British actor Idris Elba on Monday revealed that he’s an “absolute workaholic” and is in therapy to tackle “unhealthy habits.”
While speaking to the “Changes with Annie Macmanus” podcast in an episode, Elba said he’s been in therapy for about a year.
He said “In my therapy, I’ve been thinking a lot about changing,” and that “It’s not because I don’t like myself or anything like that. It’s just that I have some unhealthy habits that have just really formed.”
The actor expressed that the film/movie industry rewards him for his unhealthy habits but says “I’m a workaholic. I’m an absolute workaholic. And that isn’t great for life, generally. Nothing that’s too extreme is good. Everything needs balance.”
Understanding it all, he noted that he had to “adjust” those pathways, though he joked there was no chance of him working less.
The Emmy-nominated actor is known for portrayals of Stringer Bell in the HBO series “The Wire,” as well as the titular character in the BBC crime series “Luther”.
Elba balances his acting with a DJ career having performed at Glastonbury Festival and Coachella.
