British singer Lulu, 76, reveals decades-long hidden alcoholism, creditings sister and rehab for her recovery.

British pop singer Lulu, 76, has publicly shared her long-hidden struggle with alcoholism for the first time, revealing she was a functioning alcoholic who concealed her addiction from family, friends, and the public for years. Speaking on ITV’s This Morning and BBC Breakfast on September 24, 2025, she described being unable to stop drinking despite maintaining a professional career, attributing her dependence to emotional suppression, life changes like menopause and loss, and a desire to maintain a "perfect" image. She credited her sister with helping her seek rehab in 2013 after a pivotal moment of self-realization. Now sober for over a decade, Lulu advocates for openness about addiction, emphasizing the importance of support and honesty in recovery. She apologized for a profanity used during the interview, which occurred while discussing her memoir, If Only You Knew, set to be supported by a UK tour.