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Andrew Garfield has no problem speaking about his 2026 movie releases like The Magic Faraway Tree and The Uprising. However, the famous actor has said before that he prefers to keep his personal life private. Nevertheless, when someone finally asked Garfield about what's going on in his love life, he gave a discreet answer "on record".
Being a celebrity can be tough when so much of your personal life is exposed to the public. A well-known star like Andrew Garfield can prefer a less-is-more approach when asked about his life outside of his career. However, Esquire asked the now-43-year-old British actor how things were going with his love life, and he shared this candid response:
I'll say it on the record: it's not something I will ever talk about. Maybe if I'm married with kids and 10 years into the relationship I might feel comfortable saying 'my wife and my kids'. Maybe. But maybe ******* not!

#garfield #maybe #asked #actor

After seven years of much-publicized sobriety, Brad Pitt earlier this month told Esquire that he is "back off the wagon." Given that Pitt has spent the last few years publicly volunteering information about his alcohol use and subsequent sobriety, his casual revelation that he now drinks "in a more restrained manner" raised more than a few eyebrows and spurred a wave of headlines.
Initially, I was wary of commenting on the news. Brad Pitt's sobriety is none of my business. But I'm also a sober journalist who writes a newsletter about addiction recovery; whether or not a person with a history of alcohol addiction can moderate their alcohol use after a period of sobriety is among the most frequent questions I receive.
Whether or not a person with a history of alcohol addiction can moderate their alcohol use after a period of sobriety is among the most frequent questions I receive.
Given that Pitt has repeatedly spoken publicly about his struggles with alcohol and subsequent sobriety, discussing the latest development feels like fair game.
The story also raises a second issue worth exploring: the redemptive recovery narrative as public image rehabilitation.

#sobriety #given #subsequent

Brad Pitt considers himself an "optimist," but at one point in his life, the actor contemplated taking his life.
The two-time Academy Award winner expounded on his past grief in a new Esquire cover story, published Monday (August 10). Although Pitt didn't name where his period of depression stemmed from, the actor has been in a lengthy legal battle with his ex-wife, actress Angelina Jolie in the years since their 2019 divorce after five years of marriage.
While their children, both biological and adopted, have petitioned to drop 'Pitt' as their surname, Pitt has filed to obtain records of Jolie's income between 2017 to 2021. The conflict regards the sale of Jolie's stake in their French winery company Château Miraval, which the ex-spouses co-owned from 2008 to 2021. Since 2022, Pitt, 62, has been in a relationship with jewelry entrepreneur Ines de Ramon, 33.
Pitt told Esquire that he was "never suicidal in any way" and that thoughts about taking his life were not in his "makeup."
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#esquire #actor #academy

Not everyone is willing to suffer for their art, but Jenna Ortega is — well, at least the younger version of herself went to great lengths on set.
The Emmy-nominated actress and former child star reflected on her early career in an interview with Esquire released Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Before her breakthrough role as the no-nonsense Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton's dark comedy "Wednesday," Ortega began her career as a child actor at age 9. After appearing in several high-profile TV series and films, including "CSI: NY," "Iron Man 3," "Days of Our Lives" and "Richie Rich," Ortega landed a lead role in the Disney Channel sitcom "Stuck in the Middle," which she starred on from 2016 to 2018.
During her conversation with Esquire, Ortega, now 23, was asked what "rookie mistake you made on your first set," which prompted her to recall her strict approach to work.
"I really had it going for me as a child 'cause I can't think of one mistake I made. Is that a terrible thing to say?" Ortega told the outlet. "I feel like I make mistakes now all the time, but as a child, I was so grateful and so excited to be there that my game face was on."

#Career #role

Jenna Ortega has admitted there were times she "would go all day" without eating or drinking on set as a child actor
"I was so grateful and so excited to be there that my game face was on," the Wednesday star told Esquire when questioned whether she made any rookie mistakes on her first set
"I wanted so badly to not be in the way of anybody ... Maybe that was my mistake, was not actually looking after myself," Ortega told the outlet
Jenna Ortega is recalling the extreme lengths she would go to in order to impress people on set when she was younger.
While speaking to Esquire in a new interview, the Wednesday star, 23, was questioned what one rookie mistake she made on her first set as a child actor was.

