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Brad Pitt Is Drinking Again: The Pact with Ines de Ramon, the Name Changes, and the Miraval War
Brad Pitt has publicly acknowledged his return to alcohol, and new details about his girlfriend's role, his children's legal name changes, and his ongoing fight with Angelina Jolie over a French vineyard are emerging.
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Has Brad Pitt admitted to drinking again?
Yes, Brad Pitt has confirmed he is drinking again, saying he now does so “in a more restrained manner” and can handle “a few” glasses of wine but no more. He admitted to getting “over-confident a couple times” and reaching a point where he went, “Yep, nope, not good for me.” He stressed that he doesn't drink in big quantities and that he has to be “professional about it.” That quote came during a recent interview, where he also described how he “got over-confident” and realised the limits he has to set for himself. His comments mark the first explicit confirmation of a return to alcohol after years of sobriety, and they set the stage for the questions that follow about how his girlfriend, his children, and his legal battles factor into this new chapter.
Who is Ines de Ramon and what role does she play in Brad Pitt's sobriety?
Ines de Ramon is a 33-year-old jewellery executive who has been dating Brad Pitt since late 2022. The couple moved in together in Los Angeles before making their red-carpet debut at the Venice Film Festival in 2024. A source close to Pitt's production company, Plan B Entertainment, says de Ramon “smokes and likes a glass of wine or two, especially at dinner.” The same source says she has “never set boundaries with Brad,” but the two have made a pact: she won't let his drinking habit get out of control. She's described as being by his side to ensure he doesn't overdo it, particularly given what sources call one of the most stressful years of his life, including his mother's death and the drawn-out divorce. Her role is less about policing and more about monitoring, as the pact puts her in charge of keeping his consumption in check.
Why are several of Brad Pitt's children legally dropping his surname?
Several of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's children have taken legal steps to drop “Pitt” from their last names, with Vivienne Jolie-Pitt the latest to do so. Vivienne filed the paperwork soon after her 18th birthday last month, making her the fourth child to go the legal route. Shiloh Jolie-Pitt received approval to drop “Pitt” in late 2024. The twins, Knox and Vivienne, turned 18 last month, which brought an end to any custodial drama between their parents. The name changes are widely read as a clear statement of estrangement from Brad, who reportedly has had little to no relationship with his children for the past five years. A source close to Pitt says he was “humiliated” each time another child dropped his name, and he knew Shiloh's approval would lead the others to follow suit.
What is the current status of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's divorce?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were declared legally single in 2019, but their divorce wasn't fully finalised until December 2024, when the overall settlement was signed off. The pair are still battling over property and financial matters, including their 1,200-acre estate Miraval in Provence, where they launched a wine brand in 2013; the dispute over shares has been dubbed the 'War of the Rosé.' Pitt has described the past year as one of the most stressful of his life, and he feels he will 'finally be able to breathe again' once the divorce is completely finished and Jolie is out of his life. The divorce's length—more than eight years from the initial filing—has been a consistent source of tension, and the residual disputes continue to hang over him. Pitt's current happiness in a new relationship and career success help him cope with the ongoing legal battles, a source said.
What exactly is the “War of the Rosé” over the Miraval estate?
The “War of the Rosé” is the nickname for the ongoing legal battle between Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie over the 1,200-acre Miraval estate in Provence, France. The property includes a vineyard that produces the rosé wine the couple launched in 2013. The dispute centres on shares in the estate, which has become a symbol of their acrimonious split. Pitt's source says the fight over Miraval is part of the “never-ending divorce” that has contributed to his recent stress. The estate was once a shared project, but now it's a legal battleground. The wine itself, sold under the Miraval label, has become a point of pride and contention, and the legal fees and emotional toll continue to mount as both sides refuse to back down over this valuable property.
How long has Brad Pitt been drinking again, and what prompted his return to alcohol?
The return to alcohol was a gradual process over recent years, sources say, as Pitt slowly determined what felt comfortable and appropriate for himself. Friends became more aware of his drinking as it grew noticeable, and he now drinks with pals and his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon. Over the past three years, he's been drinking, though he insists it's 'more restrained.' He admitted he 'got over-confident a couple times' and can have 'a few' glasses of wine but no more. He also said, 'I have to be professional about it.' To keep the habit in check, he's made a pact with de Ramon that she won't let his drinking get out of control; she monitors him while smoking and enjoying wine herself at dinner. The pact is his practical mechanism for moderation, and he has described going too far as 'not good for me.'
How does Angelina Jolie view Brad Pitt's return to drinking?
Angelina Jolie is reportedly 'not surprised' by Brad Pitt's return to drinking. She has raised doubts about his ability to stay sober, and she is among those who have expressed scepticism about his claims of moderation. Pitt admitted this week that he has been drinking for at least three years, though he insists he now drinks in a 'more restrained manner' and can have 'a few' glasses of wine. Jolie's perspective carries weight given that visitation with their children was reportedly contingent on Pitt maintaining sobriety; with the youngest children now legally adults, those conditions no longer apply. Jolie's lack of surprise suggests she never fully trusted that Pitt's sobriety would last, and her stance underscores the deep rift that remains between the former couple.
