Profiles Of Recovery | Tom Holland

Actor Tom Holland is a Hollywood movie star known around the globe for his portrayal of Peter Parker and Spider-Man in the Marvel film franchise. The actor has been open about his struggles with sobriety and mental health.

About Tom Holland

The Spider-Man actor was born on June 1, 1996, in London, England. He attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.

Holland made his film debut by starring in The Impossible with co-stars Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor in 2012. He later appeared in various films, even voicing an animated character in Disney and Pixar’s Onward.

Notable Filmography

Holland has participated in a number of films, including:

• Spider-Man: No Way Home
• Spider-Man: Far From Home
• Spider-Man: Homecoming
• Uncharted
• The Minds of Billy Milligan
• Cherry
• The Devil All The Time
• The Lost City of Z
• Avengers: Infinity War
• Avengers: Endgame
• Chaos Walking

More recently, Holland was cast in The Crowded Room, an upcoming Apple TV crime thriller set in 1979 New York. Holland portrays Danny Sullivan, a teen arrested after a shooting at Rockefeller Center. Holland stars opposite actress Amanda Seyfried.

According to Variety, Holland stated he has participated in the “whole action-movie thing” numerous times, but found it difficult to transition to his character in The Crowded Room due to his own mental health issues. 

Mental Health & Private Life

Holland not only had to prepare for the role physically, but had to consider the mental aspect as well, which took a toll on his own life.

Holland is in a relationship with his co-star and singer Zendaya. Holland mostly enjoys keeping his personal life private.

Despite this, Holland has been vocal about his mental health. In fact, Holland quit social media to focus on his own mental state.

Tom Holland & Alcohol Abuse

Although there are no specific instances of Holland’s drug use, there have been occasions during interviews in which the Spider-Man star referenced drinking alcohol. 

For instance, during a Jimmy Kimmel Live appearance in 2020, Holland discussed how he and his roommates were “drinking a lot” and that he wanted to take a break from alcohol.

Tom Holland’s Recovery Efforts

Holland stated he has been sober for a year according to Entertainment Weekly in a 2023 interview. However, there are no known specific instances in which Holland sought recovery other than abstaining from drugs and alcohol.

Recovery Is Possible

If you or a loved one are struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, consider finding treatment. Holland’s story serves as an important reminder to seek treatment for your alcohol or drug addiction.

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