#esquire

Brad Pitt, 62, has an eye-watering $130 million real estate portfolio spanning continents, including a Santa Barbara retreat and a cliff top property in Carmel Highlands. One of his most recent purchases is a $12 million mansion in Los Angeles with air-tight security features. The award-winning actor recently allowed a journalist from Esquire access into the heavily protected home, and then it was revealed how little time he really spends there…
The article explained that since Brad acquired the home in September of 2025, he has only managed to spend three odd weeks inside. Despite not frequenting the residence regularly, he seemed taken by the incredible features, particularly the view across the iconic city. He even spoke highly of it on a cloudy day. "June gloom. I love June gloom. It's just so much more contemplative and introspective," he said.
Brad has a gorgeous home in LA (@ Getty Images)
Brad purchased this house after his nearby $5.5 million home in Los Feliz was sadly ransacked by thieves, so this made security a keen focus for the star. The new property features a secure entryway, privacy with landscaping and a high-tech alarm system. The six-bed residence also features a scenic pool, a marble-clad bathroom and a recording studio due to the previous owner being The Killers' guitarist, Dave Keuning.
Brad and Angelina pictured in 2015 (@ Getty Images)

#home #million #security

Jenna Ortega is the latest Hollywood star to drive fans into worry over her physical appearance.
The "Wednesday" star unveiled a much slimmer look in a new interview, causing many to tag her as unhealthy and raise questions about her well-being.
With pop star Ariana Grande facing a similar fate, the entertainment industry is being scrutinized and blamed for promoting extreme thinness.
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The actress appeared on the latest release of Esquire Magazine's "How I Got Here" to take a walk down memory lane of her career.

#latest #grande #xavier

Many of Hollywood's sober stars have spoken openly about their journeys to sobriety with the public.
Jamie Lee Curtis, Dax Shepard and Anthony Hopkins, for example, are among the celebrities who have been sober for decades. The latter actor penned a memoir **** led We Did OK, Kid that chronicled his career and "the low points in his personal life," including his addiction, in 2025 — the same year that he celebrated 50 years of sobriety.
Fight Club actor Brad Pitt, meanwhile, stopped drinking for seven years and recently revealed that he is no longer sober, explaining he now drinks alcohol "in a more restrained manner."
"I got overconfident a couple times, went, Yep, nope, not good for me," he said in an August 2026 interview with Esquire. "Not in big quantities."
Here are 13 celebrities who have opened up about their sobriety over the years.

#years #many

Trigger Warning: Mental Health Struggles

Brad Pitt's vulnerability during his recent interview has drawn praise as the actor opened up about his mental health challenges. The actor shared emotional details about his family struggles.
Brad Pitt, who separated from Angelina Jolie, spoke about his challenges, which he described as "family stuff." The highly publicized separation after 12 years of relationship and 2 years of marriage took a toll on his mental health.
According to Radar, a source said, "There is a feeling that Brad speaking this openly matters, because it shows men, even superstars, can have suicidal thoughts when life becomes overwhelming. He is not presenting himself as invincible – he is admitting there was a period when he could not see a way through the pain."
"For someone with Brad's fame to describe reaching that point is incredibly stark. The hope is that people understand money, success and celebrity do not make somebody immune from despair," the source added.
Earlier during an interview with Esquire, Brad Pitt said, "I've never been suicidal except for one little period. And in that one little period, I just couldn't – just didn't see a way out. The pain was so oppressive that – I wasn't going to act on this – but I could feel the cold steel of the bullet in my head, and it felt like relief."

#struggles #challenges

Brad Pitt's latest revelation is putting a surprising moment from Taylor Swift's wedding back in the spotlight.
Let's dial it back to Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3 wedding, which Pitt and his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, attended. A Page Six source revealed that they were "shocked" when they saw the Heart of the Beast star drinking at the event. The insider, along with most of Pitt's fans, had been under the impression that he was sober.
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That's why the 62-year-old's admission in his Esquire interview suddenly made sense — Pitt is drinking again. "I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon," Pitt revealed on August 10. "In a more restrained manner. I got overconfident a couple times, went, 'Yep, nope, not good for me.' Not in big quantities."

