Jon Hamm on struggling with depression

Jon Hamm opens up about losing his mother at a young age to colon cancer and goes on to recount the later losses of both his grandmother and father. He also reflects on his struggles with depression following their deaths and the profound impact therapy had on his mental health.
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[@sutats]

Lost both parents before he was 21. That's tough

[@eberguillen2072]

me too, before i was 19

[@jazzysophie9943]

Yes, it is.

[@Bekka_boo13]

my couin's lost there mum before they were adults...They were 14 & 16...My auntie was 36 when she died from Pulmanary HTN & a eating disorder...too young x

[@emirii12]

Lost my mother when I was 14 and just 12 years later almost to the day. Lost my father.

[@DC-pn8dp]

“Lost” my mother to alcoholism at 13, but she died when I was 24

[@tlightning8383]

“You’re sleeping until 4 o’clock in the afternoon. You’re not ok.” I feel personally attacked

[@rock3tcatU233]

I had to pause the video for a while after that...

[@beastmasterbg]

1 o'clock or 2 o'clock is fine but 4pm ? thats alot even if youve been awake all night

[@dragonsmith9012]

Hahahah. That's me too.

[@KovertKangaroo]

Love that painting my guy!! Wanderer in the fog 🔥

[@ryatt1]

@Luke bartt Even if you have a job you could still be sleeping until 4 depending on your shift

[@calisongbird]

He still looks very sad. I lost my dad when I was 13, and just lost my mom 4 months ago. Grief sucks.

[@cgasucks]

That sucks. Sorry to hear that. My mom died in 2011 and it still hurts.

[@autmarthegrand8224]

stay strong. sounds cliche but you are gonna do great things if you just keep living for what you have now. we relate and even if that doesn't mean anything the people who are there for you will always be there. I hope the best for you.

[@geeljulu6162]

@caligirl I can relate to that. I feel with with.

[@guitarristaken]

hope you're doing better now

[@CBReptiles1]

Wow, that’s brutal ::

[@healthytrollmeister2665]

Yup I can see the Bruce Wayne in Jon Hamm

[@josephmorales652]

He would have made an awesome one.

[@demstaincanada]

Or Clark Kent

[@healthytrollmeister2665]

Malik Deen rumor is he was (or still is?”)in the running as replacement for Batfleck

[@joshualarue1624]

Agreed. Tho Affleck made a pretty great Bruce Wayne. He was honestly the best part of those terrible movies. His Batman was great too. I hope we still get HIS version of a solo Batman film.

[@scifinerd17]

Jon Hamm was a better Batman in The Town than Ben Affleck was in Batman v Superman and Justice League

[@thetruth981]

Now I understand how he was able to play Don Draper so well. He tapped into personal experience.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@dondraper2344]

@@jonhamm5192 lmao impersonating a celebrity must be a personal low point, in anyones life. I hope you find something more worthwhile in life and stop with this bullshit

[@jamesoconnor9452]

I mean, he also just did a good job with the acting…

[@judithtjed]

good for him for speaking up . To many suffer in silence

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

I have been... for maybe 20+ years. Only now MAYBE starting to "come around" and think a lot more about it. But you know what? It's the fact that one IS in Depression, or having bouts with clinical Anxiety (capital letters essential) that cause one to BELIEVE: "What good would it do?" It's even especially more difficult when the financials simply aren't there. When you're struggling to pay rent or eat... hope and wellness are NOT around the corner--they feel like a luxury. I mean when the idea of new SOCKS or a new SHIRT is a 'luxury'.... well, THERAPY?!?! Fuggeddabouddid.

[@riparianlife97701]

Knowing that everyone I know is depressed doesn't make me feel better about being depressed any more than it helped all those people in the water after the Titanic went down felt better about having company.

[@Digger-Nick]

Too*

[@zaimahbegum-diamond1660]

Definitely..

[@nafciiah7398]

I’m one of them! 💔😞

[@jamesr1703]

It was helpful to see a celebrity with depression talk about it. Most people don't understand what it really is, if they don't have it.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@sarawilliams2900]

🦁🦁🦁

[@Shinobi33]

I can attest to wanting to sleep all day when you're depressed. Cause when you're asleep you dream, you rest, you don't have to deal with life. Your shortcomings, problems. Real or imagined.

[@raytah65]

I agree.I love sleeping because I will forget the cruel world and evil people for awhile.

