Actor Brad Pitt has traded his usual polished demeanor for a disheveled look in a new advertisement for De'Longhi espresso machines. The commercial, directed by Spike Jonze, features the 62-year-old actor interacting with 16 dogs whose barks are subtitled, humorously critiquing his morning habits.
In the ad, the dogs needle Pitt about waking late and his mood. When they comment on his dirty dishes, Pitt explains he was late the previous night, referencing a confession he made about returning to drinking after seven years of sobriety. The commercial concludes with Pitt making coffee and attempting to recite the De'Longhi slogan, only for the dogs to correct him.
Pitt's personal life has been under public scrutiny following revelations about his sobriety and ongoing legal disputes. He recently stated in an interview that he has begun drinking again, albeit in moderation, after a period of sobriety he maintained for seven years following his divorce from Angelina Jolie. Pitt noted that he must remain professional and avoid excessive consumption.
Jolie has made further allegations regarding Pitt's behavior during a 2016 private plane incident, which was previously investigated by the FBI with no charges filed. A source close to Pitt dismissed these renewed claims as a tactic to inflict pain, stating the information was already known and used in prior legal proceedings.
The former couple, known as 'Brangelina,' married in 2014 and separated in 2016. Their split initiated a protracted legal battle over child custody and shared assets, including the Chateau Miraval winery in France. Jolie sold her stake in the winery in 2021, a move Pitt is contesting, asserting she was contractually obligated to obtain his consent. Jolie has cited Pitt's acknowledged alcohol abuse as a factor in her decision to sell and has urged Pitt to end the legal fight to allow their family to heal.
Pitt previously described his sobriety journey, including his involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous, as a freeing experience that allowed him to confront his own perceived flaws in a safe environment. He has also spoken about his past struggles with alcohol, admitting he