#source #revealed #sober #swift

Brad Pitt's latest comments about alcohol arrived without the kind of dramatic announcement that often surrounds celebrity revelations.
In a new Esquire interview, the actor revealed that after seven years of sobriety, he has started drinking again and described a different relationship with alcohol than the one he left behind in 2016.
What makes the admission notable is not simply the decision itself, but the fact that Pitt chose to discuss the change publicly.
After years of speaking about sobriety and personal responsibility, he is once again addressing a complicated part of his life in his own words.
And once you hear how he describes it, it becomes clear that Pitt sees this as a different chapter from the one he left behind in 2016.

#sobriety #once #esquire

Brad Pitt's role in The Curious Case of Benjamin ****** on is closer to home than we thought; since the actor started dating Ines de Ramon, 33 his style and appearance have undergone an incredible transformation.
Ines, a jewelry designer and vice president of jewelry company Anita Ko, seems to have brought a fresh influence to Brad's aesthetic.
The couple made their red carpet debut at the Venice Film Festival in September 2024 and their social media debut in July 2026. Fans have been quick to point out his youthful appearance at almost double his girlfriend's age.
Ines, who was previously married to The Vampire Diaries actor Paul Wesley from 2019 to 2023, has an eye for style, and it appears this is rubbing off on Brad as well.
Brad's debonair looks haven't only been influenced by dating a younger woman. In a 2019 interview with Esquire, he revealed that his approach to skincare and health has evolved dramatically over the years.

#jewelry #debut

Brad Pitt ended his sobriety after seven years and now drinks alcohol in moderation, in an Aug. 10 interview
The actor initially quit drinking in 2016 after his split from Angelina Jolie and entered a 12-step program
Pitt has been open about his sobriety journey over the years
Brad Pitt is no longer sober.
Speaking with Esquire for a profile published Monday, Aug. 10, the 62-year-old actor — who previously revealed he joined a 12-step program following his split from ex-wife Angelina Jolie — shared that he decided to end his sobriety from alcohol after seven years.

#sobriety #years #angelina

Brad Pitt reflected on his mother Jane Pitt's death in a recent interview
The actor described his grief as a profound emotion that takes years to reconcile with
"Loss is certainly the most profound thing a human can endure," he said
Brad Pitt is reflecting on his ongoing journey with grief after his mother died last year.
The Heart of the Beast actor, 62, opened up about coping with loss and grief in Esquire's September cover story, published Aug. 10. Jane Pitt died in August 2025 at age 84. At the time her family said they were "not ready for you to go yet."

#jane #died

Brad Pitt is drinking again in moderation after spending seven years completely sober.
The Oscar-winning actor and producer, 62, spoke about his relationship with alcohol in a new interview published Monday.
"No, I got—I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon," Pitt told Esquire. "In a more restrained manner. I got overconfident a couple times, went, Yep, nope, not good for me. Not in big quantities."
He added that he can "have a few" glasses of wine, saying, "But I can't have a lot. I have to be professional about it."
Pitt first cut out drinking in 2016 following his highly publicized split from Angelina Jolie, with whom he shares children Maddox, 24, Zahara, 21, Pax, 22, Shiloh, 20, Knox, 18, and Vivienne, 18.

#Monday

Brad Pitt is opening up about his ever-changing relationship with alcohol.
"I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon," the movie star, 62, told Esquire in an interview published Monday, August 10. "In a more restrained manner. I got overconfident a couple times, went, Yep, nope, not good for me. Not in big quantities."
The interviewer stated, "You can have a glass of wine," to which Pitt explained he still needs to be careful: "Yeah. Well . . . I can have a few. But I can't have a lot. I have to be professional about it."
The two-time Oscar winner first talked about his sobriety in a May 2017 interview with GQ magazine, about eight months after then-wife Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from him in September 2016.
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#esquire #august #yeah

Brad Pitt has admitted that he has broken his sobriety after seven years without drinking.
The Fight Club star, 62, has admitted that he has started drinking again, but insisted he is doing so in a more "restrained manner".
During a new interview with Esquire, published on Monday, Pitt explained that he has had to learn his limits since returning to alcohol.
"I was sober for seven years," he said. "And then I got back off the wagon."
The actor continued by explaining that he has been drinking in a more controlled way and has recognised when he has gone too far.
"In a more restrained manner. I got overconfident a couple times, went, Yep, nope, not good for me," he told the publication. "Not in big quantities."

