Overview

• Paula Patton credits her 15-year-old son Julian as her primary support throughout her seven-year sobriety journey.
• She describes an inner circle of her son, a supportive neighbor and friends in recovery that kept her accountable after she quit drinking.
• In interviews on August 7, Patton said she revisited old music, called friends from her drinking days and consulted a newly sober woman to capture her character’s mindset.
• Portraying an addict again prompted deep self-reflection that led Patton to release lingering guilt over past mistakes.
• Finding Faith premiered on June 16 and is now in theaters as Patton shares her story to encourage self-compassion and resilience.