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Paula Patton Links Seven-Year Sobriety to Motherhood in New Film Role

A deeply personal turn to sobriety in 2018 now informs her portrayal of a grieving woman rebuilding her life.

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Overview

  • Patton decided to quit drinking after a quiet epiphany in 2018 that was driven by her determination to spend more time with her son, Julian Fuego.
  • She has described her pre-sobriety life as chaotic and said recovery required stripping away her career, friendships and ego to redefine her self-worth.
  • In interviews with the Big Tigger Morning Show and Rolling Out, she drew parallels between her own journey of overcoming addiction and her character’s path to healing in Finding Faith.
  • Patton acknowledged losing friends and seeing work opportunities fade as she embraced sobriety but said she gained renewed joy by seeing the world through her son’s eyes.
  • Finding Faith opened in theaters on June 16 and follows a woman seeking support from family, her pastor and friends as she rebuilds her life after tragedy.