Colin Farrell is an Irish actor. A leading man in projects across various genres in both blockbuster and independent films since the 2000s, he has received numerous accolades including two Golden Globe Awards.
The Irish Times named him Ireland’s fifth greatest film actor in 2020.
Colin Farrell’s drug addiction: What happened to Colin Farrell and how did he recover?
Colin Farrell quit drinking and sought alcoholism treatment in 2006 after years of being Hollywood’s bad boy. In a new interview for his new movie, Farrell discussed his addiction to drugs and alcohol, and the way sobriety and recovery helped him regain control of his life.
Farrell first admitted to substance abuse and alcoholism problems during a magazine interview in 2010 in advance of his movie Ondine.
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In addition to lying about his substance abuse and alcoholism to his family and loved ones, Farrell found himself in a web of lies caused by his addiction. He describes lying not for a purpose, just out of habit – a lying habit that started to keep his drug and alcohol habits alive.
Farrell gave up drugs and alcohol. Close to a meltdown after years of womanizing and dangerous behavior, Farrell entered alcoholism treatment in 2006 and hasn’t had a drink since.
Crediting his two children and fatherhood as the motivation to get clean and stay clean, Farrell says sobriety has given him a whole new outlook on life. Farrell’s son James suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome that slows physical and intellectual development and impairs motor skills.
Farrell has been the celebrity spokesperson for the Special Olympics and an outspoken advocate for several children’s charities. Farrell’s new movie, Seven Psychopaths, is due in theaters shortly.
