Netflix just dropped an eye-opening new docuseries about Gordon Ramsay, and we’re getting a deep look into the man behind some of our favorite culinary shows. Being Gordon Ramsay follows the chef over a six-month stretch as he prepares to open five different dining experiences inside 22 Bishopsgate in London.
At one point in the six-part series, he opened up about his upbringing and the addiction struggles that run in his family. He broke down in tears discussing the guilt he feels about his brother, Ronnie Ramsay.
Gordon Ramsay has a “guilt complex” over his brother’s heroin addiction
In the Netflix show, Gordon showed a rare moment of vulnerability when discussing his family. He comes from humble beginnings. He and his siblings moved around a lot, and their father was an alcoholic. His difficult childhood is what has made him fight for such a prolific culinary career. It’s why he’s been a nonstop presence on our TVs for the past two decades.
“There’s nothing else, I’ll be honest,” Gordon said. “So that drives me, that puts fuel in my tank because I was so close to not making it. That’s what keeps me going.”
When pressed for more details, that’s when Gordon broke down. He started talking about his brother, Ronnie, and how significantly different their lives turned out, despite starting in the same place.
“I have a brother who’s a heroin addict. We shared a bunk bed. He’s 15 months younger than me, and he’s been an addict for the last four decades,” Gordon revealed. “I’ve gone to hell and back with him, and so I have a guilt complex. That could have been me. It could have been switched.”
Tears rolled down Gordon’s face as he reflected on his brother’s struggles. It’s hard for him to wrap his head around how different their lives turned out to be.
“It’s not a cousin, it’s not a mate down the pub, it’s your brother,” Gordon reflected. “Born in the same house, grew up in the same bedroom, shared bunk beds, and so similar…”
He added, “But how can it be so different now?”
After the heartbreaking confession, Gordon wiped his tears and tried to lighten the mood. However, it was a rare moment of empathy from the man we usually see screaming at people on MasterChef and Hell’s Kitchen. There’s a heart in there afterall.
Being Gordon Ramsay is streaming on Netflix.
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