In a recent interview, British supermodel and actress Cara Delevingne opened up about her addiction struggles and journey to sobriety. According to him, he has managed to stop drinking and abstain from alcohol for the past four months.
Delevingne mentioned that a turning point for her was when she saw an unflattering paparazzi photo of herself, which served as a stark reminder of the impact her lifestyle was having on her well-being.
The actor also shared his first experience with alcohol at the age of seven when he got drunk at a wedding and woke up hungry.
Read on to learn more.
Cara Delevingne Is Now 4 Months Awake
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Cara Delevingne recently opened up about her experience with alcohol abuse and her decision to enter a rehab program. In an interview with Vogue on March 8 for the magazine’s cover story, the talented actress and supermodel revealed that she’s been sober for four months after she checked into rehab late last year.
Delevingne revealed her struggles with recovery, noting that she was “always on the fast track to healing, going on week-long retreats or doing trauma courses.” He admits that while quick fixes work, they only provide temporary relief and “never really get to the little things, the deeper things.”
Looking for a better option, the “Suicide Squad” actor realized that a 12-step treatment program was the best for him. She emphasized the importance of not feeling ashamed to seek help and how connecting with others played a key role in her recovery, stating, “the opposite of addiction is connection, and I really found that in the 12 steps.”
Cara Delevingne Is Not Ready To Quit Smoking
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In his interview with Vogue, the 30-year-old actress and supermodel admitted to struggling with alcohol abuse since the age of seven, when she first drank champagne at a family wedding.
Delevingne said, per Insider, “I woke up at my grandmother’s house in my bedroom drunk, in a bridesmaid dress.” He added, “I’ve been going around nailing champagne glasses.”
However, despite her progress of 120 days sober, Delevingne stated that smoking is still a challenge for her to give up at this time.
Shoeless Paparazzi Photos Give Her a Reality Check
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Speaking about her journey to sobriety, Delevingne explained that she decided to seek help after photos of her acting erratic at a Los Angeles airport made the rounds online. Paparazzi photos show the “Carnival Row” actress with messy hair, smoking a cigarette, and wearing dirty socks with no shoes.
The images, which also show him leaving the airport with his legs sticking out of the window of an SUV, were published by Page Six, sparking a wave of negative comments and speculation about his well-being. A video of the model without shoes and pacing was also made online.
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Delevingne told Vogue that the paparazzi photo was taken after he had just returned from Burning Man in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert and hadn’t slept. However, he admits that the image provided a much-needed reality check. She admits, “It was heartbreaking because I thought I was having fun, but at some point, it was like, ‘Okay, I look sick.'”
Cara Delevingne’s Friends Worry About Her
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After the paparazzi photos went viral, Delevingne’s friends and family took care of her, and one of her closest friends, Margot Robbie, was seen leaving Delevingne’s house visibly upset.
While talking to Vogue, Delvingne told the publication that she had intervention from loved ones who were worried for her, but at the time, she wasn’t ready. “I haven’t seen a therapist in three years. I just rejected everyone, which made me realize how bad a place I was in.”
The model revealed that she realized how much she was loved when her friends and family visited her during her crisis, saying, “From September, I just needed support. I had to start reaching out. And my old friends that I’ve known since I was 13, they all came, and we started crying.”
“They looked at me and said, ‘You deserve a chance to be happy,'” she added. Eventually, Delevingne sought help, checked into rehab, and has been sober ever since.
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