First Public Appearance! Jon Hamm Speaks Out On His Struggle With Alcoholism: 'I've Had A Lot Of Support'
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Mar. 26 2015, Published 10:39 a.m. ET
Jon Hamm looked refreshed and happy during his first red carpet appearance since completing rehab treatment for alcoholism. Get the inside scoop on his progress – straight from the horse's mouth!
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As the cast of Mad Men gathers together to celebrate their final season, leading man Jon Hamm returns from a 30-day treatment program for alcohol abuse.
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According to recent reports, Hamm checked himself into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut, at the end of February.
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The news was confirmed when Hamm's rep released a statement stating: "With the support of his longtime partner, Jennifer Westfeldt, John Hamm recently completed treatment for his struggle with alcohol addiction. They have asked for privacy and sensitivity going forward."
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The continuous support from Westfeldt has also helped "keep him in line," says a source.
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The actress opened up about Hamm's struggle with the weight of his fame-finding character Don Draper, in GQ's latest cover story.
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"It's a confusing juxtaposition," she said. "I think the darkness of Don has weighed heavily on Jon, despite it being the role of a lifetime and the opportunity that gave him the career of his dreams."
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The Mad Men star also weighed in on the matter with Australia's TV Week on Wednesday: "Life throws a lot at you sometimes, and you have to deal with it as much as you can. I've been very fortunate that throughout the most recent 24-hour period, I've had a lot of family and friends support me."
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Hamm cleaned up nicely to celebrate his infamous role. The actor sported a full beard with a classy white suit coat – ever so the Don Draper come to life.
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But this isn't the first time Hamm has struggled. In 2010, the Hollywood hunk admitted to trying therapy and antidepressants to curb what he called his "chronic depression."
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Hamm has endured many losses, including his mother when he was merely 10-years-old and later his father at the age of 20.