Jon Hamm completed a 30-day treatment program for alcohol addiction this week. His publicist issued a statement today saying that the actor voluntarily checked into Silver Hill Hospital in New Canaan, Connecticut at the end of February. Hamm, of course, rose to fame portraying alcoholic ad man Don Draper on the acclaimed AMC drama Mad Men. The show begins its final half-season on April 5, and Hamm completed rehab just in time to attend a series of premiere events. The final episodes of Mad Men have already been filmed, so there’s no risk of Hamm being triggered by his character’s boozy ways. Rumors of the 44-year-old’s binge drinking began circulating back in January after Hamm appeared to be drunk at a Golden Globes after-party . The statement from Hamm’s reps credits the support of his girlfriend, filmmaker Jennifer Westfeldt, with giving him the strength to get sober: “With the support of his longtime partner Jennifer Westfeldt, Jon Hamm recently completed treatment for his alcohol addiction. They have asked for privacy and sensitivity going forward.” On a lighter note, anyone think Draper will follow in Jon’s footsteps and finally put the plug in the jug this season? Yeah, we didn’t think so. If you still need to get caught up in time for the finale, or if you blacked out at any point during the previous 6 1/2 seasons, watch Mad Men online at TV Fanatic. 9 Memorable Mad Men Moments 1. Lane Price and Pete Campbell Fight View Photo Lane and Pete go at it. Lane won the fight but this season, um…didn’t end well for him. 2. The Sterling-Cooper Lawnmower Incident View Photo A tragic mishap in the Sterling-Cooper offices. Well, tragically hilarious, anyway. 3. Betty Draper Shooting Pigeons View Photo Betty took her frustrations out on some neighborhood birds. She became a somewhat character in seasons since. 4. Kiernan Shipka as Sally Draper View Photo Don’s daughter has had too many memorable moments to choose just one. It’s been a pleasure watching her grow into a sassy teenager. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. Mad Men: JFK Assassination Scene View Photo Mad Men memorably tackled a day that brought the nation to its knees. Just one of many historical events the series has vividly brought to life. 6. Don Draper Hits Rock Bottom View Photo Don was a drunken mess for most of season four. He drinks a lot, but now he manages to do his job…for the most part. 7. Peggy Olson Smokes Weed View Photo Elisabeth Moss puts her foot down as Peggy Olson. That girl really wanted to get high. 8. Roger Sterling: Drunk For Pearl Harbor Day View Photo Every day is an occasion to drink for Roger Sterling. Though he got especially plastered (and bigoted) on Pearl Harbor Day. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. Don Draper Crying View Photo Don broke down and showed his human side after learning about the death of a friend. We’re sure the final season will hold many more emotional moments for Don. The End. Up Next: ” 9 Memorable Mad Men Moments .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly…
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Jon Hamm Completes Rehab For Alcohol Addiction
