'Saltburn' Star's Shocking Admission — 'I Am An Addict'
ActorBarry Keoghanrecently shared his personal struggle with addiction, discussing his journey in an interview with Hollywood Authentic. The 32-year-old star's candid conversation offers an unflinching look into a deeply personal battle that runs through his family's history.
Keoghan revealed that despite experiencing the heroin-related death of his mother at age 12, he found himself drawn to drugs. "My father passed away as a result of similar and I lost my mum to it. I've lost two uncles and a cousin to drugs,' Keoghan explained. 'But your curiosity is a powerful thing. Sometimes it's beneficial, and sometimes it's detrimental. For me, it was detrimental.'
Keoghan noted that even the arrival of his son did not immediately alter his path. "Even my own son coming into this world didn't stop me from being curious," he stated. He pointed to the pressures of his profession: "You know, you go to LA, you go to Hollywood, wherever the big scene is. There's an enormous amount of pressure, and a different lifestyle that is good and bad for you. You're around the scene. You just happen to be the one that ends up doing it.'
Growing up in a tough environment in Dublin, Keoghan spent time in foster care alongside his brother. His entry into acting began unexpectedly: after seeing a local casting call in a shop window, Keoghan landed a role in the 2011 independent film Between the Canals which marked the start of his career.
His distinct presence quickly drew attention. Early roles in critically acclaimed independent features gave way to larger roles. He then gained broader recognition for his performance in Christopher Nolan's epic Dunkirk, playing a young soldier. His career continued to gain momentum with standout performances in the viral hit Saltburn.
Today, the actor reports a significant shift in his personal life, rooted in accepting his addiction. "I understand that I do have an addiction, and I am an addict," Keoghan stated. He added, "When you accept that, you finally can move on and learn to work with it."
He describes a new perspective: "I'm at peace now, and responsible for everything that I do. I'm accepting. I'm present. I'm content. I'm a father. I'm getting to just see that haze that was once there – it's just a bit sharper now, and colourful.'
'Saltburn' Star's Shocking Admission — 'I Am An Addict' first appeared on Parade on May 23, 2025
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