Brad Pitt recalls feeling ‘suicidal’ amid ‘family stuff’ a decade after Angelina Jolie split: 'This s–t ain't easy'

Brad Pitt revealed in a candid interview with Esquire that he experienced suicidal thoughts while navigating family issues, 10 years after his split from Angelina Jolie. The 62-year-old actor, who starred in "Fight Club," described the intense pain he felt, stating he understood the concept of suicide as a means of relief from unbearable pain.

However, Pitt emphasized that he never intended to act on those thoughts, attributing his quick recovery to his innate survival instincts. Pitt acknowledged the difficulty of the situation, saying, "This s–t ain t easy," while declining to elaborate on the specifics of his personal struggles. The actor, who shares six children with Jolie, simply stated, "Family stuff," avoiding further discussion on the matter.

Jolie filed for divorce in 2016 and requested full custody of their children, alleging that Pitt had choked one child and struck another during a confrontation on a private jet. Although the FBI declined to bring charges, the couple officially divorced in 2019 and finalized their settlement in December 2024. Despite ongoing attempts at reconnection, Pitt remains estranged from most of his children, with some opting to distance themselves from his last name.