• Concerning paparazzi photos that surfaced in September 2022. 
• The images, which showed Delevingne looking disheveled and erratic at a Los Angeles airport, were a wake-up call for her sobriety journey. 
• Delevingne acknowledged that the photos were a reality check for her and that she was not okay at the time.

Cara Delevingne’s airport photo was nothing less than a reality check for her. 

Cara Delevingne, a well-known model and actress, has finally opened up about the concerning paparazzi photos that surfaced in September 2022. 

The images, which showed Delevingne looking disheveled and erratic at a Los Angeles airport, were a wake-up call for her sobriety journey. 

In an interview with Vogue published in April 2023, Delevingne revealed that she had just returned from the Burning Man festival in Nevada and had not slept in days.

Delevingne acknowledged that the photos were a reality check for her and that she was not okay at the time. 

She described her behavior as feral and admitted that being on drugs made her feel invincible. Delevingne had struggled with substance use in the past and had even had interventions, but she wasn’t ready to get help until she hit rock bottom. 

She knew that if she continued down that path, she would either end up dead or do something incredibly foolish.

She checked herself into rehab in late 2022 and has been in a 12-step treatment program that has made a significant difference in her life. 

She admitted that it is still a work in progress and that she needs to work on herself consistently, but she is much calmer and stiller than before. 

Delevingne thanked her girlfriend, Minke, for her unwavering support during her addiction struggles. She also acknowledged the support of her friends, including Margot Robbie, Selena Gomez, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

In the Vogue interview, Delevingne explained that pandemic-related isolation, the loss of her grandmother, and coming to terms with her identity on the show Planet Sex had triggered old patterns of hard partying. 

She admitted that she put herself in danger during those moments because she didn’t care about her life. However, the paparazzi photos were a turning point for her, and she realized that she needed help.

Delevingne’s honesty about her substance use and mental health struggles is commendable. She is using her platform to raise awareness about the dangers of addiction and the importance of seeking help. 

Her journey is a reminder that recovery is not a straight path and it requires consistent effort and support. Her willingness to share her story and advocate for mental health is an inspiration to many.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 5 adults experience at least one mental health condition yearly. It’s hard to deny that mental health awareness needs to be more of a priority. 

When stars like Cara Delevingne openly accept and talk about their mental health struggles, it gives other ordinary people the courage to acknowledge their issues. 

The first step in the treatment of mental health issues is acknowledgment. One can only improve once they are comfortable accepting what is wrong with them.