Oklahoma actor Brad Pitt has faced widespread mocking and criticism online after revealing that he was no longer sober following seven years of sobriety.
The actor shared the news during an Esquire interview, where he opened up about the recent setback in his sobriety. “I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon,” Pitt said. He went on to describe what he believed contributed to the relapse, explaining that he became overconfident on a couple of occasions before realizing that drinking was not good for him. “In a more restrained manner. I got overconfident a couple times, went, ‘Yep, nope, not good for me. Not in big quantities,” he added.
According to the interview, the discussion about Pitt’s sobriety came up after he offered the interviewer some wine. The actor explained that he could have a few glasses but could not drink large amounts. Page Six reported that Pitt previously stopped drinking following an alleged “drunken plane incident” in 2016. The incident received significant attention and was reported as one of the factors surrounding his divorce from Angelina Jolie. However, news of Pitt no longer being sober appeared to receive little sympathy from some viewers online, with many instead mocking the actor over his admission.
Some fans online have speculated that Brad Pitt ending his seven-year period of sobriety could be connected to the fallout from his divorce from Angelina Jolie and his reportedly strained relationships with their children. The speculation comes as four of Pitt and Jolie’s six children, Maddox, Zahara, Shiloh and Vivienne, have taken steps to remove “Pitt” from their names, with Vivienne reportedly becoming the latest to pursue a legal name change in July 2026.
Some commenters have therefore suggested that the ongoing family estrangement and the finalization of Pitt and Jolie’s divorce may have contributed to the actor’s emotional struggles. However, there is no evidence that Pitt himself has said these events caused him to resume drinking.
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Many viewers had little sympathy for Oklahoma actor Brad Pitt after he announced that he was no longer sober, with some speculating that recent developments in his personal life may have influenced his decision. “The kids dropping his last name got to him lol,” one person wrote. Another commenter agreed, saying, “Was probably keeping sober in hopes to repair those relationships. Now that they’re all dropping the name he’s thinking [expletive] it might as well enjoy myself.”
More viewers made harsh comments about Pitt’s admission, with some questioning whether he had actually maintained seven years of sobriety. “He’s an alcoholic, this is what alcoholics do when they don’t fix themselves. Highly doubt he had 7 years of sobriety to begin with,” one person wrote. Another commenter speculated about his family situation, saying, “He was doing it to save the relationship with his kids but kids gave him a middle finger.” However, some viewers defended Pitt and urged others to respond with compassion. “Hope he has people around him who won’t judge, just support. That’s what actually helps,” another person added.
Pitt’s admission sparked a broader conversation about how difficult maintaining sobriety can be, particularly for celebrities who face intense public scrutiny and demanding lifestyles. It also led to discussion about how people should avoid harshly criticizing those who experience a setback in their sobriety and instead consider offering compassion and support during difficult periods.
