During a chat with Ocean Drive magazine in November 2014 shortly after turning 50, she reflected on the route. I felt like I wanted to spend time in introspection,' she continued.Įlle's sober living decision was part of a pledge to concentrate on her own health and wellness during her 40s and beyond. While speaking to Gritty Pretty magazine, she said: 'It's funny, 40 is such an introspective year. Alan Watts.'īack in 2020, Elle opened up about her decision to go sober to mark a milestone birthday - her 40th. Life is not a problem to be solved, but an experience to be had. Maya Angelou,' she typed, followed by: 'The meaning of happiness consists in three elements - freedom, gratitude, and the sense of wonder. The 59-year-old proudly shared a snap of her blue and gold Alcoholics Anonymous tri-plate token, complete with 'XX' in the middle, which stands for 20 in Roman numerals.Īlongside the achievement, she shared two inspirational quotes, the first from American poet Maya Angelou, and the second from writer Alan Watts.

At the weekend, Australian model Elle MacPherson took to Instagram to celebrate 20 years of sobriety.