HighlightsBrad Pitt said he began drinking again after maintaining seven years of sobriety. Brad Pitt has revealed that he began drinking again after seven years of sobriety, opening up about the decision in a candid interview with Esquire. The admission came as Brad Pitt reflected on some of the most challenging periods of his life. - Advertisement -Brad Pitt discusses the impact of ‘family stuff’A significant part of Brad Pitt’s reflections centered on what he described as “family stuff.” Brad Pitt reflects on grief and its lasting effectsGrief was another central theme in Brad Pitt’s discussion with Esquire.