Brad Pitt Opens Up About Period of Suicidal Thoughts in Influential Interview
Actor Brad Pitt has revealed that he recently faced a troubling phase of suicidal ideation, reshaping his views on mental health.
Pitt Reflects on Optimism Amidst Challenges
In an interview published on August 10 in Esquire, Pitt, who is 62 years old, emphasized that while he experienced these dark thoughts, he has never considered himself suicidal, attributing his resilience to being a “congenital optimist.”
Personal Struggles Amid Public Perception
Pitt, a father to six children including Maddox, 24, and twins Knox and Vivienne, acknowledged the dual-edged nature of his optimism, stating that it has brought him joy but also significant grief at times.
Confronting the Darkness
During this challenging period, he recounted feeling overwhelmed: “I just couldn’t—just didn’t see a way out,” he stated, sharing a haunting moment when he felt the “cold steel of the bullet in my head,” which he described as a relief.
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