[@MegaIanlee]

you still wake up, and its the bad dreams that get you up, then the day is shot so is you're schedule, then you.....then other humans think you're a lazy fuck off, then more self hatred.....hence..........suicide

[@rafaelalfaro7396]

@@MegaIanlee it's a vicious cycle that I'm EXHAUSTED of fighting 😥

[@MegaIanlee]

@@rafaelalfaro7396 no shit, than I'm like I'm going to kick life's ass, ten minutes later I'm in the corner crying....no confidence

[@scottpasta8595]

@@rafaelalfaro7396 never give up brother, I refuse to believe that it is untreatable, but it takes a strong will and a strong mind and you definitely have both and don't let anything tell you otherwise

[@LeshVarg]

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter if you are poor, middle, rich, famous, popular, or got some top position, understand that we are all human and all susceptible to down times and depression. Great to see he battled the issue and seeking help.

[@076657]

Depression is pretty easier to withstand when you can fuck any woman you want the next day.

[@damienholland8103]

Actually being poor greatly aggravates depression. Think about it: You have a car problem you might be out of a car for a long time and could even lose your car, home, or job. Or you have a health problem your insurance doesn't want to cover so now you're feeling worse but can't afford to alleviate the situation. Let's say you're rich and famous like this guy and like passerell says you can have a woman every day of the week giving you comfort -- maybe choose one for a long-term relationship, easy. So YES it DOES matter. The difference is that the rich guy with depression has more time and more ways to deal with it whether that's hiring a personal trainer, going on vacation for a month or longer, or whatever it is rich guys like him can do that no one else can. He can go to the best therapists money can offer. Can have his body tested for food allergies and go on a diet that helps against his depression the most effective way. So on and so forth. It might not save him from suicide BUT he has far better resources to do so.

[@LeshVarg]

passerell Issue with that is a) you can get in trouble from what we are seeing now 2) you will always end up lonely if you aren't happy with one thing in your life. Rarity to see things remain in life. Damien, I know lots of rich people that I was good friends with. Most of them aren't really happy and pretend to be happy when they have lots of stuff. Don't let the smiles always fool you. When you get to know them for real, you would understand. There are many ways to overcome depression. People choose religion if taught correctly, go back to school to learn new things, find a job, go hiking, travel, or find something they are passionate about. I think the bottomline is that people need to be grateful to be alive right now.

[@076657]

That's not the problem with my point. You mentioned two things that happen to rich and poor people equally, so that was pointless to say, doesn't make any difference in the conversation. The point is, depression in poor people is much worse to have, because you can not afford to skip work, there's anxiety linked to everything and it's real. Damien said it very well. The fact that you tell me there's rich people who are depressed, does not refute the point. Anyways, your solution is one that I have encountered in my life. Being grateful. I agree and have experienced the most happiness in that state. Whenever I waste my time, don't value oportunities because I feel superior to them, and think too much, is when I get depressed. So I understand perfectly well why rich people get depressed. Too much time, too much ego. "If I don't make 500 an hour like Ive always have, Im not moving a finger". There's also anxiety related to status, etc

[@LeshVarg]

"The point is, depression in poor people is much worse to have, because you can not afford to skip work, there's anxiety linked to everything and it's real." Not only that, there is a lack in education in the area they live in or cities poor economy. The city where I grew up in was very poor and only had one McDonalds and one Walmart. If you wanted to get more, you would have to travel long distances to get supplies. Best education, had to travel for that. Lots of time people are trapped mentally saying "they will always be poor" and remain in that state. Thats why many successful people who used to be poor is helping the poor get to where they are suppose to be, happy and free. Their main goal is to not encourage people to buy to show of their materialism of how rich they are because most of the time people can lie about buying it, but in reality they are renting it. The best way I can describe depression is the growth of roots in life. Let look at it this way, can a biggest tree survive with the smallest roots? It can't because it will fall because its not anchored down strong enough due to the weight on top. Things need to balance so portioning the roots and other parts of the tree is important. It should never be consider as a negative. Life should be always balanced.

[@dylanlol3501]

I lost my dad when I was 15. Miserable experience. Don’t take your family for granted

[@jonhamm5192]

Nobody in this world can actually tell the pain your going through right now just be strong and i pray you heal real fast. Thanks and i appreciate the love and support from the beginning to this point despite the ups and downs. Send me your email address, hope you dont mind??

[@abhishekmukherjee9187]

Now I get it! I get how he was so freakin good as Don Draper! He must have used this own pain to explore the deepest vulnerabilities of Don. Hell of an actor!

[@anz10]

Yes this makes sense !!

[@lisamartin3734]

Marathon watching Mad Men right now. He is such a good actor.