#seven #years #brad

Brad Pitt reflected on a difficult time in his life in a new interview with Esquire, describing how he came to understand the concept of suicide
Pitt attributed his resilience to his optimism but acknowledged the emotional toll of navigating family challenges
He shares six children with ex-wife Angelina Jolie; four of them have filed a petition to drop "Pitt" from their last name
Brad Pitt is opening up about a difficult period in his life amid his ongoing estrangement from some members of his family.
In rare comments, the F1 actor, 62, said that although he was never suicidal, there was a point when he felt he could "understand suicide" as he navigated a turbulent time involving "family stuff."

#pitt #life

Brad Pitt has revealed that he once experienced suicidal thoughts over "family stuff".
The 62-year-old actor has revealed that for most of his life, he has been "a congenital optimist" and "never suicidal in any way".
However, there was "one little period" where he experienced suicidal ideation because he couldn't "see a way out" of that painful time.
"I've never been suicidal except for one little period. And in that one little period, I just thought - I just couldn't - just didn't see a way out," he candidly told Esquire. "The pain was so oppressive that - I wasn't going to act on this, but I could feel - I could feel the cold steel of the bullet in my head, and it felt like relief.
"And I thought, Oh, okay, now I understand - I understand suicide, in the sense that it's just relief. It's just looking for relief from the pain. But I also think we have incredible survival instincts. And for me, that immediately kicked in, but it was just..."
After a pause, the Fight Club actor added, "Yeah. Like, listen: This s**t ain't easy. And you're talking to a guy who won the lottery."

#little #relief #experienced #actor

Brad Pitt is opening up about an extremely dark period of his life.
The Academy Award winner, 62 — who has publicly navigated a contentious divorce from ex Angelina Jolie after their 2016 split — admitted in a Monday, August 10, Esquire interview that he had suicidal thoughts.
"I've never been suicidal except for one little period," the F1 actor said. "And in that one little period, I just thought — I just couldn't — just didn't see a way out."
"The pain was so oppressive that — I wasn't going to act on this, but I could feel — I could feel the cold steel of the bullet in my head, and it felt like relief," the father of six, who appears to have a strained relationship with his children, admitted.
"And I thought, Oh, okay, now I understand — I understand suicide, in the sense that it's just relief," Pitt said. "It's just looking for relief from the pain. But I also think we have incredible survival instincts. And for me, that immediately kicked in."

#feel

Brad Pitt revealed "family stuff" once put him in a very dark place.
The Fight Club actor spent roughly eight years embroiled in legal woes with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie trying to work out the terms of their divorce. Two years after they came to a settlement, he is speaking on the emotional toll he went through during this time.
During a recent interview with Esquire, he began, "I've never been suicidal except for one little period. And in that one little period, I just thought — I just couldn't — just didn't see a way out.
"I thought, 'Oh, okay, now I understand' — I understand suicide, in the sense that it's just relief. It's just looking for relief from the pain. But I also think we have incredible survival instincts. And for me, that immediately kicked in, but it was just …," he said. "This s–t ain't easy. And you're talking to a guy who won the lottery."
When he was asked if the dark time had to deal with "kid stuff," the actor responded, "Family stuff."

