# Brad Pitt reveals suicidal thoughts, alcohol relapse at 62 2026-08-11T00:52:11+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Brad Pitt, 62, has told Esquire that personal and 'family stuff' triggered a period of suicidal thoughts, and that he resumed drinking after seven years of sobriety. He described overwhelming emotional pain but said his survival instinct kicked in. The actor's divorce from Angelina Jolie was finalised in December 2024 after years of legal battles. Pitt acknowledged he now drinks only in a controlled manner and recognizes when alcohol is not good for him. Times of India quotes Pitt saying he was never regularly suicidal except for 'one little period' when the pain felt oppressive. He credited his congenital optimism and survival instinct for pulling through. Both sources report his comments about attending Alcoholics Anonymous previously, with Pitt saying he was 'on my knees' and open to help. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - timesnownews.com Tags: addiction, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, celebrity, mental health, sobriety Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/brad-pitt-recalls-suicidal-thoughts-drinking-after-7-years-sober/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/brad-pitt-recalls-suicidal-thoughts-drinking-after-7-years-sober/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.