Brad Pitt no longer sober, talks feeling 'suicidal' amid family drama - USA Today
Actor Brad Pitt discusses his mental health struggles and family challenges in a new interview with Esquire. He addresses rumors regarding his past state of mind and the ongoing legal disputes with ex-wife Angelina Jolie.
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Hear this story Brad Pitt 's family troubles have taken their toll on him.
The Oscar-winning actor, who's been in a yearslong legal battle with ex-wife Angelina Jolie , opened up about his mental health journey amid the personal drama in an interview with Esquire published Monday, Aug. 10.
"I was never suicidal in any way. It just was not my makeup," Pitt, 62, told the magazine. "In fact, if I have any afflictions, it's probably being a congenital optimist. Which has helped many times, and it's also gotten me – I've walked foolishly head-on into a Mack truck because of my optimism."
Pitt and Jolie, who at the height of their Hollywood romance were known as "Brangelina," filed for divorce in September 2016 following two years of marriage, and the pair finalized their split in December 2024 after being declared legally single in 2019.
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