Renowned actor Tom Holland recently spoke candidly about his battle with alcohol addiction and the transformative impact sobriety has had on his life. During an appearance on the Jay Shetty podcast, Holland shared his personal journey, shedding light on the challenges he faced and the remarkable growth he experienced after giving up alcohol
Holland revealed that he recognized his problematic relationship with alcohol and decided to abstain from it. He admitted that his early stages of sobriety were socially challenging, as he struggled to navigate social situations without relying on alcohol. However, he persevered and discovered healthier alternatives that supported his commitment to sobriety. In a surprising revelation, Holland mentioned that he likely inherited a taste for alcohol from his mother’s side of the family, and he revealed that his mother has also given up on drinking along with him.He even said that, “Anyone that has a beer a day probably has a little bit of a problem,”
The Spider-Man star disclosed that he initially attempted to give up alcohol as a month-long challenge. However, he quickly realized that thoughts of alcohol consumed his mind throughout the day. Determined to overcome this, he extended his sobriety challenge until June, which resulted in a remarkable transformation. Holland noticed significant improvements in his overall well-being, including better sleep patterns and reduced work-related stress.
Giving his viewpoint he said that,”“One of the problems with alcohol is that if you came out with alcohol right now, and alcohol wasn’t a thing, and you were like, ‘I’ve invented this drink that’ll make you either really happy, or really aggressive, or really stupid, and we’re just going to sell it to the masses’, people will be like, ‘No, mate, keep your funky juice, we don’t want that, that sounds terrible’.”
Opening up about his personal journey he said that,” that “I’ve had periods in my life where I’ve given up drinking and gone back to drinking, but this time, it was just different. I really worked to change my mindset, and I asked myself, ‘Why do you drink?’ And a lot of the time, my answer would be, ‘To feel more comfortable in a social environment’. And I just put myself in those environments. I’d force myself to hang out, and go to a club, go to a bar, go to a dinner…” Holland admitted that he often turned to alcohol to feel more comfortable in social settings, so he intentionally placed himself in those environments to confront his discomfort.
However, he eventually realized that if he could only enjoy himself when drinking, it indicated a deeper problem. “With me, most of it is just the ritual of cracking something open and sharing it with friends and drinking it. Whether it’s sparkling water or beer, I now can’t see a difference.”
The actor has expressed his newfound joy in waking up early and engaging in activities like playing golf. He even relishes the role of designated driver when out with friends, as it aligns with his desire to be a dependable and responsible individual.
side from his personal journey, it’s worth noting that Tom Holland recently starred as Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Following the release of his Apple TV+ series, “The Crowded Room,” he announced a one-year hiatus from acting. Furthermore, Holland has expressed his admiration for Indian cinema, particularly the film “RRR,” and his excitement to return to India, calling his visit “the trip of a lifetime.”
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