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Brad Pitt Says He 'Needed to Reboot' in First AA Meeting After Divorce

On Dax Shepard's podcast he described feeling on his knees at his first AA meeting as he sought to regain control after his divorce.

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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

  • Pitt began attending Alcoholics Anonymous in 2016 following Angelina Jolie's divorce filing and stayed in the program for about a year and a half.
  • He recalled arriving at his first meeting desperate and willing to try anything, saying he needed to “wake the f--- up” in some areas of his life.
  • The actor praised the honesty, vulnerability and humor of the men in his AA group, calling their openness an “incredible” and “special” experience.
  • He revealed that Alcoholics Anonymous later admonished him for speaking publicly about his participation but added that sharing his story felt freeing.
  • Since his divorce was finalized in December 2024, Pitt has maintained his sobriety journey and is currently dating jewelry executive Ines de Ramon.