[@chaicha1976]

have a same thoughts! poor my baby, it feels like i just want to hug and kiss him❤ eaaa wkwk

[@vanessaa7602]

It's awesome to see a public figure/icon reveal their struggle with a non-discriminatory, very real physiological disease. Hopefully testimonials like Jon's will start to shed some of the stigma of mental health issues & treatments.

[@etaylorw]

Vanessa A I really hope you’re right. I have severe depression and anxiety and I live in a highly populated area. It’s impossible to make friends and even harder to keep them when you have this disease. Ppl think you’re weird. What’s worse is with all the medications they throw at ppl like me these days, others find it odd and troubling. Everyone thinks I’m some crazy junky with feelings that shouldn’t be validated bc they aren’t “normal”. It’s a horrible way to continue to live, which is why suicide rates have risen. Isolation is deadly.

[@anz10]

@@etaylorw your feelings are valid I'll tell you that much point blank!! No one needs to validate your feelings for them to be 100% real anyway. However, remember there are two important parts to anyones brain the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex. The limbic system is responsible for keeping you safe and will over worry just to make sure you're ok all the time (I think this is were the darker thoughts come from) and the prefrontal cortex the part of your brain that evolved last. The part of your brain that think long term goals, that is a meaning making machine, that is more chill and rational. I believe it's important to acknowledge all your feelings but it's important to understand what part of your brain creates these feelings because the limbic brain is not always rational and is called the lizard brain for a reason. It over worries as its constantly vigilant for danger but in the modern world we are not going to be eaten by a tiger any time soon so it over exaggerates a lot. I'm not trying to blame you I believe any brain including mine functions this way. I believe it's good to know so that we can appreciate that not everything our brain is saying is true, it's just a thought at the end of the day. A thought nothing more or less :)

[@sirmount2636]

It’s not physiological. There’s literally no evidence to support that. They’re called “mental illnesses” because they cannot be tested physically.

[@farsalor2627]

@Pellet Tellep Worse shit happens, get over it

[@trinitylivingston1286]

@@sirmount2636 um, then what is it? Why does medication and therapy sometimes help the person with the mental health issues?

[@dv4497]

His hair is immaculate, such a classic look.

[@bryanalstoncoxing]

Yeah he has a big bald patch on the top of his head. He must have a hairpiece or plugs. Whatever he’s done looks great

[@proserfina21096]

watch Mad Men , his hair doesnt move even if hes wearing hats

[@humersompsen4775]

@@proserfina21096 maybe because he had like 3 tons of gel in his hair during filming

[@Chris_yes]

When my dad died it changed my life . I just didn't realise it until a few months and years after grieving....they will always be in your head and in your dreams and you appreciate them so much. i miss you so much dad . . . thank you for all you taught me.

[@MPB059]

I have anxiety and depression and I can understand what he’s feeling.I’m proud that the fact Jon Hamm mention his struggles with depression. Thank you, Jon and you are one of my role models.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@martinflores1370]

i love how he talks about the leg being broken and getting it fix along and comparing it to mental illness. my bestfriend has depression and she tells me time to time that her brain is broken and that she needs to get help but when she tries to reach out to her parents, they just tell her "its all in your head" which just hurts her even more. Thats the stigma that Jon is talking about and that we must, let me rephrase that, have to overcome because there are love ones going through this pain every single day. Not all ilnesses are visible.

[@wonderwoman5528]

It’s good that’s you can support your friend during her depression. You should show her this video :)

[@pam0626]

Martin Flores Yes, his analogy is spit on. It’s like telling someone with heart disease or diabetes not to take medication to lower their high blood pressure or insulin levels. To just risk a heart attack or stroke because they are too ashamed to take medication. That’s insane, right? Yet people in 2018 are still made to feel ashamed for needing medication for mental illness. It’s not ‘all in your head’.

[@AstroMartine]

her parents are probably part of the problem..I was there myself, suicidally depressed, telling my mother at 17 that I think I need counselling, and her telling me to just "walk it off". In reality my father was mentally and emotionally and even semi-sexually abusive towards me for as long as I can remember, and my mother was always in denial about it, and would struggle to keep up an immaculate image of us as a family to the outside-at the cost of my sanity and happiness.

[@sirmount2636]

pam0626 These psychiatric medications don’t actually address the problem though. They mask it. It’s like treating a broken leg with painkillers. The leg doesn’t actually get fixed. These massive pharmaceutical corporations are pushing these drugs as a solution when in actuality they’re simply getting people high and calling them fixed.

[@sivispacemparabellum2912]

So by this logic you can say to someone who has a brain tumor that it's not much of a problem as _"its all in your head"_ . Most people don't understand anything to depression and underestimate the bad effects it can have.

