Tom Holland Opens Up About Quitting Drinking, Launches Non-Alcoholic Beverage Line Bero

Tom Holland is sharing candid details about his decision to get sober and his venture into the non-alcoholic beverage space.

The 29-year-old actor appeared on Amy Poehler's podcast Good Hang With Amy Poehler, which debuted Tuesday, June 2. During the episode, Poehler asked Holland about his motivation for starting Bero, his new drinks company.

Holland explained that stepping away from alcohol became necessary when it began taking a toll on multiple areas of his life. "I quit drinking because I had a problem, and I just couldn't put it down and it was affecting my professional life. It was affecting my personal life. And my health," he said.

The Spider-Man star described the first year after quitting as one of his most difficult personal challenges. During that period, Holland noticed a significant gap in the market for people in his situation seeking social drinking alternatives that didn't feel isolating.

"I noticed that there was limited options for people like me that were looking for something that would scratch that itch, that would help you live or go to the bar and be a part of the social experience, but not feel like the only person with a lemonade," Holland shared.

This observation led to the creation of Bero's latest product line: shandies, which the company plans to roll out this summer. Holland revealed that the concept was partly inspired by his longtime partner Zendaya, who has never been a drinker.

"Z has never drank. She's never been a drinker…she's the best. Which means she never found the taste for beer," Holland explained, adding that most people's first experience with beer isn't particularly pleasant before alcohol's effects kick in.

While Zendaya is supportive of the Bero venture, Holland joked about the irony of promoting beer-based products to someone who simply doesn't enjoy beer. "She's incredibly proud of Bero. It's just there is a missing link of like, she doesn't enjoy the stuff that I'm trying to sell," he said with a laugh.