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Brad Pitt Reveals Seven-Year Sobriety Ended After Low Point

8/13/2026

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Brad Pitt told Esquire on Aug. 10, 2026 that he ended a seven-year sobriety and now drinks few glasses of wine.
He said brief suicidal thoughts tied to family issues felt oppressive, but he did not act.
He noted his mother died in August 2025, which contributed to that low point.
He will star as Special Forces Officer James Belmont and produce “Heart of the Beast,” opening Sept. 25, 2026.

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Brad Pitt told Esquire on Aug. 10, 2026 that he ended a seven-year sobriety and now drinks few glasses of wine.
He said brief suicidal thoughts tied to family issues felt oppressive, but he did not act.
He noted his mother died in August 2025, which contributed to that low point.
He will star as Special Forces Officer James Belmont and produce “Heart of the Beast,” opening Sept. 25, 2026.