Elle Macpherson is celebrating a major health milestone.
On Monday, the 61-year-old Australian supermodel posted two images on her social media platforms as a celebration of having been sober for 22 years.
One image revealed a wall plaque bearing the inscription, “Stay faithful to yourself. XXII. Unity. Service. Recovery.” This quote was displayed on her wall.
A different one featured a stunning butterfly design, encircled by uplifting phrases such as ‘transformation,’ ‘change,’ ‘rebirth,’ ‘beauty,’ and ‘joy.’
Elle captioned her post with some inspiring words.
’22 years today. Gratitude engulfs my heart,’ she began.
She went on to say: ‘If you yearn for a life surpassing your wildest imaginations, learn how to halt and remain halted, consider giving my book a read.’
In November 2024, Elle shared the struggles with alcoholism and her path to sobriety in a compelling chapter entitled “Life, Lessons & Learning to Trust Yourself,” within her memoir.
During self-contemplation about sobriety, Elle admitted that she often became severely intoxicated, resuming consumption of shots of vodka following the tucking in of her sons, Cy and Flynn Busson, during their earlier years.
In her book, she expressed that while others perceived her life as outstanding, she secretly battled inner struggles despite maintaining an impressive appearance on the surface.
After welcoming her youngest child, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model remembered being overwhelmed with the urge to drink a whole bottle of champagne she had received as a gift.
Although her two naturopaths had advised her that consuming alcohol too quickly post-delivery could upset her hormonal balance, she confessed that, once she was alone with the baby Cy, all she could contemplate was reaching for that bottle of champagne.
Each evening, after juggling my roles as a mom and a professional, I’d find solace in a glass of vodka, striving to uphold my polished persona for the world.
During that period, she was romantically involved with French businessman Arpad ‘Arki’ Busson, who frequently traveled for work during the week.


This situation placed her under great stress since their son, Flynn, was frequently unwell and regularly admitted to the hospital, as reported by Page Six.
Despite considering going to rehab, she told Arki she was fine.
Despite having pneumonia following Cy’s birth, she swiftly returned to work, aiming to demonstrate to Arki and herself that motherhood didn’t hinder her pace.
She expressed that she enjoyed being with Arki and aimed to demonstrate her role as a companion for both enjoyment and business endeavors, while also being the mother of his sons. Unfortunately, her actions spiraled out of control, as she frequently went out, drank excessively, partied, and fell ill repeatedly. This pattern led to a perpetual cycle: she found herself in a deep, worsening situation.
She also wrote about experiencing scary blackouts.
While conversing with someone, I’d often find myself unable to remember what I wanted to say next. The person would gaze at me curiously, as if anticipating that I would soon resume speaking.
Despite persisting, she continued to rely on alcohol as a means to cope with her anxiety. Eventually, she managed to regain control of her life after seeking help at a rehabilitation center.
Previously, Elle stated she’s ‘never regretted’ cutting out alcohol.
In an interview with Body and Soul, she shared that she gave up alcohol in the year 2003, as she recognized she needed to be more fully engaged in her life, and this decision served as a stepping stone for self-discovery, allowing her to understand herself on a much deeper level.
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