#stuff #time #thought #understand

"The Odyssey" actor Jon Bernthal is drawing a line in the sand in the debate over pit bulls.
During an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" on Saturday, Aug. 1, the 49-year-old star opened up about how he'd turned his life around after being arrested in 2009 for knocking a man out with a punch. Bernthal said the incident made him feel "so disgusted" with himself and earned him three years of probation.
The situation, which he detailed in a 2018 Esquire feature, was instigated by a supposedly inebriated man who grabbed Bernthal's pit bull, Boss, while they were on a walk, then followed them after the actor took the dog back. When host Howard Stern questioned why Bernthal's dogs didn't "attack" the man, "The Punisher" star explained, "My dogs are the greatest; they're unbelievably well trained."
Stern then asked if pit bulls' reputations were a "myth," to which Bernthal replied, "People have got to stop that."
"It's just racism. It's just dog racism. To be afraid of a breed of dog is completely ridiculous. It's like being afraid of somebody for their race or their ****** ual orientation. It's completely ridiculous," Bernthal said. He then alleged, "Look, if a pit bull bites you, it's going to suck. But they're no more likely to bite you than a Chihuahua or another breed."

#howard #Bulls #they 're #racism

(NewsNation) — Indie distributor Neon will release "Artificial," a dramatized film about Sam Altman's brief ouster from OpenAI, after Amazon MGM Studios walked away from the project last month.
Amazon dropped the film June 19. The company has not publicly explained the decision beyond a statement to Variety saying it believed the movie "will be better served if it were released by a different studio." Neon finalized a deal for the film June 30, according to Variety.
According to Variety, "Artificial" portrays Altman as a pathological liar and Elon Musk as a villain. Podcast host Matthew Belloni, who said he read the script, told Esquire the film tackles sensitive issues within the tech industry and presents a bleak view of artificial intelligence's future.
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"This is not a flattering portrait of Sam Altman. This is '[The] Social Network' kind of on steroids, because you add in not only these guys warping the culture, they could potentially end the world. And that's the message of this movie," Belloni said.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson on Tuesday was roundly criticized after confirming earlier this month that he will no longer publicly discuss politics, catching flak from "Star Trek" icon George Takei and "Stand By Me" star Wil Wheaton — who called him a "coward."
Johnson was the highest-paid actor in Hollywood for several years and has arguably curated a nonconfrontational persona regarding politics, even as President Donald Trump launched mass deportations, lethal immigration raids, de facto coups and a war on Iran.
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"I've learned I'm going to keep my politics to myself," Johnson told Esquire magazine in an interview published earlier this month. "There are moments when, hey, there's nothing we can't talk about. If I'm wrong, I'll tell you I'm wrong."
The former wrestler continued at the time, "Or if I feel like I got a leg up and this is the right way to go, I'll share it with you. Politics is omnipresent and it's forever. I don't like it. [Laughs.] I hate it at times. I hate the slinging. I hate all the ******** that comes with it."

Dwayne Johnson's views on being silent about politics are drawing criticism from the Hollywood industry. He earlier said that he would refrain from publicly endorsing and would keep politics to himself. He revealed what his experience of being vocal about politics has taught him while sharing his utmost dislike for this specific profession.
Dwayne Johnson received backlash over his staying out of politics from Hollywood peers, including Wil Wheaton and George Takei. The Star Trek: The Next Generation star took to Threads to slam Johnson. He wrote, "So disappointing to find out he is such a coward." On the other hand, Takei also took to the same platform to call him out by saying, "Silence is complicity."
This backlash comes amid a published interview from a few weeks ago by Esquire, where Johnson revealed how he approaches politics now. "What I have learned through experience is that I need to keep—need, not want—the main thing. And the main thing for me, the thing that in the morning I swing my legs out of bed and I run towards, is creating. It's art. It's storytelling. I've learned I'm going to keep my politics to myself," he said.
Johnson further revealed that there are moments when anyone can talk about anything. However, he approaches things differently; if he thinks something is wrong, he admits it. Whereas if the "Moana" actor feels he has a better understanding of a certain matter, he shares his outlook. "Politics is omnipresent and it's forever. I don't like it. I hate it at times. I hate the slinging. I hate all the bullshit that comes with it," he said, showcasing his dislike towards politics.
In 2024, Johnson revealed that he regretted endorsing Joe Biden earlier. Therefore, he remained mum during the 2024 elections, as he wanted to avoid the same mistake. He said, "The endorsement that I made years ago with Biden was one I thought was the best decision for me at that time… Am I going to do it again this year? That answer's no" (via The New York Post).

