Jamie Lee Curtis, the beloved actress, recently opened up about her courageous journey to sobriety in a heartfelt interview. At 64 years old, Curtis reflected on her past struggles with opioid addiction during an appearance on Morning Joe. Today, she feels incredibly grateful for overcoming her addiction 24 years ago.
During the interview, Curtis revealed that her darkest moments went unnoticed by others. “My worst day was almost invisible to anyone else,” she bravely admitted. Unlike many individuals who have battled addiction, Curtis considers herself lucky to have avoided making irreversible mistakes while under the influence. She shared, “I didn’t make terrible decisions high or under the influence that then, for the rest of my life, I regret. There are women in prison whose lives have been shattered by drugs and alcohol, not because they were violent felons, not because they were horrible people, but because they were addicts.”
Sobriety brought Curtis a newfound clarity and perspective. The Oscar-winning actress candidly admitted to her past as an opiate addict, admitting she enjoyed the “opiate buzz.” However, she revealed that if fentanyl, a highly potent drug, had been as accessible then as it is today, she might not have survived. Her addiction prevailed until 1999, during which she lived a secret life of theft and deception unbeknownst to those around her. Thankfully, her journey to sobriety became her greatest achievement, allowing her to live an extraordinary and fulfilling life.
For Curtis, sobriety has been the key to her freedom – the freedom to truly be herself. She no longer looks in the mirror and tries to see someone else; instead, she sees and accepts herself. Curtis has broken the cycle of addiction that plagued generations in her family. She shared, “I look in the mirror. I see myself. I accept myself. And I move on because you know what? The world is filled with things we need to do.”
Curtis has faced the heartbreak of losing her brother Nicholas to a heroin overdose when he was just 21. Her father, the renowned actor Tony Curtis, also struggled with alcohol and drug abuse. In light of these challenges, she boldly declares that getting sober remains her single greatest accomplishment, surpassing even her roles as a wife, mother, and her successful career in the entertainment industry.
We stand by Jamie Lee Curtis on her journey to sobriety, applauding her strength and resilience. Her story serves as an inspiration to us all, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, there is hope for a brighter future
