These celebs were all heavy drinkers (and are now sober) -

While revealing that they attended these meetings violates one of the basic tenets of the movement, opening up about their journey is inspiring.

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Charlie Sheen -

Sheen has also taken part in AA, even revealing a photo of his Alcoholics Anonymous sobriety coin in 2018.

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Paris Hilton -

In 2006, Paris Hilton was sentenced to attend Alcoholics Anonymous after she failed a sobriety test when police pulled her over.

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Owen Wilson -

Owen Wilson has been reportedly attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings on and off since 2003.

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Demi Moore -

Moore is another star who has opened up about her past struggles with alcoholism. Her time at AA was also highly publicized upon the passing of her sponsor, Patsy Rugg.

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Al Pacino -

Pacino has opened up about not being ashamed to have attended AA meetings. He also shared that he found it supportive and meaningful.

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Lindsay Lohan -

Lohan gained a lot of unwanted attention when she struggled with substances and alcohol. Even her efforts at getting sober through AA were also publicized. However, today she seems to have her life back on track.

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Daniel Radcliffe -

After drinking excessively at a young age, Radcliffe realized that he was developing a severe problem. He became sober at the age of 22 in 2010.

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Kate Moss -

British supermodel Kate Moss attended both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous in the late '90s.

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Anthony Hopkins -

Hollywood icon Anthony Hopkins claimed that AA saved him following a night of heavy drinking in 1975. He hasn’t looked back since.

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Naomi Campbell -

Naomi Campbell credited her bad behavior to her former alcohol and substance addiction. She joined AA and NA at the request of her doctor and claimed that it completely changed her life.

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Ben Affleck -

Affleck has spoken openly about alcoholism and his continued commitment to remaining sober, even though he has struggled with relapses in the past.

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Gary Oldman -

In 2021, the actor talked about how AA helped him stay sober for 24 years. Oldman even met his third wife, Donya Fiorentino, at an AA meeting.

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Brad Pitt -

Brad Pitt made headlines in 2022 when he opened up about attending AA meetings for a year and a half. He shared his experiences while he was in an all-male recovery group.

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Jamie Lee Curtis -

After having plastic surgery, Curtis found herself addicted to prescription pain medication and alcohol. She has now been sober for years.

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Joe Manganiello -

The 'True Blood' star quit drinking in 2020 when he understood that it would prevent him from growing as an actor. He has committed to a sober life since.

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Ozzy Osbourne -

After battling substance and alcohol addiction for several decades, the Prince of Darkness finally sobered up in 2014. However, he admitted he hated attending AA meetings and that he only went for the sake of his family.

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Demi Lovato -

Having had a fair share of substance and alcohol addiction issues, Lovato has committed to sobriety and often talks openly about her journey.

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Tobey Maguire -

In 2003, Maguire revealed he joined AA. "It totally changed my life. AA is no-frills spirituality. There are no hokey traditions. It's so simple," he said.

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Jessica Simpson -

Simpson has been candid about her battle with alcoholism, revealing her past addiction in her 2020 memoir 'Open Book.'

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Russell Brand -

Brand tackled his addiction issues in 2002. He joined both Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous on his journey to recovery.

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Drew Barrymore -

Barrymore was exposed to different types of substance abuse at an early age. But she committed to her sobriety and grew to be a role model for recovery.

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Christian Slater -

Actor Christian Slater reportedly started attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in 1997.

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Liza Minnelli -

Like her mother, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli has also struggled with substance abuse issues. In 2001, she relapsed on alcohol, but returned to Alcoholics Anonymous to get back on track.

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Kelsey Grammer -

After years of sobriety and multiple DUI arrests, the actor turned to Alcoholics Anonymous to sober up.

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Mel Gibson -

Back in 2020, Gibson shared with the public that he managed to stay sober for over a decade thanks to his time at Alcoholics Anonymous.

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Geri Halliwell -

Spice Girl Geri Halliwell attended AA meetings daily while she was in the process of recovering from her addiction.

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Janice Dickinson -

The former supermodel has battled addictions in the past, and got sober with the help of the reality show 'Celebrity Rehab', in 2010. She also attended AA meetings.

See also: Stars who died of alcoholism

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