A Hollywood source familiar with Pitt's situation exclusively told Radar: "There is a feeling that Brad speaking this openly matters, because it shows men, even superstars, can have suicidal thoughts when life becomes overwhelming. He is not presenting himself as invincible – he is admitting there was a period when he could not see a way through the pain. The hope is that people understand money, success and celebrity do not make somebody immune from despair." Speaking to Esquire, Pitt confessed: "I've never been suicidal except for one little period. "And in that one little period, I just couldn't – just didn't see a way out.