[@ghada7nassr]

What a strong and kind man he is! My heart goes out to you Mr. Jon Hamm you are a beautiful human being inside and out. I am a 36yrs old i lost my mother to lymphoma 15 months ago and I am in severe depression ever since I cannot imagine how terrible and scary it must have been to lose your mom at a young age.

[@TheShanlou]

So very sorry for your loss. Mothers are the best. Sending you much love

[@ghada7nassr]

@@TheShanlou thank you so much god bless you 💜

[@danieljameshenrywilkes]

Ghada Alshammari all the best to you .. god bless x

[@ghada7nassr]

@@danieljameshenrywilkes Thank you Daniel 💜

[@tingting35]

Ghada Alshammari I'm sorry for your loss. In time the pain will lessen.

[@sienk4394]

John looks super sad still. I never have seen him smile.

[@DavidG2P]

That is true

[@fuzinonzlot]

If he still taking meds that might be the case, since they aren't happy pills.

[@terryosullivan9395]

Check out some Jon Hamm / St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup Championship vids....smiles all around

[@jpaalberg]

Rihanna and Shy Ronnie bank rob sketch

[@Nova-fh2et]

How? We see him smile all the time

[@karenkilhoffer7174]

It says alot that this famous man shares his deepest feelings. A great actor AND a great man!

[@Bigolesausage]

I’ve related to this man more than Anyone else on this show. I lost my mom this year and I’m 20 and my dads just not in the picture. You really do feel alone and for him to make success after things that could’ve broken him is extremely inspiring.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@trinitylivingston1286]

I struggle with depression too and seeing someone like him struggling with it kind of in a way helps me!

[@sheyshah2848]

He had every reason to go astray in the long run but he didn’t. He stayed focused in the end. Can't fucking imagine what he went through after losing his parents. Give yours a long hug and know that they won’t be here forever.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@b00i00d]

"If you break your ankle you're not expected to just walk it off!" Great analogy! Depression is, in this day and age when it has been talked about so much, still largely misunderstood! There are people who suffer with it in silence, there are others who don't have it yet claim to in order to get sympathy... People often don't know how to deal with those who suffer from it. And of course, depression covers such a wide range of conditions with different traits, and inflicts people with widely varying circumstances and personalities that I think we are still at the edge of the crevice with it. It certainly needs our continued attention

[@ivanasarah5318]

Watching this make feel not alone, he been through this before,

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@ivanasarah5318]

@@jonhamm5192 nice try "John Hamm"😂😂

[@vivianamora7505]

I love this! Let’s please keep on talking about depression, anxiety, and mental illness. Let’s bring awareness please! Even celebrities that have it all have these problems we are all human. It doesn’t mean we’re less then but we can help each other. Let’s keep the conversation going! Thanks Jon for being open and honest!

[@jonhamm734]

Awwn 💝 thanks dear 😘 and nice to meet you 💝

[@chrisevans5567]

Thank you very much for being a big fan. I took my time to look at my fans and followers on social media and I noticed you’re a big fan of mine. I have taken my time to appreciate some of my fans with my private email [e-mail] and you are one lucky one.. Thank you, much loves

[@jonathanhamm5908]

Thanks for watching my movies I really appreciate it and I love you

[@jonhamm5788]

Awwwwn 🥰. You have got a great and beautiful expression. And thanks thanks 😊 so much for your unending support and sincerity!! Where are you watching from?

[@fluxxx_7474]

Amazing video amazing insight. His comments about sleeping until 4 in the afternoon really hit me hard because sadly it's pretty relatable, but I might try therapy again honestly, we'll see. Much love to Jon Hamm

[@Johny40Se7en]

This is a lovely interview, mainly because the interviewer is so respectful to the guest. Nice one Mr Bensinger, proper humbling.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@Johny40Se7en]

@@jonhamm5192 Lovely words and outlook, thanks a lot. You take care, fella 👍

[@gojohngo106]

I lost my mother to colon cancer when I was 14. It creates so much to get over in life. Depression comes easy and naturally.

[@coyotesong]

I love the middle sentence in your comment. It is beautifully succinct and poignantly true.

[@koriribarsosio4174]

❤❤

[@gojohngo106]

@@coyotesong Thank you for the kind comment.

[@jonhamm9837]

@@koriribarsosio4174 This is a feedback that can really break my heart darling, I am grateful, thank you so much for your support and prayers to my career 😇 where are you watching from?

