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Brad Pitt Credits Sobriety for New Outlook After Jolie Divorce

Quitting alcohol has given him clarity to confront the lasting fallout of his divorce from Angelina Jolie.

Overview

  • The couple’s divorce was finalized in December 2024, concluding an eight-year legal battle over custody and assets
  • Pitt has publicly admitted he made mistakes in his marriage and expressed deep regret over their consequences
  • He says his journey through Alcoholics Anonymous has been pivotal in prompting meaningful personal growth
  • Pitt describes the split as “toxic” and calls his strained relationships with his six children his “biggest regret”
  • Angelina Jolie remains unwilling to forgive him, leaving Pitt relieved the divorce is over but still burdened by its emotional aftermath