Tom Holland says sobriety feels like 'new identity' after three and a half years Spider-Man star Tom Holland has reflected on his journey with sobriety, which feels like a "brand-new identity" at this point. 11 September 2025 Tom Holland says three and a half years of sobriety feels like a "brand-new identity". Tom Holland has opened up on his sobriety The 29-year-old actor quit drinking in 2022 after struggling with Dry January, has opened up on being sober for well over three years. He told Esquire magazine: "It feels amazing. A little bit like a brand-new identity almost.