Brad Pitt’s divorce from Angelina Jolie, finalized on December 31, 2024, was a grueling nearly decade-long ordeal, but the actor is now opening up about how he turned things around. The split was messy, with Jolie accusing Pitt of abusing her and their six children, pointing to a 2016 flight incident. Pitt has rejected these allegations, and an FBI investigation led to no charges, but the emotional fallout pushed him to seek a new path forward.
In a recent chat on the Armchair Expert podcast with Dax Shepard, he got real about hitting rock bottom during the divorce. Pitt said he was ready to try anything to get his life back, describing himself as needing a major reset. Joining Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) became a game-changer, offering him a place to face his struggles and find strength through sobriety.
He spoke about the power of AA meetings, where men openly shared their highs, lows, and even found humor in their mistakes. Pitt said this honesty gave him the courage to step into uncharted territory, helping him grow in ways he hadn’t expected. The sense of connection and shared vulnerability became a vital part of his journey, guiding him through the pain of his separation.
Pitt also shared a humorous anecdote about a 2019 interview where he praised AA’s men’s group. Raised in a culture where people often hid their problems, he was blown away by the group’s openness about their missteps and dreams. But he got a gentle nudge from AA for breaking its anonymity rule, a mistake he didn’t mean to make. His respect for the program, though, remains deep.
Pitt’s story is a testament to the strength it takes to rebuild after tough times. His embrace of sobriety and AA shows men everywhere that asking for help is a sign of courage. As he moves forward, Pitt’s journey offers hope to anyone looking to overcome challenges and find a brighter path.
