full recovery from substance abuse
Eminem has been sober since 2008, cutting out alcohol and drugs after nearly losing his life to addiction. He’s fiercely committed to sobriety, once saying, “I don’t even think about drinking. Not even a little.”
➡️ Fun fact: He celebrates his sobriety anniversaries every year with a commemorative coin—and total pride.
2. Bradley Cooper
🧠 Why: His career and mental health were at risk
Cooper got sober at 29 after realizing alcohol was feeding his self-doubt and anger. Since quitting, he’s spoken openly about how it helped him grow emotionally and thrive in his career.
➡️ His powerful performance in A Star Is Born? Yup—done completely sober.
3. Daniel Radcliffe
🧠 Why: Anxiety and alcohol dependency
The Harry Potter actor has shared how fame pushed him into drinking to cope with anxiety. He’s been sober since 2010 and says that life without alcohol has brought him more confidence and clarity.
➡️ “I was one of those people who, when they got drunk, became an idiot.”
4. Tyra Banks
🧠 Why: Never interested
Yep, America’s Next Top Model has basically never touched a drop. She once said she had a sip of alcohol in high school, hated it, and never looked back.
➡️ She even skipped champagne at her own birthday party.
5. Jennifer Hudson
🧠 Why: Family history of addiction
Hudson has never had a drink in her life. “It just didn’t interest me,” she told Oprah. Growing up with loved ones affected by addiction, she made a lifelong decision to steer clear of it.
➡️ “I’ve never been interested in smoking, drinking, or anything like that.”
6. Zac Efron
🧠 Why: Sobriety saved his health and mindset
Efron quietly entered rehab in 2013 after battling substance issues. Since then, he’s focused on clean living, nature, and personal discipline.
➡️ You can thank sobriety for that chiseled Baywatch bod.
7. Kristin Davis
🧠 Why: Alcoholism
The Sex and the City star has been sober since her 20s. She’s been open about her struggle with alcohol before fame and how giving it up changed her life.
➡️ “I'm one of the people who shouldn't drink, and I know it.”
8. Gillian Jacobs
🧠 Why: Just never wanted to
The Community actress has never had a sip of alcohol. Her reason? She comes from a family of beer lovers, and it just never appealed to her.
➡️ “I’ve just never had the desire to drink. It’s not a moral stance—it’s just not for me.”
9. Anthony Hopkins
🧠 Why: Life-saving decision
Hopkins has been sober since 1975, after a moment of clarity changed his life. He credits Alcoholics Anonymous for helping him live more honestly and purposefully.
➡️ He once said he was “headed for destruction” before getting help.
10. Naomi Campbell
🧠 Why: Emotional escape turned toxic
The supermodel ditched alcohol after realizing she was using it to mask emotional pain. She’s been open about her journey and how sobriety helped her find peace.
➡️ “Alcohol was something I thought would numb me, but it actually created more pain.”
🧾 Final Thoughts:
Sobriety looks different for everyone—but for these stars, cutting out alcohol was a game-changer. Whether they’ve been sober for decades or simply never felt the need, their stories are a reminder that you don’t need a drink in hand to live boldly, successfully, and authentically.
