Brad Pitt says he had suicidal thoughts amid ‘family troubles’: ‘Didn’t see a way out’

Brad Pitt recently revealed in an interview with Esquire that he experienced suicidal thoughts during a challenging period in his life due to family troubles. Despite being known as a "congenital optimist," the emotional strain became so immense that he contemplated suicide as a means of relief. However, Pitt clarified that he never acted on these thoughts and attributed his survival to his innate survival instincts.

Following the split from his wife, Angelina Jolie, Pitt has been candid about the toll it has taken on his mental health. While Jolie has not dated since their divorce, she recently expressed a desire to start anew. The couple, who have six children together, finalized their divorce in December 2024 after a drawn-out legal battle over custody and other issues.