Conor McGregor said Brad Pitt inspired him to end his sobriety. The former UFC champion revealed the unexpected reason for his decision. McGregor said Pitt’s return to drinking influenced his own choice. He also promoted his Forged Stout during the announcement.
Conor McGregor says Brad Pitt inspired him to end his sobriety
McGregor revealed his decision on Tuesday on X after discussing his previous sobriety. He said Pitt’s recent comments about alcohol changed his thinking McGregor referred to Pitt as a “fellow actor” while sharing the news. He also sent his best wishes to the Hollywood star.
The former UFC champion said he had enjoyed a couple of Forged Stout pints. McGregor launched the beer brand in 2020. He also highlighted that the beverages contain 4.2% alcohol. His announcement came shortly after Pitt discussed his own drinking.
Pitt revealed his seven-year sobriety had ended during a recent Esquire interview. He said he was now drinking in a more restrained manner. The actor acknowledged that maintaining control had not been completely easy. However, he said he was figuring out how to manage it.
McGregor had previously spoken about changing his relationship with alcohol. He said he was not always much of a drinker. However, he developed drinking habits while promoting his Proper No. 12 whiskey. He later said he was finished with alcohol.
His latest comments suggested that decision had changed. McGregor appeared to connect his choice directly to Pitt’s announcement. He said Pitt’s decision gave him another reason to drink again. The comments quickly created attention around his unexpected sobriety reversal.
Pitt has previously credited Bradley Cooper with helping him become sober. The actor began that journey following his split from Angelina Jolie. Pitt later described his relationship with alcohol as something he needed to control.
His latest remarks showed a more measured approach to drinking. McGregor, meanwhile, appeared ready to promote his Forged Stout brand. The former fighter has previously used his celebrity to promote the beverage.
McGregor’s announcement came after he discussed sobriety ahead of his fight with Max Holloway. His latest decision marked another shift in his public comments about alcohol. Whether the change lasts remains unclear.
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