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Brad Pitt Opens Up About Pain & Alcohol
18 Sep
Summary
- Brad Pitt discussed his mental and emotional struggles in a recent interview.
- He revealed he drinks alcohol more restrictively after seven years of sobriety.
- Pitt connected his struggles to family matters and his mother's passing.
Brad Pitt has recently discussed his emotional and mental health journey, speaking candidly in an interview published on August 10, 2026. The actor detailed personal struggles related to "family stuff" and the death of his mother in August 2025.
During this period, Pitt, who had been sober for seven years, revealed he is now drinking alcohol "in a more restrained manner." He characterized life as a significant "human struggle" and an "obstacle course" underscoring the importance of human connection and mutual support.
Pitt expressed a shift in his priorities, stating a greater interest in "finding some truths and finding some stories that mean something to me." He is also promoting his new film, "Heart of the Beast," set for release on September 25, 2026.
In related news, a sequel to "Ocean's Eleven" is anticipated, with filming reportedly scheduled to begin in October 2026. Pitt is expected to reunite with George Clooney and other original cast members for this project.
