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Brad Pitt Reflects on His First AA Meeting After Jolie Divorce

He credits the program’s honesty through shared vulnerability for rebooting his sobriety.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 23: Brad Pitt attends the "F1: The Movie" European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square on June 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • On the June 23 episode of Armchair Expert, Pitt said he arrived “on his knees” at his first AA meeting and acknowledged he needed to wake himself up in key areas of his life.
  • He described the group as “incredible,” highlighting the humor, honesty and shared vulnerability that encouraged him to step out of his comfort zone.
  • Pitt spent about 18 months in Alcoholics Anonymous after Angelina Jolie filed for divorce in 2016 and was later reprimanded by the organization for speaking publicly about his experience.
  • His divorce from Jolie was legally finalized in December 2024 after an eight-year dispute marked by contentious filings over property and custody.
  • He has since moved on romantically with jewelry executive Ines de Ramon, who lives with him in Los Angeles.