During the 2020 National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala, Brad Pitt revealed significant information about his journey towards sobriety and the instrumental role played by Bradley Cooper, a fellow actor. As Pitt accepted the Best Supporting Actor award, he took the opportunity to express his appreciation toward Cooper, highlighting the profound impact he had on his path to sobriety.
Additionally, Pitt shared an anecdote revealing that Cooper had put his daughter to bed before rushing to the ceremony to present the award, underscoring Cooper’s unwavering support.
Brad Pitt accepts the Best Supporting Actor Award for ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD from Bradley Cooper at #NationalBoardOfReview #NBR pic.twitter.com/HS6mUVOWSD
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Pitt’s speech shed light on his personal struggle with alcoholism, a topic he has rarely discussed in public. In a 2019 interview with Interview magazine, Pitt mentioned how drinking had been a “disservice” and a means of “escape” for him. However, it was only during the awards ceremony that he publicly mentioned who had encouraged him to get sober, and that it was a fellow Hollywood actor.
Following his separation from Angelina Jolie in 2016, Brad Pitt joined Alcoholics Anonymous, and he has successfully maintained his sobriety ever since. In his acceptance speech, Pitt expressed his gratitude to Bradley Cooper, acknowledging that he played a crucial role in helping him reach this significant milestone. Pitt went on to share that since achieving sobriety, he has experienced happiness in his everyday life.
Pitt’s words showed the power of support and encouragement in overcoming personal struggles, even for those in the public eye. By sharing his journey to sobriety, he hoped to inspire others to seek help and support if they were struggling with addiction.