Dafne Keen, the actor who rose to global prominence as a child star, revealed on the November 3, 2026, episode of the Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast that she was frequently offered cocaine at Hollywood wrap parties between the ages of 11 and 13.
A Childhood Spent Deflecting Drug Culture
Now 21, Keen made her acting debut in the 2014 series The Refugees at age 9. Reflecting on her early years, she noted that exposure to industry drug culture left her disinterested in participation. To manage the social pressure, she often relied on deception. She frequently lied to peers, claiming she had already consumed substances to avoid being offered them. Describing herself as a “control freakregarding her sobriety, Keen noted she never drank enough to experience a hangover, often feigning that she was already
high” to deter others.
The Protective Influence of Hugh Jackman
Keen’s experience on the set of the 2017 film Logan, for which she was cast at age 11, stood in stark contrast to the broader industry environment she described. She credited her co-star with maintaining a shielded workspace.
He’s the best number one you could ever wish for. And he’s the best on-screen dad. He genuinely felt like a sort of parental figure.
Dafne Keen, actor
According to Keen, Jackman implemented specific measures to ensure her well-being during production.
He made sure that no one was abusing my hours, that I was having fun on set, that I wasn’t aware of any tensions that would’ve been happening behind the scenes. He was so incredibly protective and amazing.
Dafne Keen, actor
Staying Sober While Starring in Major Franchises
Keen’s career has since spanned major franchises, including her role as Lyra Silvertongue in the HBO and BBC adaptation of His Dark Materials and Jecki Lon in the 2024 Disney+ series The Acolyte. She is slated to appear as Artemis in the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympics and recently reprised her role as X-23 in the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine. Despite her continued professional growth, her social habits remain consistent with her desire for control; she frequently attends events, staying out until 6:00 a.m. while remaining entirely sober.
I don’t really need it. I’ll go out and stay out ’til 6 but sober. Just for the vibes, just ’cause I like music and I like dancing and I like people.
Dafne Keen, actor
Keen maintains that her commitment to sobriety is a choice made to preserve her autonomy, reflecting on how her early observations of Hollywood led her to remain the goodest goody-two-shoes ever
through her teenage years.
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