Tom Holland recently opened up about his sobriety journey, sharing the challenges and realizations that led him to make a significant life change. In a candid interview, the Spider-Man actor revealed that he began his sobriety journey in January 2022 with Dry January, but what started as a one-month challenge extended indefinitely as he recognized the negative impact alcohol had on his life. Holland admitted that his drinking habits often spiraled out of control: “My problem was that I would have one drink and be fine, and then I would just go too far.”
Holland credited a piece of advice from his lawyer for helping him stay committed to sobriety: “You’ll never wake up the morning after a night out and wish you had a drink.” This resonated with him and helped him realize that alcohol was no longer serving him positively. Holland also shared that his life had become centered around alcohol, with weekends dominated by drinking and the aftermath of hangovers. He recalled a moment when he asked his younger brother to drive him home from a party because he felt the need to drink to have fun.
A pivotal moment in his journey came during the filming of The Crowded Room in May 2022, when Holland decided to remain sober to better handle the tense and stressful environment on set. “There was quite a lot of animosity on that set. It was not a very harmonious place,” Holland explained. He recognized that drinking would only worsen the situation, so he chose to stay sober.
While Holland didn’t go to rehab, he leaned on his support system, which included family, friends, colleagues, and even strangers who reached out to share their experiences. His strong-willed nature played a key role in his decision to stay sober: “When I decide to do something, I’m really gonna do it.”
Holland’s journey serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of self-awareness, determination, and support in making positive life changes. His openness about his struggles with alcohol is both vulnerable and empowering, offering hope to others facing similar challenges.