Andrew Lloyd Webber Reveals His 16-Month Journey to Sobriety After Secret Drinking Battle
Inside the 'desperate' moment that finally made him decide to get help and quit for good.
parade.comHere’s the latest public reporting on Andrew Lloyd Webber and his sobriety.
- Reports from mid-April 2026 confirmed that Andrew Lloyd Webber has revealed he is a recovering alcoholic. He said he stopped drinking publicly around 18 months prior, after admitting he had been secretly drinking for years and that his family were in a “desperate state.” This follows interviews with The Times and coverage by several outlets.[3][4][5][7]
- He described engaging in treatment, including Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, and emphasized that seeking help was “the best thing that ever happened to me.” Multiple outlets echoed this sentiment, noting his commitment to sobriety and ongoing support structures.[5][10][3]
- In the broader reporting, Webber has discussed his sobriety journey as a turning point that allowed him to focus on recovery while continuing his work in music and theatre. Coverage highlights that he has publicly acknowledged a period of secret drinking and the importance of family support in his path to recovery.[6][10][3]
Illustration: A typical timeline appears in coverage, with a “desperate state” moment around late 2024 to early 2025, then a public admission in April 2026, followed by engagement with AA and ongoing sobriety efforts.[4][7][10]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact quotes from The Times interview or summarize each outlet’s key points side-by-side. Would you prefer a short quote compilation or a concise, date-stamped timeline?
Citations:
- Web results indicating recovering alcoholic and secret drinking revelation.[3]
- Reports on stopping drinking and seeking help after a personal turning point.[4]
- Coverage noting AA involvement and ongoing sobriety.[5]
- Additional context about the timeline and family effect.[10]