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Published 11:39 12 Aug 2026 GMT
Following Brad Pitt’s shock admission that he has very much fallen off the wagon after seven years of sobriety, UFC star, Conor McGregor has cheekily quipped online in “support” of the actor.
In a recent interview with Esquire, the Curious Case of Benjamin Button star revealed that he was back drinking again, but in a more "restrained", and less destructive manner.
Discussing his sobriety, Pitt said: "No, I got— I was sober for seven years. And then I got back off the wagon," he said, explaining that he drinks "in a more restrained manner" now.
While his sobriety has now been broken, Pitt revealed that on occasion he "got overconfident," drank too much, and realized that it was "not good" for him.
He explained: "I can have a few [glasses of wine]. But I can’t have a lot. I have to be professional about it."
Discussing his road to recovery, Pitt attended AA meetings, revealing that everyone in attendance was "so open," which allowed him to be "at ease" with his own vulnerability.
Continuing, Pitt said: "It gives you permission in a way to go, 'OK, I’m gonna step out on this edge and see what happens.
“I just thought it was just incredible men sharing their experiences, their foibles, their missteps, their wants, their aches, and a lot of humor with it. I thought it was a really special experience."
While it appeared McGregor had recently quit drinking, the Irish fighter posted on X, claiming that Pitt’s announcement had “decided to have a few pints of the World’s Creamiest Stout @ForgedStout” in “support” of his “fellow actor” Pitt.
McGregor then followed up the original post, with a video of him pouring a can of his personally-owned Forged Stout into a glass, accompanied by the caption: "This one's for you, Mucker!"
The UFC star wished Pitt the best, and encouraged his followers to drink responsibly when consuming his 4.2% beverage.
Like Pitt, McGregor has also become a famous boozer, often turning to the bottle after fights, and enjoying the party lifestyle that comes with his profile.
McGregor, who lost his comeback fight against Max Holloway in July, had spoken openly about the temptation of alcohol, and blamed his whiskey brand for being part of the reason he was drinking.
