Brad Pitt Opens Up About Sobriety, Mental Health and Divorce from Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt, at age 62, has opened up about a difficult period following his separation from Angelina Jolie, revealing that he fell into heavy drinking and struggled with his mental health before achieving seven years of sobriety and later moderating his alcohol intake, according to extensive reporting across European outlets including AD.nl, De Telegraaf, and Het Nieuwsblad.
The Human Toll Behind the Hollywood Headlines
The separation from Angelina Jolie triggered a profound emotional crisis for the Oscar-winning actor and producer. According to coverage in Czech outlet Kinobox.cz and subsequent reporting cited by Prozeny.cz, Pitt spent a month and a half living away from the public eye at the home of director David Fincher. He later retreated to an isolated house in the Hollywood Hills, where he focused on tactile, grounding physical labor like woodworking to cope with the isolation.
Speaking in depth about the breakdown of his marriage, Pitt addressed longstanding media speculation regarding the reasons behind the split. He clarified to GQ interviewer Michael Paterniti that rumors linking the divorce to co-stars were unfounded, attributing the breakdown instead to his own struggle with alcohol consumption. “It got out of hand,” Pitt stated, acknowledging that he had reached a point where his drinking required serious intervention. The emotional weight was compounded by the sudden absence of his six children, with whom he shares a close bond.
Untangling Legal Finality and Personal Renewal
By December 2024, the legal entanglement surrounding the high-profile divorce reached an official conclusion. When asked by GQ if the final paperwork brought a sense of relief, Pitt offered a measured assessment: “I don’t think it’s that big a deal. More something that finally legally closed.” In the years since the initial crisis, the actor has established a stable relationship with Ines de Ramon, dating since 2022 according to reports from People magazine cited in European coverage.
This period of personal restructuring coincides with a major professional push. Pitt recently debuted a throwback buzzcut and heavy stubble reminiscent of his look in 2005’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith, a style showcased in promotional materials for his upcoming racing feature, F1. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film centers on a former 1990s driver returning to the track and boasts an ensemble cast including Javier Bardem, Simone Ashley, and real-life Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton.
A Pragmatic Approach to Custody and Moving Forward
The resolution of his personal legal battles has left Pitt focused primarily on minimizing the impact of ongoing court proceedings on his children.