Owen Cooper recently got candid and revealed how he remains sober amid growing fame following the success of Adolescence.
For those who don’t know, the 16-year-old English actor played Jamie Miller in the 2025 psychological crime drama television series created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham for Netflix.
Cooper’s captivating performance as Jamie Adolescence won him the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards.
He has also won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2025 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.
Speaking to reporters in the press room after winning the Critics Choice Award, Cooper shared how he’s staying grounded after his role in Adolescencewhich earned him much acclaim.
He said, “I have my family around me [and] I have great friends, you know? I have great people around me.”
The rising star revealed: “I went to school the day after Adolescence came out, and it was exactly the same. I tried to keep it the same.”
“I have the best support and the best protection, so I can’t keep my feet on the ground,” Cooper said.
It is pertinent to mention that his upcoming project is Wuthering Heightswhich will be released on February 13, 2026.
Owen Cooper will play the role of Heathcliff.