[@lauriesyme207]

Thank you for sharing Jon. I lost my parents at a young age (not as young as you), and I'm so grateful to all the people who stepped into my life and loved me, were there for me when they didn't have to be. This to me is so important...to turn around now and pay it forward...kindness, much needed in this world we live in.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@jennifersito9954]

I love this guy.. We had the same upbringing..wish him nothing but the best success.

[@jonhamm734]

Awwn 💝 thanks dear for your love 💓❤️ and nice to meet you

[@stevehorspool2969]

Wow! I lost my mother (as well as others in my family) in my early 30s and I was a wreck for a long, long time. This interview connected with me immensely. I can't imagine being a kid through all that. It's hard enough as an adult when everyone expects you to just suck it up and move on. It really can tweak your brain chemistry in a huge way. Especially dealing with it alone.

[@ChachaChapati]

Same; mine died right after my 30th birthday. Time heals, but it's never the same.

[@miskay5526]

Never knew Jon had such a hard life growing up. So modest, intelligent, and talented. He is a truly remarkable man!

[@jonhamm734]

Awwn 💝 thanks dear and nice to meet you 💝

[@blasztr330]

Jon Hamm is a boss.

[@jujubees711]

I can't imagine what that would like losing both parents so young. It's even hard for adults. It's not just Midwestern. It's society all over the world. Don't talk about your feelings. That's why it's so important that we talk about the difficult issues in our lives and shed light on it, so these wounds can be healed. There's a video with Stephen Colbert and Andrew Cooper having an incredibly moving conversation on the loss of their fathers at young ages. It changes you for life.

[@ATINKERER]

Every time I hear him speak I'm bowled over by the depth of this man. I also sense a great hurt in him or something damaged in him. He is much more interesting than any part he could ever play.

[@michellerosebrown]

Me and Jon have a lot in common. Were both from the Midwest and die hard sports fans, the Twins and Cardinals and we both have struggled with mental illness. It doesn't hurt to speak up.

[@JonJonJonJonJonJonJonJon]

And you both wear clothes.

[@michaeld.williamsiii9026]

I’ve had had to endure a lot of loss myself, and after losing five loved ones in the last year. I find myself struggling more deeply with grief, deep sadness, and withdrawal. I admire Jon for being so open and vulnerable here. Grief and loss is so hard and also, so lonesome.... I’m not fully through and have considered grief counseling I’m just not ready yet.💔😥🥀

[@kelkabot]

The grief will wait for you with gentleness and patience.

[@jonhamm9837]

@@kelkabot This is a feedback that can really break my heart darling, I am grateful, thank you so much for your support and prayers to my career 😇 where are you watching from?

[@Rose-Rae]

Such a beautiful man inside and out.

[@maximusthe1st]

What a top guy, to come through all that and achieve what he has while seeming like such a good bloke

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@stephenfermoyle1498]

he has survived so much BRAVO TO JON!!

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@pitchblack3205]

God Bless You Brother Lots of Love from India Mumbai, You inner strength is profound.

[@healthymealthy775]

Good to see people talk about this. Especially people like him

[@93Jubilee]

What a brave and important -- for many -- interview from Jon Hamm.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@radicalronin]

I cant believe one man can be so handsome and yet be one of the coolest and down to earth dudes alive

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@catalinacurio]

So impressed at your openness Jon, that little 10 year old kid losing his mother was understandably a life changing trauma for you. You are a wonderful advocate for others suffering from depression.

[@IamDaniel247]

Crazy he is a major inspiration in my life and he battles the same battle as me. Humbling and even more of an inspiration

[@aaronlane8405]

Lead with kindness- I like that.

[@nesminra8982]

This man makes my heart melt. One day I dreamed of him. He was sitting on a corner at a bar being very sad and lonely. After waking up I realized how real this dream actually was. People were around him but he was still so lonely. You know some people have a strong intuition. And I saw him in my dream that he was depressed. Wish the best for him. Hope he builds one day a family

[@jonhamm734]

Awwn 💝 thanks dear 😘😘 and up

[@jonathanhamm5908]

Hello my lovely friend how are you doing today

[@TheHouseOffice]

Shockingly surprised. Comforting to know even someone so successful, handsome, talented, charming, and friendly can go through what so many of us go through. It's not about external things.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@jonhamm5788]

Awwwwn 🥰, thanks so much heavenly and adorable 💖 creature 🌹, thanks for all your mind blowing.......... comments and your sincerity towards me 😎 words can't explain how happy I am with this your write up, it gladdens my heart 💓. Where are you watching from?

[@kamal-jahid]

If he doesn’t get the Batman role, im gonna get depressed

[@posh3304]

Did you get depressed??

