Once regarded as one of Hollywood’s most high-profile couples, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s separation became one of the industry’s most closely followed break-ups. ‘Never been suicidal except for one little period’In an interview with Esquire, Pitt said he was a “congenital optimist”. “I was never suicidal in any way. In fact, if I have any afflictions, it’s probably being a congenital optimist. Which has helped many times, and it’s also got me – I’ve walked foolishly head-on into a Mack truck because of my optimism,” he said.