Anna Faris has confirmed that she is now sober, approximately two months after a notable red carpet appearance in June sparked concern among fans. The 49-year-old actress discussed her sobriety on Chelsea Handler's "Dear Chelsea" podcast this week, revealing that she has ceased drinking alcohol and has begun hormone therapy to help regulate her moods.
"It turns out there's a correlation between drinking and depression for me for sure," Faris stated on the podcast. She added that she has started using "the hormone patch," which she indicated has made a "huge difference" in her well-being. Faris also mentioned taking a "step back" from drinking to avoid "self-sabotage."
The actress did not specify the exact date she stopped drinking. Her confirmation follows an appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of "Scary Movie 6" in June, where her animated behavior on the red carpet drew significant attention and divided public reaction.
Images from the June premiere showed Faris appearing highly expressive. While some fans voiced concerns about her health and appearance, others suggested her behavior might have stemmed from nerves after a prolonged absence from extensive press events. Comments from social media users included worries about her well-being and observations that she did not appear to be her "normal self."
Conversely, some fans defended Faris, interpreting her expressions as genuine emotion and noting her son's presence. Others expressed support for her career success.
Faris is experiencing a resurgence in her career, with her lead role in the box office hit "Scary Movie 6." She is currently promoting her upcoming film "Spa Weekend," a comedy featuring Isla Fisher and Leslie Mann, and has a significant role in the drama "Primetime," which stars Robert Pattinson and is based on the story of Chris Hansen.
Faris was previously married to Chris Pratt, with whom she eloped in 2009 and shares a son born in 2012. The couple separated in 2017 and finalized their divorce in 2018. Faris married cinematographer Michael Barrett in 2021.