Brad Pitt is finally speaking out about the emotional toll of his nearly decade-long divorce from Angelina Jolie, finalized on December 31, 2024. The high-profile split made headlines, with Jolie alleging Pitt was abusive toward her and their six children, citing a 2016 flight incident. Pitt has denied these claims, and no charges followed an FBI probe, but the drawn-out saga left the actor in need of a fresh start. His recent reflections reveal how he found it.
On the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard, Pitt shared a deeply personal account of his divorce struggles. He admitted to feeling at his lowest, desperate for anything that could help him move forward. Sobriety became his anchor, and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings offered a space to reset. He described the experience as a wake-up call, helping him confront parts of his life that needed change.
Pitt spoke fondly of the AA community, where raw honesty and humor created a safe place to share fears and hopes. He said the openness inspired him to take bold steps, embracing life’s uncertainties with courage. Those meetings, he explained, were a turning point, giving him the tools to rebuild and rediscover his sense of purpose during a tough time.
He also chuckled about a small misstep from a 2019 interview, where he raved about AA’s men’s group. Coming from a small-town mindset where struggles were often hidden, Pitt found the group’s candid stories about mistakes and dreams transformative. But he got a friendly reminder from AA to respect its anonymity rule, a slip he hadn’t intended. His appreciation for the experience, though, remains strong.
Pitt’s journey through heartbreak and recovery is a powerful story of resilience. By sharing his path to sobriety and healing, he shows that even the biggest stars face challenges—and can come out stronger. His honesty makes him relatable, reminding us all that hope and growth are possible after life’s hardest moments.
