“Avatar” star Sam Worthington (46) is best known for his role as Jake Sully in the hit film from 2009.
The film made the 46-year-old one of the hottest stars in Hollywood overnight.
Taking a white year: – Bad and unhealthy relationship
Worthington is currently working on the film’s sequel, “Avatar: The Way of Water”.
In an interview with Variety, he now opens up about the time after the first “Avatar” success, where he lost control of his life.
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Unpredictable
Worthington sacrificed almost everything for his addiction to alcohol.
After “Avatar”, he recognized cities around the world not by their famous attractions, but by their favorite bars.
Before flights, he often drank four or five glasses of Champagne, something his wife Lara Bingle (35) told him she had never seen anyone do before.
– Didn’t dare tell the family
– I couldn’t see it. I thought it was normal, says the Hollywood star and continues:
– I didn’t like who I was. Drinking helped me through the day.
Worthington admits to the website that he often started drinking early in the morning.
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– People could probably smell it on me, but when they saw me, they couldn’t notice it. I still did my job – I just don’t think I did it very well.
Furthermore, he says that alcohol made him erratic, jeopardized his career and almost ended the relationship.
Struggled with alcohol: – Pissed on me
Life changes
During the 13 years between the “Avatar” films, the star’s life has changed a lot. He has managed to get married and have three sons, Rocket (6), Racer (4) and River (1).
After eight years sober, Worthington is now also in a much better place as he prepares to front and promote the “Avatar” sequel, which opens Dec. 16.
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