Cole Sprouse is more than just a pretty face [1]. Although fans of the Riverdale [2] star are well aware of his many talents [3], including his passion for photography, the 25-year-old Disney alum [4] has revealed his love for the art form didn't come from happy a place. In a recent interview with YouTuber Duan Mackenzie, Cole shared how battling depression led to his place behind the camera.
"I was sad and in a dark place, and I turned to a hobby to sort of take me out of that. And I found photography," he told Duan [5]. "I've been doing photography for a while, but I had really used it as an outlet, as a way to create and feel better, and it took off."
In January 2016, Cole also revealed how depression "drove" him to get behind the lens on Instagram, writing [6], "It heals, you know, a hobby. There's no Band-Aid like a hobby. I've been destructive, I know that now. I can see that I'm in a desert, and I've been thinking about that oasis when I should've been trying to get out."
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It's incredible to see Cole has been able to find happiness again, which is clear in his immensely talented Instagram feed [9]. The Riverdale actor [10] regularly posts stunning portraits of his costars on The CW's teen mystery drama (including rumored girlfriend Lili Reinhart [11]) and has even shot fashion spreads for models like Kendall Jenner.