Cara Delevingne, the British supermodel and actress known for her work in fashion and films, has opened up about a difficult chapter in her life. As she prepares to release her debut album Not Normal, Delevingne revealed how therapy, self-acceptance and music helped her move away from destructive habits and stay sober.
Cara Delevingne revealed how self-acceptance and therapy helped her conquer destructive habits
Delevingne said making her music album, Not Normal, has played an important role in her sobriety journey. She has worked on the 12-track album for three years, with some songs dating back to her teenage years.
Delevingne told Elle, “I believed in myself and tried making friends with myself.” She added, “I know that sounds weird. I was just really horrible to myself, and when you get out of your own way it’s pretty crazy what you can achieve.”
She said the process also taught her more about herself and helped her stay “sane and sober.”
Delevingne has previously spoken about the serious struggles that led her to seek help. During an interview on The Louis Theroux Podcast, she revealed that she knew she needed to get sober and was medically weaned off GBL. She said she later overdosed after taking cocaine that she believed may have contained opioids.
“I was narcanned, was in hospital, and that’s really when everything happened,” she said.
Delevingne said the experience made her realize that she needed to step away and get help. She also credited the support of sober people she looked up to during her recovery.
Now, music has become an important part of her new chapter. Not Normal includes collaborations with singer-songwriter Fiona Apple and Delevingne’s partner, British musician Minke. She said the album reflects both her struggles and her journey toward accepting herself.
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