Daniel Radcliffe is just one of the Hollywood stars who struggled with alcohol and different kinds of addiction. The 26-year-old actor reveals the reason behind his struggle with alcohol which he already overcame since 2012.
Radcliffe, who is famous for playing the role of Harry Potter in the hit movie adaptations of the 'Harry Potter' book series written by JK Rowling already announced three years ago his sobriety from his former addiction. In an interview with Playboy for the November issue of the magazine, the English actor was honest about the reasons behind his drinking.
According to the 'Horns' star, his post-Potter fame made him the center of attraction of the press and many Harry Potter fans. Whenever he went out, cameras would be everywhere which made him felt conscious about himself.
"Anytime I'd go out to dance, camera phones would come out. That would make me very self-conscious, and what's the easiest way to escape being self-conscious?" the actor said.
Like many, Daniel Radcliffe found his source of self-confidence in alcohol
"Alcohol is a quick way of doing that," Radcliffe added.
The 'Kill Your Darlings' actor was late to realize that it would be difficult for him to have a normal existence since he is one of the famous celebrity today.
"When I was first going out to bars and pubs, I was trying to pretend I could have a normal existence," said the actor.
Even while struggling with self-consciousness, Daniel Radcliffe was still able to do the Equus making him feel proud of himself.
"I was s----scared and 17 when I did Equus, which is the age when you're most self-conscious. And I was very aware that a certain percentage of that audience was coming to look at my d--- every night," Radcliffe recalled.
The whole experience gave him a hard time. He praised himself for having to guts to do the project.
Daniel Radcliffe reveals that his self-consciousness is now becoming controllable. He also said stated that he no longer wants his past personal issues to be on the headlines of tabloids and subject of gossips.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Radcliffe has a net worth of $110 million and a salary of $25 million.
