Brad Pitt reveals return to alcohol consumption after seven years of sobriety

In a recent interview with Esquire, actor Brad Pitt revealed that he has ended a seven-year period of sobriety and is once again consuming alcohol. Pitt stated that he is drinking in a “more restrained manner” and aims to be “professional” about it, noting that he has occasionally become overconfident in his ability to moderate.

The announcement has drawn varied reactions. Addiction experts and recovery community members have expressed skepticism regarding the possibility of moderate drinking after long-term abstinence, with some noting that such claims are common during relapses. Meanwhile, sources close to his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, suggest she is “not surprised” by the news, reflecting on the long-standing issues that contributed to their 2016 separation.

In the same interview, Pitt also touched upon his mental health, recalling a period of suicidal ideation linked to “family stuff” and the emotional distress following his separation from Jolie. He described the experience as a search for relief from overwhelming pain, though he noted that his survival instincts eventually took over.