[@dannylang739]

@@posh3304 bahahahahahahahaha

[@fashioninlive1607]

TG KAMAL

[@abramsullivan7764]

Well sadly he didn't.

[@TheZackBriggs]

Still depressed?

[@melissao9836]

So much to respect about this man. As physically handsome as he is , His looks are actually secondary To his character which is #1.

[@jonathandanielhamm9208]

ohh my lady,. with great cheers in my heart I say a big Thank you for this heart warming response ❣️ How are you on this day reaching out to family and folks...,

[@Blood_Ink666]

Jon I hope you are reading this but I hope you’re doing alright and just remember be happy with your life and what you have

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@adamrobinette139]

I like him a lot because he's a very genuine human. Nothing seems even a little bit fake. And he just seems like someone that knows where he came from and doesn't look down on anyone. Like he's this normal guy that just happens to be a big celebrity.

[@RollingOrmond]

Jon such a cool guy (I sent him a comic strip I did making fun of Mad Men and he sent it back signed!). He was great in Beirut and hope he gets Batman. Came through a lot.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@pkrao8906]

Dear John, I have watched Mad Men start to finish thrice now . I'd say it's still not enough. We loved how you played Don Draper the clothing, hairstyle, the way you pitch .Loved it every bit. Love the story. Thank you team of Mad Men for bringing this incredible show into our lives.

[@kirsten1007]

Aww. Very sweet

[@0824mnkfjxb]

He is an inspiration, a really worthy person.

[@sunny3004-q8r]

Bravo to him for telling his story. Much love ❤️

[@jonhamm734]

Awwn 💝 thanks dear 😘 and for the love 💕💕💕 nice to meet you

[@jonathanhamm5908]

❤️❤️

[@jonhamm5788]

Awwwwn 🥰, thanks so much heavenly and adorable 💖 creature 🌹, thanks for all your mind blowing.......... comments and your sincerity towards me 😎 words can't explain how happy I am with this your write up, it gladdens my heart 💓. Where are you watching from?

[@gabecarlos61]

Jon, I lost my mom when I was 16. An immense about of depression and other Mental health issues throughout the years into my early 20s. Thank you for sharing

[@rorychevalier7177]

Both of my parents are still living so I can't say I know how it feels. Most people deal with the loss of their parents at times, but Hamm was too young when he lost both of his parents. My sincerest condolences to him 👼

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@rorychevalier7177]

@@jonhamm5192 Is this the real Jon Hamm?!

[@rorychevalier7177]

@@jonhamm5192 I am an avid fan of Baby Driver

[@jonhamm5192]

@@rorychevalier7177 sens me your email address..

[@carolinerollins8121]

at 1:12 I feel for Jon, you can just see the look on his face when someone brought up his mothers death, he's dreading talking about it. But he pushes through. Jon's very matter of fact he doesn't sugar coat it but he doesn't let it be a sob story. He is a great guy, nothing but respect for this man.

[@jonhammfbz3371]

Thanks a bunch for the amazing compliment I appreciate your unending support

[@carolinerollins8121]

@@jonhammfbz3371 anytime :D

[@jonhammfbz3371]

@@carolinerollins8121 what is your contact email Caroline?

[@bencartwright5179]

Love this man loved his performance on black mirror as Well such a great guy

[@bethmccullough5896]

Always been in love with this Missouri boy.......you're a shining example of overcoming tragedy Mr Hamm.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@amyjacquelineg.9541]

Love him... and not just for looks & talent. Huge heart!

[@jonhamm734]

Awwn 💝 thanks dear for your love 💓 and nice to meet you

[@jonathanhamm5908]

❤️❤️

[@bluedancelilly]

So surreal to see Don Draper sound reasonable, grounded, kind and vulnerable. Jon seems like a great guy unlike the character he plays.

[@maryjaneramsey3239]

Did you watch the whole show? seems like alot went straight over your head

[@romans8024]

Yeah, time to rewatch and move forward.

[@pamb440]

bluedance lilly I think you may need to watch the show. All episodes are streaming on Netflix. Don was not portrayed as a man that had it all figured out and had his shit together. He was a mess at times and you’ll see how far he spirals out of control if you watch Mad Men.

[@andromedastar4900]

Well yeah...it's called acting. Playing a character who is very different from himself.

[@cornstar1253]

The character Don Draper is better than this guy

[@Auen73]

Thank you for sharing this difficult part of your life.......My wife & I are big fans of your work......Every time we see Jon Hamm in anything we perk up and say....."JON HAMM!" then we giggle and give a thumbs up to each other......lol. We hope life dishes out some serious peace and tranquility to you. Thank you for contributing to the eventual end of Mental Health Stigma!

