TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to alcohol and drug addiction.Tom Holland has opened up about quitting alcohol and how sobriety changed his personal and professional life. The ‘Spider-Man’ actor said drinking had started affecting his career and made the stress of fame harder to manage. Speaking about his journey, Holland shared that giving up alcohol helped him feel clear-headed, more confident and more present in his daily life. He also reflected on how his choice influenced people around him and led him to support non-alcoholic alternatives.
Tom Holland on quitting alcohol
According to USA Today, Tom Holland spoke about the role alcohol once played in his life and why he decided to stop drinking. The actor said his work and the pressure of living in the public eye became harder when alcohol was part of the picture.“Drinking was something that was ultimately really getting in the way of my professional life. Being an actor and living your life on the big stage can be really stressful. And I think that alcohol, for me personally, really compounded that issue. And, since getting rid of the booze and feeling more like myself and waking up clear-headed every day and fresh to start the day, I just feel so much more confident in myself as who I am as a person,” he told USA Today.Holland had earlier spoken about his relationship with alcohol on the Jay Shetty Podcast in 2023. He said the first month after quitting was more difficult than he expected. The cravings made him realize that he had developed an unhealthy dependence on alcohol.
Tom Holland’s sobriety journey and BERO
Holland also spoke about Gen Z’s growing shift away from alcohol. He said, “Alcohol can be an amazing thing, but it can also be an incredibly dangerous thing. And I just love seeing that young people are turning away from booze and looking for alternatives. And it creates, I think, a safer environment, a more communal environment.”His sobriety journey also led him to launch BERO, his non-alcoholic brand. Holland believes such an option would have helped him during the early months of quitting.The 29-year-old actor said he does not want to force sobriety on anyone. Still, as a public figure with many young superhero fans, he hopes to show that people can enjoy life without alcohol. He added that his choice has encouraged some friends to drink less and stay more present.DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, please seek help from available helplines or support organizations.