Why was John Mulaney in rehab?

KNOWN for his work on Saturday Night Live and successful stand-up career, John Mulaney is a revered comedian, writer, and producer.

Since his admittance into rehab back in 2020, the 40-year-old has been very open about his journey to sobriety.

Why was John Mulaney in rehab?

In December 2020, comedian John Mulaney checked into a Pennsylvania rehab facility following a resurgence of his addiction to alcohol, cocaine, and prescription drug use.

The Netflix stand-up star and Saturday Night Live alum has since been open about his past struggles with sobriety.

He has even recounted stories of his partying and drug abuse from a young age, including how he first became sober at the age of 23.

At the time of his admission, a source close to him said: "John's friends and family are happy that he's finally getting some help and focusing on his health.

"His fans know he's struggled in the past with sobriety, he has talked about it openly. Unfortunately, he has struggled again during the pandemic.

"He's on board with his recovery, he's not fighting against rehab."

In February 2021, Mulaney moved into outpatient care.

The star later admitted he had previously checked into rehab in September 2020, but left the program to host an episode of Saturday Night Live.

He once again relapsed, and his friends - including Seth Meyers, Nick Kroll, and Natasha Lyonne - staged an intervention that led to his return in December.

On April 25, 2023, Mulaney premiered his third stand-up special with Netflix called, Baby J.

"A chaotic intervention. An action packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage," the show's synopsis reads.

Is John Mulaney divorced?

Following the comedian's stint in rehab, Mulaney and Annamarie Tendler decided to divorce after six years of marriage.

At the time, Tendler said through a spokesperson: "I am heartbroken that John has decided to end our marriage. I wish him support and success as he continues his recovery."

Mulaney and his girlfriend, Olivia Munn, welcomed a child together in November 2021: Malcolm Hiệp.

The couple first revealed they were expecting that September.

On Thursday, January 6, 2022, Mulaney and Tendler's divorce was finalized.

When did John Mulaney host Saturday Night Live?

In February of 2022, John Mulaney hosted SNL for the fifth time, with LCD Soundsystem as musical guests.

Mulaney is one of four former SNL writers to host the show without ever being a cast member.

The others include Louis C.K., Conan O'Brien, and Larry David.

He first began working on the show in 2009, staying for four seasons.

Mulaney has returned to the SNL stage a number of times: on April 14, 2018; March 2, 2019; February 29, 2020; October 31, 2020; and February 26, 2022.