Jason Ritter Reflects on How Alcoholism Battle Impacted Early Relationship With Melanie Lynskey

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  • Author: Lexy Perez
  • March 30,2023

Jason Ritter is sharing how his struggle with alcoholism affected his relationship early on with Melanie Lynskey.

During the married couple’s appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show on Wednesday, Barrymore asked Ritter when he knew Lynskey was the one. However, Ritter explained why it wasn’t necessarily “as cute of a story” as many may think.

“I knew how incredible Melanie was early on… It was messy and interesting and weird. Mixed in the mix was I was dealing with some alcoholism issues,” Ritter explained.

“At a point, I knew how amazing she was and I thought she would be incredible for someone who deserved her, basically,” Ritter continued. “And I didn’t feel like I was that person. I felt a little bit too crazy.”

After he stopped drinking, Ritter told Barrymore that it wasn’t until some time had passed when he felt that then he could
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