[@Cinedragon]

5:28 I'm on antidepressants as well and that's exactely how it works. I wish I had taken them sooner. My mother also finally realised that there was nothing wrong with these meds and saw the benefit in them for me as well. Maybe it's not for everybody, but it sure ain't drugs that make you a zombie like a lot of people think.

[@trinitylivingston1286]

My mom thinks that it'll turn me into a zombie but I'm already a zombie half the time anyways. The other half I can't control myself.

[@ZaydDepaor]

Seems the Don Draper difficult childhood resonates with his real life. I have just finished the final episode of Mad Men, one of my favourite TV series of all time, it was excellent, Jon Hamm was excellent in it, but the whole cast were excellent. I didn't want Mad Men to end.

[@ferozshah8359]

Thank you youtube for recommending this. I needed this

[@ferociousgumby]

So many famous artists/creative geniuses lost a parent very early in life.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@ferociousgumby]

@@jonhamm5192 Who the hell are you, anyway?

[@maximilliancunningham6091]

Re-watching Mad Men, he did an unbelievably perfect job. Worthy of the very greatest.

[@devanshkamdar8244]

He made me go into depression.

[@Christopher-ms5ke]

Love the cut to Mrs. Clarke. The effort to provide the insight and bring the interview to life. You’re a class act Graham!

[@riparianlife97701]

I'm not John Hamm. That's depressing.

[@jaeent6074]

Docktor Jim lmaooo

[@riparianlife97701]

@@jaeent6074 African - "I hope I don't die today" John Hamm - "Being me is sad"

[@jaeent6074]

Docktor Jim first world probs

[@quackshot3118]

@@riparianlife97701 wait so because some Africans have it worse, This man shouldn't speak up about his personal issues?

[@riparianlife97701]

@@quackshot3118 We Americans, myself included, mope around all miserable because things aren't the way we want them to be. Yet we're almost assured of water, meals and a bed. The bar is definitely set at a different level here.

[@Sani17407]

Respect that he is sharing his story

[@mbuckholz]

I always have a hard time understanding how someone Soo successful and loved can suffer from depression. I guess its kind of like addiction, it doesn't care who you are..

[@BigPete44]

Again I’ve said to many people. You can have everything in the world!!! If you suffer from depression that all means nothing. Hugh Hefner could’ve gotten depression and boy did he have it all, well in my mind of course LOL. Depression DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE!! 🙏💪👍

[@mbuckholz]

@@BigPete44 true that sir

[@kelkabot]

And he didn't have everything in the world. He lost both parents before he was 21. Think about that.

[@lizzieswe]

It’s great that he’s so candid about this subject which is still quite taboo. It truly is a strength to be able to show weakness and vulnerability.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@insaneapples1559]

He could absolutely play Bruce Wayne. I mean, no other actor could draw on losing parents like he could. He lived it. Just needs the right people to come along and give it the serious approach again.

[@rominabrandao8322]

Here in Brazil, we are campaigning against depression and suicide, which we call September yellow. It is a delicate disease that must be tackled with serious treatment. And be spread and explained by everyone. Seeing a great and beloved actor, like Jon Hamm talking about his coping, against this silently dangerous disease, was something that struck me. For he knew how to face and respond to depression. It is an example and inspiration for many people who have not yet found a way to face it. Jon, maybe he does not even know it, but for a long time, I pray for him! For God to help him with joy in his heart. God bless you, Jon; with emotional healing and all those who have faced this sickness. Congratulations Jon, for the lovable attitude. For when we speak, we are healed. It's already a great sign of healing !! You are directly and indirectly helping to propagate the solution to deal with depression.

[@jonathanhamm5908]

Thanks Romina I know you also going through stress but your love mean a lot to me, ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jonhamm5788]

Awwwwn 🥰, thanks so much heavenly and adorable 💖 creature 🌹, thanks for all your mind blowing.......... comments and your sincerity towards me 😎 words can't explain how happy I am with this your write up, it gladdens my heart 💓. Where are you watching from?

[@HS-yk4py]

In another world, Jon Hamm would have made for such an amazing Batman.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@maryannkass196]

I lost my mom to cancer when I was 10 my mom was 41. So relatable.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@jonathanhamm5908]

Thanks Mary for your love and support ❤️❤️❤️ and sorry about your lost..

[@jonathanhamm5908]

Wow am sorry about that okay

[@jonathanhamm5908]

Alright have beautiful day out there make sure you take your lunch on time

[@c.v7750]

It's not a Midwestern thing, I think it's a human learned reaction. We don't want to burden other people. When in reality many people want to help. I wish J. Hamm the best.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@blakeb4583]

Never thought I could relate to a celebrity so much. I lost my father when I was 8, I now suffer with depression although I'm a college graduate with a great paying engineering job.

