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Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly celebrates 2 years of sobriety after hitting 'rock bottom'

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Gordon Ramsay and Holly Ramsay in London on January 6, 2019. Darren Gerrish/Darren Gerrish/WireImage
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Gordon Ramsay's daughter Holly Ramsay is celebrating two years of sobriety. 

The 22-year-old discussed the significance of the day in an Instagram post that has since received more than 23,000 likes. 

"Today marks two years since I last had alcohol," Ramsay wrote on Wednesday. "Two years ago today I hit rock bottom, I was terrified. I certainly didn't think I would be where I am today both physically and mentally. I've fought every day since to get where I am today." 

A post shared by HollyAnna Ramsay (@hollyramsayy)

Ramsay said she was "so grateful to so many people for their support, encouragement, and endless love." 

"I will continue to learn and grow every day," she added. "I feel lucky to be able to use my voice to raise awareness and break the stigma around mental health. Sending love to anyone who needs it today and always. One day at a time." 

Ramsay first shared last year that she had stopped drinking for her mental health. 

"This time last year I was at my lowest and I was scared but I made a decision to take control of what I could — and that meant removing alcohol from my life," Ramsay wrote in an Instagram post on December 21, 2021. "Living without alcohol has helped me feel better and more present both mentally and physically." 

"It can be lonely not drinking, especially at this age as it's such a big part of our social lives," she added. "But you will find the right people who don't even care that you're not drinking and are just happy you're with them."

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The Ramsay family in 2016.  Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP

Ramsay's father shared his support in the comments of her 2021 post, writing: "What an incredible young lady and words can't explain enough how proud you make me feel, love you so much."

Ramsay has been candid about the depression she experienced after she was sexually assaulted twice when she was 18 years old. In a May 2021 episode of her mental-health podcast "21 & Over," Ramsay said she left college and was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for three months following the assaults.  

"I was diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and since then I have been in therapy up to three times a week," she added.

Holly Ramsay
Holly Ramsay at the Natural History Museum on October 23, 2019, in London, England.  HGL/Getty Images

In October 2021, Gordon Ramsay told the Daily Mail that his daughter "had a very difficult time" following the assaults. 

"Now she is in an amazing position," he added. "And she has dealt with those issues." 

The "MasterChef" star said the pandemic also helped him be there for his daughter during such a hard time in her life. 

"The pandemic, from a dad's point of view, was perfect timing because we got to spend quality time together and we got to understand what she's gone through," he said. "She's absolutely fine now, there was a healing process."

If you are a survivor of sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline (1-800-656-4673) or visit its website to receive confidential support.

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Anneta Konstantinides
Anneta Konstantinides is a lifestyle correspondent at Business Insider, with a focus on food and travel. She loves taking readers inside Michelin-starred kitchens and exploring the world of fine-dining, and she's always trying to find the best Ina Garten and Gordon Ramsay recipes. Her second home is LAX, where she's often catching a flight and reviewing airlines.Anneta has also been reporting on the pageant industry for the last six years and has interviewed every Miss USA and Miss Universe winner since 2019. She was a finalist at the LA Press Club Awards for her investigation into the  2022 Miss USA scandal and was featured in The New York Times Presents episode "How to Fix a Pageant" on Hulu in September 2023. After graduating from UCLA with a B.A in English Literature and a minor in film & television, Anneta worked as a journalist in London, Sydney, New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, DC. You can reach Anneta at akonstantinides@jkmperu.com.