Brad Pitt Says He Is No Longer Sober
- Brad Pitt revealed in an Esquire interview published on Monday that he is drinking again after seven years of sobriety, admitting he is 'back off the wagon' but insisting he keeps his intake controlled.
- Turning to Alcoholics Anonymous for support in 2019, Pitt discussed his first meeting on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard, describing the experience as 'amazing' during a particularly difficult time.
- Following the 2016 separation from Angelina Jolie, the strain of their private plane incident became linked to his alcohol issues. Jolie later made legal claims regarding his behavior, which he has denied, before their divorce finalized in 2024.
- The actor, who starred in Fight Club and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, said he is now able to have a few glasses of wine. Pitt makes a conscious effort to stay disciplined, stating: 'I can have a few.'
- Reflecting on past attempts, Pitt explained he got 'overconfident a couple times,' going 'Yep, nope, not good for me.' He now acknowledges he cannot safely return to heavy drinking and must remain professional about consumption.
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Brad Pitt on suicidal thoughts amid 'family stuff'; reveals he is no longer sober
Actor Brad Pitt has spoken about a brief period of suicidal thoughts and returning to drinking in moderation amid what he called family stuff. The remarks tie his mental health and sobriety journey to the long fallout from his split with Angelina Jolie.
Brad Pitt reveals he’s no longer sober
Brad Pitt said he is no longer fully sober after opening up about a brief, painful period in his life in a new interview with Esquire (via Just Jared.) The actor, 62, told the publication that he drinks in a limited way after seven years of sobriety, and reflected candidly on his mental health during...
Brad Pitt revealed in an interview that he has ended his seven-year abstinence from alcohol and started drinking in moderation. He is drawing public attention by confessing the extreme mental anguish and depression he experienced during his divorce from Angelina Jolie and his estrangement from his children, and by sharing his honest feelings about the psychological limits he felt at the time.
Brad Pitt says ‘family stuff’ affected his mental health amid Angelina Jolie legal battle; reveals return to drinking, recalls suicidal thoughts
Brad Pitt has opened up about his mental health struggles, revealing that “family stuff” contributed to a difficult period amid his long-running legal battle with Angelina Jolie. The Oscar-winning actor also discussed returning to drinking after seven years of sobriety and recalled a period when emotional pain left him understanding suicidal thoughts.
The actor became aware of the darkest moments of his life, such as the distance with his six children and the mourning after the loss of his mother
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