Elle Macpherson Coming clean about her past struggles with alcohol.
The Australian supermodel and actress, 60, details in her new book, Elle: Life, Lessons, and Learning to Trust YourselfPublished on Tuesday, November 19, about how she regularly drank alcohol after raising her children. FlynnBorn in 1998, and SaiBorn in 2003, in bed while living in London. (McPherson shares Flynn, 26, and Tsai, 21, with ex-partners. Arpad “Archie” Bisson.)
“I usually drink after I put my kids to bed. I’d sit alone and have shots of vodka and then I’d write to-do lists and letters to my family. I’d do housework, listen to music until 11 p.m. , then go to bed and pass out,” she wrote, per Page sixdetailing Alcoholics Anonymous Confession. “I’ll get up in the morning, run six miles, and have coffee for breakfast. I’ll stick my fingers down my throat and make sure I vomit three times before I go to bed. It’s always three times.” It used to be.”
On one occasion, McPherson wrote that she hit a rock while on vacation in Ibiza with Bosson and her sons. Frustrated at not being able to join Bosson and his friends at the nightclub, he recalls trying to open a bottle of vodka. He wrote that he struggled to open it and broke the top of the glass bottle to open it.
Elle Macpherson has made headlines over the years for both her career and personal life. Born in 1964, the Australian rose to fame as a model, earning the nickname “The Body” for her tall frame and stunning features. Apart from modeling, she expanded her career into acting, hosting and other business ventures, welcoming two. […]
“I quickly poured myself a shot that was full of broken glass. And I drank it,” he recalled, per Page six.
After three drinks, McPherson had a moment of clarity and poured the rest of the vodka. He booked himself on a flight back to London, where the family lived, and checked into recovery.
“My youngest son was only 6 months old and my eldest was 5 and a half years old,” she wrote.
Macpherson also wrote about how his dependence on alcohol affected his work. He recalled his role in the closing ceremony of the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney but did not remember his gesture. “I drank enough champagne or vodka to calm my nerves that it upset me,” he wrote.
“I found myself blacking out … I’d be talking to someone and then I’d forget what I was saying. They’d look at me questioningly as if waiting for me to continue,” He recalled another AA confession.
However, according to Batman and Robin The actress, people around her were unaware of her drinking habit as she kept up appearances. “People would tell me I was very organized. I was really proud of it. I guess I had to be organized because I was drinking and I never wanted anyone to know,” she wrote. “So I made sure the house was clean. I made sure I looked great and I made sure the babies were perfect.
Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars have been candid about their comfort travel over the years. Kelly Osbourne, who previously spoke of being sober for six years, revealed in April 2021 that she had relapsed and was working on next steps. “Not proud of it. But I’m back on track,” he wrote […]
In the book, McPherson also reflects on her breast cancer diagnosis, which she revealed in September. At that time, she said she decided not to treat the cancer with conventional medicine. Instead, the model decided on “an intuitive, heart-led, holistic approach” to treatment.
“Each day I actively, intentionally feed my health and nurture myself,” she wrote. “Cancer is no longer an option for me. Just like drinking is not the answer for me.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
