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Howie Mandel disclosed on Hoda Kotb’s Joy 101 podcast that his OCD and ADHD contributed to self-medicating with prescription meds and gummies to sleep during the COVID-19 pandemic, with times when his wife feared for his health; he later escalated to smoking and drinking to escape, but is now sober, medicated, and in therapy, using distraction to cope with persistent anxious thoughts.
On the Dear Chelsea podcast, Anna Faris revealed she stopped drinking in the past year, calling sobriety a gift that helped her stop self-sabotage and noting a link between alcohol and depression for her. She also credited hormone patches for mental-health benefits and briefly discussed her divorces and her son Jack; her representative did not comment on when she began abstaining.
Patricia Heaton recounts becoming sober eight years ago after a mortifying moment—nearly finishing a bottle while hosting her sons and their friends—that led her to pray for help to stop drinking. She credits turning to her Catholic faith and surrendering to God as pivotal, a journey that began while her children were away during the pandemic era and eventually helped her become a World Vision ambassador and shape her life and career.
Brad Pitt says he spent seven years sober before resuming drinking in a restrained way, prompting addiction experts to warn that reintroducing alcohol after a problematic relationship can be dangerous and may require vigilance and ongoing management. While some individuals can moderate, most guidance, including NIAAA, emphasizes abstinence for the greatest long-term success and urges anyone noticing risky drinking patterns to seek professional help; treatment goals should be personalized.
Brad Pitt reveals he’s drinking again after seven years sober and 18 months in AA, describing his current use as “a few glasses” to stay professional. Addiction experts caution that relapse is common and recovery is a spectrum, noting moderation can work for some but not all, and stressing there isn’t a single path to sobriety.
The article argues that the recent Esquire profile of Brad Pitt overemphasizes his sobriety while skirting tough questions about abuse allegations, ongoing legal battles with Angelina Jolie, and the broader culture that shields powerful men from accountability, urging more critical scrutiny rather than adoring coverage.
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 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 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.
In a candid Esquire interview, Brad Pitt reveals he is no longer sober after seven years, can drink in moderation but must stay cautious, and recalls a period of suicidal thoughts tied to family troubles and his mother’s death; he credits Bradley Cooper and Alcoholics Anonymous for support and previews his upcoming film Heart of the Beast, slated for Sept. 25, 2026, with suicide-crisis resources noted for those in need.
Brad Pitt was seen drinking at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s July wedding at Madison Square Garden, and in a recent Esquire interview he revealed he’s back off the wagon after seven years of sobriety, attending the event with girlfriend Ines de Ramon.
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 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 reveals in an Esquire interview that he ended a seven-year sobriety and now drinks again in moderation, saying he can have a glass but must stay restrained; he has spoken publicly about his sobriety journey, which included a 12‑step program following his split from Angelina Jolie.
In a candid Esquire interview, Brad Pitt discusses his mental health during his split from Angelina Jolie, revealing a past moment of suicidal ideation, seven years of sobriety followed by a relapse, and his current restrained approach to drinking, while noting ongoing family and legal tensions.