In a revealing interview with Esquire, actor Brad Pitt discussed his mental health journey over the past decade, including personal challenges that contributed to a decline in his mental health. The 62-year-old Oscar winner spoke about his return to drinking after seven years of sobriety, recounting moments of emotional pain and suicidal thoughts. While he did not delve into specifics regarding his family circumstances with ex-wife Angelina Jolie, he acknowledged that "family stuff" played a role during a difficult period. Pitt and Jolie, once Hollywood's power couple, separated in 2016 after two years of marriage. Their divorce was finalized in December 2024, following years of legal disputes. The former couple shares six children - Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Vivienne, and Knox. Pitt emphasized his survival instincts that helped him navigate through tough times, and he now approaches alcohol in a more controlled manner, avoiding large quantities. He previously credited Alcoholics Anonymous for helping him during his sobriety journey. The ongoing legal battle between Pitt and Jolie has been a subject of public scrutiny, with allegations of physical abuse against Pitt in legal filings, which he denies. The dispute also included a fight over their jointly owned French vineyard, Château Miraval. Despite the challenges, Pitt remains optimistic and continues to seek help for his mental health.