15 Sober Celebrities on Benefits of Quitting Alcohol
15 Sober Celebrities Discuss Ditching Alcohol to Inspire Your Dry January
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"The Hangover" actor has spoken candidly over the years about getting lost in drugs and alcohol before going sober. Speaking on an August 2023 episode of "Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge", Cooper said: "I was lucky. I got sober at 29 years old, and I've been sober for 19 years. I've been very lucky."
Cooper previously thanked comedian Will Arnett for helping him get sober in his 20s. Following a dinner party at the time, Arnett pointed out that Cooper's attempted jokes were uncalled for, giving him a much needed wake-up call. "That was the first time I ever realised I had a problem with drugs and alcohol. The guy that I think is doing mean humour is telling me the truth, and it changed my entire life," Cooper said on a June 2022 episode of Arnett's "SmartLess" podcast.