British model and actress Cara Delevingne has spoken about her ongoing journey with mental health, substance addiction, and her sexuality in an interview with Harper's Bazaar magazine.
The 34-year-old star acknowledged that while being open about her personal life sometimes makes her question her disclosures, she feels a responsibility to speak out to help others facing similar struggles.
Mental Health and Schedule Demands
Delevingne explained that a part of her often wonders why she reveals so much after speaking publicly. However, she said her past difficulties with mental health and substance abuse compel her to remain honest, hoping her experiences will provide support to those in need.
Managing a hectic work schedule requires deliberate effort, Delevingne noted, admitting that she has to work hard to truly relax. She humorously added that she considers herself an unmedicated mental health queen who is doing the best she can.
A social media update from Daily Mail Celebrity also highlighted her appearance in the Harper's Bazaar Icons shoot, noting her reflections on her identity, sobriety, and personal freedom.
Born in London, Delevingne rose to international prominence as a high-fashion runway model before transitioning into acting, starring in major feature films and television series. Harper's Bazaar, established in 1867, is one of the world's oldest fashion publications.
Playboy Shoot and Personal Autonomy
Delevingne also discussed her recent appearance on the cover of Playboy magazine, where she made history as the publication's first openly lesbian cover model. She described the session as the most daring photo shoot of her career and noted that she found being naked enjoyable.
She expressed that defining her body and sexuality on her own terms brought a deep sense of freedom. Unlike past photo shoots for fashion brands or magazines, Delevingne said this experience felt like a personal choice, making it genuinely liberating and sexy.
During the interview, Delevingne shared a private exchange with her girlfriend after sending her the cover photographs. When her girlfriend told her how beautiful she looked, Delevingne replied that she felt like a silly baby pretending to be a sexy lady, adding that she sometimes feels exactly that way.
Playboy, founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner, has long featured celebrity cover models, though Delevingne's feature marked a notable shift in representing LGBTQ+ figures in fashion and media.
Sobriety and Recovery History
Delevingne has previously addressed her path to recovery from alcohol and substance dependency. In February 2026, she stated that living in sobriety had allowed her to feel more like a child again.
Her latest comments build on reflections from July 2024, when she discussed her rehabilitation process and declared that nothing controls her life anymore.
