Tom Holland says quitting alcohol helped transform his career
The actor credits sobriety with boosting confidence and clarity
Tom Holland has opened up about his decision to quit drinking, saying alcohol harmed his professional performance and mental clarity during a critical phase of his career.
Speaking in a recent interview with USA Today, the Spider-Man: Brand New Day star, 29, said he stopped drinking in January 2022 after participating in Dry January and realizing alcohol had become more central to his life than he had previously acknowledged.
“Drinking was something that was ultimately really getting in the way of my professional life,” Holland said, describing alcohol as “an incredibly dangerous thing” in his personal experience.
The actor explained that removing alcohol from his routine has significantly improved his focus, confidence, and day-to-day well-being.
He said waking up with a clear mind has helped him feel more grounded both personally and professionally.
“I just feel so much more confident in myself as who I am as a person,” he said, adding that sobriety has made him feel more stable while navigating the pressures of working in the film industry.
Holland noted that he is uncertain whether his recent career momentum would have been possible had he continued drinking, saying his success over the past few years may have unfolded differently under those circumstances.
In addition to his acting career, Holland has also entered the beverage industry, launching his own non-alcoholic beer brand, Bero, which he said was inspired by his sobriety journey and the need for better alcohol-free alternatives.
The actor, who is also set to appear in major upcoming projects including The Odyssey and Avengers: Doomsday, said he now sees a broader cultural shift among young people moving away from alcohol.
Holland also reflected on changes in his social life, saying his close friends have significantly reduced drinking as well.
He recalled that gatherings which were once heavily centered around alcohol are now more relaxed and present-focused, with fewer negative after-effects the following day.