The Hoff’s Battle with Alcoholism and Redemption

Reflecting on David Hasselhoff’s struggle with alcoholism in 2008, two years after his divorce from Pamela Bach, Bach spoke candidly about the impact of his addiction on their family. She revealed, “Everybody thought he was the golden star in swimming trunks on the beach with Pamela Anderson, but the drink was taking over his life. To me, he was the man who fell over on the bedroom floor.”

Bach emphasized that alcoholism is a disease, comparing it to cancer in its destructive nature. She shared how it had eroded their family from within, highlighting the toll it had taken on their children, Hayley and Taylor.

David Hasselhoff’s turning point came in 2007 when a video filmed by his daughter, Taylor, surfaced, showing him in a drunken state struggling to eat a burger. This public embarrassment served as a wake-up call for the actor, leading him to seek help. In 2015, he bravely admitted to attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings as part of his journey to sobriety.

Despite the challenges he faced, Hasselhoff found love and support in his third and current wife, Hayley Roberts, whom he met in 2011. With her encouragement and his commitment to recovery, Hasselhoff has been able to rebuild his life and reputation.