Brad Pitt reveals return to moderate alcohol consumption

Actor Brad Pitt revealed in an August 2026 interview with Esquire that he has returned to consuming alcohol after seven years of sobriety. Pitt stated that he is now drinking “in a more restrained manner” and noted that he has occasionally overindulged before pulling back.

Pitt originally stopped drinking in 2016 following the dissolution of his marriage to Angelina Jolie. He has previously credited Alcoholics Anonymous with helping him achieve sobriety. His recent comments have reignited discussions regarding whether individuals with a history of excessive drinking can safely return to moderate consumption.