Depression can clutch anyone in claws, even those who appear to have everything they want. It might be surprising to learn that Brad Pitt suffers from low-grade depression. Behind closed doors, the popular actor who is adored for his beautiful appearance and standout performances in his films is actually battling a mental condition.Lately, the actor has been doing less acting after his much-publicized divorce from actress Angelina Jolie and maintaining sobriety. He has shared how he goes about dealing with depression and what helped him overcome it. He also revealed how he is finding “joy” in his life these days.
Brad Pitt Reveals He Suffered Low-Grade Depression
Hollywood star Brad Pitt has stood as a classic movie heartthrob stealing your heart in a variety of roles. His best movies include psychological thrillers like Fight Club and Se7en, as well as showing off his comedy chops in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Burn After Reading.
Success seemed to have always followed him. With all his projects and ventures, it is no wonder the actor is now worth an estimated $300 million. Some even believe that the actor is easily worth as much as $350 million. But despite all the successes he achieved, he recently revealed that he suffered from depression.
Brad has opened up about his life like never before as he spoke about his life six years since divorcing Angelina Jolie and what it has been like. In the interview with GQ, he talked about dealing with depression and more with a rare sense of honesty in the interaction.
In an emotional statement, Brad opened up about always “feeling alone” while growing up and revealed that not until recently did he maintain “a greater embrace of my friends and family.” “I always felt very alone in my life, alone growing up as a kid, alone even out here, and it’s really not till recently that I have had a greater embrace of my friends and family,” he shared.
He further explained, “What’s that line, it was either Rilke or Einstein, believe it or not, but it was something about when you can walk with the paradox, when you carry real pain and real joy simultaneously, this is maturity, this is growth.” This is definitely an accurate reality of life, as life is all about dealing with a mix of both joy and heartbreak.
No one has everything working out well all the time, including the Oscar-winning actor like Brad Pitt. After a domestic abuse allegation, he had to deal with a lengthy custody battle with Angelina Jolie, where his ex-wife was eventually granted sole custody of their children. This dent in his relationship clearly made him feel a little distraught.
In his realization, he discovered that he has been feeling alone and completely unsafe, which had led him to that depressing state. However, he was able to maintain composure and soared high even in the lows. He developed his newfound motivation for a healthier lifestyle only after his split from Angelina.
Brad Pitt Shares What Helped Him Deal With Depression
Fortunately, Brad Pitt’s story of depression has a hopeful note. He continued to share about what has helped him get through depression. As they say, the darkest clouds come with a silver lining. He was able to squeeze out little joy from the darkest moments of his life.
He said, “I think joy’s been a newer discovery, later in life. I was always moving with the currents, drifting in a way, and onto the next. I think I spent years with a low-grade depression, and it’s not until coming to terms with that, trying to embrace all sides of self – the beauty and the ugly – that I’ve been able to catch those moments of joy.”
The actor while opening up about his mental health also maintained that while music fills him with a lot of joy, he thinks “all hearts are broken.” But his efforts at finding happiness seem to be working.
Currently, Brad Pitt is still slated for acting gigs this year, including director David Leitch’s action blockbuster, Bullet Train, which is about the five assassins aboard a fast-moving train. He is also set to be seen in the historical drama film, Babylon. With all these projects under his name, he has plenty of reasons to find joy in what life has to offer him.
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