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Brad Pitt Opts for Moderation After Seven Years Sober
entertainment14 days ago

Brad Pitt Opts for Moderation After Seven Years Sober

Brad Pitt reveals in Esquire that he began drinking again after seven years of sobriety, choosing moderation and self-discipline rather than abstinence; a source says the decision is personal and doesn’t erase the time he spent sober, and Pitt has discussed attending AA in the past following his 2016 split from Angelina Jolie, with their divorce finalized in 2024.

Brad Pitt returns to drinking in moderation after seven years sober
entertainment14 days ago

Brad Pitt returns to drinking in moderation after seven years sober

Brad Pitt told Esquire that he's started drinking again, but in moderation, after seven years of sobriety, saying he can have a few wines but can’t have a lot. He attributes his ongoing recovery to factors like 12-step work and support from peers such as Bradley Cooper, and he discussed his sober-curious journey in the context of his highly publicized divorce from Angelina Jolie.

Brad Pitt: back to drinking, but in moderation after seven years sober
entertainment14 days ago

Brad Pitt: back to drinking, but in moderation after seven years sober

Brad Pitt reveals in Esquire that he's begun drinking again after seven years sober, but only in moderation and not in large quantities, saying he can have a few drinks but must stay disciplined. He has spoken openly about his sober-curious journey, credited Bradley Cooper with helping him get sober, and discussed grief and his divorce from Angelina Jolie as factors in his path, stressing his goal is to avoid relapse.

Brad Pitt opens up: seven years sober, now choosing moderation
entertainment15 days ago

Brad Pitt opens up: seven years sober, now choosing moderation

Brad Pitt reveals that after seven years of sobriety he started drinking in moderation, saying he can have a few glasses of wine but not in large quantities; he credits Alcoholics Anonymous for helping him stay disciplined, discussed past suicidal thoughts during a difficult period, and framed sobriety as an ongoing journey following his 2016 split from Angelina Jolie.

Brad Pitt opens up about sobriety: seven years clean, now moderating
lifestyle15 days ago

Brad Pitt opens up about sobriety: seven years clean, now moderating

Brad Pitt says he was sober for seven years after his 2016 split from Angelina Jolie, but is now drinking in moderation and must stay professional, admitting he can’t have large amounts of alcohol. In a recent Esquire interview, he credits Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for helping keep him grounded and details his darkest moments during family turmoil, including thoughts of suicide. He has previously thanked Bradley Cooper for supporting his sobriety and continues to speak openly about his journey.

Brad Pitt admits he is back on the wagon after seven years sober
entertainment15 days ago

Brad Pitt admits he is back on the wagon after seven years sober

Brad Pitt says he is no longer sober after seven years, telling Esquire he can have a few glasses of wine but can’t drink heavily. He began sobriety in 2016 after his split from Angelina Jolie and has spoken about feeling suicidal during a painful period tied to family issues, including a 2016 plane incident. He says he got overconfident and decided drinking wasn’t good for him, and he’s working to reboot his sobriety while navigating ongoing personal life challenges.

Brad Pitt reveals suicidal thoughts during Jolie divorce fallout
entertainment15 days ago

Brad Pitt reveals suicidal thoughts during Jolie divorce fallout

Brad Pitt told Esquire he briefly felt suicidal during a painful period battling through “family stuff” after his split from Angelina Jolie. He described a moment of imagined relief at the sight of a gun in his head, then said his survival instincts kicked in. The interview touches on the couple’s six children, Jolie’s 2016 divorce filing and custody disputes, and notes the divorce was legally settled in 2024 with ongoing questions about the kids’ last names.

Johnson's Silence Sparks Fire: Backlash Over Politics-Free Public Image
entertainment1 month ago

Johnson's Silence Sparks Fire: Backlash Over Politics-Free Public Image

Dwayne Johnson faced online criticism after telling Esquire he will stop publicly weighing in on politics, with George Takei and Wil Wheaton calling his stance cowardly and complicit in silence. Johnson, on a worldwide Moana press tour, says he regrets endorsing Biden in 2020 and will keep politics off his public agenda to avoid dividing fans, choosing to express his views through his work instead. The piece also notes that other stars, like Jennifer Lawrence, have reflected on similar choices about public political commentary.

Holland Hints Owen Cooper Could Be the Next Spider-Man
entertainment2 months ago

Holland Hints Owen Cooper Could Be the Next Spider-Man

Tom Holland told Esquire that Owen Cooper would be awesome as the next Spider-Man and could be a great springboard for a fresh face. He said he’d like to mentor the successor, similar to Robert Downey Jr.’s mentorship, and hopes to stay involved as a producer, even though securing producing credits can be tough. Cooper has previously expressed interest in playing Spider-Man, and his rising profile from Adolescence strengthens his candidacy.