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Brad Pitt Reveals Pain, Sobriety Setback, and Aniston's Healing Push
entertainment1 month ago

Brad Pitt Reveals Pain, Sobriety Setback, and Aniston's Healing Push

Brad Pitt opened up in Esquire about a painful period when he briefly contemplated suicide, saying the thoughts were about relief from pain but that he didn’t act on them. He also revealed that he’s no longer sober after seven years, drinking in a more restrained manner. The piece notes that Jennifer Aniston is reportedly deeply worried and wants him to get help from therapist Jim Curtis, a path she’s endorsed for her own healing, and that the couple have grown closer again. The coverage also references Pitt’s fraught relationship with his six children and widespread tabloid speculation surrounding the family dynamics.

Jax Taylor’s Attorney Alleges Brittany Cartwright Is Trying to Push Him Off Sobriety in Custody Battle
entertainment1 month ago

Jax Taylor’s Attorney Alleges Brittany Cartwright Is Trying to Push Him Off Sobriety in Custody Battle

Jax Taylor’s lawyer claims Brittany Cartwright is pressuring him to stray from sobriety amid their ongoing legal fight, including a bid she filed for a restraining order to curb his custody rights that the court denied. Taylor has since filed a restraining-order petition against Brittany, alleging she spread online lies and interfered with his career (costing him a Fox comeback role). The couple, who married in 2019, share a son, Cruz, and have been navigating divorce and custody arrangements since 2024.

Taylor’s Lawyer Accuses Cartwright of Using Court Fight to Wear Him Down
entertainment1 month ago

Taylor’s Lawyer Accuses Cartwright of Using Court Fight to Wear Him Down

Jax Taylor’s attorney, Mark Kaplan, says Brittany Cartwright is using their custody dispute and a temporary restraining order to pressure him and potentially derail his sobriety, following Cartwright’s protective filing and Taylor’s response denying abuse. The case centers on Cruz custody, alleged harassment, and Taylor’s employment impact (he says a Fox gig was jeopardized), with a Sept. 17 hearing set to revisit temporary protections and custody arrangements as both sides press their positions. Taylor insists he remains sober, while Cartwright cites a pattern of coercive behavior; the dispute remains unresolved.

Howie Mandel reveals near-fatal self-medication scare during pandemic
entertainment1 month ago

Howie Mandel reveals near-fatal self-medication scare during pandemic

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.

Anna Faris says sobriety helped end self-sabotage and improve mood
entertainment1 month ago

Anna Faris says sobriety helped end self-sabotage and improve mood

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’s sober turning point: prayer and a mortifying moment sparked her sobriety
entertainment1 month ago

Patricia Heaton’s sober turning point: prayer and a mortifying moment sparked her sobriety

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.

Pitt's sobriety test: experts caution on reintroducing alcohol
health1 month ago

Pitt's sobriety test: experts caution on reintroducing alcohol

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 Opts for Moderation After Seven Years Sober
entertainment2 months 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
entertainment2 months 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
entertainment2 months 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 details relapse and mental-health battles in candid Esquire interview
entertainment2 months ago

Brad Pitt details relapse and mental-health battles in candid Esquire interview

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 opens up: seven years sober, now choosing moderation
entertainment2 months 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.