Queer Eye personality Karamo Brown has delivered an inspiring and heartfelt message about his personal journey towards achieving sobriety and maintaining a clean lifestyle. The 45-year-old television star, known for his role on the hit Netflix makeover series, has consistently been transparent with his audience regarding his past battles with substance abuse.
A Candid Reflection on Addiction and Recovery
In a recent social media upload, Brown adopted a positive and reflective tone while discussing the pivotal reasons that led him to completely abstain from drugs and alcohol. The video showcases the star preparing for an evening out, using the moment to share his transformative experience.
"Getting drunk and doing drugs? Ah! It's so much fun! Until it's not," Brown remarked at the beginning of his candid monologue. "Let me tell you about my sober journey while I get ready."
He elaborated on the unsustainable cycle of temporary pleasure followed by prolonged negative effects, stating, "The reason I went sober is because I was tired of feeling sh***y for 48 hours, 72 hours, because I was out for four to eight hours. The math wasn't mathing. I was tired of feeling depressed. I wanted to feel happy. I wanted to feel good."
The Power of Choosing Self-Care
Brown emphasised the profound benefits of his sober lifestyle, highlighting improved sleep, productivity, and overall well-being. "But tonight when I get home, I know I'm going to feel good, which means I'm going to sleep good, which means I'm going to wake up, be able to accomplish everything on my list," he explained.
He concluded this segment with a powerful affirmation of self-worth: "And that makes me feel good, because I know now I'm choosing myself. I'm not choosing a drink or some drugs. I'm choosing me. That feels nice. I love my sober journey."
Fatherhood as a Catalyst for Change
Brown's commitment to sobriety is deeply rooted in his role as a father. In his memoir, Karamo: My Story of Embracing Purpose, Healing, and Hope, he revealed that excessive drug use coincided with receiving a subpoena for child support, uncovering the existence of a son, Jason, now 29, from a high school relationship.
This revelation became a powerful motivator. "It wasn't until I became a dad that I asked myself how would I feel if my son had the same relationship with drugs and alcohol as I did," Brown told Parents magazine. "I quit and have never looked back." Reports indicate he achieved sobriety before formally meeting Jason and prior to paternity confirmation.
Amidst Reports of a Cast Rift
This uplifting personal update arrives against a backdrop of reported tension between Brown and the majority of his Queer Eye co-stars. The situation became public when Brown cancelled scheduled joint appearances on major morning shows, including CBS Mornings and Today.
Insiders claim the discord originated during the filming of the show's tenth season. According to reports, Brown's mother visited the set and, while wearing headphones, allegedly overheard co-stars Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, and Tan France making critical remarks about her son in his absence. The conversation reportedly included critiques of some of Karamo's lifestyle choices.
A Tense Public Display
The fallout was visible during the CBS Mornings segment where the four other Fab Five members appeared without Brown. Host Gayle King read a statement from Brown citing a need to protect his "mental health and peace from people or a world who seek to destroy it." She added that his assistant said he feared being bullied.
The remaining cast offered measured, somber responses. Porowski described their "Queer Eye family" as "complicated," while Van Ness expressed pride in Brown for centering his needs. Jeremiah Brent, the newest cast member, appears to remain on good terms with Brown.
In a subsequent video sent to Today, Brown escalated his claims, stating he "has felt mentally and emotionally abused for years," though he did not specify by whom. He thanked the crew and Netflix in his message but notably omitted his four co-hosts.
Despite the swirling reports of behind-the-scenes conflict, Karamo Brown's primary focus in his recent communication remains on positivity, personal growth, and the life-changing benefits of his sober journey.
