Pitt Credits Cooper: 'I Got Sober Because of Him'

Hollywood star Brad Pitt has publicly acknowledged the profound impact of his friend Bradley Cooper on his journey to sobriety. Pitt revealed at a recent awards ceremony that Cooper was instrumental in inspiring him to get sober.

Pitt, who first spoke about his sobriety in 2017, accepted an award in New York City. During his acceptance speech, he directly thanked Cooper, stating, "I got sober because of this guy, and every day has been happier ever since."

Pitt had been candid about his decision to quit drinking, describing it as a necessary step after feeling he had "taken things as far as I could take it." He found a supportive environment in Alcoholics Anonymous.

Cooper, while generally more private about his own sobriety, shared in a 2015 interview that he had stopped drinking in his late twenties, calling it a transformative and "beautiful" change that allowed him greater self-access and deeper relationships.

Despite never sharing the screen, Pitt and Cooper maintain a close friendship. In 2024, Pitt honored Cooper at a film festival, underscoring their mutual admiration and support.