What Are Your Favorite Celebrities Views On Alcohol?

Take a look at this list and see how some of your favorite celebrities view alcohol, or how they overcame substance abuse.

Bradley Cooper

You know Bradley Cooper from movies like The Hangover, American Sniper, or Guardians of the Galaxy, where he voices Rocket. What you may not know, is Cooper became sober from drugs and alcohol around 2003; he says becoming sober has changed his life. He also credits a great deal of his success to sobriety. Pretty awesome for a guy who had a major movie series based on drunken nights out.

Jennifer Lopez

If you've been alive during the past 20 years or so, you've probably heard of J Lo. And you're probably wondering how at almost 50, she still looks great. When asked why she doesn't drink, she said " I think it ruins your skin". Although she does make a toast with alcohol every now and then, its important for her to keep up her J Lo looks.

Russel Brand

Of course we had to include Russell Brand! The man known for his comedy and for his off-screen antics. Rather than give into the temptation of drugs and alcohol, like so many have before, Brand chose to give up substances. He is now acting as a sponsor for those in the rehabilitation process in the same treatment center he was a part of.

Kim Kardashian

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What would a celebrity list be without Kim Kardashian? While she's famous for, well... being a Kardashian, she's not famous for alcohol. She doesn't really drink at all. " I do not drink alcohol at all. My sisters drink, so when they get a little crazy, I am there to pull them down". Kim would rather be the designated driver since she doesn't like the taste of alcohol.

Matthew Perry

This star, best known for being Chandler Bing on "Friends" is also pretty known for his problems with addiction. Perry showed major variations in health during the 1990's while on friends because of his alcohol problems as well as addiction to Vicodin. He's chosen to get sober and has even offered to help others do the same. "The thing I'm most proud of is that if a stranger came up to me and said 'I can't stop drinking, Can you help me?' I can say 'Yes, I can'".

Robert Downy Jr.

He is Iron Man...Along with a long list of other fantastic roles. RDJ has a past of alcohol abuse. It came to a point where his habits were getting in the way of his happiness. While he has no desire to continue on the path of addiction he says "...I don't shut the door on it, and I don't pretend it didn't happen"

Eminiem

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? He also was one that struggled and used alcohol as a coping method. He details some of those struggles in his songs and came to a point where he hadn't recorded music or done a video sober in years. His battle with drugs and alcohol have been ongoing, but due to starting a program emphasizing exorcise and seeking rehabilitation, he's gotten back on track. Elton John was his mentor during this time and called him at least once a week.

The Osbourne's

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The Osbourne family is known for more than their crazy antics on TV in the early 2000's. Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly, and Jack all have had substance issues. Ozzy, the heavy metal dad, has dealt with substance abuse since the 70's when he sang for Black Sabbath. Sharon, from numerous TV shows was no stranger to alcohol. Kelly and Jack faced similar issues with substance abuse, especially alcohol. All four members have recently decided to give up their habits. They all have similarly stated that substance abuse get in the way of their production and happiness as people, and as a family.

Jennifer Hudson

Hudson rose to fame in 2004 on American Idol. Along with her music career, she also has done several performances on screen, including Dreamgirls. As for alcohol and her career, she grew up in Chicago, where she saw the affects of alcohol on people. She says she saw too many people and families get ruined to be tempted by alcohol.

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