Actor Brad Pitt opened up about experiencing brief suicidal ideation following his separation from Angelina Jolie, revealing in an interview with Esquire that the intense emotional pain made death briefly feel like an escape. According to profiles published by outlets including Lupa.bg, the 62-year-old star shared that while he never intended to harm himself, the overwhelming distress brought a visceral feeling of despair during one of the most difficult chapters of his life.
Brad Pitt Details Suicidal Thoughts During Angelina Jolie Split
In his interview with Esquire, Pitt addressed the darkest moments of his personal turmoil following the end of his marriage. “Never had I had suicidal ideation, except for a brief period. Then I just thought I couldn’t see a way out,” Pitt said, according to source reporting. The actor described the psychological toll of the separation as an overwhelming weight. “The pain was so oppressive, that while I didn’t intend to do anything, I felt the cold steel of a bullet in my head and that felt like relief,” he stated.
Pitt reflected on how human survival instincts quickly kicked in despite the severity of the emotional pain. Following a brief pause during the interview, the actor remarked, “That’s not easy. And you’re talking to a man who won the lottery.” When the interviewer asked if the distress stemmed from issues involving his children, Pitt simply answered, “Family trouble.” He declined to elaborate further on the sensitive topic, telling the publication, “Let’s leave it at that.”
The Timeline of the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Divorce
The separation between Pitt and Jolie has been the subject of intense public scrutiny since 2016. According to reports cited by Lupa.bg, Angelina Jolie filed for divorce in 2016, seeking full custody of the couple’s six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox. The split followed an altercation during a private jet flight involving Pitt and their children.
Legal documents filed by Jolie’s attorneys alleged that Pitt choked one of their children and struck another during the flight. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a thorough inquiry into the incident and ultimately chose not to bring charges against the actor. While the former couple was declared legally single in 2019, their divorce proceedings were finalized in December 2024. Sources speaking to Us Weekly noted that Pitt has remained largely estranged from most of his children despite efforts to mend family bonds.
Did You Know?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie attended the premiere of the film By the Sea in 2015.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie divorce?
Angelina Jolie filed for divorce in 2016. The former couple was declared legally single in 2019, and their divorce was finalized in December 2024, according to reports.
How many children do Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie share?
The former couple shares six children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, and twins Vivienne and Knox.
What did Brad Pitt say about his mental health?
In an interview with Esquire, Pitt shared that he experienced a brief period of intense emotional distress and suicidal ideation following his family troubles and separation.
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