Brad Pitthas a new lease on life.
In a conversation withAnthony HopkinsforInterviewmagazinepublished on Monday, Pitt, 55, reflected on his past mistakes — and why his struggles may have been necessary to get him to the place he is in today.
“I’m realizing,” he said, “as a real act of forgiveness for myself for all the choices that I’ve made that I’m not proud of, that I value those missteps, because they led to some wisdom, which led to something else.”
TheAd Astrastar continued: “You can’t have one without the other. I see it as something I’m just now getting my arms around at this time in my life.”
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Hopkins, 81, related his journey to sobriety to Pitt’s own. TheOscar winner(who costarred with Pitt in 1994’sLegends of the Falland 1998’sMeet Joe Black) said he’s been sober for about 45 years.
Pitt — who firstrevealedhis sobriety and treatment back in 2017 — said the decision to quit alcohol altogether came when he recognized the detriment it had on his life.
“I just saw it as a disservice to myself, as an escape,” he said.
Now, the father ofsix childrenwho he shares with ex-wifeAngelina Jolie, finds himself becoming more emotional than ever, which means a lot for someone who counted himself a “not-crier.”
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Pitt added: “I think it’s a good sign. I don’t know where it’s going, but I think it’s a good sign.”
The Two Popesactor assured the penchant for shedding tears is just something that comes with age.
“You’ll find, as you get older, that you just want to weep,” Hopkins said. “… It’s not even about grief — it’s about the glory of life.”
Filling his time with producing and acting gigs, as well as with his new passion forsculpting, Pitt said he’s looking forward rather than dwelling on the past.
“We’ve always placed great importance on the mistake. But the next move, what you do after the mistake, is what really defines a person,” he said. “We’re all going to make mistakes. But what is that next step?”
If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, please contact the SAMHSA substance abuse helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
source: people.com