[@tylerdurden4563]

Astonishing interpretation!! He deserves the Oscar!!!!!!!

[@acrustykrab]

Shit I just woke up at 4:30pm

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

Yolo

[@kissrings]

a crusty krab Something's not right. You. Need. To see somebody...

[@thegrimyeaper]

My very best days are the days when I get up around the time the sun goes down.

[@michaelmadden6712]

Me too lol

[@thegirlinquestion]

be careful because it is damaging to get into a routine of up all night sleep all day. take care n peace

[@MiraaksWife]

Jon hamm is such a amazing actor he deserved more screen time on good omens

[@jonhamm9837]

This is a feedback that can really break my heart darling, I am grateful, thank you so much for your support and prayers to my career 😇 where are you watching from?

[@MiraaksWife]

@@jonhamm9837 Um are you a impersonator?

[@latedinn]

THE COUCH LOOKS LIKE ITS FLOATING AND ITS VERY UNSETTLING

[@jennarejman]

Gold River it is trippy

[@monika.simonyte]

Now...yeah you're right wtf

[@strictlynorton]

Oh yeah... its weird but i kinda like it!

[@Marina-wi3rs]

I think it looks really cool! Very alluring

[@dielaughing73]

That is making me dizzy.. and the skanky cushions aren't helping!

[@Dreadwing20]

I’m really sorry for Jon hamm’s loss

[@sdpadresfan]

Atta way Graham.

[@thaiseathaydesantos]

As a therapist hearing Jon Hamm in David Tennant's podcast is so calming... He had a hard life, but knows really well how to deal with his struggles from what I see. Great actor, looks like a great person too.

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@jonhamm5788]

Awwwwn 🥰, thanks so much heavenly and adorable 💖 creature 🌹, thanks for all your mind blowing.......... comments and your sincerity towards me 😎 words can't explain how happy I am with this your write up, it gladdens my heart 💓. Where are you watching from?

[@gauravuniyal4948]

it is difficult to talk about depression

[@trinitylivingston1286]

Very!

[@satyakibiswas930]

He is underrated.

[@JohnORourke.]

I see Hamm as the most screen accurate Superman. Ya'll need to cast him!

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@kdschlick]

Great interviewer with a great guest. Graham isn't pushy or overly nosy, and Jon is a brilliant, humble and open dude. The epitome of a real man. Holy shit, I'm not the only one who stopped liking women just now, right?

[@kelkabot]

Oh great thanks now I can't have Jon Hamm but the rest of you are gonna be unavailable too, GREAT.

[@donice4835]

Just to float this out there, how come Jon Hamm, or Daniel Craig, were never the sexiest men alive, but the Rock and Blake Shelton are?

[@djstarsign]

don ice being sexy is superficial. Having depth is much more admirable. Both Hamm and Craig have resonant depth, are thoughtful, and have character. I’d take that over being sexy any day of the year.

[@suemurphy615]

Pierce Brosnan also no dad around !!!

[@tmm226]

Graham Bensinger, good job interviewing!!

[@paulmartin7609]

I fought Bipolar Depression myself Discharged from Psychiatrists over 3 years now lovely man Jon

[@gavinmasterson3256]

I really hope he becomes the next Batman. I think he's PERFECT for it!

[@danielgreig2559]

Because he has dead parents?

[@gavinmasterson3256]

+Daniel Greig no. Because he's the front runner for the next Batman.

[@danielgreig2559]

@@gavinmasterson3256 according to who?

[@gavinmasterson3256]

+Daniel Greig nobody I misspoke. He said in interviews recently he's very interested in playing Batman. Now unless you are looking to pick a fight on social media, I recommend you try and have a nice day :-)

[@danielgreig2559]

@@gavinmasterson3256 not trying to pick a fight I was just excited because he'd be great Batman have a good day

[@csorgotom]

He's probably one of the most honest celebrities I know

[@karansarin1986]

Jon Hamm has a face for playing both Superman and Batman!

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@JayKay-ht8rg]

Heartbreaking for ANY one to lose a mum or dad before the age of 17/18 years old. 💔

[@jonhamm5192]

Thats great. Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me, its been a landslide but we pull through together, your love and support are amazing and i appreciate your every little effort. Always believe in yourself to achieve your goals . Send your email address so I'll text you, hope you dont mind??

[@fukun5773]

Close your eyes. Dude sounds like batman