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Actor Brad Pitt is known for his performances in commercial films, establishing himself as one of the best leading men in Hollywood. Pitt’s stardom has led to intense media and public scrutiny of his personal life, especially his marriage and divorce from ex-wife Angelina Jolie with the couple announcing their split in 2016.
Following the announcement of his divorce, it was widely reported that Pitt’s drinking issues were one of the reasons for the differences between the couple that led to their separation. Pitt discussed these reports in an interview and disclosed his association with Alcoholics Anonymous. However, Pitt’s revelation backfired unexpectedly, and here is what he had to say about it.
Brad Pitt revealed involvement with Alcoholics Anonymous after ugly spat with Angelina Jolie
ActorBrad Pittrose to prominence during the 1990s with roles in movies likeLegends of the Fall,Fight Club, andSevenleading him to superstardom. Pitt appeared in the 2005 filmMr. & Mrs. Smith, alongside actressAngelina Jolie. The co-stars soon started dating and eventually tied the knot in 2014.
However, in 2016, the couple announced theyhad filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences. According to a 2019 report fromThe New York Times, Pitt and Jolie fought over the actor’s drinking issues while on a flight aboard a private plane, which was a key moment in their separation.
You had all these men sitting around being open and honest in a way I have never heard.
Pitt made the above statement in the same report, revealing that he had been attending Alcoholics Anonymous support group meetings for almost a year and a half post the announcement of his divorce with Jolie.
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Furthermore, Pitt admitted that he was happy to be a part of the group and the meetings had helped him find a safe place to deal with his issues without the fear of judgment. As a result, the 61-year-old actor described the meetings as a freeing experience and found great value in his support group.
Brad Pitt felt antagonized by Alcoholics Anonymous for revealing his involvement
After Pitt spoke about his drinking issues and association with Alcoholics Anonymous publically, the actor had to face the support group’s ire. During aGQinterview withlongtime friend andWolfsco-star George Clooney, Pitt revealed that speaking about AA meetings publically had backfired for him.
Yeah, that was really cool. But you know they came down on me for that? AA did. They were like, ‘It’s anonymous.’ I was like, ‘Well yeah, but if I want to?’
Pitt made the above statement, responding to Clooney’s question regarding his ongoing struggle with alcoholism and involvement with AA.
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From Pitt’s comments, it is safe to assume that Alcoholics Anonymous did not appreciate Pitt discussing his involvement with the support group publically and the actor implied he had been ousted from the group.
However, Pitt defended his decision to speak out publically by pointing out that he did not disclose the names of people in his group and was simply trying to bring more attention to its impact on his way to sobriety.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
