Sean Stewart is once again taking steps toward sobriety, checking himself into rehab in an effort to battle his ongoing struggles with addiction.
This decision follows an intervention staged by his famous family, who urged him to seek help after noticing troubling signs of relapse.
A Long Battle with Addiction
As the eldest son of rock legend Rod Stewart, Sean has faced challenges with substance abuse for years.
His struggles have been well-documented, with multiple stints in rehab and legal troubles marking his journey.
Now, at 43, he has entered the exclusive Cliffside Malibu rehabilitation facility, a place where his close friend Scott Disick previously sought treatment.
According to sources, Sean realized he was “falling off the deep end again” and decided it was time to get help.
“Sean is in rehab for addiction,” an insider told DailyMail.com.
“He has a long history of substance abuse, and this time, he knew he needed to take action.”
Growing Up in the Spotlight
Born in 1980 to Rod Stewart and his first wife, Alana Stewart, Sean grew up in a world filled with fame and privilege.
His only full sibling, Kimberly Stewart, was born a year earlier, and together, they experienced life as the children of a rock ‘n’ roll icon.
Sean has often spoken about the pressures that come with having a famous last name.
He previously shared that he was able to enter any Hollywood club from a young age, but that also meant people often befriended him for his father’s status rather than for who he truly was.
“Being Rod Stewart’s son is both a curse and a hindrance,” he once told the Daily Mail.
“All celebrity children are messed up in some way.
People don’t understand the reality of growing up with a famous parent.”
A Troubled Past
Sean’s issues with substance abuse began early.
He was just 13 years old and a student at Beverly Hills High School when he first started drinking.
It didn’t take long for him to transition to harder substances, including ecstasy, prescription painkillers, cocaine, and eventually heroin.
“It was so easy to get drugs,” he admitted in a 2012 interview.
“I would go to parties, and people would just hand them to me. I hardly ever paid for them.”
By the age of 19, Sean was battling a full-blown addiction to both drugs and alcohol.
His father cut off his financial support, and he was sent to The Meadows, a well-known treatment center in Arizona.
Despite several rehab attempts, he continued to struggle, eventually overdosing.
In 2001, he was arrested and sentenced to 90 days in jail for assaulting a 19-year-old student in a Malibu restaurant parking lot.
Rod Stewart’s Support
Despite Sean’s troubles, Rod Stewart has always stood by his children.
In an interview with Haute Living, the legendary musician expressed his pride in them, saying, “None of them have gotten into serious trouble.
A couple dabbled with drugs, but that’s all in the past now. I’m very proud of them all.”
Rod, who has eight children with five different women, has often spoken about the challenges of parenting.
“I don’t think I’m as strict as my parents were with me,” he admitted.
“But I try to guide them the best I can.”
Personal Life and Relationships
Sean’s recent rehab stay comes months after his short-lived marriage to Jody Weintraub, the daughter of American film producer Jerry Weintraub.
The couple tied the knot in Las Vegas on Valentine’s Day 2023, but their whirlwind romance didn’t last long.
Reports surfaced later that year that they had split, despite having purchased a home together in Los Angeles.
Following his breakup with Jody, Sean was linked to Julia, who previously worked as a nanny for Charlie Sheen’s twin sons.
The two started dating in 2017 and have been spotted together on multiple occasions, including a lavish vacation on a $150 million super yacht to celebrate Rod Stewart’s 80th birthday.
Looking Ahead
Sean Stewart’s latest stint in rehab marks another attempt at turning his life around.
While he has faced many challenges, he has also shown resilience in seeking help when needed.
With the support of his family and friends, he may finally be on the path to lasting recovery.
Only time will tell what the future holds for Sean, but for now, he’s focused on taking things one day at a time.