John Mulaney shares his story about the life-saving intervention that helped him overcome his struggle with addiction.
Although he achieved sobriety in 2005, he later relapsed and struggled to regain control until December 2020, when his friends intervened and asked him to get help. The star rose to fame for his work as a writer on the popular sketch comedy show, “Saturday Night Live,” and has since become a beloved figure in the comedy world, known for his sharp wit and relatable humor.
John Mulaney Appreciates Friends’ Support In New Comedy Special
In his latest comedy on Netflix, “John Mulaney: Baby J,” the comedian talks candidly about his time in rehab and the crucial intervention by his famous friends that eventually led him to recovery.
The actor revealed the extent of his addiction, admitting that he used a lot of cocaine and other drugs. This led to a group of twelve friends in the comedy community getting together in person and via Zoom, ostensibly to “have dinner with a friend from college,” but with the real intention of encouraging him to enter rehab.
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According to him, the group includes a line-up of famous comedians over 40 years old, such as Fred Armisen and Nick Kroll. ET shared that Mulaney referred to the gathering as “We Are the World” alternative comedians of the late Michael Jackson.
The writer addressed the sold-out audience saying, “Let me say this now; I don’t mean weird. It was a star-studded intervention. It was, like, a good group. As angry as I was when I walked there, I was like, this is a good line; this flatters the way.”
He added, “It’s like the ‘We Are the World’ of over-40s alternative comedians. All comedians. But nobody said anything funny all night.” The 40-year-old revealed that before he arrived, the group had agreed to refrain from making light jokes or comments to emphasize the seriousness of the situation.
The producer explained that when he arrived, he was very agitated and experiencing cocaine withdrawal symptoms. She stated that despite her discomfort, no one would let her out of the room to freshen up and noted that it was challenging to sit in the same room as the funniest person she knew but not hear any jokes or comedic remarks.
The “Human Giant” guest star recounted the experience saying, “Fred Armisen is serious. Do you know how frustrating that is?” He didn’t do a character or a voice. He said, ‘Hey, John, I’m worried about everything you’re going through.’ And I was like, ‘Ah, next! Next!'”
The “Ugly Americans” voice actor revealed that he initially felt angry and betrayed by his closest friends, who advocated for intervention to help him deal with his addiction.
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He sees the intervention as a prank that has stripped him of control over his life and resents that his friends have conspired to send him to rehab for an extended period, leaving him feeling helpless and angry.
However, upon reflection, he expressed his gratitude, stating, “Doing this show and standing here, listen, I thank everyone for my intervention. They intervened. They confronted me, and they saved my life.”
Olivia Munn Shares Photo of Partner John Mulaney Bonding With Their Son
The actress has been enjoying the joys of motherhood since welcoming her son Malcolm with partner John Mulaney in November 2021. The Blast noted that she took the opportunity to share glimpses of her life as a new mom on social media, including touching moments between her son and his father.
In a post to his Instagram story, the “X-men: Apocalypse” star proudly shared a photo of his son bonding. The image captures Mulaney playfully cradling Malcolm around her neck while the baby looks off to the side, wearing a long-sleeved white shirt and gray pants.
The “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” guest star, who was wearing a brown sweatshirt and olive green pants, smiled widely and put a hand on the little boy’s back to ensure his safety. Munn added Latto’s “Big Energy” to the broadcast to emphasize his admiration for the stand-up comedian’s fatherly energy.
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