Barry Keoghan opens up about addiction and overcoming family tragedies
Barry Keoghan candidly reveals his battle with addiction, discussing the impact of his parents’ substance abuse and Hollywood pressures.
Actor Barry Keoghan, known for roles in “Saltburn” and “Dunkirk,” has openly admitted to struggling with addiction. In a heartfelt interview with Authentic Hollywood, the 32-year-old actor shared how he confronted his substance abuse issues, reflecting on the tragic losses in his family due to drugs.
Keoghan revealed, “I’m not in denial anymore. I understand that I do have an addiction, and I am an addict.”
Barry Keoghan opens up about his drug addiction
According to the "Saltburn" actor, he is not the only one in his family to suffer from this condition. His mother tragically died when he was 12 years old, due to heroin abuse; two uncles and a cousin, to a similar fate.
“That should be enough to go, ‘OK, if I dabble here, I’m f–ked.’ But your curiosity is a powerful thing.” Even after the birth of his son, could not shake his relationship with drugs
Keoghan’s reflection on Hollywood pressures
Hollywood was where he could indulge in his addiction the most. “You know, you go to LA, you go to Hollywood, wherever the big scene is,” he said. “There’s an enormous amount of pressure, and a different lifestyle that is good and bad for you.“
Authentic Hollywood, the media outlet which he revealed the information to, reported that Keoghan showed the scars on his forearms, which were a result of his days dealing with drugs. However, the actor is in a much better place now. “I’m accepting. I’m present. I’m content. I’m a father. I’m getting to just see that haze that was once there – it’s just a bit sharper now, and colorful,” he said.
