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Anna Faris Opens Up On Sobriety And Motherhood; Meet Jack, The Son She Shares With Ex, Chris Pratt

  • On Thursday, a video of 49-year-old actress Anna Faris interacting with fans in New York sparked online speculation about her appearance and potential Ozempic use while she promotes her new film Spa Weekend.
  • During an appearance on Chelsea Handler's Dear Chelsea podcast, Faris revealed she quit drinking after finding "there's a correlation between drinking and depression," and started HRT to manage perimenopause symptoms.
  • Faris admitted she nearly retired from acting while filming her TV series Mom in 2020, struggling with undiagnosed perimenopausal depression and feeling disconnected from her career in Los Angeles.
  • Reflecting on motherhood, Faris noted the pressure placed on moms in Los Angeles and recalled struggling with her identity after giving birth to her son, Jack.
  • Embracing her new outlook, the actress now appreciates when fans recognize her—a shift from past embarrassment—citing sobriety and improved mental health as key factors in her transformed perspective.
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Anna Faris quits alcohol to stop 'self-sabotage'

Scary Movie star Anna Faris admits she "had to take a step back" from drinking and feels a...

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The actress explained that this decision also positively influenced the way she deals with publicity.

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Anna Faris quits drinking alcohol

Actress Anna Faris has given up drinking alcohol because she's convinced "there's a correlation between drinking and depression".

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Entertainment Weekly broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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