Angelina Jolie Reportedly Unmoved by Brad Pitt’s Return to Drinking

Pitt disclosed his change in habits during a recent interview with Esquire, noting that he now consumes alcohol in limited quantities. While he framed this as a controlled, professional approach to moderation, the revelation has reignited public focus on the couple’s volatile history. An insider speaking to Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice column claimed that Jolie had warned those around her that such a reversal was always a possibility, insisting that sobriety alone could not alter the fundamental dynamics of Pitt’s personality.

The actor’s decision to stop drinking originally followed the couple’s 2016 separation, a period marked by intense scrutiny following a private plane flight. Court documents filed by Jolie in 2022 detailed allegations of physical abuse during that flight, including claims that Pitt was intoxicated and aggressive toward both her and their children. Although the FBI investigated the incident and ultimately declined to file charges, the allegations remain a central point of contention in the public narrative surrounding their long-standing legal battles.

Today, the fallout from the pair’s fractured relationship continues to manifest in family court. Several of their children, including Vivienne, Shiloh, Zahara, and Maddox, have taken legal steps to remove Pitt’s surname, opting to use Jolie instead. While their divorce was finalized in late 2024, disputes over assets like Château Miraval persist, keeping the former couple’s private conflicts firmly in the public eye.