Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's separation was allegedly hard for the former. A report even alleged that he was suicidal.
Brad Pitt Allegedly Suicidal Following Split From Ex Angelina Jolie
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie used to be among the A-list Hollywood couples. They were together for a total of 12 years. However, they parted ways just two years after they got married.
According to Geo.TV, the exes had a scandalous start. They allegedly had an affair while filming Mr. & Mrs. Smith in 2004. At the time, Pitt was still married to Jennifer Aniston.
The pair denied the rumored affair. On May 27, 2006, they welcomed their first biological child, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt.
When they split in 2016, there were rumors that it took a toll on his mental health. The Once Upon a Time in Hollywood star allegedly came to a point when he was suicidal, which he denied.
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"I'm not suicidal," he said. "I've got no secrets. I've got nothing to hide."
Pitt also made it known that he was not depressed. In fact, he still believes in beauty and love.
He also told GQ that "there's still so much beauty in the world and a lot of love."
He is also open to dating again. An insider told Us Weekly that the Seven actor "would dearly love to date again." However, he was reportedly having a hard time dating without making the cover of the tabloids.
"[He wants to] find that special someone to be with long-term," the source said. "The trouble is that he hates the process and how he can’t even step out for a friendly coffee without it being gossiped about."
Angelina Jolie Wished Ex Brad Pitt Healing
In September, the Maleficent star sat down for an interview with The Guardian. During the chat, they talked about her family. She didn't share details about her divorce and ongoing custody battle with ex Brad Pitt. However, she had a message for her ex when she spoke about healing for her entire family.
"It’s not that I want to talk about anything really, because I just want my family to heal. And I want everyone to move forward – all of us, including their dad," Jolie told the outlet. "I want us to heal and be peaceful. We’ll always be a family."