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Brad Pitt Opens Up About Suicidal Thoughts and Returning to Moderate Drinking After Seven Years

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By ענבל חננאל

First reported by Ynet · Aug 11, 2026

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Brad Pitt revealed in a recent interview his past suicidal thoughts and his decision to return to moderate drinking after seven years sober, emphasizing self-awareness and responsibility. He also discussed the impact of family struggles and his mother's death on his mental health.

01Brad Pitt ended seven years of sobriety to drink alcohol moderately, aware of his limits.
02He openly discussed brief suicidal thoughts linked to family issues and grief over his mother's death.
03A close source said the decision to drink again was personal and made with self-discipline.
04Pitt emphasized that his past sobriety and lessons learned remain important to him.
05He rarely gives deep interviews and is amid family tensions with his children.
06The article urged support for those in crisis, providing Israeli mental health resources.

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