Anna Faris Says Quitting Alcohol Helped Manage Depression

Anna Faris has revealed that quitting alcohol has helped her manage depression and improved her relationship with her public recognition. The actress, 49, discussed her sobriety journey and its personal impact during an appearance on the "Dear Chelsea" podcast, which aired on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Faris told host Chelsea Handler that over the past year, she began to notice a positive shift in how people interact with her. "I really started to notice and appreciate if and when people recognize me, they would usually smile," Faris said. When Handler asked if this change was connected to her decision to stop drinking, Faris agreed. "There's a correlation between drinking and depression, for me, for sure," she stated. "I had to take a step back and not self-sabotage." Faris also credited hormone patches for contributing to her overall well-being.

The conversation touched on how the effects of alcohol can change with age. Handler shared her own experience, noting, "Things change also, like drinking changes as you get older. It's not the same, it doesn't have the same effect or impact." Faris's comments on the podcast provided further context for her 2020 departure from the CBS...