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Staying sober in Hollywood is no easy feat, but a number of female celebrities have successfully kicked alcohol to the curb, and for many of them, it has greatly paid off. Abstaining from alcohol is known to have a variety of health benefits, and practicing sobriety is a lifestyle habit that may even help you live longer. Limiting your alcohol intake can also have a noticeable effect on your physical appearance, particularly when it comes to your skin. A sober lifestyle has been linked to anti-aging skin benefits like increased hydration, reduced inflammation, improved elasticity, and overall better quality of the skin, per Women’s Health.
That’s why the “sober glow-up” is definitely a real thing. Some of your favorite celebs famously don’t indulge in boozy beverages — and it shows. From ageless A-listers like Jamie Lee Curtis and Kristin Davis, to former supermodels like Elle Macpherson and Naomi Campbell, these women prove that staying sober can do wonders for your life, your body, and of course, your beauty regimen.
Drew Barrymore is literally glowing after giving alcohol the boot
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There’s a reason Drew Barrymore looks flawless without makeup, and saying goodbye to alcohol certainly has something to do with it. After growing up as a child actor and experimenting with drugs and alcohol at an early age, Barrymore decided it was time for a change. She opened up about her quiet journey to sobriety during a 2021 interview on “CBS Mornings”, where she revealed that she hadn’t had a drink in two and a half years. “It was something I realized just did not serve me in my life,” she said.
Rumer Willis is sober alongside her mom and two sisters
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The eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, Rumer Willis began her sobriety journey in 2017, and she’s had the unwavering support of her family along the way. When she quit drinking, her mom and both of her sisters were already sober. “It has allowed for a different level and depth of communication,” Rumer said of their shared experience on the “Addiction Talk” podcast in 2021, expressing her gratitude for the village of support around her. In January 2026, Rumer marked nine years of sobriety with a celebratory Instagram post.
Anne Hathaway doesn’t have time for hangovers
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Anne Hathaway told the The New York Times in 2024 that she was over five years sober, something she said felt like a major milestone. She has said that her choice to ditch alcohol had less to do with the drinking itself and more to do with the aftermath the next morning. “My last hangover lasted for five days,” she told Modern Luxury in a 2019 cover story. “When I’m at a stage in my life where there is enough space for me to have a hangover, I’ll start drinking again, but that won’t be until my kid is out of the house.”
Naomi Campbell is doing better than ever without alcohol in her life
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Naomi Campbell has been sober for many years, but she has a long history with drug and alcohol use. She revealed in the Apple TV docuseries “The Super Models” that she used substances as a way of coping with her childhood trauma and the death of her close friend Gianni Versace (via Entertainment Tonight). She eventually sought treatment, began attending Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to stay sober, and she’s never been better. “I don’t miss alcohol in my life. I feel better without it,” she told Elle in a 2024 cover story.
Jamie Lee Curtis hasn’t had a drink in over 25 years
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Jamie Lee Curtis has been open about her decades-long sobriety journey after dealing with an addiction to alcohol and prescription painkillers. She marked 27 years of sobriety with a February 2026 Instagram post, and continues to be a role model for others. Among her many inspiring quotes about sobriety, Curtis said on “Today with Hoda & Jenna” in 2021: “My sobriety has been the key to freedom, the freedom to be me, to not be looking in the mirror in the reflection and trying to see somebody else. I look in the mirror. I see myself. I accept myself.”
It’s no wonder Elle Macpherson still looks so good
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As one of those famous older women who don’t seem to age, Elle Macpherson’s sober lifestyle likely has something to do with her ever-youthful glow. The former supermodel hasn’t had a sip of alcohol in more than 20 years, and health and wellness remain a top priority for her, especially after battling breast cancer. “Every day I actively, deliberately feed my wellness and nurture myself,” she writes in her 2024 memoir “Elle: Lessons & Learning to Trust Yourself” (via Page Six). “Like drinking is not an answer for me.”
Lucy Hale has been thriving since she quit drinking in 2022
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“Pretty Little Liars” star Lucy Hale celebrated four years of sobriety in January 2026. She marked the milestone with a celebratory Instagram post, admitting that it took hitting a personal rock bottom to lead her to swear off alcohol for good. Since getting sober, Hale has publicly opened up about her journey on multiple occasions, stating during an interview on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast in 2023, “I feel so stoked to be able to talk about these things and know that I’m good.”
Florence Welch calls sobriety the best thing she’s ever done
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Florence Welch, the frontwoman of the indie rock band Florence and the Machine, cut alcohol out of her life in 2014. “In terms of navigating being in the public eye, I think sobriety is the best thing I ever did,” she explained on the podcast “The Way We Are with Munroe Bergdorf” in 2022. Despite her previous partying ways, Welch has since swapped alcohol for some other, less destructive indulgences, like books, vintage clothes and coffee (via Rolling Stone).
Megan Fox keeps her body in tip-top shape from the inside out
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Megan Fox hasn’t had a sip of booze in over a decade, after a drunken night at the 2009 Golden Globes led her to stop drinking altogether. The “Jennifer’s Body” star is now extremely committed not only to keeping her body in great shape on the outside, but prioritizing health and wellness on the inside, too. “I’m always completely sober. I don’t even drink a glass of wine,” she told Glamour in 2022, adding that she also doesn’t smoke, drink coffee, or veer off from her strict diet.
Kristin Davis doesn’t drink cosmopolitans in real life
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Unlike her “Sex and the City” character, Kristin Davis abstains from drinking entirely, and has been sober for over 30 years. “I’m an addict. I’m a recovering alcoholic,” Davis admitted on the “Origins with James Andrew Miller” podcast in 2018 (via Entertainment Weekly). She went through addiction treatment years before stepping into the role of Charlotte York, but she credits the iconic HBO series as having saved her life. “Acting is the only thing that made me want to ever get sober. I didn’t have anything that was that important to me other than trying to dull my senses.”
If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).