Model and actress Cara Delevingne discussed her three-year sobriety and the upcoming release of her debut music album in a recent interview.
Delevingne's openness regarding her personal struggles and identity provides a public account of recovery and self-discovery for an audience often focused on her high-profile fashion career.
Filmed in Cannes, France, for Variety’s Up Next segment, the interview covered several pivotal aspects of the actress's life. Delevingne confirmed she has been sober for three years [1], and said that the change has altered everything for her.
She also addressed her early exposure to alcohol, noting she first drank at age eight [2]. "What a crazy age to get drunk," Delevingne said.
Beyond her journey with sobriety, the actress spoke about coming out as a lesbian and the creative process behind her first album. She linked her recovery to her mental health, and said that transparency is a key part of the healing process.
"It's something you can’t hide. You can only be cured by talking about it," Delevingne said.
In a lighter turn, the conversation touched upon her personal life and her pets. Delevingne shared details about her cats and the long names she gives them.
The interview serves as a promotional bridge as she transitions into the music industry. By sharing these experiences, she aims to provide context for her new artistic direction and her current state of well-being.
“"I’ve been sober for three years now and it’s changed everything for me."”
Delevingne's transition from modeling and acting into music is being framed by a narrative of personal reclamation. By coupling the launch of her debut album with revelations about her sobriety and sexuality, she is repositioning her public persona from a fashion icon to a multifaceted artist defined by resilience and authenticity.