Tom Holland has addressed the rumors surrounding his wedding to Zendaya. In a recent interview, the actor firmly set the record straight but kept all details under wraps. His statement comes amid the couple's recent red carpet appearance at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day photo call in Madrid on Monday.
Speaking with Esquire, Tom Holland finally addressed the long-running speculation about his private wedding to Zendaya. Multiple rumors and statements have surfaced regarding the secret ceremony ever since fans spotted Zendaya wearing a sparkler on her left ring finger at the Golden Globes in January 2025.
When asked about the diamond ring, Zendaya's longtime stylist and friend Law Roach told Access Hollywood in March, "The wedding has already happened. You missed it." However, neither Holland nor Zendaya has ever given a definitive answer before, protecting their privacy. Meanwhile, multiple AI-generated photos had reportedly surfaced on the internet, further fuelling rumors about the wedding.
In his most recent cover story for Esquire, Holland has spoken out about the rumors for the first time. The actor even said that AI images led his grandmother to believe that she missed the invite.
When asked whether he had sent any messages to his family members, Holland stated, "No, because they were all there." Interviewer Henry Wong then said that he did not realize that the wedding had happened. In response, Holland firmly stated, "That's all you'll get on that."

Tom Holland has finally confirmed that he's married to his longtime partner Zendaya.
The Spider-Man stars sparked engagement speculation in January when the Euphoria actress wore a diamond ring on a red carpet, and her stylist, Law Roach, kick-started the wedding rumours in March when he claimed the service had "already happened".
For months, Holland and Zendaya have remained tight-lipped about their nuptials and refused to confirm whether they are husband and wife.
However, in an interview with Esquire UK published on Tuesday, the 30-year-old actor confirmed their marriage while addressing AI-generated images that surfaced on social media and appeared to depict their ceremony.
The Odyssey star shared that while he found the funny side of the fake images, his grandmother thought she hadn't been invited.
When asked whether he had to send messages to any other family members, Holland replied, "No, because they were all there."

Tom Holland has seemingly confirmed what has long been speculated: that he and Zendaya are already married.
In an interview with Esquire, the Spider-Man: Brand New Day star was asked about the AI images that circulated purporting to be from their wedding. He said the images confused his granny, who thought she hadn't been invited.
The reporter then asked whether he had to reach out to other family members to explain the photos, to which he paused then replied, "No, because they were all there."
When the reporter said they didn't realize the wedding had happened already, Holland firmly responded, "That's all you'll get on that."
Before this, the closest the public got to a confirmation was Zendaya's stylist Law Roach telling Access Hollywood at the 2026 Actor Awards that the "wedding has already happened. You missed it."

June 16 (UPI) -- After months of media speculation and A.I. wedding fake-outs, Tom Holland has confirmed to Esquire that he and his Spider-Man co-star Zendaya are married.
Asked by the author of the article if his family was fooled by the faux wedding pictures, the 30-year-old actor responded, "No, because they were all there.
"That's all you'll get on that," he added.
Zendaya's stylist Law Roach told Access Hollywood at the Actor Awards on March 1 that the couple was already married.
Although he didn't offer details about the event, he did speak at length about his relationship with his partner of more than five years.

More than three months after the Law Roach red carpet interview heard 'round the world, Tom Holland is speaking out about those Zendaya marriage rumors.
In a new Esquire profile published June 16, the Spider-Man actor, 30, appeared to finally confirm that he and Zendaya secretly tied the knot.
In the interview, Holland discussed the fact that AI-generated images purporting to show his and Zendaya's wedding spread online this year, and he noted that his grandmother saw them and thought that she hadn't been invited. This led Esquire to ask the "Odyssey" actor if he had to "send out messages to any other family members."
After a long pause, Holland replied, "No, because they were all there," seemingly confirming that a secret wedding ceremony did, in fact, take place, with family in attendance. When the Esquire journalist told Holland they did not realize the wedding had already happened, he declined to get into further details. "That's all you'll get on that," he said.